Water supply returning in Belmullet after successful mains repair

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Water supply is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Belmullet this afternoon after the successful repair of a water main.

Customers in the Ballyglass area of Belmullet were impacted by supply disruptions this morning as a result of the overnight burst.

Uisce Éireann crews were on site early this morning and repairs on the water main were completed at lunchtime.

Water supply is now returning to affected customers. Typically, it takes three to four hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all customers affected by an unplanned outage. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the network recharges.

Uisce Éireann’s Colette Scahill thanked impacted customers for their understanding while repairs were underway.

“We appreciate the inconvenience caused by an unplanned water outage and we wish to thank customers in Ballyglass for their patience while crews worked to repair the main and restore normal supply,” said Colette.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page.

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available to help 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries. 

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