Water appeal as demand remains 16% above normal

KERRY County Council’s water services director Oliver Ring yesterday appealed to people to conserve water and to check unoccupied domestic, agricultural and commercial premises for leaks.

He made the appeal following widespread breakdowns during the icy spell and as demands on public water supplies in Kerry continued to run at 16% above normal levels.

During the freezing weather, cuts were imposed on several supplies, including in Tralee and Listowel, and many reservoirs were depleted due to leaks or to taps being left to run overnight.