Overnight water restrictions have been imposed on Inis Oírr coming into effect from Monday night.
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers on Inis Oírr to conserve water as essential overnight water restrictions are being introduced in order to maintain reservoir levels on the island.
The restrictions will be in place nightly from 11pm until 7am starting Monday, May 6, 2024.
Uisce Eireann’s Tony Kelly is mindful of the impact that these restrictions can have on customers but stresses their importance.
“These restrictions are necessary to ensure a continuous daily water supply is available for residents and businesses on Inis Oírr. The timing of these restrictions will mean minimal disruption to customers on the island.”
“We are asking customers to be mindful of how they use water. Simple water conservation efforts can have a big impact on reducing demand on the supply.”
Measures as simple as turning off the tap can save up to 6 litres of water a minute while someone is brushing their teeth.
Other suggestions include taking a shower instead of having a bath, and avoiding using a watering hose while gardening.
“We are also reminding people with responsibility for properties that are currently unoccupied to check for leaks and turn off water where it is not required.”
More water saving tips can be found on https://www.water.ie/conservation/.
Last year saw nightly water restrictions imposed on Inis Oírr for a number of months, with constant tankering of water from the mainland.
