Appeal to use less water

Non-essential use

NI Water has warned that continuing to use water for non-essential purposes will likely result in supply interruption in many areas.

It’s expected a formal hose pipe ban will be introduced this weekend which will mean you can’t water private gardens or cars.

Water saving tips

To help save water:

• take shorter showers
• take a shower instead of a bath
• don’t wash cars or vans
• turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
• avoid watering lawns – even when they look dry and brown, they’ll spring back with the first heavy rain
• make sure your washing machine is full – don’t put on a half load
• turn off the tap while washing your hands or shaving
• fix leaking taps  
• keep a jug of water in the fridge so there’s no need to run the water until it gets cold
• use a bowl for washing vegetables  
• fill the kettle with only as much water as you need

If you experience water problems

If you experience water problems in your area, check the NI Water website and use the postcode search facility.