Freemount Water Main Upgrade delivers a more reliable water Supply

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Families and businesses in the village of Freemount, in the heart of the Duhallow, can look forward to a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann wraps up important upgrade works on the local water network. Uisce Éireann has replaced 626 metres of ageing water mains in the village with modern resilient pipes. These older pipes had been prone to bursts and leaks, causing supply interruptions and wasting treated drinking water - a precious resource. The upgraded network brings greater reliability to homes and businesses and supports everyday life in the north-west Cork community.

Uisce Éireann acknowledges how difficult water interruptions have been for the community and how outages and low pressure can disrupt daily life, and we want to thank households and businesses for their patience and understanding during a challenging period. Uisce Éireann’s spokesperson, Jack Cronin, Programme Manager is proud to be part of the team that has delivered these long-term benefits. “This upgrade has been delivered with the community’s needs at its core. By replacing ageing pipes with modern, resilient infrastructure, we’re improving water services today while strengthening resilience for the future,” said Jack. 

He added “Our teams work with great care and experience to reduce the risk of supply interruptions for customers during works and we’re grateful to the local community for their patience and support throughout these essential upgrades. This investment is rooted in care for the people we serve.”

Ward and Burke Construction Ltd carried out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

This upgrade is just one example of how Uisce Éireann is tackling leakage across the country. With more than 65,000kms of underground water mains – enough to circle the earth one and a half times – finding and fixing leaks can be challenging, especially when they are hidden. But progress is being made. National leakage is now at its lowest level ever, reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36% today. 

To learn more, visit our National Leakage Reduction Programme page.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.