Water Disruption In Kilcullen Due To Leak On Main Line

Tuesday, 3 October 2023 11:38

By Caoimhe Harney

Tankers and bottled water will be delivered by Uisce Eireann

Some households in Kilcullen are without water due to a leak on the main line.

Kildare County Council is carrying out testing, however the water is thought be leaking underground so it is difficult to identify the source of problem.

Tankers and bottled water will be delivered by Uisce Eireann to the Circle K garage and a number of estates in Kilcullen.

Fine Gael Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer explained the situation on Tuesday's Kildare Today, Listen back to the full interview here:

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