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# water alert

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1,800 people in Co Clare have been warned not to drink their water

“Algal bloom” at Lake Inchiquin is causing the trouble.

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Aug 15th 2014, 5:33 PM

Ferry water delivery planned as Aran Islands suffer drinking water shortage

Some 120,000 litres are being transported to Inis Meáin today to replenish fallen reserves.

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Aug 6th 2014, 1:45 PM

Drinking water alert issued in Clare by HSE, county council

Notice has been issued for customers of the Kildysart and Coolmeen public water supplies.

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Jul 29th 2014, 10:55 PM

Drinking water in Clontarf 'reaching safe levels' but warnings still in place

Meanwhile, some Tipperary residents will be boiling their water for another 24 hours after a possible contamination.

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Aug 16th 2012, 8:25 AM