National Water Conservation Order
Tuesday 9th June to Tues 21 July

Irish Water has officially announced a 6 week hosepipe ban in a bid to conserve water supplies.
Demand continues to outstrip supply and the dry weather looks set to continue
Ireland’s had it’s hottest May since 1850, according to Met Eireann.
Water levels in reservoirs, rivers and streams are very low.
The six-week ban will come into effect from 00.01am on Tuesday and will be valid until Tuesday, July 21.

Things you CAN’T do.
– water a garden
– clean a private motor-vehicle using a domestic hosepipe
– clean a private leisure boat
– fill or maintain a domestic swimming or paddling pool (except when using hand held containers filled directly from a tap)
– fill or maintain a domestic pond (excluding fish ponds)
– fill or maintain an ornamental fountain (with the exception of such use for commercial purposes)
– fill or replenish an artificial pond, lake or similar application.

Check for Leaks
Follow the guidance here to check your premises for leaks

There is also guidance on how to check an external supply pipe.

FIRST FIX FREE
Please report water leaks to Irish Water.
You may be eligible for the First Fix Free Scheme
This offers
– a free investigation if your meter indicates a leak
– a free repair of the leak if one is identified on the external supply pipe for domestic supplies