DCC Water Restrictions   ( as of 16.15 Tuesday 4th January 2011)

The return to work this morning after the Christmas – New Year holiday period has brought an expected rise in demand. It will be a number of days before the full impact of this rise on drinking water storage levels can be assessed. It is therefore necessary to continue with restrictions for the rest of this week and through the weekend. Broken mains are being found and fixed and this will help improve the situation. Many of these have been reported by members of the public and we ask that people continue to assist us in this regard(contact details are given below), as well as by reducing their consumption of water in every possible way. Details of the restrictions through to Friday (7th Jan) are set out below. The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and alterations are made where possible so as to minimise the impact on consumers.

A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties empty over the holiday period. All key holders throughout the city should return to their premises, especially schools, as soon as possible to check for leaks on their property.

Tankers have been sent to the following locations Tuesday 4th January 2011 (10:00 until 16:00): Artane Castle, Shopping Centre (Off Skellys lane), Coolock. North Side Shopping Centre. Hampton Wood, St. Margarets Rd, Shopping Centre, Lorcan Avenue. Captains Rd, Crumlin We will also have a number of mobile tankers available to respond to areas as needed.

Griffith Avenue Kimmage

These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.

The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.

Grosvenor RdDartry RdBunting RoadAnnemoe Road

Railway StreetBallybough RoadNorth StrandCollins Ave.Parts of Crumlin

Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.

List of Areas and Water Restrictions

Water shuts will be as followsTue 4th 7pm(4th) to 7am(5th) (19:00 on the 4th to 07:00 on the 5th )Wed 5th 7pm(5th) to 7am(6th) (19:00 on the 5th to 07:00 on the 6th )Thur 6th 7pm(6th) to 7am(7th) (19:00 on the 6th to 07:00 on the 7th )

Zone** NameTue 4th Jan – Wed 5th

JanWed 5th Jan – Thur 6th

JanThur 6th Jan – Fri 7th Jan

1 Ballyboden System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

2 Slievebloom System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

3 Ballyfermot System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

4Blackhorse Bridge System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

5 Navan Road System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

6 Mespil Road System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

7 Anglesea Road System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

8 Rialto Bridge System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

9 Merrion Gates System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

10 Belcamp System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

11 Clarehall System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

12 Shanliss System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

13 HomeFarm Road System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

14 Rathlin System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

15 Finglas System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

16 Summerhill System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

17 Christchurch System

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

Pressure reductions with possible loss of

water

18 Brunswick Street System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

19 Sillogue Tower System Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am Shut 7pm -7am

Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.

We would like to thank people for their patience and cooperation and we would ask that people report locations where they see water running/rising  to the contacts given below.

Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access. Emergency Number 01-6796186(outside office hours only)Email mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie