Uisce Eireann Impose Overnight Restrictions In Parts Of Westmeath

These restrictions affect customers supplied by the Ballany Reservoir.

 Uisce Éireann is urging customers across Westmeath to use water wisely as demand for treated water continues to rise during the current spell of warm weather.

Uisce Éireann are actively monitoring the network, managing water resources, repairing leaks and implementing targeted measures to protect supplies where needed.

Although raw water sources remain at healthy levels, the sustained warm weather has significantly increased water usage. This means treated water is being used faster than it can be produced and replenished in local reservoirs, placing additional pressure on the network. 

Customers can help by making simple changes to their daily water use. Small actions taken at home, in businesses and across communities can make a meaningful difference, helping reservoirs recover and ensuring a reliable supply for everyone.

Overnight restrictions are in place for customers supplied by the Ballany Reservoir.

The local community may experience lower water pressure or temporary interruptions to supply between 10pm and 8am while these measures are in operation. 

In addition, to support water supplies during this period of increased demand, Uisce Éireann has also put contingency measures in place in Kilbeggan and Rathconrath. These measures include targeted contingency tankering operations to replenish treated water reservoirs and support areas experiencing increased demand. The additional water helps maintain reservoir levels, protect local supplies for customers during periods of sustained pressure on the system.

Uisce Éireann will continue to monitor reservoir levels closely and adjust operations daily based on demand, usage and weather conditions. 

David Gibbons Operations Manager, Uisce Éireann urged the community in Westmeath to support the conservation measures. “Although raw water sources remain at healthy levels, the sustained warm weather has significantly increased demand for water. Nighttime restrictions are being implemented in the north of the county at Ballany to support treated reservoir recovery and maintain daytime supply. Conserving water will help protect resources and maintain supply for all. When there is an increase in temperatures it leads to a rise in demand for water. Water is a hugely precious resource, and it is important to conserve water.” 

Simple steps taken at home, in the garden and at work can make a real difference in protecting supply during this time.