Clonmel hit by water boiling notice

THE discovery of cryptosporidium in the water supply serving Clonmel has led to a boil notice being issued for large parts of the town.

An emergency meeting of the local council was held last night to discuss the contamination, which was found during routine monitoring of the Glenary supply which is the source for most of the town centre and outlying housing estates.

Thousands of residents will be affected by the boil notice which could be in place for up to six weeks while works to upgrade the affected treatment plant are taking place and then tested.