UPDATE: Knockdrin burst main repaired

Irish Water, working in partnership with Westmeath County Council, have successfully repaired a burst to a water main impacting customers Knockdrin, Monilea, Crookedwood, Crazy Corner, Loughagar, Baronstown, Galmoylestown, Mornington, Killynnan, Clondrisse and surrounding areas.

Normal water supply should be fully restored, however, Irish Water in partnership Westmeath County Council and it’s contractor GMC Utilities, will continue to monitor this supply. Irish Water advises customers to please continue to follow the HSE guidance on hand-washing.

Irish Water and Westmeath County Council understand the inconvenience when a burst occurs and thank customers for their patience while we worked to repair the burst and restore supply to impacted customers as quickly and as safely as possible. Irish Water and Westmeath County Council regret any inconvenience caused.

Customers may experience airlocks in their internal plumbing. For advice on how to deal with airlocks please visit our page How to check for and clear internal airlocks on water.ie. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1850 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries.

In addition, essential upgrade works in Knockdrin are continuing. These works will improve the security of supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The works involve the replacement of approximately 1.3km of old and problematic water mains that are prone to leaks and bursts, causing supply disruptions for customers.