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Water Services Notices and Alerts


  1. The Opening hours ( Business hours ) of Carlow Local Authorities are 9.30am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday - phone 059 9170300 or 059 9170302. In the event you wish to contact Carlow Local Authorities outside of these hours please phone 1890500333 or email weatheremergency@carlowcoco.ie .

  2. ISSUED: 2010, Monday 16th August
    Carlow County Council wish to advise consumers that due to essential maintenance works being carried out under the Water Conservation Project in Bagenalstown, that there will be an interruption of the water supply to all consumers in the entire Bagenalstown supply area.  This disruption will take place between the hours of 8.00 p.m. and 1.00 a.m. on Wednesday 18th August, 2010. Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.  Carlow County would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
  3. ISSUED: 2010, Monday 16th August
    Carlow County Council wish to advise consumers that due to essential maintenance works being carried out under the Water Conservation Project in Leighlinbridge, that there will be an interruption of the water supply to all consumers in the Tyndall Avenue, Seskin Road and Dublin Road supply area, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow.  This disruption will take place between the hours of 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. on Monday 16th August, 2010.  Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.  Carlow County Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
  4. ISSUED: 2010, Monday 9th August
    Carlow County Council wish to advise consumers that due to essential maintenance works being carried out under the Water Conservation Project in Tankardstown, that there will be an interruption of the water supply to all consumers in the Coole, Neill's Cross, Lisnavagh, Tobinstown, Acaun, Tankardstown, Butlersgrange, Knockeen Bridge supply area.  This disruption will take place between the hours of 7.00 p.m. and 1.00 a.m. on Wednesday 11th August, 2010.  Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.  Carlow County Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
  5. ISSUED: 2010, Monday 9th August
    Carlow County Council wish to advise consumers that due to essential maintenance works being carried out under the Water Conservation Project in Taylor's Cross, Myshall area, that there will be an interruption of the water supply to all consumers in the Taylor's Cross, Kilmaglush, Turtane, Raheenkillane, Ballykealy, Killane, Craanaha supply area.  This disruption will take place between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.  on Tuesday 10th August, 2010.  Disruptions will be kept to a minimum.  Carlow County Council would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. My water supply was off recently. The water coming from the tap is now brown. Is this to be expected ?
    When the water supply has been switched off to carry out repairs, bursts etc., some sediment can become dislodged from the water pipes during the switching back on of the supply. If you run the water for a short time it should run clear.
  2. My water supply was off recently. The water from the tap appears cloudy. Is this to be expected ?
    This is quite common. When a water main has been opened to repair bursts etc., air enters the pipe and gives the water a milky/cloudy appearance when it comes from the tap. If you leave the water to settle in the glass you will see that the air quickly leaves and the water is as clear as normal.
  3. My water is off at the moment. Can I still use my central heating system ?
    If a registered contractor has installed your central heating system, it will be run from a separate expansion tank in the attic. This water will not be affected by a water mains shutdown and it is safe to use your central heating.
  4. My water was off recently and water has come back to the cold taps downstairs. Why is there still no water in the upstairs bathroom and what can be done ?
    This occurs in some plumbing systems after a water shutdown. It is an airlock in your system and you may need to engage a plumber to eliminate it. Carlow County Council endeavour to always keep the shutdown of supplies to a minimum.
  5. Why is water sometimes cut-off without notice ?
    Carlow County Council are not always in a position to inform of shutdowns as they are often of an emergency nature, e.g. burst mains, and our priority is to attend to and remedy the problem as quickly as possible. Where an area is programmed for a water shutdown, advance notice is usually given in the form of leaflets, and local radio and newspaper advertisements
  6. Who is responsible for leaks ?
    Responsibility for leaks depends on the location of the leak. Any leak on the consumer side of the connection is the responsibility of the consumer and up to the connection is Carlow County Council’s responsibility.