Significant progress has been made to lift the Boil Water Notice on the Clogh-Castlecomer Public Water Supply in County Kilkenny.

Uisce Éireann and Kilkenny County Council are working together to move forward with the work. Drinking water experts are working to implement solutions to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible in consultation with the HSE.

Enda Collins, Uisce Éireann said: "In conjunction with Kilkenny County Council, Uisce Éireann would like to assure customers we are working to resolve the issue and lift the Boil Water Notice as quickly and as safely as possible. The fabrication of a containerised treatment unit is nearing completion, it is due to be delivered next week and commissioned by the end of the month. This unit will help manage the turbidity issues at the treatment plant. Once the new equipment is fully operational, we will undertake network sampling while continuing to monitor the performance of the plant with a view towards lifting the Boil Water Notice, in consultation with the HSE. This process will take a number of weeks with the Boil Water Notice remaining in place until it is safe to lift.

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"Along with works at the treatment plant additional upgrade works are being carried out on the network to help provide a more reliable water supply going forward. Public health remains our number one priority and we appreciate the impact that this notice is having on our customers in the area."

In the meantime, all customers on this supply are advised to boil and cool their water before use until further notice. Areas impacted include Clogh, Moneenroe, Castlecomer and surrounding areas.