Kate Gannon

Severe drought in June and July led to measure being introduced to protect supplies

Survey shows 60% of people are either not washing their car or doing it less frequently

Water restrictions extended another month as levels ‘critically’ low

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Dublin consumption peaked last week at 50 million litres above normal levels

One hundred water supply schemes ‘at risk’ as Ireland records hottest day since 1976

Irish Water warns of ‘unavoidable’ restrictions if spell of dry weather continues

Repairs save enough water to supply the entire county of Wicklow for a day