Further nightly water restrictions have been imposed in multiple areas in Galway due to the ongoing dry spell.
Continued high demand for water has resulted in significant reduction in water pressure and intermittent outages to some customers with restrictions required to manage the supply.
The areas affected by these nightly water restrictions are Tully, Letterfrack, Carna, Kilkieran, Carraroe, Inis Oirr, Rosmuc, Ballinasloe, Mid Galway and surrounding areas.
The restrictions will be in place each night from 11pm until 7am the following morning for the coming days.
It can take two to three hours following low pressure for normal supply to be fully restored to all areas as water refills the network.
Uisce Eireann and Galway County Council have not indicated how long these restrictions are expected to last, but have said that more may be required as the situation is monitored.
Communities across Galway are urged to be mindful of their water usage as increased domestic and commercial demand is being exacerbated by warm weather conditions.
“We are appealing to communities across Galway to conserve water in order to give the reservoirs time to replenish,” Eoin Hughes with Uisce Eireann said.
“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 Galway play their part to help conserve water this summer.”
Eoin added, “While we enjoy the sunshine, it is important that we all consider our water usage and look at simple yet impactful ways to conserve water, even small changes can make a significant difference.”
“By turning off the hose and avoiding power washing we can all help ensure there is enough water for everyone as we go through the summer.”
There are tips on how to conserve water in your home on Uisce Éireann’s conservation page.
