Irish Water has partnered with Meath County Council to improve the drinking water supply in the county.

Work is to begin to upgrade the existing water treatment plant which was built almost 35 years ago.

Upon completion homes and businesses in Kells, Oldcastle, Crossakiel, Kilskyre, Dromone, Carlanstown and surrounding areas will benefit from an improved quality of drinking water and security of supply to meet current and future demand.

The work is expected to be complete in December 2016.

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"Ensuring a safe and secure drinking water supply for the many towns and villages across Ireland is vital in supporting the continued social and economic development that is underway across the country," said David Murphy, Capital Delivery, Irish Water. "By taking a national approach to the delivery of water services we can ensure that all communities can benefit from our investment as we progress addressing the acknowledged deficiencies that exist across the network."

EPS Ltd has been appointed by Irish Water and Meath County Council to carry out this vital upgrade.

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, welcomed the announcement.

Mr Butler said: "This is really great news for the future of Meath’s water supply and the quality of our drinking water.

"This is exactly the kind of thing that Irish Water was set up to do, in order to ensure safe, quality, drinking water for everyone."

(CD/MH)