Tuesday, 5 September 2023: Uisce Éireann would like to notify customers supplied by the Birr Public Water Supply, that the Boil Water Notice issued on Wednesday, 30 August is now lifted with immediate effect. This follows consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).
All customers supplied by the Birr Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.
Jim Fitzgerald, Uisce Éireann, acknowledged the impact of this notice on the community.
“Uisce Éireann wishes 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.”
The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre (1800 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to the lifting of this water quality notice.
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