Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office;Water Service

Question: What action is proposed by the Water Service to cure the problem of dirty water at East Street, Donaghadee; and when he expects this action to be taken. - Text of letter from HRF Plester of Water Service.

Answer: Mr. John D. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action is proposed by the Water Service to cure the problem of dirty water at East street, Donaghadee; and when he expects this action to be taken. [14072] Mr. Moss: Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Water Service under its chief executive, Mr. H. R. F. Plester. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from H. R. F. Plester to Mr. John D. Taylor, dated 5 February 1997: Mr Moss has asked me to reply to your parliamentary question about dirty water at East Street, Donaghadee. On 4 March 1996, in response to complaints about discoloured water, the Water Service provided an additional hydrant on the watermain at East Street, Donaghadee, and established a schedule for routine flushing of the main to remove any build up of natural sediment, which can be a cause of discolouration. There have been no complaints about discoloured water in the area since mid-1996. The Water Service is satisfied that its programme of routine mains flushing will maintain the quality of water to a satisfactory standard and it will monitor the situation at East Street, Donaghadee. If any complaint about discoloured water has been brought to your attention I will be pleased to have it investigated.

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