Hosepipe ban in parts of Donegal, Meath and Westmeath
5/6/2025 10:13:00 AM
A hose pipe ban has been introduced in Milford in County Donegal, Mullingar in County Westmeath, and Kells-Oldcastle in County Meath amid concerns over very low water levels.
The restrictions will apply from Tuesday and will last for six weeks.
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has said dry conditions stretching back to last autumn, through winter, and into spring have led to a sharp drop in water supply at key reservoirs.
Milford in County Donegal is supplied by Lough Colmcille. Both it and Lough Bane, which serves the Kells-Oldcastle area, are at historically low levels.
Lough Owel, which supplies Mullingar, is now at its lowest level for 50 years.
The water conservation order bans the use of hose pipes for domestic and certain non-domestic uses, such as watering gardens outside businesses.
The organisation says this is aimed at preserving water for essential services.
The restrictions will apply from Tuesday and will last for six weeks.
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has said dry conditions stretching back to last autumn, through winter, and into spring have led to a sharp drop in water supply at key reservoirs.
Milford in County Donegal is supplied by Lough Colmcille. Both it and Lough Bane, which serves the Kells-Oldcastle area, are at historically low levels.
Lough Owel, which supplies Mullingar, is now at its lowest level for 50 years.
The water conservation order bans the use of hose pipes for domestic and certain non-domestic uses, such as watering gardens outside businesses.
The organisation says this is aimed at preserving water for essential services.