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UISCE ÉIREANN COMMENCING € 22M UPGRADE OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Uisce Éireann has announced the commencement of an upgrade at Whitegate Water Treatment Plant ( WTP ). The upgrade will ensure a safe , secure , and reliable supply of drinking water to approximately 10,300 people served by the Whitegate Regional Water Supply .
This significant investment , which is being carried out in partnership with Cork County Council , will address risks to water quality by providing enhanced treatment facilities at a brand-new water treatment plant which will provide 6 million litres of water per day . The new plant will be located on a site adjacent to the existing Kilva plant which will be decommissioned .
Commenting on the benefits of the project , Programme Manager for Uisce Éireann , Hugh Kennedy said : “ We ’ re delighted to be progressing with this important project . The issues with water quality are well known to the people of Whitegate and surrounding areas who have had to endure persistent boil water notices . This new and improved infrastructure will address these issues and enable the community to enjoy a reliable and safe water supply into the future .”
Facilities at the new water treatment plant will include the construction of a 450,000-litre raw water balancing tank ; a clear water tank ; a new coagulation , flocculation , and clarification system ; a new filtration system ; and Ultraviolet ( UV ) Disinfection . Once complete , the project will ensure Whitegate ’ s water supply remains compliant with National and EU drinking water regulations .
The works are being carried out by Glanua on behalf of Uisce Éireann and are due for completion in 2026 . We will endeavour to keep stakeholders updated as the project progresses .
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland . We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development , providing safe drinking water , and enhancing the environment .
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