Overnight Water Restrictions To Come Into Effect In Parts Of North Clare Tonight

Uisce Éireann has announced overnight water restrictions in parts of North Clare due to high demand caused by warm weather. The measures are intended to protect daytime supply and allow reservoirs to recover.
Why it matters
It illustrates the impact of climate-related demand on public infrastructure and the necessity of resource management.
Overnight water restrictions will come into effect in parts of North Clare tonight.
Uisce Éireann says it’s introducing the measure as a result of the increased demand arising from the ongoing warm weather putting pressure on the treatment process.
From tonight at 10pm until 8am, targeted overnight restrictions will be implemented in the catchment regions of Ennistymon, Lahinch, Liscannor, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Fanore, Ballyvaughan, Kilfenora and Kilshanny.
The water utility says these will remain in place pending a further operational assessment on Monday, July 20th.
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