MAYOR CALLS SECOND EMERGENCY MEETING ON WATER CRISIS

Date Published: 24-Sep-2008

A second emergency meeting is to be held on Friday about the latest water crisis in the cityHigh levels of lead have been found in the water supply of some older city houses in Old Mervue, Bohermore, the Claddagh and ShantallaThese houses have been told not to drink the tap water as lead is poisonous and can build up in the body and cause harm, particularly in young children and unborn babies