'It is worrying': Boil water notices and water restrictions impact nearly 200,000 people

Some 100 supplies were impacted by boil water or water restriction notices in 2025, up from 84 a year prior. File picture

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 - 00:11

Sean Murray

The number of boil water notices and water restrictions issued in Ireland increased last year, with almost 200,000 people impacted.

In its latest report on drinking water quality in public supplies, the Environmental Protection Agency said our drinking water continues to meet high standards with its “at risk” supplies falling between 2024 and 2025.

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