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03/07/2018
Water Demand Still 25% Higher Than Normal - NI Water
Water demand in Northern Ireland remains around 25% higher than normal, according to NI Water.
The water services company has thanked the public for their assistance in helping to reduce water usage after a hosepipe ban was introduced last week due to the recent hot weather.
However, the company revealed since Friday it has dealt with 18 incidents of fire hydrant abuse in Belfast, Newcastle, Draperstown and Magherafelt.
"Some may see it as 'harmless fun' by kids, but the reality is, as they play in the water, homes and businesses are suffering low water pressure or no water at all," NI Water said.
Chief Executive Officer, Sara Venning, said the company is "monitoring the situation continuously".
"We believe we are seeing a slowly improving picture, however, demand is still 25% higher than normal," she said.
"We do not want the ban to continue any longer than is necessary, however, the ban will not be lifted until we are confident there is enough treated water to meet the required water demands.
"Demand remains high, particularly during peak times, so we are still urging people to conserve water.
"We continue to maximise our water production and I am grateful to our dedicated workforce who are working continuously day and night to ensure we keep customers in supply."
(LM/CD)
The water services company has thanked the public for their assistance in helping to reduce water usage after a hosepipe ban was introduced last week due to the recent hot weather.
However, the company revealed since Friday it has dealt with 18 incidents of fire hydrant abuse in Belfast, Newcastle, Draperstown and Magherafelt.
"Some may see it as 'harmless fun' by kids, but the reality is, as they play in the water, homes and businesses are suffering low water pressure or no water at all," NI Water said.
Chief Executive Officer, Sara Venning, said the company is "monitoring the situation continuously".
"We believe we are seeing a slowly improving picture, however, demand is still 25% higher than normal," she said.
"We do not want the ban to continue any longer than is necessary, however, the ban will not be lifted until we are confident there is enough treated water to meet the required water demands.
"Demand remains high, particularly during peak times, so we are still urging people to conserve water.
"We continue to maximise our water production and I am grateful to our dedicated workforce who are working continuously day and night to ensure we keep customers in supply."
(LM/CD)
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