Overnight water restrictions in parts of Leitrim introduced by Uisce Éireann

Areas of Leitrim may experience water outages or low water levels tonight, due to low local reservoir levels. 

Overnight water restrictions are necessary for Uisce Éireann customers in South Leitrim tonight to maintain a daytime supply for the community, it has been confirmed. 

Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied by Carrick-on-Shannon Water Treatment Plant, reservoir levels across the South Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme are low. 

The restrictions will be in place from 9pm tonight until 8am tomorrow morning to allow local reservoir levels recharge. 

Customers in the following areas may experience outages or reduced pressure during these times: Drumshanbo, Leitrim Village, Newtowngore, Ballinamore, Fenagh and surrounding areas.

Uisce Éireann’s Kevin Love thanked the local community for continuing to help conserve water during daytime hours. 

“We understand the inconvenience that restrictions cause, but they are necessary if we are to ensure we have a daytime supply for all our customers. We thank customers for their patience and would ask people to remain vigilant over the coming days and report any leaks they see in the public network so that our crews can carry out repairs. The public can report leaks or bursts to our Customer Care Team on 1800 278 278.

“The majority of customers should have adequate storage in their attic tanks to provide for essential uses such as flushing toilets for the duration of this restriction. However, customers can help conserve water by not running taps needlessly, taking showers instead of baths and postponing using dishwashers and washing machines where possible.

“Customers can find useful water saving tips on our website www.water.ie/conserve. This also includes an easy-to-use conservation calculator so you can work out how much water you are currently saving and how to conserve even more.”

Following return of supply, it typically takes two to three hours for normal supply to fully be restored to all areas as the water refills the network, especially for those on higher ground or at the end of the network. 

The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries. For updates please visit the Water Supply Updates section of water.ie  

Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie

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