Water restrictions to come into effect in areas of North Kilkenny tonight
The restrictions will be in place from 9pm on Tuesday night
Uisce Éireann has advised customers in the Castlecomer area that intermittent overnight water supply restrictions are required to conserve water and maintain daytime supply.
Restrictions will come into effect from tonight between 9pm and 7am and continue daily at these times until further notice. Homes and businesses have been asked to be mindful of their water usage to allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoir levels to recover.
Customers in the following areas may experience interruptions to supply, discoloration or reduced pressure: Clogh, Ardra, Massford, Moneenroe, Coolbawn, Castlecomer and surrounding areas.
Uisce Éireann says it understands the impact supply disruptions have on homes and businesses and every effort is being made to minimise the duration of these restrictions.
It added that customers should allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration times for supply to fully return.
Speaking about the restrictions, Uisce Éireann’s Shane Aylward said: “Due to a significant reduction in available raw water at the treatment plant, it is difficult to maintain reservoir levels.”
“These levels are monitored daily and the current restrictions are necessary to maintain a consistent daytime supply. We understand the inconvenience and thank the community for their patience,” he added.
Uisce Éireann is advancing a plan to address water supply challenges in Castlecomer through a proposed connection to the Kilkenny City Water Resource Zone, providing a secure and sustainable long-term supply.
The project is moving into its next phase, including engagement with affected landowners to commence this month followed by ground investigations, detailed design and applications for statutory approvals towards the end of 2026.
Subject to approvals, it will then progress to tender and construction. This investment is focused on delivering a safe, reliable and resilient supply that meets current demand, supports future growth and reduces the risk of outages.