Month-long water conservation order in Leitrim to be lifted tonight
Water restrictions in Leitrim will end tonight after improved rainfall and water availability.
A Water Conservation Order for Leitrim will be lifted tonight after just over a month, following improved water availability and increased rainfall, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.
The nationwide Water Conservation Order currently in place across the country is due to expire in a number of counties, including those in the North West, at 11:59pm tonight, Wednesday, August 26.
It was introduced on July 24 following a prolonged period of hot, dry weather, high water usage and increased pressure on public water supplies. Uisce Éireann have said the decision reflects the positive impact of public water conservation efforts and improved conditions in many areas. In parts of the east and south however, water sources and public water supplies remain under pressure and require continued protection.
Uisce Éireann will continue to monitor water sources, demand and the availability of water for distribution. Mairead Conlon, Asset Strategy Senior Manager with Uisce Éireann, thanked the public for the positive way they have responded to the Water Conservation Order.
“We have received great support from the public for our water conservation appeal, which has seen demand reduce significantly in many areas.
“The collective efforts of communities to reduce unnecessary water use have made a real difference in protecting our essential supplies.
“The improvement in conditions means we can now lift the Order across many counties. That is a positive outcome and reflects the real difference people and businesses have made by reducing unnecessary water use.
“We are asking customers in these areas to continue to use water wisely. Simple steps such as taking shorter showers, fixing leaks and leaking toilets, running washing machines and dishwashers only when full, and using a watering can instead of a hose can help protect supplies,” she concluded.
The public can report visible leaks on the public water network to Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 or through water.ie. Additional water conservation advice is available at water.ie/conservation.