Sligo Town is currently facing a significant water outage that is affecting local residents and businesses. Earlier today, a major water main burst was reported.
Impact of the Water Outage in Sligo
The disruption primarily affects customers located on the Clarion Road. This includes areas from St. Joseph’s Church to the HSE Chronic Disease Management Hub in Ballytivnan. Residents near St. Joseph’s NS and St. Edward’s NS are experiencing low water pressure or complete water outages.
Response by Uisce Éireann
Uisce Éireann has acknowledged the issue and is actively working to restore normal water supply. They have deployed expert water service crews to address the situation promptly.
- Repair works are ongoing and aimed at minimizing disruption.
- Activities are expected to continue until 6 PM today.
Expected Recovery Timeline
Once repairs are completed, residents can expect a delay in water return. It will take approximately two to three hours for the water network to refill and restore normal supply to affected customers.
Uisce Éireann is committed to resolving this situation as quickly as possible to ensure that every household has access to reliable water services.