Work is ongoing to repair a burst water main from Lough Guitane Water Treatment Plant to Sheheree Reservoir on the Central Regional Water Supply Scheme in Kerry

The burst occurred on a section of water mains at Faugh, Muckross, Killarney.

The burst is impacting water supply to homes and businesses in Killarney, Tralee, Castleisland, Firies, Farranfore, Castlemaine, Ballymacelligot , Fenit and surrounding areas.

Alternative water supplies (mobile water tankers) are available.

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Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tankers and to boil the water before consumption as a precautionary measure. Customers should follow HSE and government COVID-19 advice in relation to social distancing when collecting water from tankers.

Irish Water has prioritised water supply to hospitals in the area. Irish Water and Kerry County Council are mobilising alternative water supplies at the above locations and these will be available throughout the affected areas from approximately 12 noon today.

Anna Brosnan, Irish Water said: "Crews have been working hard through the night to complete the repairs. We understand the disruption unplanned outages can cause to customers and we appreciate your patience as we work to return the water supply to homes and businesses as quickly as possible."