Reports of 'disgraceful' water quality in Dundalk over last few days

Reports of 'disgracefu' water quality in Dundalk over last few days have led Cathaorleach of Dundalk Municipal District Sean Kelly to write to Irish Water/Uisce Eireann seeking answers.

“There is a widespread problem with water quality in Dundalk over the past number of years but the standard of water over the last couple of days is nothing but disgraceful,” Councillor Kelly said.

“Households are running water constantly trying to clear it - clothes and bedding are being ruined, meal plans disrupted, people's medical needs affected, children's routines disturbed amongst others.” 

In his letter he informed Irish Water/Uisce Eireann that there has been no formal communication or advance warning received from Irish Water to advise of flushing taking place, adding “This is simply not good enough.”

The letter continued:

“Can you please advise as a matter of urgency when this persistent dirty water will end? 

“What long term plans have you in place to prevent this happening again in the future over a prolonged period? 

“What are you going to do to improve communication with the general public? 

“The current service being provided by Uisce Eireann is appalling, it needs to improve drastically. People are quickly losing faith with their water supply which in a modern country is simply not acceptable.”