Do Not Consume Notice - Dernakesh GWS (Maudabawn Area)
Date of Drinking Water Restriction Notice: 12th November 2025
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
Alternative supply is being provided from a tanker beside Gallonray House, Maudabawn, Co. Cavan. Remember to boil this water from the tanker before use for drinking or for food preparation. Please pass this information to your neighbours and friends.
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 Dernakesh GWS – Philip McDermott 087 7870640