Irish Water’s warning of possible water shortages in popular tourist towns this summer.
As the holiday time gets into full swing, and with the staycation season entering its busiest period over July and August, the utility’s appealing to people across Carlow and Kilkenny to redouble their efforts to conserve water.
The company says it’s already working with local authorities on the issue but say small changes made in each household could make a big difference to the country’s supply.
Their tips include:
– Take a shorter shower and save up to 10 litres of water per minute
– Fix dripping taps or leaking toilets in your home
– When brushing your teeth or shaving, turn off the tap and save up to 6 litres of water per minute
– Save and reuse water collected from baths, showers, and hand basins in the garden
– Avoid using paddling pools
– In the garden use a rose head watering can instead of a hose and aim for the roots
– If you need to wash your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose
– Report any leaks to Irish Water at 1800 278 278
Further water conservation information is available on the Irish Water website here
