ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY FOR CARRAROE AFTER CHEMICAL SPILL

Date Published: 29-Mar-2011

A spillage of home heating oil has resulted in a public health alert in Carraroe.

The oil made its way into the public water supply in Carraroe and users are being warned to stop using tap water for drinking, washing or food preparation.

This applies to the Carraroe public water supply and the Camus group water scheme.

Analysis of samples of water in the network has shown elevated levels of petrol range organics.

Galway County Council is to provide an alternative water supply today.