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8 July 2020
Water Conservation Order lifted following heavy rainfall and recovery of sources
Lifting of Water Conservation Order better known as the hosepipe ban
- Lifted following heavy rainfall & recovery of resources
- Continuing to monitor affected water sources
- View our video for tips on how to conserve
7 July 2020
EPA Drinking Water Report highlights continuing high quality of public water supply
The EPA has recognised the continuing high quality of the public water supply
- Over 99% of water samples were in compliance
- 11 supplies removed from the Remedial Action List
- 15,000 lead service connections replaced against target of 9,000
1 June 2020
Water Conservation Order ‘increasingly likely’ as demand for water soars and drought conditions prevail
Handwashing and hygiene remain critically important
- Please choose handwashing over power washing
- Domestic water usage increased by an average of 20%
- Increase in commercial demand as businesses reopen
22 May 2020
Irish Water launches advice for businesses re-opening premises
Launch of new section to help ensure internal water and wastewater systems are made safe
- Tips to bring systems and devices back into use
- Issued listed relating to un-used water in buildings
- Working to maintain a safe & reliable public water supply
12 May 2020
Public urged to choose handwashing over powerwashing as domestic water usage increases by an average of 20%
Households are using an additional 24 litres of water per person per day
- Important to follow HSE guidance on hand-washing
- Appealing to prioritise handwashing over powerwashing
- View our video for tips on how to conserve
8 April 2020
Pesticide exceedances/detections continue across the country this year
Farmers and other users reminded to use best practice when spraying
- Improper use means pesticides can end up in drinking water
- Regulations for pesticides are very stringent
- Basic steps for reducing pesticide risks
31 March 2020
Irish Water defers the introduction of new business charges to support businesses during the Covid 19 emergency
New framework was due to come into effect on 1 May 2020
- Situation is to be reviewed in the coming months
- We will keep businesses and their representative groups up to date
- We will continue to work with businesses who have been impacted
16 March 2020
Irish Water Statement On COVID-19 Response
Crisis Management Team has been meeting over the past few weeks to prepare for issues arising from the COVID-19 outbreak
- Aiming to ensure the safety and well-being of staff
- Securing the consistent quality and supply of drinking water
- Maintaining wastewater services on the public network
5 March 2020
Engineer Angela Ryan promotes engineering as a career choice for girls on International Women’s Day
Engineer and contributor to the Story of Water documentary promotes engineering as a career choice
- Angela wants to inspire girls this International Woman's Day
- She has been working as an engineer for over 20 years
- Angela also gives advice for girls leaving school
4 March 2020
Engineer Tselo Tlou promotes engineering as a career choice for young people during Engineers Week
Tselo Tlou promotes engineering as a career choice for young people
- Tselo joined Irish Water in 2014
- He has previously worked in county councils
- Tselo also regularly supports tours of the new Leixlip plant