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Water restrictions remain in place after Carraroe oil spillage
Date Published: 30-Mar-2011
Restrictions remain in place for up to 1,500 householders in Connemara whose public water supply was polluted by an oil spillage.
The accidental spillage of home heating oil found its way in to the public water supply of An Cheathrú Rua. According to a spokesman from Galway County Council, recent analysis of samples in the public water distribution networks has shown elevated levels of Petrol Range Organics (a component of home heating oil).
Further sampling and analysis is needed to determine the extent of the problem, he said.
It is suspected by local people that the oil had been leaking from an underground pipe for up to five weeks into a stream going through the village and that it eventually found its way into the water supply.
A Council spokesman said: “Having consulted with HSE West, it is recommended that all customers on the An Cheathrú Rua public water supply and the Camus Screeb Water Supply Scheme should not use tap water for drinking, washing or food preparation until further advised. The number of properties affected by this advice is approximately 1,500. The water can be used for toilet flushing.
“The Council is undertaking measures to prevent any further discharge from the identified pollution source and has also increased the protection of the intake to the water supply. Cleansing of the network and reservoir has commenced and daily sampling analysis will continue. It is not possible to at this stage to say how long it will be necessary to keep the restriction on water use in place but it will be kept to the absolute minimum.”
In the meantime, the Council will continue to provide alternative supplies locally with a particular emphasis on assistance for vulnerable people and locations within the community, he added.
See full story in this week’s Connacht Tribune.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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