A boil water notice remains in place for consumers supplied by the Clonbullogue Public Water Scheme in Offaly.

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Offaly County Council issued a Boil Water Notice as a precaution to protect approximately 840 customers while upgrade works to the disinfection system at the water treatment plant are underway. Customers in Clonbullogue and surrounding areas are advised to boil water before use until further notice. Please view the attached map for areas impacted.

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John Gavin, Operations Lead with Irish Water, said: "Irish Water and Offaly County Council understand the inconvenience caused as a result of this Boil Water Notice and apologise 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 to progress these essential upgrades and lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible while safeguarding this water supply for the future."