Council warns water supplies under extreme pressure over leaks

LIMERICK County Council warned yesterday that water supplies were coming under extreme pressure as a result of burst pipe leaks and increased demand.

The council said heavy rainfall and a rise in temperatures have led to a thaw in many parts of the county. The local authority has urged customers to conserve water to the maximum extent possible but added that interruptions in supply were inevitable over the coming days. Among the areas currently experiencing difficulties with supply are Caherconlish, Oola, Carrigmore, Doon, Newcastle West, Mountcollins, Abbeyfeale, Foynes and Ballyhahill.

Donal Brennan, senior engineer, said: “Customers throughout the county can expect interruptions in supply over the coming days. Council crews are continuing their efforts to maintain supplies and the public are asked to promptly repair any leaks within their premises. We will continue to ensure disruption to public water supplies is kept to a minimum and supplies are restored as soon as practicable.”