Ireland’s Water Crisis Amid Heatwave | Galway News

Irish Water just slapped a six-week hosepipe ban on six counties — Dublin, south Tipperary, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, and parts of Kildare — due to scorching heat warnings from Met Eireann. Meanwhile, 39 other areas face nighttime water restrictions, meaning slight flow interruptions but no car washes or kiddie pools. Four Galway spots — Glendollagh Lake, Derryclare Lough, Ballynahinch Lake, and Owenmore River — are off-limits due to chemical contamination threatening drinking water. A new yellow heat warning covers Connacht and more, warning of unsafe water, heat stress, and possible forest fires through Friday. Report violations via Irish Water’s website or hotline — it’s all about surviving the heatwave smartly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5744143317c75ce4