Irish Water: West Cork facing hosepipe ban if it doesn't rain heavily soon

A hosepipe ban is looming for West Cork residents. Picture: David Creedon/Anzenberger

Tighter water restrictions, including a hosepipe ban, are looming for tens of thousands of people across West Cork unless it rains heavily soon, Irish Water has warned.

The utility has issued a “strong and urgent appeal” to people to conserve water in a region where 11 schemes are in drought.