Emergency Water Notices Archive 2010

11-01-2010:

As a result of a number of major water mains bursts caused by the ongoing severe weather conditions, temporary loss of water or water pressure reductions are being experienced in the following Areas:

In the Dunshaughlin Area: Ashbourne, Ratoath, Kilbride, Dunshaughlin,

In the Slane Area: Duleek, Bettystown, Laytown, Mornington, Donacarney, Julianstown, Stamullen and their respective environs.

In the Navan Area: Water supplies to Kilberry, Wilkinstown, Ardbraccan, Cortown and parts of Navan are experiencing interruptions.

MCC is working to restore normal supplies to all areas as quickly as possible.

The Council would again reiterate its call to all water users to reduce consumption of water and to not leave taps running over night in an attempt to prevent freezing.

08-01-2010: Possible Water Disruptions in the Ballivor Area. Water tankers have been provided to fill the reservoir and service should resume in the immediate.

09-01-2010: Water Disruptions are expected in the Drumconrath area throughout the day and into the evening due to a shortage of water in the reservoir. The reservoir is slowly replenishing but in the meantime, users will experience reduced water pressure in the area. Meath County Council again urge users to conserve water where possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.

11-01-2010: Due to extremely low levels of water in the Proudstown Reservoir, it is necessary for Meath Co Council to turn water off in order to conserve supplies. Therefore there will be a disruption to the supply of water from 7pm this evening Monday 11th January 2010 to 7am on Tuesday 12th January 2010 affecting the following areas:

Dunderry Robinstown Boyerstown Ongenstown Ardbraccan Durhamstown Bohermeen Cortown Gretiagh Oristown Gibbstown Rossmeen Teltown Donaghpatrick Ratholdren Tatestown

A more prolonged disruption to the water supply as a result of the substantially reduced levels of water in the Proudstown Reservoir, will be experienced in the following areas:

Wilkinstown Kilberry Demailstown Graigs Lane Proudstown Road Dunmoe Donaghmore Lane

Meath Co Council is putting in place Water Tankers at the following locations:

2 at Kilberry Church 2 Adjacent to O’Neill’s garage Wilkinstown 1 Round Tower at Dunmoe 1 Graigs Lane ( Slane Road end )

Once adequate levels in the reservoir have been restored, full supply of water in the Wilkinstown, Kilberry, Demailestown, Graigs Lane, Proudstown Road, Dunmoe & Donaghmore Lane will resume.

Meath Co Council would appeal to members of the Public to conserve water, check all water supplies for evidence of leaks and where appropriate arrange for any necessary repairs to be carried out immediately.

The Meath Co Council help desk is open until 8pm to-night and can be contacted on 046-9097000.

Outside of above hours contact may be made by ringing the emergency number on 1890 44 53 35

18-01-2010 17.30pm

Meath County Council will be carrying out leak detection work in Beauparc and Yellow Furze on Tuesday 19th January 2010.

Some areas that have water at present will be turned off for periods to allow checks to be carried out.

All areas of Beauparc and Yellow Furze will be affected at some time during the day.

16-01-10 12.30pm

NAVAN:

Kilcarn WTP back on line since 11.15 am.Areas affected include Johnstowm Cannistown Kilcarn and Dublin Road Navan. Normal supply will resume over the afternoon with high lying areas experiencing low pressure until late afternoon.

Tankers are in place at the following locations :

Spire View

Millbrook

Boyne View

Carne Hill.

East Meath Dushaughlin

No significant problems but there may be some isolated disruption.

Beauparc/Painestown area still experiencing significant problems . Tankers in place at Yellow Furze Church and McKeevers pub.

DUNSHAUGHLIN AREA

Mulhussey experiencing problems with unusually high demand.

Meath Co Co again appeals to all consumers to deal with any leaks immediately and to reduce consumption to avoid water rationing.

Meath County Council wish to advise that reservoirs in some areas in the county are at a critical level which is resulting in major disruptions to water supply to members of the public. Water conservation at this time is vital.

Meath County Council encourage members of the public, to ensure taps are not left running and that all outside pipes and drinking troughs are checked frequently for leaks, in order to conserve water wherever possible during this time of crisis.

Please Read: Water Conservation during severe weather conditions

Please Read: Advice on Burst Pipes

Please Read: Advice on Frozen Pipes

Emergency Out of Hours Number: 1890 445 335

17.01.10 12pm

NAVAN

Due to continuing mechanical problems with the Kilcarn Water Treatment Plant (WTP) there has been some disruption in the Johnstown Kilcarn Cannistown Dublin Rd area of Navan. This area is now being supplied from the Liscarton WTP through the Proudstown Reservoir and normal supply should be restored by early afternoon. It may take some further time for pressure to recover fully in high lying areas.

Water tankers are still in place at:

Spire View

Millbrook

Boyne View

Carne Hill

A burst water main at Watergate St has caused some disruption to supply in the town this is now being repaired.

SLANE

Beauparc/Painestown area still experiencing significant problems . Tankers in place at Yellow Furze Church and McKeevers pub.

DUNSHAUGHLIN AREA Mulhussey experiencing problems with unusually high demand.

Meath Co Co again appeals to all consumers to deal with any leaks immediately and to reduce consumption to avoid water rationing.

16-01-10 18.00pm

All

Due to a mechanical failure at Kilcarn WTP Navan there has been further disruption to the water supply in the following areas:

Johnstown

Cannistown

Kilcarn and Dublin Road Navan.

Normal supply will resume later tonight with high lying areas experiencing low pressure until early tomorrow.

Tankers are in place at the following locations :

Spire View

Millbrook

Boyne View

Carne Hill.

15-01-2010: 12.00noon.

All areas in Co. Meath may experience intermittent disruption and localized problems over the coming days.
Meath Local Authorities’ overall strategy is to increase water levels in our reservoirs and there has been some recovery in the past 48 hours.

Slane Area

Slane Area has water but low pressure in:

Painstown and
Beauparc.

Detection of leaks underway in order to reduce demand. People are requested to report leaks, and check any agricultural connections.
2 Tankers of water available at Yellow Furze Church.

Dunshaughlin Area

Dunshaughlin and surrounding areas:
Supply restored to all areas but low pressure in some areas.

Ratoath and surrounding areas:
Water in all areas but low pressure may be experienced.

Ashbourne and surrounding areas:
Most areas should have a normal water supply but low pressure may be experienced in higher areas i.e. Race Hill, as system recovers.

Navan Area

Navan and surrounding areas:
Pressure restriction was lifted this morning and supply restored to all outlying areas.

Due to a mechanical failure at the Kilcarn Water Treatment Plant this morning the following areas were without water:

Johnstown,
Oakleigh,
Kilcarn Court,
Swan Lane,
Athlumney Abbey,
Athlumney Wood,
Johnstown Shopping Centre,
Carn Hill,
Millbrook,
Cill Foireann,
Spire View,
Johnstown Wood,
Bailis Manor,
Athlumney Hall,
Chestnut Court,
Johnstown Village,
Springfield Glen,
Limekiln Wood,
Old Balreask Wood.

Supply will be restored by late morning.

Robinstown
No water in Robinstown due to the presence of air locks in the system – work ongoing to resolve this problem. Water Tankers available at Robinstown Church.

Please note that the public water supply in Navan Town & Area shall experience low water pressure from 9pm tonight Friday 15th January 2010 until 6am Saturday 16th January 2010.

We would once again appeal to all members of the public to conserve water, check all water supplies for evidence of leaks and where appropriate arrange for any necessary repairs to be carried out immediately.

13-01-2010: 17.30hrs

Further Disruptions in the Navan Area: Water will be completely turned off from 9pm tonight Wednesday 13th January 2010 to 6am the following morning Thursday 14th January 2010 affecting the following areas:

Any property/premises between the junction of the Trim Rd/Carriage Rd and Balgill cross roads, including the following housing estates:

Woodlands Estate
Connolly Ave
St Columbans Crescent
Woodview Est
Woodview Court
Limekiln Hill Estate
Beechmount (All)
Canterbrook Estate
Silverbrook Estate
Balreak Village
Balreask Manor
Balreask Gardens

Gainstown

Any property/premises from Gainstown Cross along the Commons Rd with its junction with the DanShaw Rd & Clogherboy Link Rd including the following housing estates:

Ros Na Ri
Reask (all)
Leighsbridge
Townspark Estate
Watters Lane
All property/premises on the Borallion

Please note that the public water supply in Navan Town may experience low water pressure from 9pm tonight Wednesday 13th January 2010 until 6am the following morning, Thursday 14th January 2010.

County Hall switchboard will remain open until 9.30pm tonight (Wednesday 13th January):
046 9097000.
Between 9.30 pm and 9 a.m Thursday please call our Out of Hours Service 1890 445 335

14-01-2010: 17.30hrs

Meath County Council wishes to advise that water tankers will be delivered to the following locations this evening, Thursday 14-01-2010, from 6pm onwards:

2 water tanks to the church in Beauparc (Painestown) at approximately 6.00pm this evening.

2 tanks to Deepforde Housing Estate on the Dublin Road, Drogheda. The tanks will be located on the green area on the right hand side as one enters the development. These will be delivered at approximately 7.15pm this evening.

2 tanks to Grangerath at the playing fields at approximately 7.30pm this evening.

14-01-2010: 14.45hrs

Update on Water Disruptions Affecting ALL Areas: Meath County Council's overall strategy is to increase water levels in our reservoirs which has resulted in some recovery over the past 24 hours. Some areas remain affected by water disruptions. Please Read On to find out information on YOUR area:

Slane Area:
Slane Area has water but the following areas are experiencing low water pressure:

Colpe
Grangegeeth
Painstown and
Beauparc

Dunshaughlin Area:

Dunshaughlin and surrounding areas
Water levels improved significantly overnight. This improvement in water levels allowed additional water to be distributed to Dunshaughlin.

Tankers are still available in the following locations:

Ardlea
Hillview
Grange Hall
Meath Council Offices, Drumree Road

Ratoath and surrounding areas
Water is available in all areas but low pressure may be experienced.

Tankers are still available at Meadowbank Hill

Ashbourne and surrounding areas
Most areas should have a normal water supply but low pressure may be experienced in higher areas such as Race Hill, as the system recovers.

Tankers are still available at the following locations:

Racehill Crescent
Brindley Park

Navan Area:

Navan Town and surrounding areas
Water supply will be restored to all of the affected areas by late afternoon to-day, Thursday 14th January.

However, it is important to note that the situation with the Navan water supply remains critical and it is being monitored on an ongoing basis.
Further disruptions to the water supply affecting the Navan Town & Area are possible.

Please note that the public water supply in Navan Town & Area shall experience low water pressure from 9pm tonight Thursday 14th January 2010 until 6am Friday 15th January 2010.

Schools in affected areas have been assessed and are being provided with water by Meath County Council’s Fire Service and Civil Defence tankers.

Trim Area:

Ballivor
Ongoing disruption being experienced in this area due to poor supply from local bore holes.

All areas in Co. Meath may experience intermittent disruption over the coming days.

13-01-2010: 17.00hrs

Dunshaughlin Area- Reservoir levels still critical. Meath County Council are awaiting confirmation from Drogheda Borough Council that issues in Drogheda affecting Staleen Plant are now resolved.

Ashbourne:
Tankers are being deployed to:

Race Hill Crescent
Brindley Park

from late afternoon Wednesday 13th January 2010

Dunshaughlin:
Please be advised that the following areas will be without supply:

Ardlea
Grange Hall
Hillview
Bog Road
Leshamstown Lane

Water Tankers will be available at the following locations:

Ardlea
Hillview
Grange Hall
Meath County Council Offices, Drumree Road

Ratoath:
Water Tankers will be available at the following locations:

Meadowbank Hill

Fire Service and Civil Defence tankers will be used as additional resources where possible.

County Hall switchboard will remain open until 9.30pm tonight 046 9097000.

Between 9.30 pm and 9 a.m Thurs please call our Out of Hours Service 1890 445 335

13-01-2010: 17.00hrs

Reservoir levels in the Navan Area continue to be critical.

Supply will continue to be disconnected to outlying areas. Tankers continue in place at locations previously advised.

Areas of Navan town in the Trim Road direction affecting areas from:

Carriage Road to Balreask,
Bothair Alainn,
Gainstown,
Commons Road and in to junction Dan Shaw Road

will be cut off from 9pm to 6 am tonight Wednesday 13th January

All other areas of town will have a supply with reduced pressure.

13-01-2010: 13.00hrs

Meath County Council - Update on Water Disruption in the Navan Area

Further to the most recent announcement in respect of the water supply affecting the Navan Area, following a review of the situation, the level of water in the Proudstown Reservoir remains critical and therefore the Council has had no option but to turn the water supply off in the following areas:

Dunderry
Robinstown
Boyerstown
Ongenstown
Ardbraccan
Durhamstown
Bohermeen
Cortown
Gretiagh
Oristown
Gibbstown
Rossmeen
Teltown
Donaghpatrick
Ratholdren – from the railway crossing out of Navan Town ( towards Donaghpatrick )
Tatestown
Wilkinstown
Kilberry
Demailstown
Graigs Lane
Proudstown Road - from its junction with Dunmoe Lane out of Navan Town (towards Kilberry)
Dunmoe
Donaghmore Lane

It is expected that the water will remain off for a further period of 24 hours and the matter will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Meath Co Council has placed Water Tankers at the following locations:

2 at Dunderry Church
2 at Robinstown Church
2 at Cannistown School
1 at Boyerstown Cemetery
1 at Callaghans Cross Road Ongenstown
1 at Bohermeen School
1 at McHughs Public House Bohermeen
1 at Oristown School
1 at Donaghpatrick Church
2 at Kilberry Church
2 Adjacent to O’Neill’s garage Wilkinstown
1 at Round Tower at Dunmoe
1 at Graigs Lane ( Slane Road end )
1 at Wheatfield Housing Estate (Cortown)

Further updates will be provided at regular intervals over the course of the disruption.

Please note that the public water supply in Navan Town will be restricted from 9pm tonight Wednesday 13th January 2010 until 6am, Thursday 14th January 2010. During this time low water pressure may be experienced by householders and business premises.

Meath Co Council would once again appeal to all members of the Public to conserve water, check all water supplies for evidence of leaks and where appropriate arrange for any necessary repairs to be carried out immediately.

13-01-2010: 10.22a.m

Update on water disruptions in all areas. Users are advised that all areas in Meath may experience low water pressure.

Navan:
Navan is the most seriously affected area but there will be temporary reconnection of supply to outlying areas this morning.

All of Navan experienced reduced pressure last night. Demand is at an extra high level. The situation in Navan is likely to be protracted

East Meath:
There is a gradual improvement this morning but there will be continued disruption for the remainder of the week, particularly in high level areas. At present, water supply is being balanced between Ratoath/Dunshaughlin and Ashbourne.

The problems relate to burst water mains in Drogheda and South Louth.

Stamullen:
Interruptions in supply in this area – Yesterday, two bore holes put on line to help maintain supply.

Slane:
Slane village has water supply but some interruptions may be experienced in the environs of the village.

We renew our appeal to people to conserve water and to look for leaks particularly in vacant houses and on farm connections.

12-01-2010

Due to continued low levels of water being experienced in the Proudstown Reservoir, it is necessary for Meath Co Council to reduce the pressure in the public water supply from 6pm this evening Tuesday 12th January 2010 until 7am Wednesday 13th January 2010 which will affect the following housing estates:

Canterbrook Estate
Balreask Manor Estate
Beechmount Housing Estate
Woodlands Housing Estate
Kilcarn Court Estate
Abbeygrove Estate
Silverlawns Estate
Ferndale Estate
Fitzherbert Court Estate
Blackcastle Desmesne Estate
Bru na hAbhainn Estate
Fitzherbert Wood Estate

Please note that other than the housing estates listed above, the public water supply in Navan Town is not affected by the various restrictions in place at present. However should the situation change a further announcement will be made as soon as possible.

12-01-2010

Update on Water Shortages in the Dunshaughlin & East Meath Area

Ashbourne: No significant pressure problems in Ashbourne, low pressure can be expected in higher area i.e. Race Hill A new borehole at Mc Cabes (Mariott Hotel) is now operational and currently producing c. 25,000 litres per hour – this is being pumped into the Rath reservoir and reduces demand from Windmill Hill reservoirs.

Ratoath: The reservoirs in Windmill Hill are slowly recovering and water pressures in most areas in Ratoath should be returning to normal. A number of leaks (5 burst stop taps) have been identified and are currently being repaired.

Dunshaughlin: The Northern part of the village is now being supplied from the Windmill Hill – the pressure in the mains remains low and will take a few hours to recover, the length of time to recover will depend on the demand on the system but most area are expected to have restored supplies by afternoon. The main street including businesses & surrounding residential areas (except Northern area) should have a normal water supply (from Dunshaughlin WTP).

Kiltrough: The Civil and M&E contractor is on site today - the boreholes at Kiltrough are expected to come on line after lunch today – they should produce in excess of 2.5 Ml/day, which in turn should reduce the demand on Staleen WTP and provide additional supply for Windmill Hill.

Further updates to follow as they become available

12-01-2010

Due to continued low levels of water being experienced in the Proudstown Reservoir, it was necessary for Meath Co Council to turn off the public water supply affecting the following areas:

Dunderry
Robinstown
Boyerstown
Ongenstown
Ardbraccan
Durhamstown
Bohermeen
Cortown
Gretiagh
Oristown
Gibbstown
Rossmeen
Teltown
Donaghpatrick
Ratholdren - from the railway crossing out of Navan Town (towards Donaghpatrick )
Tatestown
Wilkinstown
Kilberry
Demailstown
Graigs Lane
Proudstown Road - from its junction with Dunmoe Lane out of Navan Town (towards Kilberry)
Dunmoe
Donaghmore Lane

It is expected that the water will remain off for a period of at least 24 hours and the matter will be reviewed after this period.

Meath Co Council is placing Water Tankers at the following locations:

2 at Dunderry Church
2 at Robinstown Church
2 at Cannistown School
1 at Boyerstown Cemetery
1 at Callaghans Cross Road Ongenstown
1 at Bohermeen School
1 at McHughs Public House Bohermeen
1 at Oristown School
1 at Donaghpatrick Church
2 at Kilberry Church
2 Adjacent to O’Neill’s garage Wilkinstown
1 at Round Tower at Dunmoe
1 at Graigs Lane ( Slane Road end )
1 at Wheatfield Housing Estate (Cortown)

Further updates will be provided at regular intervals over the course of the disruption.

Please note that the public water supply in Navan Town is not affected by these restrictions at present. However should the situation change a further announcement will be made.

12-01-2010:

Due to shortage of water in Dunshaughlin, water tankers are at the following locations in Dunshaughlin:

Ardlea Housing Estate;
Hillview Estate;
Grange Hall Estate and
Meath Council Offices, Drumree Road.

Pressure is very low in the reservoirs. Water supply is returning slowly.

Meath County Council regrets any inconvenience caused.