Irish Water working in partnership with Kildare County Council is carrying out essential maintenance works at Srowlands Water Treatment Plant as part of the treated water storage system. The essential works involve the installation of new pipework at the treatment plant. These works are being delivered in adherence with current HSE and government COVID-19 advice.

In order to safely facilitate these works, a necessary plant shut down is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 7 July from 8.30am to 5pm. Irish Water in collaboration with Kildare County Council, have reconfigured the network to maintain normal supply to customers and treated drinking water reservoirs will be filled to their maximum in advance of the works starting. Irish Water does not envisage any water supply outages, however, we are appealing to customers in the following areas to conserve water as their drinking water supply is dependent on reservoir storage for the duration of the works: Kildare Town and surrounds; Carbury; Derrinturn; Naas; Athgarvan; Newbridge; Parts of Caragh; Kilmeague; Monasterevin; Calverstown; Nurney; Narraghmore; Ballitore; Prosperous and surrounding areas.

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John O'Donoghue, Regional Operations Manager, Irish Water said: "While handwashing remains a priority, we are asking customers in these areas to be mindful of how they use water. Simple water conservation efforts can make a big difference in reducing pressure on the supply such as turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving, taking a shower instead of a bath, and using a watering can rather than a hose in the garden. We are also reminding people with responsibility for properties that are currently unoccupied to check for leaks and turn off water where it is not required."