COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive to write to Irish Water requesting a report on the variance between hard water & soft water, to include what percentage of hard water and soft is been supplied to the Lucan area. Also, to advise what complaints Irish Water have received directly from the public and what were the most common complaints. To ask Irish Water to comment on the possibility of carrying out a leaflet drop in the Lucan area, although they are not legally obliged to carry out this function, could Irish Water agree to this considering the amount of issues, concerns and complaints received via local representatives and members of the public.

REPORT:

The area of South Dublin supplied from Peamount Reservoir with drinking water was extended by Irish Water in March 2018.  Previously the areas east of Lucan and north of Clondalkin were supplied from Belgard Reservoir. The water in Peamount Reservoir is from Leixlip Water Treatment Works which is a harder water than would be supplied via Belgard Reservoir. All water supplies in South Dublin are tested and meet the water quality standards required by the Drinking Water Regulations.

Members are reminded that Irish Water have established a Local Representatives Service Desk which is committed to giving speedy responses. This Service Desk can be contacted at localrepsupport@water.ie or at 1890 178 178.

If this motion is passed a letter will be sent to Irish water requesting a report on hardness of water in the Lucan area and advice on what complaints have been received, and for Irish Water to comment on the possibility of carrying out a leaflet drop.