Water bacteria scare alarms residents

MORE THAN 3,400 householders in New Ross have been warned not to drink water because it is contaminated with bacteria.

A number of cases of the naturally occurring bacteria, Cryptosporidium, have been confirmed in New Ross Town. These may be linked to the public water supply, Wexford County Council said.

As a precautionary measure, until the source of the contamination is found, all those using the supply have been urged to boil their water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, washing or general household use.