A programme of essential works have got underway in Lanesborough, Co Longford, to safeguard the water supply for customers.

Irish Water is working with Longford County Council to deliver the works in adherence with current HSE and government COVID-19 advice.

While these essential works are ongoing, customers in the following locations may experience temporary disruption to their supply such as low water pressure and/or discoloured water between Monday 09 August and Friday 13 August; Cloontirm, Cartronageeragh, Knockanboy, Stonepark, Cloonturk, Gowlan, Aghantrah, Aghnaskea, Killashee, Grillagh, Cloonfiugh, Cloonfore, Magheraveen, Lehery, Tureen, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro Town, Tullyvrane and surrounding areas.

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Any customers seeing discoloured water coming from their cold kitchen tap are advised to run the tap for a few minutes to restore the clear colour. If the colour does not restore to clear, customers are advised not the drink the water as a precaution and should contact Irish Water using the contact details below.

Speaking about the works, John Gavin, Irish Water, said: "Irish Water and Longford County Council understands the inconvenience caused and thanks customers for their patience while we complete these necessary works securing the network and maintaining normal supply to customers in Lanesborough. Irish Water and Longford County Council regret any inconvenience caused."

Irish Water has called on customers to be mindful of how they use water to help reduce demand for treated water as the works take place.