A number of water supply schemes across Ireland are experiencing water shortages and reduced pressure where there are low raw water sources or reservoir levels. This is due to a range of factors including high demand for water and prolonged periods of low rainfall levels.
In unique circumstances, a water conservation order (or hosepipe ban) is introduced if absolutely necessary. Water conservation orders ensure that people only use water for essential purposes, in areas where there is a serious deficiency of water available for distribution. Conserving and reducing water consumption is these circumstances is critical to ensure continuity of supply.
