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that the council
was surprised that a blockage of this
size could result in such a problem with the water supply.
He said the weather also played a
part in the water problems.
The age of the system also made it more vulnerable, with Mr Tiernan admitting that the council expected the new water system to be in place lea IO
The new, permanent system, 1s ex- pected to be up and running in Feb- ruary next year.
“The supply is more vulnerable be- cause it does not have a fully fledged multi stage treatment process,” said Mr Tiernan.
While the most recent tests of the supply show that traces of the E-coli are no longer present, residents of En- nis, Clarecastle, Barefield, Crusheen and surrounding areas are warned to continue boiling the water which is to be consumed.
A number of clear water tests must be recorded to the satisfaction of the HSE before the boil notice is lifted.
Residents are advised to boil all water for human consumption, in- cluding food preparation and brush- bOTeaa Kore ee