A Boil Water notice has been issued for consumers served by the Drumconrath Public Water Supply in Meath with immediate effect.

Irish Water put the notice in place following issues at the treatment plant resulting in the disinfection process being compromised.

Areas impacted include; Drumconrath, Druminshin, Loughbrackan, Drumsillagh, Kearntown, Ballymacolgan, Drumgill Upper, Corstown, Rathtrasna, Drumgill Lower, Summerhill , Mooneystown, Hennigan, Posseckstown, Rathreynolds, Saintjohnsfort, Mackanhill, Birdhill, Aclare House Demesne, Caddelstown, Woodtown, Piercetown, Syddan, Mentrim, Bigstown, Clonbartan, Mandistown, Newstone, Mullyandrew, Greenan and surrounding areas.

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Irish Water’s drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Meath County Council to resolve the issue as quickly and as safely as possible.

In order to safely deliver works at the plant, an outage is required until 6pm today, Monday 26 July. When works are complete it will take up to 3 hours for water supply to return to all customers but it is important to note that water will need to be boiled before use and to continue to follow the HSE guidance on hand-washing. These works are being delivered in adherence with current HSE and government COVID-19 advice.

John Hand, Irish Water said: "Irish Water acknowledges the impact and inconvenience caused by the imposition of a Boil Water Notice to homes and businesses. We wish to thank the community for their patience and cooperation while we work to resolve this issue. Irish Water’s priority is the provision of safe, clean drinking water and safeguarding that water supply for the future is a vital focus."

In the meantime, all customers of this supply are advised to boil water before use until further notice.