A hosepipe ban in cities this summer is looking less likely as we are in a "better position this year" than last in terms of water supplies, according to Irish Water. A hosepipe ban in cities this summer is looking less likely as we are in a "better position this year" than last in terms of water supplies, according to Irish Water. During the height of the blistering summer last year, Irish Water had to introduce a drastic hosepipe ban throughout July and August. It said that while there might be "drought conditions" throughout the country this summer, it says levels in urban areas are "stable". "Irish Water continues to monitor our water supplies around the country and we liaise regularly with Met Éireann to plan for prolonged periods of dry weather.

Source: Irish Independent June 08, 2019 01:30 UTC