Irish Water has said essential repairs to mains may cause disruption to water supply in parts of Dublin over the weekend.
The repairs are being carried out on a major leak on the trunk water main on the Stillorgan Road in Donnybrook.
Irish Water and Dublin City Council have said this in order to safeguard the future water supply for homes and businesses in the area.
It said this will see disruption to the water supply in parts of Dublin city and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown from 10.00am on Saturday March 2nd until 10.00am on Sunday March 3rd.
Irish Water said: "During these planned repair works homes and businesses in these areas may be impacted by reduced pressure and water outages.
"The repair is estimated to be completed in the early hours of Sunday morning, but it may take some time for the network to recharge."
The areas that may be impacted include:
- Booterstown
- Mount Merrion Avenue
- Seafield
- Nutley Park
- Anglesea Road
- Merrion Road North
- Merrion Road South
- Bath Avenue
- Gilford Road
- Pembroke Road
- Mespil Road
- Sussex Terrace
- Belmont
- Richmond Hill
- UCD
- Merrion Square
- Stephen's Green
- Mercer Street
- Redmond's Hill
- Bride Street
- Patrick Street
- Thomas Street West
- Clanwilliam Place
- Grand Canal Street
- Townsend Street
- Trinity College
- Bachelors Walk
Irish Water has said it will make contact with customers who have registered on its Vulnerable Customer register in the impacted areas to offer assistance if required.
Water supply to hospitals will be prioritised during the repair works, and water tankers are on stand-by.
Irish Water is encouraging customers to conserve water while these essential repairs are underway.
"We are urging customers to conserve water by not running taps needlessly, taking showers instead of baths and to postpone using dishwashers and washing machines where possible."
Irish Water customer care can be contacted on 1850-278-278.
