'Do Not Consume' notice for Dernakesh water supply

The decision follows consultation with the Health Service Executive.

Cavan County Council has issued a do not consume notice starting with immediate effect to all consumers of water supplied by the Dernakesh Group Water Supply Scheme.

The local authority says the notice has been issued in the interests of protecting the health of all consumers attached to the local GWS.

The decision follows consultation with the Health Service Executive.

This water should not be used for

-Drinking

-Food preparation, washing or cooking of food,

-Brushing of teeth

-Making of ice

Alternative supply is being provided from a tanker beside Gallonray House, Maudabawn.Remember to boil this water from the tanker before use for drinking or for food preparation.

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