Boil Water Notice Lifted for Ballyhilty Public Water Supply, Skibbereen

The precautionary Boil Water Notice on the Ballyhilty Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), customers on the supply can resume normal use of their water.

Areas served by the Ballyhilty Public Water Supply include Skibbereen town, Old Court, Baltimore, Church Cross, Kilcoe, Ballydehob, Schull, Lower Town, Drimoleague, Castledonovan and surrounding areas.

The notice was issued on 22 June 2026 to protect approximately 8,125 customers on the supply, following an operational issue impacting the water treatment process at the local plant.

Niall O'Riordan, Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann:

"Uisce Éireann's primary focus remains the protection of public health, and we worked with our stakeholders to lift the notice in a timely manner."

Uisce Éireann's drinking water standards, as per EU Drinking Water regulations, are strict and include wide safety margins. Where risks to water quality are identified through its enhanced testing and monitoring programme, the HSE is consulted, and Boil Water Notices are issued to protect public health. In all instances, immediate action is taken to address the cause of the issue to enable the lifting of the notice as quickly as it is safe to do so, in agreement with the HSE.

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and encourages engagement via its website, its X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, and its customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

Uisce Éireann also has a free text service providing real-time updates on local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie.