Urgent repairs underway following major water main burst in Fairview

Uisce Éireann is carrying out urgent repair works following a large burst on a major water main at Edge’s Corner, Fairview Park this morning resulting in water outages and low pressure.

Fairview Road is closed, and traffic management measures are in place, with Gardaí on site, while Dublin Fire Brigade is assisting with flooding in the area.

Areas currently experiencing water outages include:  Bayside, Collins Avenue, Howth Road, Raheny, Clontarf, Artane, Fairview, Kilbarrack, North Strand, Drumcondra.

All other locations in north Dublin may be experiencing reduced water pressure.

An Uisce Éireann crew is on site and has isolated the burst. Repair works are ongoing and are expected to continue for some time.

Keith Conmy, Water Network Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann, said: “The repair is being carried out as quickly and as safely as possible.

“We understand the significant impact this incident is having on households experiencing water outages, as well as the considerable disruption being caused to traffic.

“This is a complex repair, and we appreciate the patience of customers and morning commuters as we work to restore normal water supply and reopen roads as quickly as possible.”

Once water is restored, customers may experience temporary discolouration as the network refills.

If this occurs, Uisce Éireann recommends running the cold kitchen tap until the water runs clear.

Following repair works, it typically takes three to four hours for normal supply to return to all customers as the network refills, particularly for those on higher ground or at the end of the network.

Vulnerable customers registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278, and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries.

Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues.

Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and is encouraging customers to engage with them through their website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, on Facebook and LinkedIn and through their customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.