Health fears as pipe leaks force families to draw dirty well water

FAMILIES in a rural community are drawing dirty water from wells because of constant leaks in the public water network in their area.

Several children have contracted diarrhoea and there are concerns for the health of newborn babies unless the situation is resolved.

The families who live in Lisgoold, near Midleton in Co Cork, pleaded with Cork County Council last night to replace a pipe and fix the problem which they say has been ongoing for almost three years.