One third of drinking water in Co Clare is lost to leakage and householder across the County are being encouraged to make use of a free service to bring down this number.
A boil water issue notice has been issued to individuals served by the Turlough Public Water Scheme and the Aughinish and Turlough public group water schemes in North Clare.
Ambulance crews in Clare spent a week taking lengthy diversions when responding to emergency calls despite provision being made for them to access a main road that was closed for water-mains works.