People in Cavan and Monaghan are being asked to avoid non-essential water use as hot weather and low rainfall intensify pressure on supplies across the country.
Uisce Éireann has confirmed extended a Water Conservation Order will be extended to all counties including Cavan and Monaghan from Friday 24 July until Wednesday 26 August 2026.
The nationwide extension is being introduced to help protect public water supplies now and in the months ahead for homes, businesses, farms, hospitals, vulnerable customers and essential services.
The recent hot weather predicted to continue, combined with low rainfall, is driving exceptionally high demand and intensifying pressure on water sources and treated drinking water supplies.
Uisce Éireann says it continues to take all measures to keep water flowing by maximising production, repairing leaks, tankering water and operating the network to minimise outages and protect supplies.
It thanked people in Cavan and Monaghan for continued water conservation efforts.
