Water System Strains and Leaks | Cork News

Water woes hit nearly 200,000 people last year as boil notices and restrictions surged—up from just 84 the year before—highlighting a fragile system struggling with climate disruptions and aging infrastructure. While drinking water still meets high standards, the spike reveals critical gaps in treatment plant resilience. Meanwhile, 36% of water nationwide is lost to leaks, with major supplies losing over 33%. Though some previously “at-risk” systems have been fixed, 35 remain vulnerable, demanding urgent upgrades. The message: our water system is safe overall, but it’s time to make it stronger, smarter, and less wasteful. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d80cbd63e7272ef4