Irish Water is urging customers living in the Mountmellick area in Co Laois to conserve their water usage.

The firm made the call due to the unseasonably dry weather conditions over recent weeks.

The dry weather conditions have resulted in lower than normal water levels in the Straboe Well, the source of drinking water for the Mountmellick Public Supply.

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Irish Water and Laois County Council are carrying out leak repair works on the Mountmellick and Portlaoise public water network to reduce leakage.

In a statement the firm said: "Irish Water would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to thank the public in advance for their co-operation. We will continue to provide updates on the water storage levels at the reservoir and advise customers when they can return to normal usage."

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