Half of Irish households admit to wasting water 

Dry summers in recent years have increased the risk of drought and water supply disruption. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

Over half of Irish households admit to wasting water, even though most people know the importance of conserving it, a new survey has found.

The results come as we move into the 'dry' summer months; 70 of Irish Water's treatment plans in a drought or at risk of drought last year.