Boil Water Notice In Carbury, Johnstownbridge & Donadea Lifted

Friday, 29 September 2023 15:58

It has been lifted with immediate effect

Uisce Éireann and Kildare County Council can confirm that the Boil Water Notice that was issued in parts of North Kildare on Friday, 22 September has been lifted with immediate effect.

This follows consultation with the HSE.

The notice was issued to protect public health following an operational issue on the network, impacting chlorine levels.

Following remedial works and the receipt of satisfactory sampling results, the boil water notice is now lifted with immediate effect.

All customers in Carbury, Johnstownbridge, Hortland, Ballagh Cross, Tirmoghan and surrounding areas can resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

Ibrahim Fathalla, Uisce Eireann, acknowledged the impact on the community, adding: “On behalf of Uisce Éireann, I’d like to thank the impacted communities for their patience, co-operation and assistance while we worked to lift the boil water notice as quickly as it was safe to do so. We regret any inconvenience caused to homes and businesses.”

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