Cootehill water supply given the all clear

Do Not Consume Notice lifted with immediate effect in Cootehill

The Do Not Consume Notice impacting homes and businesses supplied by Cootehill Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect

The town's water was deemed safe to drink following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The notice was issued by Irish Water and Cavan County Council to protect approximately 2,190 customers following elevated levels of manganese in the water supply.

“Irish Water acknowledges and understands the impact this Do Not Consume Notice had on the community of Cootehill and we sincerely regret the inconvenience," said Peter Gallagher of Irish Water. "Our drinking water compliance and operational experts worked hard to resolve this issue as quickly and as safely as possible and we endeavoured to keep stakeholders updated at every stage of the process.”

All consumers on the Cootehill Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.