Boil water notice issued in Co Limerick

Limerick County Council, has this evening issued a boil water notice to 2,000 customers served by the Public Water Supply in Adare Town following consultation with the Health Service Executive.

Seven hundred households are affected by the public water notice.

The Council has detected deterioration in the water quality leaving the Water Treatment Plant in Adare.

The treatment efficiency of the plant has been reduced and while no adverse bacteriological samples have been detected there is an increased possibility of bacteria getting through the system.

Water for drinking purposes, brushing teeth and food preparation should be boiled.