A 'Boil Water' notice has been put in place in Offaly.

The notice was issued to consumers supplied by the Dunkerrin Public Water Scheme on Tuesday, 22 September and remains in place until further notices.

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Offaly County Council issued the notice as a precaution to protect approximately 1,200 customers following a mechanical failure at the water treatment plant that resulted in the disinfection process being compromised. Customers in Dunkerrin, Lisryan and surrounding areas are being advised to boil water before use until further notice. Moneygall Village is on a separate supply and is not impacted by the notice.

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As part of the process to lift the Boil Water Notice, Irish Water and Offaly County Council are progressing with flushing of the network and sampling and monitoring of water supplies. The results of a number of water samples are required to confirm adequate disinfection of the public water supply.

John Gavin, Irish Water engineer, said: "Irish Water understands the inconvenience caused as a result of this Boil Water Notice and apologises to all customers affected. Public health is our number one priority and it is important that people adhere to the boil water notice. We will continue to work closely with Offaly County Council and the HSE to monitor the supply and lift the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so and safeguard the supply for the future."