More than 600 metres of damaged water mains have been replaced in the seaside village of Rathmullan, County Donegal, as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.

Crews from the utility carried out the works along Pound Street and Main Street and now, as a result, there will be a reduction in the number of bursts and supply interruptions for customers.

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The new pipework has also put an end to the leakage of treated drinking water into the ground.

Discussing the works, Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager Patricia Lowry has said she is proud to have delivered this project for the community in Rathmullan: "Replacing that old stretch of water mains has brought a range of benefits for our customers in the area including reliability of supply and improved water quality. Our crews worked to minimise disruption for the community, and we thank locals for their support while the works were ongoing."