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Irish Water calls on people to conserve water when they can follow a significant increase in use since the Covid-19 restrictions were imposed.
He said the treatment plants are already working at full capacity.
Irish Water said domestic metering data shows that households are using an additional 24 liters of water per person per day, a 20% increase from February.
The utility company said two-thirds of the supply goes to domestic sources, so the closure of many companies due to the coronavirus has only partially offset the increase in demand.
It is attractive to consumers to take simple steps to conserve supply, such as stopping the use of electric washing machines in the home; using a watering can instead of a hose in the garden; take showers over bathrooms and fix leaking faucets.
The company said that when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, many retail locations will need to use additional water to clean and rinse their plumbing systems or to perform deep cleanings, and that household water use will continue to be higher than normal. .
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Irish Water Managing Director Niall Gleeson said: “It is really important that everyone follows HSE guidelines on hand washing, however there are some ways to conserve water that will not affect hygiene.
“Information obtained from meter readings shows that households are now using 20% more water and we can see a significant change in water use patterns in nearby cities and rural areas, where a significant number of people he would generally be out of the house for long periods during the day.
“We are also aware that we have had an extremely dry period, so we are continually monitoring our water sources for signs of drought,” he added.
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