Boil notice remains

IRISH Water says its boil notice remains in place for the Lough Talt Public Water Supply scheme.

A two-week testing and sampling programme which was implemented in agreement with the HSE is continuing and once all of the results have been received and reviewed collectively by all stakeholders involved further action will be advised by the HSE.

The Boil Water Notice was issued on the advice of the Health Service Executive following the detection of cryptosporidium in the treated water coming from the plant after a routine test.

Customers are reminded to continue to boil water before consumption including the washing of teeth, making of ice and in the preparation of food that is not cooked.

It is imperative that people adhere to the boil water notice while being reminded that once boiled, the water is safe to consume, say Irish Water.