Water restrictions are in place at night time in Clonakilty and the surrounding townlands.
The restrictions will be in place from 11pm and 7am until Friday - Uisce Eireann says that's because of high demand for water, along with recent low rainfall.
Water levels will be reviewed on Friday morning to determine if further water supply restrictions are required.
Areas affected include the entire Clonakilty Urban Network. In particular, high ground areas such as Youghals, Cloheen, Ladys Cross, The Bypass Road, Cottage Road, Fernhill Road, The Miles, Tawnies Lower and Barrick Hill will experience a reduction in pressure and flow during the restrictions.
Speaking about conserving water, Uisce Éireann’s Regional Operations Lead Niall O’Riordan said,
“These restrictions are required to give the reservoirs time to replenish and are necessary during this off-peak time, as it is possible that there would be insufficient water supply to homes and businesses during daytime hours without some measures being put in place. I would ask that everyone in Clonakility, and in West Cork in general, play their part in help conserve water this summer.
“While we enjoy the sunshine it is important that we all consider our water usage and look at simple yet impactful ways to conserve water. It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, but even small changes can make a significant difference – and we can all play our part. By turning off the hose and avoiding power washing we can all help ensure there is enough water to for everyone as we go through the summer.
“For more simple ways to conserve water check out the Uisce Éireann website where our conservation calculator (www.water.ie/calculator) can help people work out how much water they are currently saving and how they can conserve even more.
“We will continue to monitor the levels at all our supplies over the coming weeks and months and take any actions that may be necessary to maintain supplies, including communicating about localised issues as they arise.”
