Do Not Consume Notice - Dernakesh Group Water Supply Scheme

Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Cavan County Council is issuing a Do Not Consume Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of all consumers of water supplied by the Dernakesh Group Water Supply Scheme.

IMPORTANT: Boiling your water will not render it safe to drink.

  1.  Please use an alternative safe source of drinking water (e.g. Bottled Water) for the following:
  • Drinking
  • Preparing Drinks made with water
  • Cooking of Food.
  • Food Preparation including washing and preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
  • Brushing of teeth and/or gargling
  • Making of ice. However, ensure you first discard all existing ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges

IMPORTANT: Water from the hot tap of kitchen or bathroom sinks is not safe to drink.

Remember – Do not use your tap water for drinking or food preparation until further notice.

For Further Information Please Contact Derenakesh GWS.