Overnight water restrictions for Rossnowlagh area due to high demand for treated water

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Uisce Éireann is asking customers in Rossnowlagh and surrounding areas to be mindful of their water use with overnight restrictions now necessary to help maintain daytime supplies for local communities. 
 

The current spell of warm weather has led to a significant increase in water use across the area, with demand exceeding the volume of water that can be treated and distributed. 
 

To help reservoirs with treated water recover and protect daytime supplies, overnight restrictions will be in place for customers in Rossnowlagh, Ardeelin, Carrickfad and surrounding areas on the Ballyshannon Public Water Supply from 10pm tonight until 7am tomorrow morning.

Uisce Éireann’s Adrian Gillespie acknowledged the impact restrictions can have on homes and businesses but said these measures are necessary to help safeguard water supplies for the community. 
“While raw water sources remain stable, the exceptionally high demand we have experienced in recent days is placing significant pressure on treated water supplies. Introducing nighttime restrictions will help reservoirs recover and support normal daytime supplies for homes, businesses and essential services across the area. We appreciate the patience and support of customers as we work to manage demand during this period of warm weather. By making small changes to water use, communities can play an important role in helping to protect local supplies.”

Customers can support water conservation efforts by avoiding unnecessary use of hoses and sprinklers, using a watering can instead of a hose, taking shorter showers, only running dishwashers, and washing machines when full, and checking homes and businesses for leaks.
A hosepipe can use as much water in one hour as a typical family uses in an entire day. By making small changes to daily routines, customers can help protect local water supplies while demand remains high.

Simple steps taken at home, on farms, in gardens and in businesses can make a real difference in protecting supplies during this period. Water conservation tips and advice are available on the Conservation section of our website.

Members of the public can report leaks in the public water network by calling 1800 278 278 or online through the Report a Leak section our website.

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.

For further updates, visit the Water Service Updates section of our website.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register for additional support, visit the Vulnerable Customers section of our website.

Uisce Éireann has a free text service providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number through the Text Alerts service on our website.