Uisce Éireann has renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases.
This comes as over half of Irish households (54%)* still admit to wasting water.
As part of its annual campaign, Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the country to assess water usage habits and take practical steps to save water daily.
With warm, dry weather experienced by much of the country this week and with many people now back in school and work after the holidays, Uisce Éireann has seen an increase in demand for water.
However, there are no plans to introduce general water restrictions or hosepipe bans.
The public has been asked to help play their part in protecting essential water supplies for their local communities, and to conserve water where possible.
Simple water saving tips include:
- Checking your water consuming appliances such as washing machines and dishwaters for any plumbing issues. This includes looking out for dripping joints or leaking supply hoses
- Keep a jug of water in the fridge rather than letting the tap run cold and save six litres a day
- Making sure the tap is off while brushing teeth can save 84 litres of water a week
- Reducing shower time by 60 seconds can save up to 120 litres of water every week
- 250 litres of water a week can be saved by fixing any leaking or dripping taps in the garden
For further information visit www.water.ie/conservation/
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