Council Confirms End To Clontarf Water Restrictions

Dublin City Council announced to local residents yesterday that the recent local problem with water quality in the St. Lawrence District Meter Area (DMA) of Clontarf which affected 1,400 consumers has been fully resolved.

Leaflets are currently being hand delivered to every water consumer in the DMA to confirm resolution of the issue.


In consultation with the Health Services Executive (HSE), Dublin City Council wishes to advise that:

•The drinking water supply is now fit for human consumption and there are no public health issues.

•Consumers in the St. Lawrence area of Clontarf may now use the water as normal.

•There is no further need to boil the water before use for drinking and cooking.

•The Precautionary advice issued by leaflet drop on the 5th August 2012 and subsequently updated to 'Boil Water' advice on 7th August 2012 is now withdrawn.

(CD/GK)