Uisce Éireann still working to fix Mulranny water problem

A PUMP failure resulting in high levels of aluminium sulphate salt in the water is the reason for the Do Not Consume Notice on the Mulranny Public Water Supply.

The Do Not Consume notice was issued on Monday, January 8 and Uisce Éireann stated on Friday evening that they are working to lift a Do Not Consume Notice with flushing of the network ongoing.

The pump failure caused higher than permissible levels of the coagulant, aluminium sulphate salt, to enter the water network. This coagulant is an important part in the purification process of water treatment.

As in normal incident management practice, the HSE was consulted, and it was decided to issue a Do Not Consume Notice, to protect public health.

Uisce Éireann, who were formerly known as Irish Water stated that the Do Not Consume notice will be in place until such time as the network is flushed, and water is fully compliant with drinking water standards.

Uisce Éireann’s say that expert teams are on site working to address this issue and restore the plant to normal production so that this notice can be lifted as quickly and as safely as possible in consultation with the HSE.

Alternative water supplies are available in the vicinity of Doherty’s shop Mulranny and Nevins Bar and Restaurant, Newfield. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

The water utility company stated they are acutely aware of the impact a Do Not Consume Notice is having on the Mulranny community and would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. Speaking about the imposition of the notice, Colette Scahill, Operations Lead with Uisce Éireann said: “We would like to reassure impacted customers that we are working to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible. We would ask customers who have concerns to contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.”

A PUMP failure resulting in high levels of aluminium sulphate salt in the water is the reason for the Do Not Consume Notice on the Mulranny Public Water Supply.

The Do Not Consume notice was issued on Monday, January 8 and Uisce Éireann stated on Friday evening that they are working to lift a Do Not Consume Notice with flushing of the network ongoing.

The pump failure caused higher than permissible levels of the coagulant, aluminium sulphate salt, to enter the water network. This coagulant is an important part in the purification process of water treatment.

As in normal incident management practice, the HSE was consulted, and it was decided to issue a Do Not Consume Notice, to protect public health.

Uisce Éireann, who were formerly known as Irish Water stated that the Do Not Consume notice will be in place until such time as the network is flushed, and water is fully compliant with drinking water standards.

Uisce Éireann’s say that expert teams are on site working to address this issue and restore the plant to normal production so that this notice can be lifted as quickly and as safely as possible in consultation with the HSE.

Alternative water supplies are available in the vicinity of Doherty’s shop Mulranny and Nevins Bar and Restaurant, Newfield. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

The water utility company stated they are acutely aware of the impact a Do Not Consume Notice is having on the Mulranny community and would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. Speaking about the imposition of the notice, Colette Scahill, Operations Lead with Uisce Éireann said: “We would like to reassure impacted customers that we are working to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible. We would ask customers who have concerns to contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.”