Water rationing to be extended with supplies shut off at night

Water rationing will be extended to many more areas in the south-west due to the dry spell.

County council officials in both Cork and Kerry confirmed yesterday that water mains schemes will have supplies shut off at night, especially if householders continue to waste water.

Consumption has increased, on average, by 15% in North and West Cork since the sunny spell started, while mains schemes in Kerry have experienced increased demands of between 10% and 20%.