Longford residents told to hold the hose as month-long ban begins
A nationwide hosepipe ban will remain in place from today July 24 until August 26.
A nationwide Water Conservation Order, also known as a hosepipe ban, will come into effect across Longford from this morning, Friday, July 24, as water supplies continue to face pressure due to increased demand.
The order will remain in place until midnight, Wednesday, August 26.
According to Uisce Éireann, the order may be lifted prior to August 26; however, if supplies are not adequately replenished in the intervening period, it may also be extended.
The restrictions, which will apply across all counties, will prohibit the use of a hosepipe or a similar device for a number of non-essential activities, namely:
- Watering a garden
- Cleaning a private motor-vehicle with a hosepipe
- Cleaning a private leisure boat with a hosepipe
- Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool (except when using hand held containers filled directly from a tap)
- Filling or maintaining a domestic pond (excluding fish ponds)
- Filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain (with the exception of such use for commercial purposes).
- Use of water for filling or replenishing a swimming pool, artificial pond, lake or similar application.
The measure has been introduced following a significant surge in demand for water arising from the recent warm weather.
Prior to the national order being implemented, Uisce Éireann had already urged customers in Longford to conserve water, with households and businesses asked to reduce usage where possible.
Overnight restrictions are also in place in parts of Longford, namely, Kilmahon, Derawley, Monaduff, Bawn, Oghil and Drumlish.
The restrictions take place between the hours of 10pm and 8am.
During this period, customers may experience lower water pressure or temporary interruptions to supply.
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