East Cork residents face years more of drinking water quality issues

Pending a planning decision, Irish Water said it hopes to start construction in early 2024 with a completion date in late 2025. 

Residents in East Cork who have been forced to buy bottled water for over a year face another three years of water quality issues despite efforts to fast-track a solution.

The timeline emerged today following confirmation from Irish Water that it has lodged a planning application with Cork County Council for a new water-treatment facility in Whitegate.