By Dan Walsh
Uisce Éireann can confirm that the Water Conservation Order (WCO), commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, for County Wexford will lapse on Tuesday, September 16th.
Uisce Éireann is encouraging the public in County Wexford to continue conserving water as we move into the Autumn months.
“We would like to sincerely thank the people of Wexford for their strong support and cooperation throughout the summer. The community’s efforts to reduce water usage and report leaks have been instrumental in protecting local supplies during a period of unprecedented pressure,” said Uisce Eireann..
However, while restrictions may be lifted, Uisce Éireann is urging everyone to remain vigilant and continue using water wisely.
Several supplies across the county remain in drought, including Ballyhogue, Gorey (Rural) and Fardystown, while both the South Regional and Gorey (Urban) remain in potential drought status.
“We’re extremely grateful to the people of Wexford for their efforts to conserve water over the summer,” said Fionnuala Callery, Regional Technical Operations Manager at Uisce Éireann.
“Now that the hosepipe ban is lifted, it’s more important than ever that we don’t lose momentum. Many supplies across the county remain under pressure, and while the weather is changing, it will take time for our sources to fully recover. In fact, well levels in several areas have shown no signs of improvement.
For more information on water conservation and to access our Water Conservation Calculator, visit https://www.water.ie/calculator.
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