Uisce Éireann Returns to Mayfield and Silversprings for Water Quality Works

• Targeted flushing programme resumes in Cork City areas next week as part of ongoing efforts to tackle water discolouration across the network.

Uisce Éireann crews will return to Mayfield and Silversprings on Monday evening to continue their proactive water flushing programme, targeting specific residential areas where discolouration issues have been reported.

The planned works will commence on the evening of Monday, 28 July 2025, and are expected to take approximately four nights to complete. The programme forms part of Uisce Éireann's broader network improvement plan designed to address water discolouration reports across Cork City.

In Mayfield, crews will focus on Lotamore Lawn, Lotamore Avenue, Lotamore Drive, Lotamore Grove, Lotamore Park, Liosard, Dunard, Newton Avenue, Newton Place, Newton Green, and Newton Close. The Silversprings work will cover Silversprings Lawn, Silversprings Court, Southridge, Ashmount, Ashmount Mews, and Glenmont.

James Goulding, Water Operations Lead for Uisce Éireann, said:

"We are moving back to Mayfield and Silversprings to complete our proactive flushing programme in this area. These works remain a top priority for Uisce Éireann and are an integral part of the improvement works underway to address reports of discolouration."

To minimise disruption to residents, the works will be carried out during night-time hours, typically starting after 10pm and finishing in the early hours of the morning. This timing allows the network to return to normal before morning demand peaks, reducing the likelihood of discoloured water appearing at customers' taps.

Water discolouration typically occurs when sediment, including naturally occurring metals such as manganese and iron, becomes dislodged from old cast iron pipes during network maintenance or improvements.

Should residents experience discoloured water, Uisce Éireann recommends running the cold kitchen tap for up to 20 minutes, which usually restores water to a clear colour. The water remains safe to drink once it runs clear. Customers experiencing persistent issues can contact Uisce Éireann directly on 1800 278 278 or use their online reporting form.

Signage will be installed as works progress through each area, and customers are advised to check the supply and services section of the Uisce Éireann website at www.water.ie.

The flushing programme has been ongoing since 2024, when Uisce Éireann carried out targeted works in seven different District Metering Areas. This year's programme has concentrated on Inter South Central (Blackpool), Inter South-East (Old Youghal Road), High East (Mayfield), High South-East (Silversprings), and Blackrock Road areas.

It's worth noting that while Cork County is currently subject to a Water Conservation Order (hosepipe ban) from Saturday, 26 July until 16 September 2025, this restriction does not apply to Cork City. The Lee Road Water Treatment Plant maintains sufficient supply from the River Lee and backup sources at Inniscarra to meet Cork City's water demands.