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Work has started to replace watermains in Ballymallis, Kerry.
The work will improve water quality and tackle high levels of water leakage.
The work is being undertaken off the N72 Killorglin/Killarney road, from the crossroads near Kerry Woolen Mills, Listry to Ballymallis Cross, approximately 1.1km south. It involves laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
The work will be carried out by Kerry County Council on behalf of Irish Water.
"As they get older, some pipes have a high level of leakage as well as being subject to frequent bursts," said Steven Blennerhassett, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead, Irish Water.
"Replacing the old, damaged pipes will ensure better water quality and a more reliable water supply. The new water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages. These improvements to the water network are essential in providing a safe, secure and reliable water supply, now and into the future."
