LIVE: Tipperary residents warned of overnight water restrictions as reservoir levels drop

Uisce Éireann has warned customers in Tipperary that they are introducing overnight restrictions for some customers supplied by the Ardfinnan Regional Supply Scheme in an effort to safeguard daytime supply.

The restrictions will be in place from 10pm to 7am both tonight 5 March and tomorrow, 6 March and are necessary due to low treated water reservoir levels at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant.

The areas impacted are Magherareagh Carrigataha, Roosca, Ballybrada, Crannavone, Cranna, Kilcommon Ballyboy, Castlegrace, Coolbaun, Ballinhalla, Ballyknockane, Ballyhist, Gormanstown, Garryroe, Kilballygorman, Kildanganoge, Tullow, Garryduff, Monroe, Knockaballiniry, Poulatar, Lodge, Lisheenpower, Croughta, Ballyveera, Lisheenanoul, Lacken, Knocknadempsey, Kilmaneen, Frahens, and the surrounding areas.

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Uisce Éireann’s Pierce Faherty has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore supply to normal levels. “ We understand the impact of overnight restrictions, but these measures are necessary to ensure continuous daytime supply for homes and businesses while we allow the reservoir levels time to recover.”

Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page.

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Uisce Éireann says that it is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and they encourage customers to engage with them through their website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, and through their customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at the Text Alerts page.