Irish Water Report Reduction In Number Of Leakages Around Wicklow

In 2021, as part of the national Leakage Reduction Programme, intensive efforts were made which resulted in savings of over 5 million litres of water every day. That’s enough clean drinking water to supply almost 15,000 homes for one day.

Over half of these water savings achieved last year were as a result of active leak detection and repair works, known as the Find and Fix scheme.

Due to the age and the poor condition of the pipework, they are a significant source of leakage and supply disruption for customers.

The programme considerably improved the water quality for entire communities throughout Scotts Park, Charnwood, Edward Road, Fr Colahan Terrace, Dwyer Park, Ballywaltrim Cottages, Friarshill, Rocky Road, Palermo and Avondale Park in Bray, and Trafalgar Road in Greystones.

In addition to this, Irish Water also replaced a further 7.5km of aged and problematic water mains as well as controlling and managing pressure on the network more effectively.

Irish Water is also progressing with the delivery of a significant upgrade to the water supply in Newtownmountkennedy. The delivery of this project will help to provide a safer and more secure water supply for the local community while also supporting future growth. 

Works will involve the replacement of approximately 1.2km of problematic water mains along Woodstock Road to provide a secure, safe and robust water supply.