Nighttime restrictions in place in Ballybofey and Stranorlar

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Uisce Éireann is advising customers in Ballybofey, Stranorlar, and surrounding areas that overnight water restrictions will be required tonight, from 10pm to 7am tomorrow morning, to assist the recovery of reservoir levels.

These restrictions follow essential maintenance works carried out yesterday, which temporarily impacted storage levels. Nighttime restrictions are now necessary to allow the reservoirs to replenish and to help maintain a stable daytime supply for customers.

Customers in these areas may experience reduced pressure or intermittent supply during these hours. 

Uisce Éireann’s Damien O’Sullivan said: “We regret any inconvenience as a result of these overnight restrictions. The maintenance works carried out yesterday were essential for the long term resilience of the supply, but they have contributed to lower-than-normal reservoir levels. Overnight restrictions are now required to support recovery. We are appealing to all customers in the impacted areas to conserve water where possible as the reservoirs replenish. Even small reductions in usage can collectively make a significant difference to supply levels.”

Customers can report leaks at 1800 278 278, available 24/7. For tips on conserving water, please visit our Water Conservation Calculator at www.water.ie/calculator.
 

Water Saving Tips
At home:
•    Take shorter showers
•    Fix dripping taps or leaking toilets
•    Turn off the tap when brushing teeth or shaving
•    Report any external leaks to Uisce Éireann
On the Farm:
•    Fix overflowing troughs
•    Use dry-cleaning techniques in yards
•    Reuse clean plate cooler water where possible
•    Consider rainwater harvesting solutions
•    Protect local water sources by reducing livestock access

More water-saving guidance for agriculture and business is available at www.water.ie/businessconserve.

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.

Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at the text alerts page.