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15/08/2008
Warning Issued Over East Limerick Water Supply
Residents in parts of east Limerick are being warned against using their water for drinking, cooking or food preparation due to pollution concerns.
The Sanitary Authority issued the warning due to the presence of high nitrates, saying the water should not be used until further notice, except for flushing toilets and internal house plumbing.
The Authority is also asking the public to ensure that ice-cubes in fridges and freezers are discarded.
The areas affected are those serviced by the Rockhill public water supply in Ballyteige Upper, Ballyfookeen, Howardstown North, Cappanafaraha, Ballywillin, Ballyclough Upper, Ballyinoran, Garryfine, Knockaunavoddig, Garrane, Ballynoe, Mounteagle and Lotteragh Upper.
A Limerick County Council spokesperson said: "Rockhill is a small scheme serving approximately 340 persons and some 153 domestic and non-domestic connections. Limerick County Council’s Environment Laboratory are continuing to investigate."
(DW)
The Sanitary Authority issued the warning due to the presence of high nitrates, saying the water should not be used until further notice, except for flushing toilets and internal house plumbing.
The Authority is also asking the public to ensure that ice-cubes in fridges and freezers are discarded.
The areas affected are those serviced by the Rockhill public water supply in Ballyteige Upper, Ballyfookeen, Howardstown North, Cappanafaraha, Ballywillin, Ballyclough Upper, Ballyinoran, Garryfine, Knockaunavoddig, Garrane, Ballynoe, Mounteagle and Lotteragh Upper.
A Limerick County Council spokesperson said: "Rockhill is a small scheme serving approximately 340 persons and some 153 domestic and non-domestic connections. Limerick County Council’s Environment Laboratory are continuing to investigate."
(DW)
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