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Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers on Inis Oírr that essential overnight water restrictions which were in place on the island’s public water supply have now been lifted.
Water restrictions were in effect on Inis Oírr nightly between 11pm and 7am throughout the summer months in order to conserve low water resources on the island.
These restrictions were necessary to ensure a continuous daily water supply was available for residents, businesses and visitors to the island.
Tony Kelly of Uisce Éireann said: “Water reserves on the island have recovered and are currently sufficient to ensure a continuous water supply going into the autumn. Uisce Éireann will continue to monitor and maintain the supply for our customers on Inis Oírr.
“We acknowledge the inconvenience that can be caused by nighttime restrictions, and we would like to thank residents, businesses and visitors to the island for their conservation efforts during the period of the restrictions.”
Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and we encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, and through our customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.
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Uisce Éireann is reminding customers on Inis Oírr that nighttime restrictions on the island’s water supply remain in effect.
Nighttime restrictions were introduced in mid-April in order to conserve water and safeguard the island’s daytime supply.
Restrictions are in effect from 11pm to 7am and are essential to protect reservoir levels on Inis Oírr and to ensure a continuous daily supply of water is available for residents and visitors on the island.
Uisce Éireann’s Tony Kelly thanked customers on Inis Oírr for their co-operation and called on them to conserve water.
"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. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving can save up to six litres of water per minute. Taking a shower instead of a bath or using a watering can rather than a hose when gardening can also make a big difference in water use."
"We are also encouraging people with responsibility for properties that are currently unoccupied to check for leaks and turn off water where it is not required," Tony added.
For more simple ways to conserve water, check out the Uisce Éireann conservation calculator which can help people work out how much water they are currently using and how they can conserve even more.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours.
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. For further updates, visit the service and supply section of our website.
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