Irish Water has confirmed that a Boil Water Notice is to remain in place for customers on the Fintown Public Water Supply and Meenmore – Meentinney group water scheme.

The notice was imposed earlier this month as a precautionary measure following detection of low levels of cryptosporidium.

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A routine water sample detected cryptosporidium in the treated water coming from the Fintown Water Treatment Plant. A rigorous water sampling programme has been put in place by Irish Water, in partnership with Donegal County Council, which has showed reduced levels of contamination since the first detection last week.

Irish Water and Donegal County Council are continuing with investigations to determine the source of the contamination and to have the boil water notice lifted as soon as possible.

(JP/MH)