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Hosepipe ban extended for all South East counties

Hosepipe ban extended for all South East counties

Irish Water has extended the hosepipe ban until the end of September for all South East counties.

The ban will remain in place for 16 counties until September 30.

Other counties who will continue to follow the Water Conservation Order are: Dublin, Cork, Louth, Meath, Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Kerry, and Limerick.

The ban has been lifted for the north-west region - including Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Donegal, Longford, Cavan and Monaghan.

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All customers are asked to continue to conserve water where possible as supplies remain lower than normal.

Anyone found to be in breach of the ban faces a potential prosecution or €125 fine.

Digital Desk

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