'Take shorter showers' Uisce Éireann tells Kildare people
Customers in Coill Dubh, Prosperous, Derrinturn, Kilmeage, Robertstown, Allenwood and surrounding areas are being encouraged to reduce water usage
Kildare customers are being urged to conserve water as increased usage during the current spell of warm weather continues to put pressure on supplies across the county.
Uisce Éireann said treated water is being used faster than it can be produced and stored in local reservoirs, including Allen Reservoir. While raw water sources remain stable, the level of demand is placing pressure on the treatment process.
Customers in Coill Dubh, Prosperous, Derrinturn, Kilmeage, Robertstown, Allenwood and surrounding areas are being encouraged to reduce water usage where possible to allow treated water reservoirs time to recover and help maintain a consistent supply for homes and businesses.
Periods of sustained high demand can lead to reduced pressure and, in some cases, interruptions to water availability. Uisce Éireann said simple steps taken at home, in gardens and workplaces can collectively make a significant difference in protecting supplies.
Uisce Éireann’s Stephen Burke said teams are working around the clock to maintain water supplies across County Kildare and are currently producing significant volumes of drinking water every day to meet demand.
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“While every effort is being made to avoid additional measures, we may need to consider temporary overnight restrictions to help protect daytime supplies if demand remains exceptionally high,” he said.
“We are asking customers to help by reducing non-essential water use wherever possible. Small changes made by households, businesses, sporting clubs, community groups and visitors can collectively make a significant difference and help protect supplies for everyone.”
Uisce Éireann is encouraging customers to take practical steps to reduce water consumption, including taking shorter showers, avoiding the use of hoses and sprinklers, repairing leaking taps and only running washing machines and dishwashers when fully loaded.
The utility said a typical bath uses around 80 litres of water, while reducing shower times can save up to 10 litres per minute. Householders are also being encouraged to use watering cans instead of hoses, collect rainwater in water butts and reuse water where possible for gardening.
Customers are also being asked to be mindful of unnecessary water use in gardens and outdoor areas during the warm weather. Small changes across homes, businesses and community facilities can help protect supplies during periods of increased demand.
Members of the public can report leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 or through its online reporting service.
Customers can access further water-saving advice and the Water Conservation Calculator through Uisce Éireann’s website, while updates on local supply issues are also available through the utility’s free text service.