The controversial hosepipe ban has been extended to the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

 

A nationwide hosepipe ban comes into force on Friday as pressure on the country's water supplies continues to grow.

 

The ban had already been introduced in parts of the east of e country.

 

Already local elected representatives have criticised the move in particular where members of the public are encouraged to report anybody that is failing to obey the rule.

 

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that it is extending its Water Conservation Order to every county until August 26th, following weeks of hot, dry weather and exceptionally high demand.

 

The ban covers activities including watering gardens with a hose, washing private cars, and filling paddling pools and ornamental ponds.

 

Anybody found not be in compliance could find themselves in hot water.

 

Uisce Éireann's Brian O'Leary says every drop counts:

The controversial hosepipe ban has been extended to the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
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A nationwide hosepipe ban comes into force on Friday as pressure on the country's water supplies continues to grow.
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The ban had already been introduced in parts of the east of e country.
&nbsp;
Already local elected representatives have criticised the move in particular where members of the public are encouraged to report anybody that is failing to obey the rule.
&nbsp;
Uisce &Eacute;ireann has confirmed that it is extending its Water Conservation Order to every county until August 26th, following weeks of hot, dry weather and exceptionally high demand.
&nbsp;
The ban covers activities including watering gardens with a hose, washing private cars, and filling paddling pools and ornamental ponds.
&nbsp;
Anybody found not be in compliance could find themselves in hot water.
&nbsp;
Uisce &Eacute;ireann's Brian O'Leary says every drop counts:

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