Irish Water is warning about potential smells in Ringsend over the next few days
It is due to essential maintenance work at the wastewater treatment plant.
The company says the works are essential to reduce the risk of unpleasant aromas from the facility.
The Ringsend plant has been working over capacity for years, and has to process about 40% of the entire country’s wastewater.
The facility serves the Greater Dublin Area and parts of Meath.
The plant has come under the spotlight in recent weeks following a number of overflows into Dublin Bay.
But Regional manager with Irish Water John O'Donoghue says there's nothing to worry about this time.
He said "We're carrying out essential maintenance at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant, commencing today, in order to reduce the overall risk of odours form the plant.
He added "This is a routine operation starting today and it will take approximately five days to complete."
New Extension
According to the Environmental protection agency the Ringsend facility is designed to treat the wastewater for around 1.64 million people.
However figures say the the load entering the plant comes from a population of more than 2 million.
Work has begun on a new €400 million upgrade and extension to the plant.
Irish Water has apologised in advance for any potential odours that arise while the work is being carried out.
