Water outage being investigated in Co Dublin and north Wicklow

Irish Water, working in partnership with Dublin City Council, Wicklow and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils are investigating a supply outage in a number of areas in North Wicklow including Kilpedder, Kilmacanogue and Newtown Mount Kennedy and Ballyman in Co Dublin.

The water authority said that its crews are “currently assessing the network and plant at Vartry to determine the cause of the interruption.

“We would ask all customers in the north Wicklow area, Ballyman and those on the Vartry supply who aren’t currently affected by an interruption to supply, to conserve water at this time.

“Irish Water continues to work at this time with our local authority partners, contractors and others to safeguard the health and well-being of both staff and the public and to ensure the continuity of critical drinking water and wastewater services.

“Irish Water would like to remind people to follow the HSE COVID-19 advice and ensure frequent handwashing.

“Irish Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience while we investigate.

“Our Customer Care Team is available 24/7 on 1850 278 278 or visit our Supply and Service section for updates.”