Do Not Consume Water Notice for Cappa Rossmanagher

IMPORTANT: This is not a Boil Water Notice

All consumers affected by this notice must not drink their water
1: Water must not be used for:

Drinking

Preparing Drinks made with water

Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating

Brushing of teeth and/or gargling

Making of ice. However, ensure you first discard all existing ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges

2: You may use your water for the following

Personal hygiene, baths and showers

Flushing of toilets

Watering plants and flowers

3: Caution:

Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink

Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the water when bathing.

Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges.

If you have pets and are concerned about the impact while this notice is in place, you should contact your vet for further advice.

4: Only use Prepared/ Bottled Water for the following situations.

When preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing and preparing salads)

Preparing Infant Formula

Where a Do Not Consume Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from bottled water. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. 

It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.
 

5: Always Take Care:
If you are boiling bottled water to prepare infant formula, care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds. Accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

6: How long before I can use tap water normally again?
We do not know at present. Clare County Council will continue to liaise with the Health Service Executive with a view to lifting drinking water restrictions as soon as practicable.

How will we keep you informed?
· Local radio
· Clare co co social media
 

Water Tankers will be made available at the following locations:
Location 1: Adjacent to the Railway Station, Sixmilebridge
Location 2: Crowe’s Shop, Minister’s Cross
It is advised to boil water obtained from tankers at 2 locations before consumption.

This precaution will continue until further notice and consumers are advised not to drink the water until the notice has been lifted.

This notice applies to all Consumers of the Cappa Rossmanagher Group Water Scheme.

Page last updated: 27/08/21

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