The cold spell has resulted in number of people experiencing the loss of water supply. Please note that Waterford City Council has NOT turned off any water supply in the city. The supply network has not been affected by the freezing weather conditions and supply continues as normal. If you do not have water at your taps, usually it is a frozen service pipe or frozen pipes in the attic. Householders, landlords and owners of commercial properties are requested to check their property for frozen and leaking pipes.
If your pipes do become frozen advice can be sought from Waterford City Council Environmental Services Department on 051-849562 (during office hours). Outside normal office hours the Emergency Number is 051-875555.
For more information and to avoid frozen pipes please click here to download some tips to ensure you have an uninterrupted water supply during the cold spell.