Uisce Éireann urges Tipperary customers to be mindful of water use across scorching weekend

They are appealing to everyone supplied by the Galtee Regional Water Supply that 'every drop counts'

Uisce Éireann is appealing to everyone supplied by the Galtee Regional Water Supply to be mindful of their use of water. Every drop counts, especially as we move into what is expected to be a warmer, drier period.

While recent weeks have brought cooler and wetter weather, the water supply remains under significant pressure.

There has been a notable increase in demand for water in this area of Tipperary since the summer arrived. With warmer, drier weather forecast, we are appealing to everyone to conserve water to safeguard the water supply.

The Galtee Supply, sourced from the river Muskry, serves over 10,000 customers across a large area of west Tipperary, including the villages of Bansha, Aherlow, Rossaddrehid, Lattin and Emly, as well as communities across Lisvernane, Longford pass, Cordangan, Aherlow, Ross Bog, Ardlomen, Mount Bruis, Kilross, Shronell, Glenbane, Cullen, Rosegreen, Mocklers hill, Ballyduague, Knockgraffon, Annegift, Kilbragh, Coolmoyne, Tullamaine, Miltownmore, Barretstown, Barretsgrange, Derrylusk, Ardsallagh, Rathbrit and Ballydoyle.

Pierce Faherty, Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager in Tipperary, said:

"We are appealing to the communities supplied by the Galtee regional water supply to make every effort to conserve water to maintain the supply.

"Although we have seen some welcome rainfall, the long-term effects of a dry autumn, winter, and spring are still being felt.

"This supply is under considerable pressure, with a notable increase in demand since the beginning of June."