UISCE ÉIREANN APPEALS TO MONAGHAN CUSTOMERS TO CONSERVE WATER
As we reach the height of the summer season and demand on our water sources increases, Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Monaghan to be mindful of their water use. A number of supplies across the county are already experiencing increased demand and customers can help reduce that demand by adopting simple water saving practices at home, in the garden and at work. Peter Gallagher, Uisce Éireann’s Water Network Operations Manager in Cavan and Monaghan, explained that levels in many water sources are significantly lower than normal for this time of year following a drier than average autumn, winter and spring and an increase in demand across many of our supplies has put further pressure on the network and reservoirs.
“We’re committed to ensuring a reliable water supply throughout the summer months, and the support of our customers in Monaghan is an important element to achieve this. In the weeks ahead, we would appeal to customers to take the opportunity to really consider their water usage and reflect on the daily and easy actions they can take to play their part in ensuring our water resources are used wisely and in a way which benefits not only your own household but also the wider community.”
This local call in Monaghan comes as Uisce Éireann announced a national appeal encouraging the public to help protect the country’s water supplies. Nationally, water supplies across Galway, Donegal, Dublin, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Meath, Westmeath, Clare, and Wexford are also experiencing increased pressure. As part of the national appeal Uisce Éireann has teamed up with broadcaster Kathryn Thomas to help raise awareness of the importance of water conservation. The aim of the appeal is to remind the public that saving water doesn’t have to be difficult. By making small adjustments, we can all contribute to managing water more efficiently. Below are some easy water-saving tips: Leave the hose in the shed: Drop the hose during the summer months. Use a rose head watering can to water your plants instead of a hose or sprinkler. Running a hose for just one hour uses as much water as a family would typically need in an entire day. Bucket and sponge for your car: Using a bucket and sponge to wash your car can save….
