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Over 350 customers affected by Eyrecourt boil water notice

Feb 28, 2022 13:22 By Shannonside News
Over 350 customers affected by Eyrecourt boil water notice
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Work is continuing on the network.

A boil water notice has been issued for over 350 people in the Eyrecourt area of East Galway.

Irish Water say low levels of chlorine have been detected in parts of the Ballinasloe Public Water Supply Network.

Galway County Council and Irish water are currently working to lift the notice as soon as possible.

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However, customers in the Ballinasloe town area are being advised to boil water before drinking, preparing food, brushing teeth and making ice.

Customers can check if they are impacted by this Boil Water Notice by visiting www.water.ie/help/water-quality/ and entering their property’s Eircode in the search bar.

Water must be boiled for:

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  • Drinking;
  • Drinks made with water;
  • Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
  • Brushing of teeth;
  • Making of ice - discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

  • Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads);
  • Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling;
  • Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink;
  • Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water;
  • Prepare infant feeds with water that has been brought to the boil once and cooled. Do not use water that has been re-boiled several times. If bottled water is used for the preparation of infant feeds it should be boiled once and cooled. If you are using bottled water for preparing baby food, be aware that some natural mineral water may have high sodium content. The legal limit for sodium in drinking water is 200mg per litre. Check the label on the bottled water to make sure the sodium or `Na' is not greater than 200mg per litre. If it is, then it is advisable to use a different type of bottled water. If no other water is available, then use this water for as short a time as possible. It is important to keep babies hydrated.
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Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

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