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Mayo Water Conservation Project

Water Supply Project

An assessment of water mains in Co. Mayo was undertaken and sections of mains in Ballina were identified as defective and causing significant water leaks

This €7 million investment will directly benefit approx 20,000 customers by improving the reliability of their water services by targeting and replacing the old, leaking, water mains in Ballina.

Location
Mayo
Status
Completed
Investment
€7 million
An Uisce Éireann worker fixing a blue pipe in the ground

Benefits

  • Reduce water leakage
  • Improve drinking water quality
  • Reduce water supply disruptions
  • Reduce maintenance costs (leak repair, flushing etc)
  • Allow for future population growth and economic development 

Steps

  • Upgrading sections of the water main distribution network that are in poor condition on the Lough Mask and Ballina Regional Water Supply Schemes in Co. Mayo
  • Replacing defective water mains and installing new water mains in Ballina (3.5 km), Knockmore (23.5 km), Breaffy (3.7 km), and Crossboyne (2.7 km)
  • Replace approx. 535 associated customer service connections and boundary boxes

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