US EditionUisce Éireann: Drought status in areas across 12 counties
IRELAND, JUL 9 – Uisce Éireann urges water conservation as 31 catchment areas face drought due to dry seasons and warmer temperatures reaching up to 28°C, officials said.
- Uisce Éireann declared drought status across 31 catchment areas in 12 counties and launched a national water conservation appeal this week.
- Following a drier-than-normal autumn, winter, and spring, Ireland's water supplies face reduced availability due to seasonal dryness and significant loss from aging infrastructure.
- Uisce Éireann reports that running a hose for one hour uses as much water as a family needs daily; Margaret Attridge emphasizes small actions' big impact in conserving water.
- Uisce Éireann's network team has increased leak repairs and detection efforts, helping prevent restrictions despite ongoing dry conditions and high water demand.
- Uisce Éireann plans to continue monitoring water supplies through summer, emphasizing the urgent need for infrastructure investment to address ongoing dry conditions.
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'Drought' declared in Milford as Uisce Eireann pleads with people to conserve water - Donegal Daily
It may seem as if it hasn’t stopped raining for days. But Uisce Eireann has issued a national appeal urging the public to conserve water amid pressure on supplies. The water network is experiencing increased pressure on supply in several regions including Donegal, Uisce Éireann has said. The other counties most affected include Dublin, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Galway, Meath, Westmeath, Clare, and Wexford. Water supplies are in droug…
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