Following a consultation with the HSE, Uisce Éireann has warned customers on the Dowra Public Water Supply Scheme not to consume the water due to high levels of aluminium.

Works will begin from next week.

When the new treatment plant is developed, it will be able to cope with the next 25 years growth in the area.

Works will take place from 8pm until 10pm this evening.

Workers want strengthening of the protection of staff involved in water services.

'Members of the public are urged to continue to consider the environment and alternatives to pesticides when gardening, farming and maintaining sports grounds'

Minimising pesticide use not only helps to protect water quality but also has multiple wider environmental benefits.