Parts of Ireland - Water Supply Problems???

splitstar · Member

Parts of Ireland - Water Supply Problems???

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

The area in question is in and around Galway City. There is a 'Boil Water' order in effect, and people are being advised to drink and brush their teeth with bottled water. It's inconvenient, but not life-threatening, unless you ignore the warnings.

Here's a link to a report from someone who has been in the affected area:

www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=2&tid=34975763

This link shows a map of the area affected:

www.galwaycity.ie/NewsFlash/WaterContamination/

This link advises as to what steps are being taken to correct the problem:

www.rte.ie/news/2007/0316/water.html

Bob

splitstar · Member

Thanks for the links. Elsewhere it said there had been some cases in neighboring counties. Maybe outside Galway County it is nothing to worry about. I think we'll be safe on the Aran Islands but we might cancel our reservations in Galway City.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Splitstar,

You can take a look at the map link that Bob provided. It looks like it is a pretty wide area that affects many parts of the county. It is a serious problem but if you take precautions you will be fine. Just drink bottled water and also use it for brushing teeth. The B&B and hotel sector will have safeguards in place for their guests.

Michele