Boost for Trim as Uisce Éireann improvement works get underway

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Uisce Éireann’s commitment to improving the water supply for the people of Trim, Co Meath continues with the commissioning of a new Dissolved Air Flotation and Filtration (DAFF) treatment system commencing next week to safeguard and enhance the resilience of the local water supply.

Uisce Éireann is commissioning a new DAFF system to replace the existing unit at Trim Water Treatment Plant.

Working with our delivery partners, the new DAFF treatment system will include a capital investment of approximately €1.5 million.

This project is an interim measure to safeguard the water supply and improve reliability and resilience of the water network.

Speaking about the benefits of the project, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Ivan Corcoran, said, “The works carried out as part of this project will improve the reliability and resilience of the Water Treatment Plant and benefit over 12,000 customers in the community.

“We would like to thank the people of Trim and surrounding areas for their patience while we work to commission this new process,” Ivan added.

Project works commenced on site in 2024 and the commissioning works will commence in mid-January 2025. Following a testing period, the new DAFF treatment system will be operational by mid-February 2025. All works will be contained within Trim Water Treatment Plant.

Due to critically low levels of water at the reservoir and to maintain a daytime supply for customers, Uisce Éireann will implement tankering of water to the treatment plant to maintain supply and facilitate commissioning of the new process. In addition, nighttime restrictions will be in place for the duration of the works.

The works may also involve some short-term water interruptions and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions. Customers are urged to conserve water for the duration of the works.

Construction of a completely new Trim Water Treatment Plant is programmed to commence later in 2025, subject to the completion of procurement of the contractor to deliver the works.

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Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.