Galway water ban updates as Met Eireann forecast two 30C days in a row
Several areas around Ireland have already had restrictions put on their water with more to follow soon
Counties around Ireland are being warned about their water usage after Met Eireann issued a weather advisory alert for 30C temperatures two days in a row.
Uisce Eireann has asked households and businesses to keep saving and preserving water where possible as the high temperatures are set to last until next Tuesday.
Popular tourist locations such as Dublin, Wexford, Kilkenny, Cork, Donegal, Tipperary and Meath have already had restrictions applied.
These areas are seeing “higher water usage as more visitors arrive during hot weather, placing additional pressure on local supplies”.
As a precaution, nighttime restrictions are now in place on 13 water supplies, out of more than 700 nationwide.
Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations with Uisce Éireann, said: “We would like to thank customers and communities for the efforts they are making to save water.
“Those everyday actions really do help, especially during busy summer periods when supplies can come under pressure.
“We know overnight restrictions can be inconvenient, especially for households and businesses trying to plan their day-to-day routines.
“These restrictions are only used where needed to protect local supplies and reduce the risk of more serious disruption later on.”
She added: “We also want to remind people that reservoirs are not safe places to swim.
“They may look calm, but they are working sites and there can be real dangers beneath the surface.
“If you want to swim, please choose a lifeguarded beach or designated swimming area where it is safe to do so.”