Emergency repairs continue following major water pipe burst in Portlaoise
Every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible - Uisce Éireann
UISCE Éireann/Irish Water crews are currently working to repair a burst water main pipe along the Dublin Road in Portlaoise and to restore supply to affected customers in the area.
James Joyce from Uisce Éireann has assured customers that “every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible.
“We understand how disruptive an unplanned water outage can be, and we sincerely thank our customers for their patience and support while our crews carry out these emergency repairs.
Due to the location and scale of the burst, repairs are proving complex and are taking longer than usual. However, our teams are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore water supply to all affected customers.”
Repairs are expected to be completed later today. In most cases, it takes two to three hours after repairs are completed for normal supply to return. However, customers located at the end of the network or on higher ground may experience a longer delay as the system recharges.
To ensure the safety of both the public and our crews, traffic management will be in place and clearly signposted.
For ongoing updates, you can visit the Water Supply and Services section of Uisce Éireann website and quote reference number: LAO00097772
