Uisce Eireann is defending it's actions around the brown water issues being experienced by some customers across Cork city
The utility insists that the water is safe to drink once it runs clear however many householders are buying bottled water as they don't trust the domestic water supply
One young mother revealed how her baby developed a skin rash after being washed in what she described as "rusty sludge"
Uisce Eireann says it's committed to eradicating the discolouration across the city and are continuing to proactively flush the network in targeted areas across the city
Speaking to RedFM News Brian O'Leary of Uisce Eireann says if customers are experiencing brown water they should log a call with customer care
"If you have discoloured water the advice is to try running the tap for a few minutes and if it doesn't clear to log a call with our Customer Care Helpline 1800 278 278. Each discolouration report is actioned and they all give us a better understanding of the ongoing issues that are out there and allows us to prioritise the worst impacted areas"
