Now that the ice has melted and the burst water pipes have exposing themselves by flooding all around them, water shortages have become an issue. Following problems in themany areas yesterday Cork County Council have released the following details for Millstreet:
While the situation is improving in many areas, there are still severe problems which are being worked on by council staff. Consumers are again asked to use water sparingly and property owners and key holders should check for leaks in unoccupied premises and shut off the water if necessary.
Reservoir level has recovered somewhat but are still low in Millstreet – further nightly interruptions can be expected. Laugt and Caherbarnagh reservoirs are empty and severe disruptions will continue today.
Update: 2010-12-31 from Cork Co Council:
Millstreet
The water situation in Millstreet town has stabilised at present and the reservoir levels have increased. It is hoped that we will not have to turn any areas if we can maintain the present reservoir levels.
There may have to be interruptions in Caherbarnagh again to night to allow the reservoir recover further.
The Banteer/ Rathcoole supply is supplying water to the vast majority of customers. There may be some customers on high areas experiencing difficulties as the pressure in the mains has not built up to the normal working pressure yet.
Not aware of any major difficulties in Boherbue, Kiskeam, Ballydesmond, Knocknagree, or Kilcorney.
