More than 6,400 customers in Roscrea are set to benefit after the local public water supply was removed from the Environmental Protection Agency's at‑risk register, following over €2 million of upgrade works at the Glenbeha and Fanure Water Treatment Plants.

Uisce Éireann said the investment strengthens the resilience of the Roscrea network and underpins a safe, reliable service for homes and businesses.

Julie Curtin, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: "We're proud of the team effort that led to the successful completion of upgrade works at the Water Treatment Plants in Glenbeha and Fanure. We had the community in mind at every step of the project delivery and kept the water flowing throughout.

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"With this project now complete, we can ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the people of Roscrea, enabling the local community to thrive.

"It's great news that the completed project has supported the removal of the Roscrea supply from the EPA's Remedial Action List (RAL). We would like to thank the local community for their support and patience while the work was underway."

At Glenbeha, the programme delivered a major upgrade of on-site disinfection processes, as well as electrical improvements and new remote monitoring systems. The project incorporated energy‑efficient solutions to minimise resource use. A full disinfection upgrade at Fanure was also completed to eliminate the risk of cryptosporidium.

Pat Duggan, Regional Drinking Water Compliance Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: "We are fully committed to identifying and addressing risks to drinking water quality. Our key focus remains the protection of public health through the provision of safe, clean, and secure water supplies for local communities. This critical upgrade ensures ongoing compliance with drinking water regulations and significantly reduces the risk of future water quality issues."

Uisce Éireann, which provides public drinking water and wastewater services nationwide, said it continues to modernise critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth, safeguard public health and enhance the environment.