Night taps are off in Gorey

By Dan Walsh

Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Gorey Town and the surrounding areas to conserve water with nighttime restrictions being introduced for some customers to help meet demand, both tonight, Friday, July 11^th and tomorrow night Saturday, July 12th. 

They will be in place from 11pm each night to 6am the following morning in an attempt to reduce usage and maintain a daytime supply. 

This appeal comes as levels in many water sources are significantly lower than normal for this time of year following a drier than average autumn, winter and spring.

Speaking about the urgent need to conserve water in the Gorey area, Uisce Éireann’s Water Operations Manager, Padraig Lyng, reminded customers to be mindful of their water use and do what they can to conserve it. 
“We’re committed to ensuring a reliable water supply for the people of Gorey throughout these summer months, and the support of our customers is an important element to achieve this. 
“In the days and weeks ahead, we would appeal to customers to take the opportunity to really consider their water usage and reflect on the daily and easy actions they can take to play their part in ensuring our water resources are used wisely and in a way which benefits, not only your own household but also the wider community.”

This is also a good time for people to spot any underground leaks outside their home or business. Signs of such leaks may include persistent moisture in areas of the lawn or driveway during dry weather.

To report leaks on the public network, or for more information, the Uisce Éireann helpdesk is available 24/7 at 1800 278 278.