Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Water Disruption - Ballinclea Heights, Killiney - Wednesday 27th November

Water has been turned off in Ballinclea, Killiney, due to a burst watermain.  The Water Crew are currently on site repairing this main and it is hoped to have water restored as soon as possible.

Areas affected include:

Ballinclea Heights
Ballinclea Road

And may also affect surrounding areas.

The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Customers are advised that on the completion of the works there may be some initial discolouration of the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.  If discolouration continues please call the numbers listed below.


Water Services
Tel:  2054800
        2904800


Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Water Disruption - Rock Road, Blackrock - Tuesday 26th November

Water has been turned off in Rock Road, Blackrock, due to a burst watermain.  The Water Crew are currently on site repairing this main and it is hoped to have water restored as soon as possible.

This may also affect surrounding areas.

The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Customers are advised that on the completion of the works there may be some initial discolouration of the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.  If discolouration continues please call the numbers listed below.


Water Services

Tel:  2054800

       2904800

Monday, November 25, 2013

Water Disruption St. Helen's Wood, Merrion Park 25th November 2013

Update @ 4.30 pm Monday 25th November 2013.

We have been informed that the burst watermain has been repaired and the water switched back on.  Please note it may take some time for the system to refill and for the water to reach all households. 

Due to a burst watermain, water has been turned off in St. Helen's Wood, Merrion Park and surrounding areas.

The water crew are currently on site repairing the water main and it is hoped to have the water restored as soon as possible.  At this stage an exact time cannot be given when water will be restored, but it is hoped to have water back by late afternoon.

After any work on the watermain there may be some initial discoloration or particles in the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.


Water Services,
Tel: 2054800 & 2904800

Thursday, November 21, 2013

St. Fintan's Park, Deansgrange - 21st November 2013

Water has been turned back on to St. Fintan's Park, Deansgrange 12.10 pm.

Due to a burst watermain in St. Fintan's Park, Deansgrange water will be turned off this morning @10.30 am in order to necessitate repair.

An exact time when water will be restored cannot be given at this stage, but it is hoped to have water restored by mid afternoon.


After any work on the watermain there may be some initial discolouration or particles in the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.

The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Water Services
Tel: 2054800 & Tel: 2904800


Monday, November 18, 2013

Water disruption - Dalkey - Monday 18th November @ 12.30pm

The watermain has been repaired and water turned back on 14.30 hrs.

Water has been turned off in Convent Road, Dalkey, due to a burst watermain.  The Water Crew are currently on site repairing this main and it is hoped to have water restored as soon as possible.

This may also affect surrounding areas.

The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Customers are advised that on the completion of the works there may be some initial discolouration of the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.  If discolouration continues please call the numbers listed below.


Water Services

Tel:  2054800
       2904800


Water Disruption - Shrewsbury Road, Shankill - 18th November @12.00

Due to a burst water main, water has been turned off on Shrewsbury Road, Shankill in order to necessitate repair.

The Water Crew are currently on site repairing the main and it is hoped to have the water restored by 4.00 pm this afternoon.


After any work on the watermain there may be some initial discolouration or particiles in the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.


The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Water Services
Tel: 2054800

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Water off Station Road, Killiney - Thurs 14th Nov @ 9.50

Due to a burst watermain, water has been turned off on Station Road, Killiney in order to necessitate repair.

The water crew are currently on site repairing the main and it is hoped to have water restored as soon as possible.

After any work on the watermain there may be some initial discolouration or particiles in the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.


The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Water Services
Tel: 2054800

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Water Disruption - Monkstown - Wednesday 13th November

Water has been turned off in Richmond, Monkstown, due to a burst watermain.  The Water Crew are currently on site repairing this main and it is hoped to have water restored as soon as possible.

This may also affect surrounding areas.

The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Customers are advised that on the completion of the works there may be some initial discolouration of the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.  If discolouration continues please call the numbers listed below.


Water Services

Tel:  2054800
       2904800

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Water Supply Update 7th November 2013 @15.45 hrs


Dublin City Council, on behalf of the four Dublin Local Authorities, wishes to announce that due to an increase in production at our Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant, and improvements in storage at our treated water reservoirs, the water shutdowns and severe pressure reductions that have been in place since 30th October 2013, will be lifted from this evening.


Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council wishes to thank its customers for their patience during the period of water restrictions, which we had to put in place over the past week. Due to the cooperation of all water users, we managed to save a significant amount of water and our regional strategic storage, which was at an extremely and unsustainably low level over the past week, has improved.

Storage at our treated water reservoirs is currently below the level it would normally be at this time of year. We will be keeping reduced water pressure in place in the evenings over the coming weeks, to gain additional treated water storage. This is normal practice at this time of year. This will enable us to plan ahead for the high demand Christmas season, and to cater for the difficulties that the onset of extremely cold weather at this time of year can bring. Water users should not be impacted by this reduced pressure and all users should receive a return of supply this evening.

Water is Precious, Let’s conserve it!

Water Services,
Tel: 2054800

Water Disruption –Killiney Heath –Thursday 7th November – 10am


Water has been turned off in Killiney Heath, due to a burst watermain.  The Water Crew are currently on site repairing this main and it is hoped to have water restored as soon as possible.

This may also affect surrounding areas.

The Council apologises for this disruption to the water supply.

Customers are advised that on the completion of the works there may be some initial discolouration of the water.  Allowing taps to run for a short period of time can help water to clear.  If discolouration continues please call the numbers listed below.


Water Services

Tel:  2904800

       2054800

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Water Restrictions 6th November 2013 - Updated 16.50 hrs

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is advising its customers that production at Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant has begun to improve, although it is still well below normal production levels.  Coupled with this, storage levels at our treated water reservoirs remain at an unsustainably low level. Accordingly, the current water restrictions will remain in place tonight from 20:00 until 07:00 the following morning.  This will be reviewed on Thursday 7th November 2013.

The pressure reductions will result in large parts of the County experiencing a complete loss of supply during these hours and the Council is therefore advising that all customers expect and plan for a loss of water supply tonight.

Restoration of supply following the previous night’s restrictions will commence at 07:00 each morning. Due to the nature of the work involved (watermains have to be recharged slowly) this process can take a few hours with some households receiving water almost immediately while others, at the extremities or on high points in the system, not receiving a full supply for a number of hours. Also, as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council contains a high proportion of older housing stock with associated older plumbing system, householders living in these older houses are likely to experience delays in the restoration of full water supply and in particular the re-filling of storage tanks.

Other problems, such as air-locking of pipes, can result in a lack of water in bathroom and toilet fittings. For further information on how to solve an air locking problem please refer to

http://www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/wateranddrainage/findit/watersupply/#Air Locks /

We wish to thank consumers right across the Region for their patience and for assisting us in our efforts to restoring water supply to normal, by taking conservation measures themselves when we return supply to them each day.



Issued on 6th November 2013


Water Restoration - Update @ 10.00 am Wednesday 6th November 2013.

Restoration of supply following the previous's night's restrictions has commenced at 7.00 am this morning.  Due to the nature of the work involved, this process can take a few hours with some households receiving water almost immediately, while others, at the extremities or on high points in the system, not receiving a full supply for a number of hours. 

Other problems, such as air-locking of pipes can result in a lack of water in bathroom and toilet fittings.  For further information on how to solve an air locking problem, please refer to:-

www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/wateranddrainage/findit/airlocks

We wish to thank everyone across the region for their patience in assisting us in our efforts to restore water supply to normal. 

Water Services : Tel: 01-2054800



Burst Watermain - Balally Road - Update @ 09.50 am Wednesday 6th November 2013.

Due to a burst watermain in the Balally Road area, the water has been disrupted to facilitate this repair.  Some surrounding areas may also be affected. 

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Water Services : Tel: 01-2054800 or 01-2884650

Burst Watermain - Whitethorn Road - Update @ 09.50 am Wednesday 6th November 2013

Due to a burst watermain in the Whitethorn Road area, the water has been disrupted to facilitate this repair.  Some surrounding areas may also be affected. 

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Water Services : Tel: 01-2054800 or 01-2884650

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Water Restrictions 5th November 2013 @ 16.00 hrs

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is advising its customers that production at Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant has begun to improve, although it is still well below normal production levels.  Coupled with this, storage levels at our treated water reservoirs remain at an unsustainably low level. Accordingly, the current water restrictions will remain in place each evening from 20:00 until 07:00 the following morning until at least Thursday 7th November 2013.


The pressure reductions will result in large parts of the County experiencing a complete loss of supply during these hours and the Council is therefore advising that all customers expect and plan for a loss of water supply over the next three nights.

Restoration of supply following the previous night’s restrictions will commence at 07:00 each morning. Due to the nature of the work involved (watermains have to be recharged slowly) this process can take a few hours with some households receiving water almost immediately while others, at the extremities or on high points in the system, not receiving a full supply for a number of hours. Also, as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council contains a high proportion of older housing stock with associated older plumbing system, householders living in these older houses are likely to experience delays in the restoration of full water supply and in particular the re-filling of storage tanks.

Other problems, such as air-locking of pipes, can result in a lack of water in bathroom and toilet fittings. For further information on how to solve an air locking problem please refer to

http://www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/wateranddrainage/findit/watersupply/#Air Locks /

We wish to thank consumers right across the Region for their patience and for assisting us in our efforts to restoring water supply to normal, by taking conservation measures themselves when we return supply to them each day.



Issued on 5th November 2013

Burst Watermain - Whitethorn Road - Update @ 9.25 am

Due to a burst watermain in the Whitethorn Road area, the water has been disrupted to facilitate this repair.  Some surrounding areas may also be affected. 

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Water Services : Tel: 01-2054800 or 01-2884650

Burst Watermain - Taney Road, Dundrum - Update @ 9.25 am

Due to a burst watermain in Taney Road, Dundrum, the water supply has been disrupted to facilitate this repair.  Some surrounding areas may also be affected.

We apologise for this disruption to your water supply.

Water Services : Tel: 01-2054800 or 01-2884650

Burst Watermain - Rosemount Estate, Dundrum - Update @ 9.20 am

Due to a burst watermain, the water will be switched off at approximately 10.00 am in the Rosemount Estate, Dundrum area to facilitate the repair.

Some surrounding areas may also be affected.  We apologise for this disruption to your water supply.

Water Services : Tel: 01-2054800 or 01-2904800

Monday, November 4, 2013

Water Restrictions Update 5th November 2013

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is advising its customers that production at Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant has begun to improve, although it is still well below normal production levels.  Coupled with this, storage levels at our treated water reservoirs remain at an unsustainably low level. Accordingly, the current water restrictions will remain in place each evening from 20:00 until 07:00 the following morning until at least Thursday 7th November 2013.


The pressure reductions will result in large parts of the County experiencing a complete loss of supply during these hours and the Council is therefore advising that all customers expect and plan for a loss of water supply over the next four nights.

Restoration of supply following the previous night’s restrictions will commence at 07:00 each morning. Due to the nature of the work involved (watermains have to be recharged slowly) this process can take a few hours with some households receiving water almost immediately while others, at the extremities or on high points in the system, not receiving a full supply for a number of hours. Also, as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council contains a high proportion of older housing stock with associated older plumbing system, householders living in these older houses are likely to experience delays in the restoration of full water supply and in particular the re-filling of storage tanks.

Other problems, such as air-locking of pipes, can result in a lack of water in bathroom and toilet fittings. For further information on how to solve an air locking problem please refer to

http://www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/wateranddrainage/findit/watersupply/#Air Locks /


We wish to thank consumers right across the Region for their patience and for assisting us in our efforts to restoring water supply to normal, by taking conservation measures themselves when we return supply to them each day.



Issued on 5th November 2013

Friday, November 1, 2013

Dublin Water Restrictions will remain in place until at least Thursday 7th November

Dublin City Council have this evening issued a press release on behalf of the 4 Dublin Authorities confirming that the current water restrictions will now remain in place each evening until at least Thursday 7th November. 

The press release also states that an analysis of the current situation carried out at Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant, has shown a stabilisation in production at the Plant. However, despite this stabilisation, production at the Plant is still at a level well below that required to meet demand. Coupled with this, storage levels at our treated water reservoirs remain at an unsustainably low level.

A series of tests currently being conducted at Ballymore Eustace involves adjusting the various inputs to the treatment process, with the objective of identifying what caused the slowdown in production and how to resolve the issue. Dublin City Council Engineers and our Central Laboratory Technicians continue to work 24 hours a day, to identify the cause of the problem and to mitigate the effects. As previously stated, it may take some time to completely resolve the issue.

Water Restrictions Update – Period 1st November 2013 to 3rd November 2013


Due to a serious production problem at the Region’s Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant, the four Dublin Local Authorities are urging consumers all over the Dublin region to conserve water in an effort to restore the levels in the Region’s Treated Water reservoirs.

Pressure reductions will be put in place across the County each night from 20:00 until 07:00 the following morning. This is being reviewed on a daily basis but will remain in place until at least 4th November 2013. 

The pressure reductions will result in large parts of the County experiencing a complete loss of supply during these hours. Due to the widespread and severe nature of the pressure reductions, it is difficult to predict the full extent to which any part of the County will experience water loss on a given night and the Council is therefore advising that all customers expect and plan for a loss of water supply over the next three nights.

Restoration of supply following the previous night’s restrictions will commence at 07:00 each morning. Due to the nature of the work involved (watermains have to be recharged slowly) this process can take a few hours with some households receiving water almost immediately while others, at the extremities or on high points in the system, not receiving a full supply for a number of hours. Also, as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council contains a high proportion of older housing stock with associated older plumbing system, householders living in these older houses are likely to experience delays in the restoration of full water supply and in particular the re-filling of storage tanks. 

Other problems, such as air-locking of pipes, can result in a lack of water in bathroom and toilet fittings. For further information on how to solve an air locking problem please refer to:- 

www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/wateranddrainage/findit/watersupply/#Air Locks /

Unless otherwise notified, this notice will remain operative until 4th November 2013.

Issued on 1st November 2013

Burst Watermain - Ballinclea Heights - Update @ 10.00 am Friday 1st November 2013

Due to a burst watermain in the Ballinclea Heights area, the water has been turned off to facilitate this repair. Some surrounding areas may also be affected. 

We apologise for this inconvenience this may cause.

Water Services:  Tel: 01-2054800 or 01-2904800