Connecting customers in Maryville, Castlecomer to a more resilient water network with improved water quality

Customers in Maryville, Castlecomer are set to benefit from improved water quality and a more reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann progresses essential upgrade works to replace ageing backyard water service connections in the area. 

The works will involve the installation of almost 600 metres of new watermain and the replacement of ageing backyard service connections. These improvements will help improve water quality, reduce leakage and provide a more reliable water supply for customers in Maryville. 

In some older estates across the country, water connections — typically made of iron or lead — were installed to the rear of properties and are often referred to as backyard service connections. Due to their age and deterioration, this pipework can be a significant source of leakage. These shared connections often run through neighbouring properties, making leaks difficult to detect and repair, and bursts can impact multiple homes at once, leading to issues such as low water pressure.  

Commentating on the commencement of the project Dave Murphy, Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: 

"These works will help provide a more reliable water supply for customers in Maryville by replacing ageing backyard service connections and reducing leakage on the network. 

"The project will also improve water quality and remove older lead and cast-iron pipes from the network, helping to deliver long-term benefits for the local community. 

"We would like to thank customers for their patience and cooperation while these essential improvements are being carried out. 

The works are scheduled to commence next week and are expected to be completed later this year. Customers benefiting from these works will be contacted directly regarding surveys and connection arrangements.  The works will be carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann. 

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering secure, safe and sustainable water services for communities across Ireland. Through its National Leakage Reduction Programme, Uisce Éireann is working to reduce leakage by repairing pipes, upgrading watermains and improving network resilience. Ireland has over 65,000 km of public water pipes, many of which are ageing. Since 2014, leakage has been reduced from 49% to 36%, with ongoing investment focused on protecting water supplies, supporting growth and ensuring a more resilient network for customers nationwide.  

For more information, visit our Leakage Reduction Programme page.