It means that in nine days the estate’s water supply will no longer be monitored and may be placed on a precautionary boil notice. Uisce Éireann estimates there are more than 500 private developer-led sites that have been flagged for upgrades and public connections. “Households are now facing uncertainty about the continuity of their water supply and the continued monitoring of water quality. Waterford City and County Council told The Journal that the maintenance of the water supply in Woodlands Estate was not its responsibility. “As such, we feel we are left with no option but to cease all services to the water supply onsite.”