Uisce Éireann appeals to users in north Louth to conserve water
Uisce Éireann calls on customers in the Cooley Peninsula to conserve water as demand for treated water rises in warm weather
Uisce Éireann is asking customers across the Cooley Peninsula in north Louth to conserve water as increased use during the current spell of warm weather and an increase in demand means supplies are being used faster than water can be treated.
While raw water sources remain stable, the level of demand is placing pressure on the treatment process. 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 allow treated water reservoirs time to recover. This will help maintain a consistent supply for homes and businesses across the Peninsula.
Periods of sustained high demand can lead to reduced pressure and, in some cases, interruptions to the availability of water for customers. Simple steps taken at home, in the garden and at work can collectively make a real difference in protecting supply.
As a precautionary measure, we are introducing alternative water supplies over the course of this weekend, which are available at:
- Cooley Kickams GFC
- Omeath bottle bank
Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Speaking about the need to conserve water, Uisce Éireann’s James O’Hagan said: “There has been a noticeable increase in water use across the Cooley Peninsula in recent days, and we anticipate this increasing again over the coming weekend. While our raw water sources are stable, demand is currently higher than the system can treat and supply.
“While we are taking steps to help mitigate this, we are asking customers to reduce their usage to give treated water reservoirs time to replenish. Even small changes, when taken across communities, can have a significant impact in maintaining supply for everyone. It’s not always obvious where to start, but simple actions at home and in the garden can make a real difference.”
More information on water conservation can be found at https://www.water.ie/conservation/