River scheme at centre of water row

A WATER row erupted in Co Limerick yesterday after Limerick County Council opened a river-sourced supply in the Pallaskenry area replacing the existing lake-sourced scheme.

A local action group demanding the retention of a lake-sourced supply, accused the council of breaking an agreement not to pipe in a river supply from the River Deel until High Court proceedings had been finalised.

The Bleach Lough Retention Group held an emergency meeting in Pallaskenry on Sunday night.