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15/02/2016
Boil Water Alert Issued In Co Cork
A boil water notice has been issued by Cork County Council over concerns about the supply from the Whitegate Regional Water Supply Scheme.
A Public Alert has been issued by Irish Water and Cork County Council on the advice of the Health Service Executive, as a "precautionary measure" pending further investigation.
It is understood that up to 10,000 customers are affected by the alert, which remains in place until further notice.
Customers are advised to boil water needed for drinking, preparation of foods which are not cooked prior to eating, brushing teeth and making ice.
The water is said to be fine for use for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing – however, caution should be taken when bathing children that they do not swallow the water.
(MH/JP)
A Public Alert has been issued by Irish Water and Cork County Council on the advice of the Health Service Executive, as a "precautionary measure" pending further investigation.
It is understood that up to 10,000 customers are affected by the alert, which remains in place until further notice.
Customers are advised to boil water needed for drinking, preparation of foods which are not cooked prior to eating, brushing teeth and making ice.
The water is said to be fine for use for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing – however, caution should be taken when bathing children that they do not swallow the water.
(MH/JP)
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