Kilkenny couple paid €5,000 for water connection, but have no clean, consistent supply

Carlow-Kilkenny TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has continued to express concerns with the ongoing saga of poor water quality in North Kilkenny, where frustrated residents continue to have to boil their water before consumption.

“Residents wrote to me complaining that the water quality is still no better after the lifting of the notices,” she said.

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“One couple who told me they had built a new home within the past two years have paid roughly €5,000 for water and wastewater connection along with all associated contributions to the local authority but have not yet had a consistent clean supply of water during that time. My understanding is that Irish Water is not providing clear updates and it appears that the current supply has eroded pipes as the colour of the water can sometimes be musty.

“The parents of a newborn baby who had to bottle feed for medical reasons told me they had to buy bottled water because they felt there was an issue with the water. They also told me that when they were bathing their baby, they thought the water colour was a bit off.”