Essential overnight restrictions required for the Dungarvan Water Supply Scheme

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Nighttime restrictions will be introduced in parts of Dungarvan this evening to support treated water reservoir recovery and help safeguard daytime supply for homes and businesses.

Customers in Abbeyside, Ballinroad, Clonea, the Stephen Street area and surrounding areas may experience low pressure or a disruption to their water supply between 11pm tonight and 7am tomorrow morning. Low treated water reservoir levels and sustained high demand in the Dungarvan area have necessitated the introduction of overnight restrictions. This means treated water is being used more quickly than it can be produced and stored in local reservoirs. Customers are being encouraged to reduce usage where possible to help maintain supply and support reservoir recovery.

Maura Phelan, Operations Manager with Uisce Éireann, said “The overnight restrictions are being introduced to support treated water reservoir recovery and help maintain daytime supply for homes, businesses and essential services. Conserving water will help protect our water sources and maintain supply for all. We thank customers for their cooperation and understanding while these measures are in place."

Simple steps taken at home, in the garden and at work can make a real difference in protecting supply during this time.

More information on water conservation can be found at Water Conservation.

Tips to Conserve Water

• Drop the hose: Use a rose-head watering can over a hose or sprinkler. Aim for the roots. Water plants early or late in the day to limit evaporation.
• Take short showers instead of a bath: Reducing your shower time can save up to 10 litres of water per minute. A typical bath uses 80 litres.
• Turn off the tap: Not running water while brushing your teeth or shaving can save up to 6 litres a minute. Keep a jug of water in the fridge for drinks.
• Fill up your appliances: Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they have a full load.
• Fix dripping taps: A single dripping tap can waste between 5,000 and 10,000 litres of water a year.
• Use a basin in the sink: Use a basin when rinsing vegetables or washing dishes and reuse that water for your plants.
• Clean the car with a sponge: When washing your car, avoid the hose and use a bucket and sponge instead.£
• Install a water butt: Use it to collect rainwater from your gutters for gardening or washing the yard.
• Pick plants wisely: Opt for low-water plants like lavender or olive trees. Established plants and lawns often don't need watering unless there's a drought.
• Lock in moisture: Add bark or plant material to flower beds to prevent evaporation or use gel beads in pots to keep roots hydrated.

Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak.

Uisce Éireann's customer care team is available 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.

Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at the Text Alert page.