Following a brief suspension of water production at the Fermoy Water Treatment Plant in Co. Cork, supply has been restored to customers and is safe to drink, Uisce Éireann has announced.

Due to water turbidity issues caused by Storm Bert, Uisce Éireann was forced to close the Fermoy plant over the weekend as their priority remained the provision of safe drinking water to communities and the safety of water services staff who work to make that happen.

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The company thanked the public for their patience and understanding while also apologising for the inconvenience.

Uisce Éireann's Niall O’Riordan also issued a plea to the public.

"We are appealing to customers to check for leaks in the home and carry out necessary leak repairs," he said.

"We are also asking farmers to check their service pipes, drinking troughs and outbuildings. Repairing leaks can help to prevent issues like reduced water pressure or water supply disruptions.

"We are also asking the public for their support to help reduce overall demand by preventing avoidable loss of water and conserving water."

Customers are urged to report loss of service or visible leaks to assist Uisce Éireann to identify bursts.