Warning for people in Tipperary to continue to conserve water as supplies remain under pressure

Uisce Éireann can confirm that the Water Conservation Order (WCO), commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, for County Tipperary will lapse on 16 September 2025.

Uisce Éireann is encouraging the public in County Tipperary to continue conserving water as we move into the Autumn months. We would like to sincerely thank the people of Tipperary for their strong support and cooperation throughout the summer. The community’s efforts to reduce water usage and report leaks have been instrumental in protecting local supplies during a period of unprecedented pressure.

However, while restrictions may be lifted, Uisce Éireann is urging everyone to remain vigilant and continue using water wisely. Several supplies across the county remain in drought.

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“We’re extremely grateful to the people of Tipperary for their efforts to conserve water over the summer,” said Fionnuala Callery, Regional Technical Operations Manager at Uisce Éireann. “Now that the hosepipe ban is lifted, it’s more important than ever that we don’t lose momentum.

“Many supplies across the county remain under pressure, and while the weather is changing, it will take time for our sources to fully recover.

We’re doing everything we can to protect and maintain water supplies, but we also need the public’s continued support. Even small changes in how we use water can make a big difference.”

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Below are some easy water-saving tips:

• Turn off the tap: Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes up to six litres of water per minute. Turning it off while brushing can reduce that to just one litre.
• Switch to a shower: Showers use about half the amount of water as baths. Invest in water saving appliances such as water efficient taps and shower heads.
• Shorter showers: With the average shower using seven litres of water per minute by turning your five-minute shower into four minutes, you could save up to seven litres of water per day!
• Fully load your appliances: Always ensure your dishwasher and washing machine are fully loaded before use. A typical washing machine uses approximately 65 litres of water, and a dishwasher uses around 20 litres per cycle. By ensuring they are fully loaded, not only will you conserve water, but you will also reduce your energy bills.
• Leave the hose in the shed: Drop the hose and use a rose head watering can water your plants instead of a hose or sprinkler. Running a hose for just one hour uses as much water as a family would typically need in an entire day.
  Bucket and sponge for your car: Using a bucket and sponge to wash your car can save hundreds of litres of water compared to using a hose or power washer.

For more information on water conservation and to access our Water Conservation Calculator, visit https://www.water.ie/calculator.