Flushing of supply in B'boro taking place

Flushing works are carried out annually on the Bailieborough Water Supply Scheme to prevent the build-up of silt including manganese which occurs naturally in the supply source.

Irish Water and Cavan County Council are presently carrying out maintenance works on the Bailieborough Water Supply Scheme to maintain a safe and secure water supply to the Bailieborough, Virginia, Mullagh, and Killinkere areas.

These routine flushing works are carried out annually on the Bailieborough Water Supply Scheme to prevent the build-up of silt including manganese which occurs naturally in the supply source.

Peter Gallagher Irish Water advises: “Flushing occurs on all schemes every year to clean the watermains of sediment that might build up. There is no manganese issue on the Bailieborough scheme at present. Flushing of the network commenced in late September and we will continue to implement a programme of flushing throughout the winter months as required in order to prevent sediment build-up. Customers may notice slight discolouration of their water during these works.”