Uisce Éireann is continuing to deliver a targeted, strategic approach to pressure and leakage issues in Dunboyne to ensure a more reliable and resilient supply of water for local homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann Find and Fix leakage repair crews have been deployed in the village to identify leakage in the area and schedule repairs on the network. To date, several leaks have been detected and repaired on mains, valves, hydrants and supply pipes.
So far, savings of ten cubic meters per day have been recorded from the repairs carried out. Teams will remain in Dunboyne until they identify and repair as many leaks as possible which will further improve water supply to customers. Of particular importance is reporting any customer side leakage and to allow customers to avail of Uisce Éireann first fix for free policy. To report leaks on the public network, or for more information, the Uisce Éireann helpdesk is available 24/7 at 1800 278 278.
Michael Cunniffe, Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager in Meath, acknowledged the supply challenges in the village, which are related to network management and leakage. He said, “We are acutely aware that there are supply challenges in Dunboyne. We have addressed operational issues and targeted leakage detection in recent weeks as a measure to support us addressing overall pressure.
“We have deployed additional crews and specialist technology to identify leaks. This is bearing fruit, enabling us to identify individual large-scale leaks and complete several repairs to date. This work is continuing, and we ask for the cooperation of local businesses and homeowners to support work across the village.”
The pump settings from Loughsallagh Pumping Station have been adjusted to increase pressure to the town at peak times while protecting the network at off-peak times. This adjustment has resulted in a significant improvement of sustainable water pressure serving the Kilbreena and Plunkett Hall areas. The Millfarm estate area connection was upgraded and shows a significant improvement in sustainable water pressure serving this area.
We are now scheduling further network configuration from the main junction along the Summerhill Road to prioritise flow and improve water pressure into the Plunkett Hall and Luttrell Hall areas.
There is also ongoing engagement with identified high-end users to understand demand and potential off-peak supply arrangements to further minimise the impact on the network.
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