Uisce Éireann on Water Consumption Ban in Parts of North Kerry – October 9th, 2026
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More than 3,500 customers supplied by the Ballyheigue Public Water Supply including parts of the Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme cannot drink their water even if it is boiled. The ‘Do Not Consume’ notice has been in place since Wednesday. Jerry spoke to Eoin O’Connell who’s water treatment operations manager with Uisce Éireann. Jerry asked him what’s the cause of the contamination and when is the notice likely to be lifted.
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