Parts of Ireland, particularly counties Dublin, Limerick, and Tipperary, face severe water supply issues, prompting hosepipe bans. Despite a wet June, previous dry seasons have affected replenishment of rivers and lakes. Met Éireann predicts temperatures reaching 28C, intensifying existing concerns. Areas under formal hosepipe bans began in May and are set to continue through early August. Uisce Éireann advises the public to conserve water and consider alternatives to hosepipes to minimize wastage. The utility stresses the importance of small daily changes to manage water consumption effectively.
Running a hose for an hour uses as much water as a family would typically need. This highlights the urgent need for responsible water usage during heat and drought.
Uisce Éireann is not looking to introduce any more formal conservation orders right now, but management urges the public to behave as if they were in place to conserve water.
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