Anger at delay in telling locals of kerosene in water

Authorities knew about a possible kerosene contamination in a water supply five days before notices were issued advising residents not to drink the water, it has emerged.

The contamination took place in the Moyola Park area of Galway and affected about 80 houses.

Kerosene is thought to have entered the water last Thursday, March 19, with Galway City Council and Irish Water being made aware of the situation two days later.