Whitegate Boil Water Notice lifted with immediate effect

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Cork County Council issued a boil water notice on the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply on 28 October 2021.

Irish Water and Cork County Council wishes to notify customers on Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with the Health Service Executive.

All consumers on the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

Speaking today, Irish Waters Pat Britton said: “Irish Water and Cork County Council wish to thank everyone for their patience, co-operation and assistance during this boil water notice and we greatly regret any inconvenience caused to homes and businesses in the community.

“There is a possibility that further Boil Water Notice may be imposed if the raw water source is adversely affected by weather conditions. With a view to resolving this, Irish Water have initiated a project to address any deficiencies in the existing treatment plant with the intention of reducing the risk of Boil Water Notices.”

Irish Water and the Local Authority/Health Service Executive Water Liaison Group will continue to meet and will review ongoing process control, monitoring and testing of the drinking water supply.

The Irish Water Customer Contact Centre (1800 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to this water notice. Further information is available on www.water.ie

Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.