Threat of water restrictions amid increase in burst pipes and leaks as thaw leads to record water demand
Uisce Éireann has appealed to the public to report any visible leaks as thaw conditions have lead to record water demand.
There could be nighttime water restrictions in parts of the country as reservoir levels recover from the impact of freezing conditions, with demand in the greater Dublin area reaching “record levels” due to leaks in the network.
Uisce Éireann has said there has been a notable increase in leaks and bursts across the water network as the weather has thawed.
Around 25 “significant bursts” in the water network were repaired in the greater Dublin area this weekend, along with multiple smaller leaks, with the demand in the area impacting on reservoir storage.
Uisce Éireann has appealed to the public to report any visible leaks in the public network so that its crews can carry out maintenance and repairs as required.
It has asked the public to drive down water demand by checking their property for burst pipes and leaks, not leaving taps running, fixing dripping…
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