Water Conservation Project
South Tipperary County Council Water Conservation Project was rolled out across the county in 2005 and has 3 phases.
Phase 1
Installation of meters, valves and pressure control devices to allow data collection from supply network.
Phase 2
Locate and repair leaks identified.
Phase 3
Pipes will be replaced in areas with persistent high leakage with poor response to repair activities.
Why is my water supply shut off?
An improved water supply is our goal but temporary disruptions to local water supplies will occur to facilitate essential works which include;
- Fitting of meters on the supply network to continually monitor flow and pressure.
- Temporary isolation of mains to pinpoint a problem on the network.
- Repairs on sections with identified leaks.
- Fitting new valves to improve the supply.
Where possible essential leak detection works is undertaken at night and weekends to minimise disruption to our customers.
Water Conservation Project Update
Since 2006, 300 leaks have been detected. It is estimated that a further 1,200 will be detected in the next two years by South Tipperary County Council. The leak shown was found in Killenaule in April 2008, which saved 140,000 litres per day!
