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More night-time water restrictions may be needed as reservoirs recover from freezing weather

The cold weather earlier in the week led to lower supplies in many water reservoirs.

NIGHT-TIME WATER restrictions could be necessary in more areas as reservoirs recover from the freezing temperatures earlier this week, according to Uisce Éireann.

The water supply operator has reported that water demand has reached record levels in the Greater Dublin Area due to the impact of leaks and bursts.

Night-time restrictions on water use were implemented in Trim on Friday night, South Leitrim on Saturday night and in Carna Kilkieran on Saturday night and tonight in order to maintain access to water during the daytime while supply was low.

In an update today, Uisce Éireann said night-time restrictions may be required in some areas to allow reservoir levels to recover.

It is also appealing to the public to report any visible leaks in the network to allow crews to conduct maintenance and repairs. 

“As the impact of last week’s freezing weather and subsequent thaw continues to be felt there has been a notable increase in leaks and bursts across the water network during the weekend,” the statement said.

“In the Greater Dublin Area alone there have been approximately 25 significant bursts repaired this weekend, along with multiple smaller leaks. As a result demand in the Greater Dublin Area has reached record levels which is impacting on reservoir storage,” it said.

“Everyone can help drive down demand by checking any property under their responsibility for burst pipes and leaks, and reporting leaks in public areas so they can be prioritised for repair. In particular, people are reminded not to leave taps running and to fix dripping or leaking taps.”

Uisce Éireann’s Head of Water Operations Margaret Attridge reminded people to be mindful of water usage and to be “vigilant over the coming days and report any leaks they see in the public network so that our crews can carry out repairs”.

“The public can report leaks or bursts to our Customer Care Team on 1800 278 278,” she said.

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    Mute Dominic Leleu
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    Jan 12th 2025, 5:37 PM

    night time restrictions on water because on ice … really ?

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    Mute Diarmuid Hunt
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    Jan 12th 2025, 6:30 PM

    @Dominic Leleu: Did you not know that when water freezes (becomes ice) it expands and can cause damage to pipes?

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    Mute Athena
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    Jan 12th 2025, 6:33 PM

    @Diarmuid Hunt: Did you not know properly fitted and insulated pipes rarely burst in other, colder countries?

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    Mute Joanne Stokes
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    Jan 13th 2025, 6:38 AM

    @Dominic Leleu: queue water or tax on water charges!!!

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    Mute Diarmuid Hunt
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    Jan 13th 2025, 8:33 AM

    @Athena: Yes, in other colder countries that experience that level of cold yearly… I suppose we’ll be copying countries that experience 40+ degree heat regularly in their mitigation strategies too?

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    Jan 12th 2025, 5:44 PM

    That’s annoying. I charge up my water powered car at night-time :-(

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    Jan 13th 2025, 3:20 AM

    @Chop Chop: that probably sounded funny in your head.

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    Mute Colonel Gaddafi
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    Jan 12th 2025, 5:26 PM

    What rubbish when ice melt its water so how shortage? Lies by this

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    Mute Ollie McGlinchey
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    Jan 12th 2025, 6:26 PM

    @Colonel Gaddafi: Do you want to try that again when you sober up?

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    Jan 13th 2025, 5:19 AM

    @Ollie McGlinchey: I don’t drink silly boy shut mouthy

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    Jan 12th 2025, 5:02 PM

    The government may consider expanding it to take in some areas of Kerry and North Tipperary .

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    Jan 12th 2025, 5:52 PM

    I’m sure Chutes jonn gaddafi trump24 chop have an opinion

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    Jan 13th 2025, 1:08 PM

    @Tired Jim: that’s good coming from you you must have 6

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    Jan 12th 2025, 8:37 PM

    There’s always the Shannon!

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    Jan 13th 2025, 5:30 AM

    The water charge policy is still on the table so they need to keep banging on about the state of the infrastructure, they will have their way, eventually.

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    Jan 12th 2025, 9:14 PM

    Eh no

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