Boil Water Notice lifted in Newport

Uisce Éireann wishes to notify customers supplied by the Newport Public Water Supply following, satisfactory sampling results, the Boil Water Notice is now lifted with immediate effect.

This decision follows consultation undertaken with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

All consumers on the Newport Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

The Boil Water Notice was issued on November 19 to protect the health of 8,000 customers following operational issues at the Newport Water Supply Scheme.

Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann worked hard to lift the notice for impacted customers as quickly and as safely as possible.

Uisce Éireann’s Colin Cunningham, acknowledged the impact of the notice on the community, adding: “Uisce Éireann regrets the inconvenience that the Boil Water Notice had on the community. I would like to thank them for their patience and support while our drinking water experts worked to lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly as it was safe to do so.

I would also like to thank the local councillors and the media for their assistance in sharing the information during this boil water notice.”

Uisce Éireann and the Health Service Executive Water Liaison Group will continue to meet and review ongoing process control, monitoring and testing of the drinking water supply.

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.

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.