Temporary Water Supply at Thomastown
South Tipperary County Council wishes to advise consumers in the following Areas who were previously served from the Galtee Water Supply source that they are now served from a new borehole supply at Thomastown.
Affected Areas Include:
Cashel to Tipperary Town and surrounding areas.
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The Thomastown Borehole is a groundwater source extracted from the natural limestone bedrock aquifer in South Tipperary. It has a high Calcium and Magnesium content which are contributors to “Hardness”. The typical Hardness of the Thomastown supply is between 380 and 420 ppm Calcium Carbonate. This water supply is fully in compliance with the European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations 2007, SI No. 278 of 2007.
Hard Water has two principal attributes.
It is widely accepted by the medical community and World Health Organisation that Hard Water is overall beneficial for human health providing a good source for essential calcium important for the prevention of osteoporosis and plays a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
It may give rise to scale formation or clogging of household electrical appliances.
Government policy in Ireland does not require Local Authorities to soften Public Water Supplies and the decision on whether the water is to be softened is up to the individual consumer. Should a domestic water softener be installed, it is advised that water for drinking should by pass the filter.
This notification will remain in force until further notice.
Please contact the following 052 6134464/5/7/8/9 for any queries in relation to this notice.
South Tipperary County Council regrets any inconvenience caused to consumers.
