Burst water pipe hits supply in West Kildare

Repairs are currently being carried out on a burst water mains in West Kildare.

Homes in Allen, Allenwood, Derrinturn, Coill Dubh, Prosperous, Kilmeague, Lullymore, Barnaran and surrounding areas are without water.

The supply is expected to return after 3pm. 

Irish Water recommends that affected householders allow two to three hours after the estimated time of for the supply to return. 

It said dedicated water services crews are onsite working on repairs and are making every effort to minimise disruption and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.

Operations Lead for Uisce Éireann, Kevin Love, said: “Uisce Éireann understands the inconvenience when a burst occurs and we would like to thank impacted customers in advance for their patience while we work to complete the repairs and restore normal supply as quickly as possible.” 

The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries.  For updates please see the Water Supply updates section of water.ie