A 'Boil Water' notice for consumers supplied by the Dunkerrin Public Water Scheme, Co Offaly, has been lifted with immediate effect.

The notice was issued on 22 September as a precautionary measure to protect public health following a mechanical failure at the water treatment plant which compromised the disinfection process. Irish Water's drinking water compliance and operational experts worked with colleagues in Offaly County Council to resolve the situation as quickly and as safely as possible.

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Following a number of satisfactory water samples and an audit of the treatment plant, the Boil Water notice was lifted. Irish Water and Offaly County Council would like to thank the EPA and the HSE for their input and support throughout the process.

John Gavin, Irish Water engineer, said: "Irish Water acknowledges and understands the impact of this boil water notice on the 1,200 people affected in south Offaly and north Tipperary and we sincerely regret any inconvenience caused. We endeavoured to keep the public up to date at every stage and we are grateful to the media, elected representatives and members of the public who shared the information. Irish Water's priority is the provision of safe, clean drinking water and safeguarding that water supply for the future is a vital focus."