Up to 4,000 households in Galway City and suburbs have little or no water supply due to a major burst water main off the Headford Road.
Galway City Council is putting tankers in place this afternoon and hopes to have the problem resolved by tomorrow at the latest.
The areas affected include the Tuam Road, Monivea Road, Doughiska, Parkmore, Ballybrit, Ballybane, Briarhill, Renmore, Roscam and parts of the city centre.
A spokesperson for Galway City Council said the problem is due to an ageing network of old water pipes.
A 53cm water main off the Headford Road burst yesterday and the supply from the Ballybane reservoir has been interrupted since last night.
Water tankers will be in place from this afternoon on Ballybane Road near the church and on the Doughiska Road.
Water Service crews will continue to work on replacing the burst pipe to restore water supply to the affected areas.
Households that continue to have water supply are asked to conserve use.
