Water Pressure problems in Rathgar & Terenure continue

Issued : Wednesday 13 January, 2010
Areas : Rathgar & Terenure

Remarkably the City is running low on water and some areas have no water supply at the moment.  This situation could continue for a few days but, according to the City Manager, it will be resolved by the weekend (this does raise questions about the City infrastructure - but that's a question for another day).

Unfortunately, therefore, if you are currently experiencing a problem allow for the fact that it might go on for the next few days.

There is a particular problem in Rathgar & Terenure where due to the drop in water pressure in the system the Council pump isn't operating and many homes have no water - other than what might be left in the household tank.

 

There are currently (Wednesday evening 13th January) mobile watertankers at Bushy Park and at the junction of Rathgar Ave and Rathgar Road (3rd world stuff I'm afraid).  They will be there until 8pm this evening.  I attach the notice below from the Council which issued in the last few minutes.  There are various contact details below to get in touch with the Council - also please don't hesitate to contact me.

It never rains but it pours it seems!

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By conserving water, people can assist Dublin City Council in continuing to meet water demand. We would ask people to take the following measures:

 

  • Do not leave taps running
  • Report any location where water is running or rising to our Water Services Division (number and email below)
  • Only use water when necessary and in the quantities necessary (see below for conservation tips)

Dublin City Council will be reducing pressures throughout the system in order to conserve supplies. We will try to maintain pressures during peak demand periods but will reduce pressures at other times. Localised temporary disruptions to supply may be experienced by consumers in all areas. While every effort will be made to maintain supplies at periods of peak demand this will not always be possible.

All areas throughout the city are at risk of reduced pressures with the higher areas having an increased risk of loss of supply.

Tankers are being deployed to those areas most affected by the pressure reductions.

We regret any inconvenience caused by these restrictions and will do everything possible to minimise their scale and duration.

 

For Further information please contact:

Dublin City Council Press Office: (01) 2222170/086 8150010

Dublin City Council

Water Services Division 01-2220600

Emergency Number        01-6796186(outside office hours only)

Email                      mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie

 

 

Tanker/Bowser Locations

 

Potable water will be available from stationary tankers at the following locations : as of 16:25 today 13th January.

NB: As a precautionary measure water from tankers should be boiled before using for drinking or cooking purposes.

 

1)      Cabra - Ventry park x 2 static bowsers

2)   Cabra area  x 4 mobile bowsers -  Carnlough Rd /Broombridge/  2 Roaming

3)      Clonshaugh road @ Atlantic Homecare

4)       Middle 3rd, Nuns Lane

5)       St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village

6)       Cardiffsbridge Road Finglas

7)        Finglas - Jamestown rd @ FAS

8)       Junction of Rathgar Ave & Rathgar Rd.

9)   Bushy Park

10)   Coolock Village ( Kyle’s Pub )

11)   Santry - Lorcan Ave

12)   Poppintree/Ballymun rd @ Pumphouse

13)   Lorcan Ave @ Centra shop

14)   Edenmore Rd Coolock - Concord Pub x 2

15)   Summerhill Court

16 )    Artane Shopping Centre

 

These locations are subject to change depending on demand.

 

Mobile tenders will be available to provide water to hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Other mobile tankers will be on roaming duties in areas without water.

Pleases call 01 222 4221 or 222 0600 to arrange for a tanker to call to the elderly or those most at need. They will be available until 8pm, depending on demand.

 

Both mobile & stationary tankers will need to be replenished and therefore may need to leave the area for a short time, your co-operation and patience is greatly appreciated.

 

 

-  Water Services | Dublin City Council | 68-70 Marrowbone lane | Dublin 8

' +353 1 2224314 (Direct) | 7 +353 1 45348498: laura.walsh@dublincity.ie

 

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