Hosepipe Ban In NI Is Ongoing

The hosepipe ban in Northern Ireland is ongoing.

NI Water introduced the ban on Friday, 29 June, and the firm said that while demand remains 20% above normal levels "progress has been made".

Chief Executive Officer Sara Venning said: "We are now in a position where demand whilst still at high levels is reducing.

"The dedication of our staff who have worked tirelessly has also greatly added to this progress.

"None of us can afford to be complacent however and the hosepipe ban is still necessary. As we face into a period of extended dry weather it is essential we all look at adopting water saving habits as part of our day to day lives now, and in the future.

"It would not be our intention to continue the hosepipe ban any longer than is necessary, but our priority is to maintain supplies of safe clean drinking water to all our customers."

NI Water is continuing to monitor the situation.

Renewed advice for conserving water

• Use tap water for the essentials, like drinking, cooking and washing.

The following activities are prohibited during this period:

• Watering a garden using a hosepipe;

• Watering outdoor plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises using a hosepipe;

• Drawing water, using a hosepipe for domestic recreational use;

• Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool using a hosepipe;

• Filling or maintaining a domestic pond using a hosepipe;

• Cleaning a private leisure boat using a hosepipe;

• Cleaning a private motor vehicle using a hosepipe;

• Cleaning walls or windows of domestic premises using a hosepipe;

• Cleaning paths or patios of domestic or other non-commercial premises using a hosepipe;

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