Water

Limerick County Council's Flooding Emergency Guide:

Simple Steps to Prepare for Flooding, loss of power or loss of water.

Flooding Advice from the OPW:

If a flood threatens your area there are a number of steps you can take to minimise damage to your property, but remember safety should always be your first concern.
 
Water Shortages and Leaks:

Be Prepared, precautions against freezing temperatures.


If a Pipe Freezes or Bursts, How do I turn off my water supply?

Homes typically have an internal and an external stop cock. Water can be turned off by rotating the stop cock in an anti-clockwise direction.

Internal stop cocks can usually be found in the pipework under your kitchen sink or in the downstairs bathroom or cloakroom. They are sometimes located in basements.

External stop cocks are normally found in the footpath just outside your property. In some cases there will be only one stop cock serving a number of properties (a shared supply), so it may not be right outside your property e.g.

General location of stopcocks in your home:



Types of External Stopcocks in Ireland and their keys: