Following satisfactory sampling results and consultations between Uisce Éireann and the Health Service Executive, the 21 month-old Boil Water Notice on the Cappamore Foileen Public Water Supply in County Limerick has been lifted with immediate effect.

The notice was issued on September 26, 2023, to protect the health of approximately 2,300 customers following the detection of cryptosporidium in the water supply.    

After the issuing of the Boil Water Notice in September 2023, the planned upgrade of the water treatment plant was expedited, shortening the timeline of the project, in order to lift the Boil Water Notice as soon as possible. 

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This upgrade involved the installation of new booster pumps, filtration system, and of a state-of-the-art ultraviolet disinfection unit which will provide an effective and reliable barrier to eliminate the risk of cryptosporidium.  

Uisce Éireann's Operations Manager, Eoin O'Connell, acknowledged the impact of the lengthy Boil Water Notices on customers lives and thanked the community for their patience and support while the notice was in place: "Uisce Éireann's primary focus remains the protection of public health and we worked with our stakeholders to lift the notice as quickly as possible. We are grateful to customers, elected representatives, and the media for their patience while works were ongoing and assistance in sharing information on the Boil Water Notice."

Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager, Donagh Goulding, added: "We are pleased to have completed these works, which has resulted in a significant positive impact on the Cappamore and Foileen communities. This upgrade was a critical project for Uisce Éireann and we look forward to seeing both communities thrive into the future."