Tullamore and Birr Water Supply Schemes
Water Supply Project
Uisce Éireann has invested €21.5 million in the Tullamore and Birr Water Supply Schemes, which will provide a safe and secure water supply to over 18,000 local residents and businesses.
Uisce Éireann has recently completed works to deliver water treatment plants and additional reservoirs for both the Birr and Tullamore Water Supply Schemes. The upgrade will secure the medium term future of the water supplies for 18,000 people in Tullamore & Birr and ensure both towns receive a reliable supply of high quality drinking water.
Benefits
- Safe and secure water supply to over 18,000 local residents and businesses
- Improved drinking water quality
- Reduced disruptions to supply
What was involved?
- Water treatment plant at Ardan
- Groundwater sources at Ardan
- 2,500m³ treated water storage reservoir at Ardan
- Groundwater sources at Clonaslee
- Water treatment plant at Clonaslee, Co. Laois
- Camcor River abstraction and pumping infrastructure at Birr
- Water treatment plant at Birr
- 2,000m³ of treated water storage reservoir at Birr
