Uisce Éireann To Fix Water Supply Issues Caused By Storm Isha

Uisce Éireann is working to resolve any water supply interruptions caused by Storm Isha.

Plants and pumping stations across the country have been impacted by power outages or poor raw water quality due to flooding.

To date the most impacted areas are in Mayo, Donegal and parts of the South-East, where several supplies are currently experiencing difficulties.

Uisce Éireann is continuing to monitor the Greater Dublin area especially North Wicklow following record demand last week for water. There has been a significant increase in bursts and a decrease in treated water storage for the region.


In order to prioritise the restoration of power to plants impacted by electricity outages with backup generators, Uisce Éireann is liaising with the ESB.

Tom Cuddy, Uisce Éireann’s Head of Operations, said: "Uisce Éireann has implemented its emergency response processes and is working closely with National Emergency Co-ordination Committee, Local Authorities, ESB and other partners to co-ordinate the national response address any impact on water supplies due to Storm Isha. For areas where supplies that have been impacted, Uisce Éireann crews are on the ground working to restore production as soon as it is possible.

"We would like to thank all the crews who have been working overnight and through the morning to carry out repairs throughout the network. We also want to thank impacted customers for their patience as we work to restore normal supplies. The Uisce Éireann website water.ie is updated regularly with local outage information and our contact centre is available 24/7 on 1800 278 278 to support our customers."