Boil Water Notice Issued in Wexford town for 22,000 Customers
Table of Contents
- 1. Boil Water Notice Issued in Wexford town for 22,000 Customers
- 2. What advancements or improvements is Uisce Éireann implementing to prevent such notices in the future?
- 3. Interview with Fionnuala Callery, Technical Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann
- 4. Ensuring Water Safety: A Conversation on Wexford’s Boil Water Notice
- 5. Mapping the Affected Area
- 6. Taking Care of Our Customers
- 7. Public Health Priority
- 8. Monitoring water Quality
- 9. Looking Ahead
- 10. Reader Inquiry
A Boil Water Notice has been issued for teh Wexford town area effective immediately Wednesday, February 19. This notice comes as a precautionary measure for the health of approximately 22,000 customers, according too Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s water utility, and in consultation with the health service Executive (HSE).
customers can determine if their property is affected by checking the Water Quality section on the Uisce Éireann website, by inputting their property’s Eircode. A comprehensive map of the affected area is also available on the supply and service section of water.ie. For any immediate concerns or questions, Uisce Éireann’s 24/7 customer care helpline is available at 1800 278 278.
Uisce Éireann’s Technical Operations Manager for the region, Fionnuala Callery, emphasized the importance of prioritizing public health, stating, “Public health is Uisce Éireann’s number one priority and we would like to assure customers that the notice has been put in place to protect public health. we acknowledge the inconvenience caused to homes and businesses and would like to assure customers that we are working to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly and as safely possible.”
Drinking water experts at Uisce Éireann are actively monitoring the water quality and will lift the notice as soon as it is indeed safe to do so, in close collaboration with the HSE. Until the notice is lifted, all customers on this supply are advised to boil their water thoroughly before consuming it.
What advancements or improvements is Uisce Éireann implementing to prevent such notices in the future?
Interview with Fionnuala Callery, Technical Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann
Ensuring Water Safety: A Conversation on Wexford’s Boil Water Notice
Archyde: Thanks for joining us today, fionnuala. To start, could you briefly explain the reason behind the recent Boil Water Notice issued for the Wexford town area?
Fionnuala Callery: Of course. Uisce Éireann, in consultation with the HSE, has issued a Boil Water Notice as a precautionary measure to ensure the health and safety of approximately 22,000 customers in the Wexford town area. We’ve detected an issue with water quality that requires our immediate attention.
Mapping the Affected Area
Archyde: How can residents determine if their property is affected by this notice? Our readers are keen to understand if they’re within the affected area.
Fionnuala Callery: Residents can check the Uisce Éireann website’s Water Quality section by inputting their Eircode. We’ve also provided a comprehensive map outlining the affected area on water.ie under the supply and service section.We’re committed to keeping our customers informed and up-to-date.
Taking Care of Our Customers
archyde: Uisce Éireann has a 24/7 customer care helpline. Can you tell us more about the support available to affected customers during this period?
Fionnuala Callery: Absolutely. Our dedicated team is on hand 24/7 to address any immediate concerns or questions customers may have regarding the Boil Water Notice. They can be reached at 1800 278 278. We’re here to help and ensure our customers are taken care of.
Public Health Priority
Archyde: As Technical Operations Manager, could you share your viewpoint on the importance of this notice in ensuring public health and safety?
Fionnuala Callery: Public health is our top priority at Uisce Éireann.We understand the inconvenience caused by the Boil Water Notice, but we firmly believe that putting our customers’ health and well-being first is non-negotiable. We’re working diligently to resolve the issue and lift the notice as quickly and safely as possible.
Monitoring water Quality
Archyde: What steps are Uisce Éireann taking to monitor water quality and ensure the notice is lifted promptly and safely?
Fionnuala Callery: Our drinking water experts are actively monitoring the water quality in the affected area. We’re working closely with the HSE, and we’ll lift the notice as soon as it’s safe to do so. Until then, we advise all customers to boil their water thoroughly before drinking.
Looking Ahead
Archyde: Fionnuala, what advancements or improvements is Uisce Éireann implementing to prevent such notices in the future?
Fionnuala Callery: We’re continually investing in our infrastructure and exploring innovative technologies to improve water quality and reliability. We’re committed to learning from incidents like this and using them to enhance our services going forward. Our goal is to provide our customers with a safe, consistent water supply at all times.
Reader Inquiry
Archyde: Thank you, Fionnuala, for your insights. To our readers,have you been affected by the Boil Water notice in Wexford? Share your experiences and thoughts on how best to support and protect public health in our comments section.
