Water supply will NOT be cut in Dublin today

slipss

I have it from a pretty reliable source that the water is going to be cut off at 4PM today untill tomorow morning, so if you need to take a shower, or you want to have drinking water later, you have half an hour to make it happen.

(I'm in Tallaght btw, not sure where else it's going to effect)


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Fingal County Council has said some people are experiencing disruption to their water services, because supply is low, and some pipes leading to houses have frozen.

The council is not cutting off the water supply at 3pm, as rumoured on Twitter.

Aisling(",)

Can i ask who your reliable source is?
and why is the water being turned off?

iLoveTwilight

By any chance did you hear that from Twitter ?

January

These rumours have been going around for a few days. If it's going to happen and announcement should be made on the news or something...

Dirk Gently

"reliable sources" are saying this every hour for the past few days.

iLoveTwilight

"The council is not cutting off the water supply at 3pm, as rumoured on Twitter" That was on the rte news website ...

partyatmygaff

I doubt it, it hasn't been reported anywhere.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Where?

kaiser soza

Very low presure in Poppintree since 12pm today.
Teletext states Fingal anounced people are experiencing low supplies and low presure due to frozen pipes in housing estates.

poisonated

I guess we will have to wait and see.If it is true,thanks for the info.It is most likely just a rumour though.

Buford T Justice

Aron Long Cockpit wrote: »

Where?

slipss wrote: »

(I'm in Tallaght btw, not sure where else it's going to effect)

^^

slipss

Wasn't from twitter, was a mate that works for the council, could be complete bullsh1t obviously, just thought I'd spread the word incase it's not so people don't end up having to go on a date stinking of bengy or something like that.

amdublin

I've got water in the cold tap but none from the hot tap.

Does this mean my pipes are frozen?

Or does it mean there is no water from the mains?

I'm confussed

Micilin Muc

Aron Long Cockpit wrote: »

Where?

I think he means all the water. As in all the water in the world.

amdublin

amdublin wrote: »

I've got water in the cold tap but none from the hot tap.

Does this mean my pipes are frozen?

Or does it mean there is no water from the mains?

I'm confussed

I'm in D15 btw

davyjose

If they do go ahead with this, then watch out for a big, hairy, 31 year old mans arse, sticking out over the edge of a balcony in a Tallaght apartment block, with large turds of sh!te falling from it, 4 stories up.

It'll be mine. Cos I sure as fcuk won't be leaving it unflushed in my own bathroom.

jk86

Why would they turn off the water?

Edit: Actually, i suppose its to do with bursting pipes and that...

Mental Mickey

Water is not being cut off. Pressure is being reduced.

slipss

jk86 wrote: »

Why would they turn off the water?

Edit: Actually, i suppose its to do with bursting pipes and that...

Cause some people are leaving their water runnning all night cause they think their pipes will freeze otherwise, so the resevoiurs are low all over the shop.

Aldebaran

The water in my area has been turned off from 8 pm to 8 am for most of the past week.

But I'm not from Dublin so I don't need to moan about it.

RoadKillTs

I'm prity sure they would let us know. At least I hope they would. I'll fill up the bath just in case.

Bonito

amdublin wrote: »

I've got water in the cold tap but none from the hot tap.

Does this mean my pipes are frozen?

Or does it mean there is no water from the mains?

I'm confussed

Have you got water upstairs? My guess is that pressure has been reduced in your area to an extent where it's not travelling from the mains to the tank upstairs? Hence having no hot water tap (comes from tank in loft/attic0 and running cold (comes direct from mains)

Thats my 2 cents anyway

Jarren

slipss wrote: »

I have it from a pretty reliable source that the water is going to be cut off at 4PM today untill tomorow morning, so if you need to take a shower, or you want to have drinking water later, you have half an hour to make it happen.

(I'm in Tallaght btw, not sure where else it's going to effect)

there you go


Notification of low water pressure and possible disruption to water supply
Update @ Saturday 9th January 10:30.

All water supplies in South Dublin County area are operating but may be operating at a reduced pressure level

Friday 8th January, 2010.

Water supplies in South Dublin County Council are at a critically low level due to the increased demand on the water network during this extended cold spell of weather.

As a result the Council has had to implement pressure control measures resulting in reduced water pressure to Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Tallaght, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Terenure and Ballymount areas. This regime will be in place until water supply level returns to normal.

South Dublin County Council is appealing to water consumers to conserve water and not to leave taps running during this current cold spell.

Tips for conserving water in the home

• Be leak free – Check for running overflows and fix any dripping taps, cisterns or pipes. If you see a leak in a public place, please report it to South Dublin County Council
• Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they're full
• Don’t leave the tap running while brushing your teeth
• Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables
• Reduce the time you spend in the shower
• Know how to turn off your water supply in the event of a pipe burst
• Hot Drinks – only fill the kettle with enough water for your needs We appreciate your co-operation and patience at this time Water is precious.

Let's conserve it. - Tá uisce luachmhar. Caomhnaímís é.

Contacts:

1. Emergencies: Manned switchboard: Ph (01) 4574907 (outside office hours only)
2. Deansrath Maintenance Depot: Ph (01) 4138500
3. Environmental Services Water and Drainage Section, Ph (01) 414 9000
4. South Dublin County Council Customer Care, Ph (01) 414 9000

www.southdublin.ie
www.taptips.ie

http://www.sdcc.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=519&Itemid=54

amdublin

Bonito wrote: »

Have you got water upstairs? My guess is that pressure has been reduced in your area to an extent where it's not travelling from the mains to the tank upstairs? Hence having no hot water tap (comes from tank in loft/attic0 and running cold (comes direct from mains)

Thats my 2 cents anyway

Will check

Thanks Bono

TheZohanS

Aron Long Cockpit wrote: »

Where?

It's ok Aron Long Cockpit, it's only Dublin.

TheZohanS

1.58pm Fingal County Council has said some people are experiencing disruption to their water services, because supply is low, and some pipes leading to houses have frozen.
The council is not cutting off the water supply at 3pm, as rumoured on Twitter.