Uisce Éireann to flush more pipes on Cork's northside to combat discoloured water issue

The work is being done at nighttime during off-peak usage hours, typically starting after 8pm until 4am

Brown water running in a house in Ballyvolane earlier this year. Uisce Éireann said they are trying to minimise the instances of water discolouration in targeted areas across the city where reports of discolouration have been received.

Uisce Éireann has announced another round of targeted water pipe flushing on Cork’s northside as it continues to try to resolve the city’s discoloured water issue.

The next set of intensive flushing works will take place in The Glen area starting on Thursday, with planned flushing set to take place over the coming weeks in Glen Avenue, Mangerton Close, Avoca Crescent, Comeragh Park, Brandon Crescent, Glen View Park, Mourne Avenue and Errigal Heights.