Uisce Éireann is asking customers in Kerry to conserve water, as increased use during the current spell of warm weather means supplies are being used faster than water can be treated.
The utility says that while raw water sources remain stable, the level of demand is placing pressure on the treatment process.
This means treated water is being used more quickly than it can be produced and stored in local reservoirs.
As a result of high demand, Uisce Éireann is introducing targeted nighttime restrictions to protect daytime supply for homes and businesses.
The overnight restrictions will be introduced from tonight in the following areas.
In Mid Kerry, nighttime water restrictions will be in place at Barleymount Reservoir from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning.
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.
Meanwhile, at Knockavota Water Treatment Plant in Milltown, essential nighttime restrictions are required to protect the daytime supplies from 3pm until 8am.
Customers in Calinfercy, Kilderry, Tinnahalla, Stealroe, Ard na Greine, Banshagh and Kilburn may experience low or reduced supply.
To support impacted customers, an alternative water supply in the form of a tanker 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.
At Caragh Lake Water Treatment Plant which feeds Glannagilliagh Reservoir, overnight restrictions will take place from 9pm until 8am which may impact customers in Glannagilliagh, Muingaphuca, Rangue, Tullig Beg and Tooreennasliggaun.
In addition, overnight restrictions will also take place at Tousist Water Treatment Plant and Lauragh Water Treatment Plant from 9pm until 8am.
Uisce Éireann will continue to monitor water levels closely in Kerry and adjust operations daily based on demand, usage and weather conditions.
