Nighttime restrictions necessary for Kinvara to protect daytime supplies

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Uisce Éireann customers in Kinvara are advised that nighttime restrictions will come into effect on their water supply from tonight (Wednesday) in order to protect daytime supply.

The restrictions will be in effect between 8pm and 8am and will remain in place until further notice.

These measures are necessary in order to maintain a continuous daytime supply of treated water for homes, businesses and essential services in Kinvara and the surrounding areas.

The ongoing dry spell, coupled with heightened demand on the network, has placed the capacity of the town’s water treatment plant under severe strain.

Ger Greally of Uisce Éireann said the nighttime restrictions are essential to safeguard daytime supply for customers.

“We are still dealing with extremely high demand for treated water, which has placed our treatment processes under pressure,” said Ger.

“Leakage detection and repair works have been ongoing in the area in recent days in order to protect supplies. These nighttime restrictions are necessary to further ensure a continuous daytime supply for homes and businesses in Kinvara and surrounding areas.

“We are asking everyone to continue playing their part by using water wisely and reducing non-essential use wherever possible. Every small action can collectively make a real difference during this period of exceptionally high demand,” Ger continued.

Customers are encouraged to be alert to signs of leaks on their property, such as persistent damp patches on lawns or driveways. Uisce Éireann’s First Fix Free scheme provides a free repair for qualifying underground leaks on private property once identified. To report leaks on the public water network, customers can contact Uisce Éireann’s 24/7 helpdesk at 1800 278 278 or our Report a Leak page.

• Leak free: Check that your home is leak free. Check for running overflows and fix any dripping taps, cisterns or pipes.
• Don’t let the tap run: Brushing your teeth with the tap running can use up to six litres per minute. Brushing your teeth with the tap off will use a more modest one litre of water.
• Shower vs. Bath: The average bath uses 80 litres of water, while a seven-minute shower uses just 49 litres. Switching to showers can save a significant amount of water.
• Drop the hose: Drop the hose during the summer months. Use a rose head watering can to water your plants, instead of a hose or sprinkler.
• Install a water butt: Use it to collect rainwater from your gutters for gardening or washing the yard.
• Drinking troughs: On the farm, watch out for overflowing drinking troughs as they can waste significant amounts of water. Adjust the ball valves to lower the float or replace faulty parts.
• Fully loaded: Always ensure your dishwasher and washing machines are fully loaded. A modern washing machine uses approximately 65 litres of water per cycle while a dishwasher uses 20 litres. By ensuring they are fully loaded, not only will you conserve water, but you will also reduce your energy bills.
• Don’t flush it all away: A third of all water used in the home is flushed down the toilet. Some larger cisterns can continue to work effectively with a smaller flush. Place a displacement device into the cistern (out of the way of moving parts) to save water.

To access the water conservation calculator or find out more about water conservation tips, visit the Conservation section of our website.