A boil water notice for consumers on the Clogh-Castlecomer Public Water Supply has beenlifted with immediate effect.

The notice was issued last week, however following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, it is now lifted.

The decision follows consultation undertaken with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

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The notice was originally issued as a precaution to protect public health following an issue of increased turbidity in the raw water source as a result of heavy rainfall. Irish Water's operation and compliance experts worked with colleagues in Kilkenny County Council to carry out the necessary works to enable the notice to be lifted as quickly as possible.

Irish Water's Drinking Water Compliance Specialist (Environmental Regulation), Patrick Duggan said: "Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council wish to thank everyone for their patience, co-operation and assistance during this boil water notice and we greatly regret any inconvenience caused to homes and businesses in the community."