Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply
16:12, 13 Jun 2026Updated 16:19, 13 Jun 2026
Irish Water crew (file photo)
Uisce Éireann say its crews are working to restore supply after a major water outage left homes and businesses without water on Cork’s northside this afternoon.
It’s understood that there are at least hundreds of properties across St Luke’s, Lower Glanmire Road, Farranree, Shanakiel, Sunday’s Well, Shandon, Commons Road and the surrounding areas are impacted by the supply disruption.
An Uisce Eireann spokesperson has said it is caused by a mechanical issue at the Harbour View Reservoir. It is expected that supply will be restored by approximately 6 pm today.
Uisce Éireann’s Niall O’Riordan assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible. He said crews are on site working to restore water to affected customers. He said: “We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned disruption to supply and we thank customers for their support while our works continue to restore the supply.”
Following restoration, it can take two to three hours for normal water pressure to return as the network recharges. Customers on higher ground or at the end of the network may experience longer delays.
Some customers may also experience temporary discolouration of water as supply returns. Customers experiencing discoloured water are advised to run the cold kitchen tap for several minutes until it runs clear. If the water does not return to a clear colour, customers are advised not to drink it as a precaution and to contact Uisce Éireann. They have a customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.