Water is being restricted across Dublin at night over the Bank Holiday weekend in a bid to conserve supplies. Dublin City Council says the restrictions will be in place from 10pm until 7am or 9am in some areas every night until next Tuesday.

It will result in lower pressures and in some cases possible loss of supply throughout the entire city.

The restrictions are in place as a result of an increase in demand due to the cold weather and a reduction in supply at the Roundwood reservoir.

Dublin City Council is stressing there is no problem with the quality of treated drinking water and anyone looking for advice on conservation should visit taptips.ie

Higher than average demand 

"While we will make every effort possible to maintain pressures during peak demand periods, pressures will be reduced during the times indicated above. This will result in lower pressures and in some cases possible loss of supply. People may notice reductions in pressure or loss of supply throughout the entire city" the Council says.

It adds that "this will assist us in replenishing treated drinking water levels to a normal level". The Council will conduct a review again next Tuesday to check if reservoirs are adequately full.

The Council says the reason for the move is because demand for water is running at a higher than average due to the unseasonably cold weather which has caused an increase in leakage.