Water supply restrictions lifted for parts of the Kingdom
12 June 2023
Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.
Restrictions still in place for Caragh Lake and Dook as Uisce Éireann encourages Kerry residents to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is reminding people across Kerry to conserve water as the warm, dry spell continues. The majority of water supplies are currently operating normally and there are no plans to introduce general water restrictions at this time. However, Uisce Éireann is closely monitoring supplies and reservoir levels daily across the county.
Overnight restrictions have been lifted for the most part; however, they will remain in place for customers in Caragh Lake and Dooks from 11pm to 7am for the next few days. The restrictions are required to give the reservoirs time to replenish and to ensure there is enough water supply to homes and businesses during daytime hours. A further update will be issued in due course.
By making simple adjustments to daily water usage, such as avoiding power washing and checking for leaks on outdoor taps or troughs, everyone can contribute to conserving water during the hot weather.
Oliver Harney, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead in Kerry, emphasised the importance of water conservation especially during the warm, dry weather. He said, "We are beginning to see the impact of the long spell of dry weather on some supplies around the county. With no significant rainfall forecast in the short term, we can all play our part in ensuring there is enough water for everyone as we go through the summer. Even small changes can make a significant difference.”
“For easy to use water conservation tips, check out the Uisce Éireann website, where you can also use our Conservation Calculator to calculate your current water savings and learn how you can conserve even more. We are also encouraging the public to report any visible leaks on the public network via our website or by contacting 1800 278 278.”
“We will continue to monitor the levels at all our supplies over the coming weeks and months and take any actions that may be necessary to maintain supplies, including communicating about localised issues as they arise.”
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Uisce Éireann, the public water and wastewater service authority for Ireland, is reminding all people across Kerry to conserve water as the warm, dry spell continues. The majority of water supplies are currently operating normally and there are no plans to introduce general water restrictions at this time. However, Uisce Éireann is closely monitoring supplies and reservoir levels daily across the county.
Overnight restrictions will remain in place for customers in Caragh Lake, Dooks, Two Mile School, Aghadoe, Barleymount, Faha and parts of Ballyhar and Milltown from 11pm to 7am over the weekend. The restrictions are required to give the reservoirs time to replenish and to ensure there is enough water supply to homes and businesses during daytime hours.
By making simple adjustments in daily water usage, such as avoiding power washing and checking for leaks on outdoor taps or troughs, everyone can contribute to conserving water during the hot weather.
Oliver Harney, Uisce Éireann’s Asset Operations Lead in Kerry, emphasized the importance of water conservation especially during the warm, dry weather. He said, "We are beginning to see the impact of the long spell of dry weather on some supplies around the county. With no significant rainfall forecast in the short term, we can all play our part in ensuring there is enough water for everyone as we go through the summer. Even small changes can make a significant difference.
“For easy to use water conservation tips, check out the Uisce Éireann website, where you can also use our conservation calculator (www.water.ie/calculator) to calculate your current water savings and learn how you can conserve even more. We are also encouraging the public to report any visible leaks on the public network via our website at www.water.ie or by contacting 1800 278 278.
“We will continue to monitor the levels at all our supplies over the coming weeks and months and take any actions that may be necessary to maintain supplies, including communicating about localised issues as they arise.”