Works underway to restore supply to customers in Leixlip | News Updates | Uisce Eireann

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.

Following a major bust to a trunk water main along the Maynooth Road in Leixlip early this morning, Uisce Éireann and Kildare County Council are working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customer.  The areas affected are Leixlip village, the Dublin Road up to the Wonderful Barn Area and all adjacent and adjoining areas.

Water service crews are working to complete repairs to this burst and every effort is being made to reduce the impact on homes and businesses and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.

Due to the size of the population served by this supply, repairs are expected to be completed by 8pm this evening, and it may take two to three hours after this to restore normal supply to all customers affected by this unplanned outage.

As per best practice, most homes and businesses will have on-site water storage to provide a backup source of water for sanitation purposes.

To ensure the safety of the crews carrying out the repairs to the burst and the safety of the public, traffic management will be in place and will be clearly signposted.

Uisce Éireann’s Daniel Kennedy commented: “The repairs are being conducted as quickly and as efficiently as possible to minimise disruption and restore the water supply to homes and businesses. We understand the inconvenience an unplanned outage can have on our customers and appreciate their patience as we work to return normal water supply as quickly as possible. We would also wish to apologise to all road users impacted by the repair works and appreciate their patience and understanding.”

Uisce Éireann understands the inconvenience when a burst occurs and thanks customers for their patience while we work to repair the burst and restore normal supply to impacted customers. Our 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 and services section of our website.