By Dan Walsh
Uisce Éireann is asking customers in parts of County Wexford to be mindful of their water use as night-time restrictions are being introduced to help maintain daytime water supplies for local communities.
The current spell of warm weather has led to a significant increase in water demand across the county, with demand exceeding the volume of water that can be treated and distributed in some areas.
To help treated water reservoirs recover overnight and protect daytime supplies, night-time restrictions will be in place from 11pm until 6 am each night until further notice.
The restrictions will apply to customers in the Courtown North, Killenagh, Kilmuckridge North and Clonroche areas.
Customers may experience low water pressure or temporary interruptions to supply during these hours.
These restrictions form part of a wider range of measures being implemented to protect water supplies across County Wexford during a period of sustained warm weather and exceptionally high demand.
Padraig Lyng, Water Operations Manager with Uisce Éireann, said to WexfordLocal.com; “Last week, we appealed to customers across Wexford to reduce non-essential water use. While many customers have responded and are making an effort to conserve water, demand remains exceptionally high and continues to outstrip the volume of water that can be treated and supplied in these areas.
“Night-time restrictions are now required to protect daytime supplies and allow treated water reservoirs to recover overnight. Taking this action now will help safeguard water supplies for homes, businesses, farms and essential services across the affected communities.”
“We are asking everyone to continue playing their part by using water wisely and reducing non-essential use wherever possible. Every small action can collectively make a real difference during this period of exceptionally high demand,” stated Mr. Lyng.
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 water.ie. For further updates, visit the Water Service Updates section of water.ie.
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