Uisce Éireann issue update on burst watermain in Mullingar

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply following a burst watermain in Mullingar

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, following a burst watermain. The areas affected include Great Oaks, Mullingar and the surrounding areas.

Expert water service crews have been dispatched and are carrying out the required repair works, with every effort being made to complete this work as quickly as possible. Works are scheduled to take place until 2.30pm this afternoon.

Following repair works, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to be fully restored to all areas as the water refills the network, especially for those on higher ground or at the end of the network.

We understand how disruptive unplanned outages are and we regret the inconvenience caused. We would like to thank impacted customers for their patience while we work on repairs and restore the water supply as quickly as possible.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.

Updates are available on X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Uisce Éireann has also launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number on the dedicated Water Service Updates page.