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CUSTOMERS of a group water scheme in Offaly have been written to advising them not to use their tap water supply for drinking or in the preparation of food.
In the letter sent to customers on Thursday, the Board of Killeigh Group Water Scheme (GWS), said they wished to inform customers of a potential pollution incident.
The letter said the GWS are awaiting results of recent samples.
"As a precautionary measure, following consultation with the local authority, consumers are advised not to use their tap water supply, either for drinking or for food preparation until further notice. The source of the problem is not bacteriological in nature and, therefore, boiling your tap water is not sufficient in this instance until the GWS is notified otherwise," the letter states.
It adds that water should not be used for drinking, drinks made with water, preparation of food, brushing of teeth and bathing etc and the making of ice.
Killeigh Group Water Scheme said they regretted the inconvenience caused and "we assure that we are doing everything in our power to rectify the current situation. We will inform you immediately when the ‘do not use notice’ is lifted. In due course, we will also inform you about the results of the investigation into the potential contamination."
The letter is signed by Carol Smyth, Manager, Killeigh, Cloneygowan, Killurin and Meelaghans Group Water Scheme Ltd.
Local Fianna Fail councillor, Shane Murray expressed "extreme concern" at the development and said he was waiting for further information from Offaly County Council.
The areas affected are Killeigh village, Killeenmore, Cloncon, Newtown, Scrub, Derrybeg, Derryclure, Loughclose, Ballinvalley, Hawkswood, Moneyquid, Kilcavan, Ballymacrossan, Fenter, Ballyaville, Raheenduff, Meelaghans and Ballylevin.
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