Essential maintenance works to safeguard water supply continuing this week across Co Donegal

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Uisce Éireann is advising customers in Co Donegal that essential reservoir cleaning works are continuing this week. This programme of works is part of Uisce Éireann’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the quality and reliability of the water supply for homes and businesses across the county.

While bypass systems are in place for most reservoirs to help minimise disruption, some customers may experience reduced water pressure, temporary discolouration, or intermittent supply during or after the works.

This week’s programme includes works at Dunkineely Reservoir on the Killybegs Water Supply today, Tuesday; and at Twintowers Reservoir on the Owenteskna Public Water Supply on Wednesday.

Works will take place on Thursday at Owenteskna Water Treatment Plant and Glenballadung Reservoir and on Friday crews will be carrying out reservoir cleaning at Ard an Rátha on Na Gleannta Public Water Supply. Crews will endeavour to restore supply to normal levels as quickly as possible once works are completed.

Uisce Éireann’s Damien O’Sullivan said: “These reservoir cleaning works are essential to safeguarding the quality and reliability of the water supply for communities across Donegal. Our crews work carefully throughout the process to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum, and we thank customers for their patience while this important maintenance continues.”

All works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm, and crews will endeavour to complete the essential cleaning works and maintain normal supply levels throughout.

The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact @IWCare on X. Customers can sign up to Uisce Éireann’s free text alert service for real-time local updates by registering their Eircode and mobile number at our Text Alerts page.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.