Cork hit with month-long hosepipe ban due to “severe stress” on resources
Irish Water said the ban could be extended across the country if the situation worsens. Parts of Cork have been hit with a lengthy hosepipe ban, with almost 40,000 people set to be affected. Irish Water has officially issued a ban in a bid to conserve water, with 30 supplies in West Cork struggling due […]
3 years ago
Public urged to conserve water as around 60 areas at risk of supply shortages
Irish Water says 15 areas have already been impacted by water shortages. Irish Water has urged the public to conserve water ahead of the heatwave set to hit the country in the coming days. A weather advisory currently in effect from Met Éireann says that Ireland will experience a hot spell that will develop from […]
3 years ago
Irish Water lists the areas in Ireland most at risk of drought
Take note. Water usage in Ireland has increased noticeably in many areas over the past number of days, particularly in seaside resorts and agricultural areas. Irish Water has said demand is likely to remain high through July and August and has called on the public to conserve water in order to maintain supplies. While Irish Water said […]
4 years ago
Public urged to be “especially mindful” of water use ahead of heatwave
Irish Water has said it’s important that people take “some simple steps” to conserve water. Irish Water has urged the public to be especially mindful of their water use ahead of the heatwave set to hit Ireland in the coming days. With temperatures set to soar to possible highs of 32 degrees, the company has […]
4 years ago
Irish Water apologises after contaminated drinking water leads to hospitalisations
“These incidents shouldn’t have happened.” Irish Water has issued a formal apology to customers who became unwell after drinking contaminated water that had entered the general public drinking water supply in August. The unsafe water was distributed in parts of Dublin and north Wexford, having gone undetected by Irish Water officials who have now vowed […]
4 years ago
Illnesses detected in Wexford after “unsafe water” entered public drinking supply
Two serious incidents in recent weeks at Irish drinking water plants have been described as “concerning and unacceptable”. Illnesses were detected by the HSE in a community in Wexford after “unsafe water” entered its public drinking supply last month, the government has said. A statement published on Friday (17 September) said that Local Government Minister […]
4 years ago