Water use has been restricted in Skerries for over a week.
Following several days of restricted water access in north Dublin, Irish Water has just issued a statement announcing that the area's recent water restrictions are being temporarily lifted due to improved reservoir levels.
Efforts to conserve water have been in place since Thursday 31 May due to reduced water levels in the Thomastown Reservoir. A number of residents in the area have said they have had no water at all since late last week.
Hotel and restaurant staff were forced to stock the restrooms with face wipes due to the lack of running water from taps.
Speaking
on Morning Ireland on Monday morning, Irish Water general manager Eamon Gallen said they were trying to ensure all households had water between 6am and 10am at least but that some homes on the edge of the network may be severely affected and find themselves without supply.
As of 3.30pm on Monday, Irish Water announced that they were temporarily lifting water restrictions in Skerries and surrounding areas following previous programme of restrictions which has resulted in improved reservoir levels.
However, it is likely that it will be necessary to carry out further reduced night-time restrictions on the supply from Tuesday night to avoid widespread water outages for the area.
"The easing of restrictions has been made possible because the of the positive impact on the reservoir levels through the restrictions over recent days and the conservation efforts of those members of the community who did have water," the statement read.
"In order to avoid widespread water outages it is likely that reduced night-time restrictions will be placed on the supply from Tuesday 12 June to Thursday 14 June from 10pm to 6am nightly, and will be subject to ongoing review of water levels in the reservoir.
"Irish Water together with Fingal County Council are hopeful that if water conservation measures are implemented in homes and businesses the restrictions may be lifted for the weekend."
Irish Water along with Fingal County Council are urging those customers who do have full supply in Skerries and surrounding areas to continue conserving water for the foreseeable future due to increased demand and to help maintain water levels in the Thomastown Reservoir.
Customers in the Loughshinny and Skerries Road, Rush areas are also being urged to conserve water.
The current dry spell and increased seasonal demand are contributing to the reduced available supply of treated drinking water.
During the water restriction periods the majority of homes and businesses will still have a flow of water to their properties however low water pressure may be experienced. There are a number of properties, those located on the extremities of the network or on higher ground may lose water supply during the restrictions.
The following locations supplied with water from the Thomastown Reservoir are likely to be impacted by the restrictions again on Tuesday June 12 from 10pm:
- Barnageeragh
- Hamilton hill
- Town Parks Newtown Parks
- St Patricks close
- Kellys bay
- Skerries Rock
- parts of Downside
- Greenhills
- Millview
- Hillside Gardens
- Mourne View and Hoar Park
Alternative Water Supplies will be provided at the following locations on an ongoing basis at:
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- Newtown Parks near Dublin Road Junction
- Newtown Parks near Selskar Court Junction
- Skerries Point Shopping Centre near Eurospar
- Kellys Bay Promenade
- Millers Lane
- Hillside Estate
In an effort to minimise potential interruptions, those customers who do have full supply are being asked to conserve water by refraining from watering gardens, washing cars, using power hoses and minimising their use generally.
If people are experiencing particular difficulties, they can contact Irish Water's customer care helpline 24/7 on 1850 278 278.
