Water supplies across Waterford under pressure

Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Waterford to continue using water responsibly as warm and dry conditions persist.

A Water Conservation Order remains in place for the entire country to help protect public drinking water supplies following a prolonged period of exceptionally warm and dry weather, combined with high demand for water across the country. 

However, several water sources remain under pressure.

The appeal comes as Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow High Temperature Warning for parts of the country, with higher temperatures expected to increase demand for water in the days ahead.

In Waterford, water supplies continue to be closely monitored, with sources remaining under pressure despite reduced demand as a result of customers' conservation efforts. C

ustomers in Dungarvan are asked to continue using water wisely, where occasional night-time restrictions have been introduced to protect treated water reservoir levels. 

Supplies also remain under pressure in Ballyguiry, Ballmacarbry, Cappoquin, Clashmore, Deelish, Lacken, Ballyduff Upper, Pairc an Aonaigh, Portlaw, Stradbally, Tallow, Tinabinna, Touraneena and Villierstown..

Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations with Uisce Éireann, said: "We would like to thank customers across Waterford for the support they have shown since the Water Conservation Order was introduced. We have seen demand reduce in many areas and those efforts are helping to protect water supplies.

"However, many of our water sources remain under pressure particularly in Dungarvan following an extended period of warm and dry weather and it will take time for those sources to recover. With warm conditions expected to continue and temperatures set to rise again in parts of the country, we are asking everyone to continue doing what they can to conserve water.

"Simple actions such as taking shorter showers, fixing leaking taps and toilets, fully loading dishwashers and washing machines, and using a watering can instead of a hose or sprinkler can all make a meaningful difference. Every drop counts."

The Water Conservation Order is in place until 26 August and is reviewed on an ongoing basis taking into account weather conditions, soil moisture deficits and the status of water supplies.