Water supplies under pressure in Galway

IRISH Water is appealing to people across Co Galway, particularly people working and living in Tuam, Dunmore-Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin-Moylough, Ballygar, Ballymoe, Williamstown, Athenry, Oranmore and Ballinasloe to conserve water while the prolonged dry spell that has been predicted by Met Éireann, continues.
Temperatures have been rising since the weekend and are expected to reach between 26-29 degrees in many parts of Galway on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. With the hot and dry spell expected to last until sometime next week, with little or no rainfall forecast, water levels are falling.
Demand for water is increasing in manyareas while levels in springs and lake sources are dropping significantly which means that is there is less water available to treat and supply to homes and businesses.
Irish Water’s Drought Management Team is monitoring water supplies and demand around the country on a daily basis.
Irish Water’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Kate Gannon is asking for the public's support in reducing water usage.
"The top three measures that people can take are not using a hose to water the garden or wash cars; keeping paddling pools very shallow if they are being used; and taking short showers rather than baths.
“Our Drought Management Team are monitoring the situation daily across the country but if everyone can take these simple steps, it will help us to manage supply and demand. This is a very serious situation and we are seeking the public’s help. Every effort the public make to conserve water will benefit them and their community.”