Water outages
What should come first in tackling water outages in Leixlip?
Choose the one you think matters most. This is an informal poll of The Ozone’s readers, not a survey of Leixlip, and it plays no part in Uisce Éireann’s or the council’s decisions.
Background
- The Journal reported on 4 October 2026 that Leixlip has had a string of water outages in recent months, including three separate disruptions in just over a week in September. (The Journal, 4 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Uisce Éireann confirmed major bursts affecting customers in Leixlip, Maynooth and Celbridge several times this summer, including two on the R148 Maynooth Road outside Leixlip a week apart in September. (The Journal, 4 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Replying to a complaint, Uisce Éireann said its ‘large and ageing’ network is at times ‘stretched to meet demand’. (The Journal, 4 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab))
- Uisce Éireann is due to appear before Kildare County Council in November. (The Journal, 4 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab))
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Community results
- Replacing ageing water mains · Your vote
- Earlier, more reliable outage warnings · Your vote
- Compensation for businesses that have to close · Your vote
- Something else / not sure · Your vote
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