Overnight water restrictions in place for some West Cork areas from tonight

Uisce Éireann are advising customers who are supplied by the Abbeystrowry Reservoir that essential overnight restrictions are necessary and will be in place from 10pm tonight until 7am on Monday, August 18.

Areas where restrictions will be in place include  Lisheens , Baltimore , Sherkin Island , Ballydehob  ,Schull and Heir Island.

Uisce Éireann said that the restrictions are in place to ensure that water supply to industries, residences and commercial premises are in place during business hours, with restrictions necessary because of the increased summer demand on the supply and ongoing dry weather.

Meanwhile, Uisce Éireann customers in Crookhaven may experience low water pressure this evening until 5pm tomorrow, as maintenance repairs are taking place at the treatment plant.

But because this supply is also experiencing a high user demand, it will also be required to have overnight restrictions in operation from Thursday August 14 from 10pm until 7am on Monday August 18.

 Michael Bell, water network operations manager, Uisce Éireann said: “The restriction during the night time hours is to ensure minimal disruption to customers. We are mindful of the duration of the restrictions, but it is essential to safeguard continuous daytime supply and allow the reservoir the breathing space to replenish.

“We do understand the inconvenience that the restrictions may cause and we would like to apologise to customers and thank them for their patience.”