Mast Construction has started work to replace a section of a watermain between Convoy and Raphoe in Co Donegal.

Part of the watermain has been subject to frequent bursts and poor quality water.

Irish Water has invested €1.1 million in the project. Over six kilometres of cast iron watermain will be replaced over the next nine months.

-- Advertisement --

Irish Water's Capital Programme Regional Lead John McElwaine said: "The existing cast iron watermain is severely encrusted and suffers from water quality issues including high levels of iron, manganese, turbidity, aluminium as well as low chlorine residual levels. The watermain is also in poor structural condition and has a high burst frequency.

"It is important that chlorine levels are maintained at a constant level throughout the network and this new section of pipe will ensure that. It is also a priority of Irish Water's to ensure that drinking water supplies adhere to all parameters as set out by EU and Irish regulations."

(CD/LM)