DCC Water Restrictions Monday 3rd January

DCC Water Restrictions (as of 13.45 Monday 3rd January 2011)

The improvement in the supply demand balance continued over the weekend and storage levels of drinking water again improved. The combination of restrictions, mains repairs, the shutting down and repair of private side leaks along with the co-operation of consumers is contributing to the improvement. Details of the restrictions through to Wednesday (5th Jan) are set out below.
The restrictions are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and some restrictions are being eased to the worst affected areas.

A large number of internal leaks have already been identified on properties empty over the holiday period. All key holders throughout the city should return to their premises, especially schools, as soon as possible to check for leaks on their property.

Tankers have been sent to the following locations Monday 3rd January 2011 (10:00 until 16:00):
· Artane Castle, Shopping Centre (Off Skellys lane), Coolock.
· Hampton Wood, St. Margarets Rd,
· Captains Rd, Crumlin
· Blackhall Place, Smithfield
· We will also have a number of mobile tankers available to respond to areas as needed.

These locations may change in response to need. We would ask consumers to bring their own containers.
The Civil Defence are providing invaluable assistance in dealing with nursing homes, hospitals and other vulnerable consumers.

The following locations may experience loss of supply due to localised problems.

Merrion Road
Celtic park avenue
Strand road
York Street
Rostrevor road
Sillogue Road
Infirmary roadParts of Crumlin, Drimnagh

Dublin City Council appeals to the owners/operators of car washes which use mains water to discontinue their use for the duration of the current water supply crisis. Similarly, we ask owners of private cars to refrain from washing them for the moment.

List of Areas and Water Restrictions

Water shuts will be as follows
Sun 2nd 18:00(2nd) to 12:00(3rd)
Mon 3rd 18:00(3rd) to 07:00(4th)
Tue 4th 19:00(4th) to 07:00(5th)


Zone** Name Monday 3rd Jan-Tuesday 4th Jan
1 Ballyboden System Shut 6pm -7am
2 Slievebloom System Shut 6pm -7am
3 Ballyfermot System Shut 6pm -7am
4 Blackhorse Bridge System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
5 Navan Road System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
6 Mespil Road System Shut 6pm -7am
7 Anglesea Road System Shut 6pm -7am
8 Rialto Bridge System Shut 6pm -7am
9 Merrion Gates System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
10 Belcamp System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
11 Clarehall System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
12 Shanliss System Shut 6pm -7am
13 HomeFarm Road System None
14 Rathlin System Shut 6pm -7am
15 Finglas System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
16 Summerhill System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
17 Christchurch System Pressure reductions with possible loss of water
18 Brunswick Street System Shut 6pm -7am
19 Sillogue Tower System Shut 6pm -7am


Customers should be aware that unlike some other utilities, water distribution systems cannot be operated and managed to the point where the exact locations and precise times at which the effects of pressure alternations (both increases and decreases) will be experienced, however we do make every effort to ensure that the times and areas effected are limited to those mentioned above.

The Council has aked that people report locations where they see water running/rising to the contacts given below.

Bogus callers may use the current water problems to gain access to houses. If a member of Dublin City Council calls to a property they will always carry and produce identification. If the caller asks you to check the flow of water at the taps, close the door fully while you do so. If you are in any doubt do not allow access.

Emergency Number 01-6796186(outside office hours only)
Email mainswatercomplaints@dublincity.ie