Alternative water supply remains in East Mayo town centre for customers affected

Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a burst water main in Swinford this afternoon and the water supply is returning to customers affected. 

Following repairs, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers on higher ground or at the end of the network. 

Uisce Éireann’s Ronan McDonnell thanked residents and businesses in the area for their patience while crews carried out the repair works. “We are cognisant that Síamsa Sráide, the town’s annual festival, is taking place this week and we understand how difficult this unplanned outage was for our customers in Swinford today. We appreciate their support as our crews worked to return a normal water supply as quickly as possible.” 

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While the network is recharging an alternative water supply continues to be available on Market Street, outside Horkan’s Public House on Main Street and at Swinford Garda Station. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and customers are encouraged to engage through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, and through the customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.  

Updates are available on the Water Supply Updates section on water.ie. Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number on the text alerts page.