Water restrictions will be in place overnight in parts of Kerry as demand rises due to the warm spell of weather.
Uisce Éireann says water is being used faster than it can be treated due to the increase in demand.
The utility says these targeted night-time restrictions are needed to protect day-time supply for homes and businesses.
Uisce Éireann says while raw water sources remain stable, the level of demand is placing pressure on the treatment process.
The national utility says periods of sustained high demand can lead to reduced pressure and, in some cases, interruptions to the availability of water for customers.
The overnight restrictions will be introduced from tonight at Barleymount Reservoir from 9pm until 6am tomorrow. As a result, customers in Faha, Lahard, Two Mile School, Ballyhar, Aglish, Holycross, Kilnanare, and parts of Aghadoe and Fossa may experience lower water pressure or temporary disruptions to supply while these measures are in operation.
Overnight restrictions will also be in place at Caragh Lake Water Treatment Plant which feeds Glannagilliagh Reservoir; these will be in place from 9pm until 8am and may impact customers in Glannagilliagh, Muingaphuca, Rangue, Tullig Beg and Tooreennasliggaun.
In addition, overnight restrictions will also be in place at Tousist Water Treatment Plant and Lauragh Water Treatment Plant from 9pm until 8am.
Earlier this afternoon, restrictions were put in place at the Knockavota Water Treatment Plant in Milltown and they’ll be in place until 8am tomorrow.
The utility says customers in Calinfercy, Kilderry, Tinnahalla, Stealroe, Ard na Greine, Banshagh and Kilburn may experience low or reduced supply.
Uisce Éireann says to support impacted customers, a water taker is available in Ard na Greine Milltown; customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from tankers and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.
Uisce Éireann says it’ll continue to monitor water levels closely in Kerry and adjust operations daily based on demand, usage and weather conditions.
