Overnight water restrictions for Tullohea Water Supply due to high demand for treated water

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Uisce Éireann is asking customers supplied by the Tullohea Water Supply to be mindful of their water use with overnight restrictions now necessary to help maintain daytime supplies for local communities.  

The current spell of warm weather has led to a significant increase in water use across the area, with demand exceeding the volume of water that can be treated and distributed.  

To help reservoirs recover and protect daytime supplies, overnight restrictions will be in place for customers in Ninemilehouse, Tullohea, Grangemockler, and the surrounding areas from 8pm on Monday, 20 July, until 7am on Tuesday, 21 July.

Uisce Éireann’s Pierce Faherty acknowledged the impact restrictions can have on homes and businesses but said these measures are necessary to help safeguard water supplies for the community.  

“While raw water sources remain stable, the exceptionally high demand we have experienced in recent days is placing significant pressure on treated water supplies. Introducing nighttime restrictions will help reservoirs recover and support normal daytime supplies for homes, businesses and essential services across the area.

“We appreciate the patience and support of customers as we work to manage demand during this period of warm weather. By making small changes to water use, communities can play an important role in helping to protect local supplies.” 

More information on water conservation can be found on the conservation section.   
 
Tips to Conserve Water   
•    Drop the hose: Use a rose-head watering can over a hose or sprinkler. Aim for the roots. Water plants early or late in the day to limit evaporation.  
•    Take short showers instead of a bath: Reducing your shower time can save up to 10 litres of water per minute. A typical bath uses 80 litres  
•    Turn off the tap: Not running water while brushing your teeth or shaving can save up to 6 litres a minute. Keep a jug of water in the fridge for drinks.  
•    Fill up your appliances: Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they have a full load  
•    Fix dripping taps: A single dripping tap can waste between 5,000 and 10,000 litres of water a year  
•    Use a basin in the sink: Use a basin when rinsing vegetables or washing dishes and reuse that water for your plants  
•    Clean the car with a sponge: When washing your car, avoid the hose and use a bucket and sponge instead.  
•    Install a water butt: Use it to collect rainwater from your gutters for gardening or washing the yard.
•    Lock in moisture: Add bark or plant material to flower beds to prevent evaporation or use gel beads in pots to keep roots hydrated.  

Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak.  

Uisce Éireann’s customer care team is available 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries. For further updates, visit the service and supply section.