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Reports of 'earthy' drinking water in Dublin and Wicklow

Irish Water has told customers in Dublin and Wicklow that water in their homes is safe to drinks. This comes after an investigation is ongoing into reports from customers in South Dublin and Wicklow of an ‘earthy’ taste and smell in their drinking...

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06.15 6 Oct 2022


Reports of 'earthy' drinking water in Dublin and Wicklow


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Irish Water has told customers in Dublin and Wicklow that water in their homes is safe to drinks. This comes after an investigation is ongoing into reports from customers in South Dublin and Wicklow of an ‘earthy’ taste and smell in their drinking water.

The complaints relate to the Vartry Water Treatment Plant which serves customers in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Dublin City and North County Wicklow.

Joining Ciara to discuss this was Donna Cooney, Green Party Councillor for Clontarf.


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