Boil water notice on Inishturk lifted

THE boil water notice on the Inishturk Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect.

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Uisce Éireann have said customers on the island can now resume normal use of the public water supply.

The notice was issued earlier this month following an electrical fault at the island’s treatment plant.

Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann worked to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible. Following satisfactory water sampling results, the notice has now been lifted.

Uisce Éireann’s Colette Scahill thanked the community for their support while the notice was in place.

“Uisce Éireann’s primary focus remains the protection of public health and we worked with our stakeholders to lift the notice as quickly as possible. We are grateful to customers, elected representatives and the media for their assistance in sharing information on the Boil Water Notice,” she said.

Uisce Éireann can be contacted on social media or through their customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. 

It has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie