UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ballybofey, Stranorlar and the surrounding areas to conserve water and protect supply.
Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied by Lough Mourne Water Treatment Plant, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to fully replenish.
Uisce Éireann crews were over the weekend, working to locate a major burst on the network in the Ballybofey area which was leading to significant loss of water and is impacting supply.
Uisce Éireann is also closely monitoring water levels at the Corradooey Reservoir which has experienced a 50 per cent increase in daytime usage in recent days.
As a result of this exceptional increase in demand, customers supplied by Corradooey and Argery reservoirs in Kilross, Drumkeen, Convoy, Raphoe, Lifford, Rossgier, the Haw, Lifford and surrounding areas are advised that they may experience supply disruptions over the coming days.
Some overnight restrictions may be necessary in these areas to allow reservoir levels to recover.
Other properties distant from the Lough Mourne reservoir and properties on high ground surrounding Ballybofey, Stranorlar and Glenfin may also experience intermittent supply and low pressure.
Uisce Éireann’s Paul Kilcoyne is advising customers to conserve water where possible.
“Our leak detection specialist teams have been deployed to try to identify the sources of the demand and repair any leaks.
“While our frontline crews are working to manage water supply across the area and repair any leaks on the network, we are appealing to our customers to conserve water.
“Any reduction that customers can make in their usage can collectively result in significant supply improvements for all homes and businesses.
“We would also urge members of the public to continue to report any leaks or bursts on the public water network to our Customer Care Team on 1800 278 278, which is open 24/7.”
High usage can lead to pressure reductions which can impact the supply to customers.
Paul added: “It’s important that we all consider our water usage and look at simple yet impactful ways to conserve water. It can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, but even small changes can make a significant difference.”
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