Due to the current high demand for water as a result of the current warm spell, Uisce Éireann is urging communities across Wexford to conserve water to protect supply and reduce the risk of outages.
High usage can lead to pressure reductions which can impact the supply to customers. Supplies across the county are vulnerable to high demand during the summertime.
Speaking to WexfordLocal.com, Uisce Éireann’s Regional Asset Operations Lead, Ronan Walsh said; “We are appealing to customers to conserve water to give the reservoirs time to replenish. We have had a very dry period and with the warmer weather currently being experienced and more forecasted, supplies will come under further pressure. Any reduction that customers can make in their usage can collectively result in significant supply improvements for all customers. I would ask that everyone in Wexford play their part to help conserve water this summer.”
There are several easy steps people can take to reduce their water usage during the hot weather, including: Avoid power washing and keep the garden hose in the shed.
Check for leaks on outdoor taps or troughs as these can lead to large losses of treated water.
Remember that paddling pools and swimming pools can use huge volumes of water so try to minimise the amount of water used and consider reusing the water for the garden or cleaning the car.
Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann 24/7 at 1800 278 278 or on water.ie.
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