An overnight water supply restriction has been implemented for customers served by Inch Public Water Supply in Co Kerry.

Irish Water and Kerry County Council introduced the restriction on Saturday 10 December to help water levels in the Barleymount reservoir recover due to increased demand and to maintain supply for homes and businesses during the day.

During this time, the following areas including Inch, Aghadoe and Milltown supplied by Barleymount reservoir experienced reduced water pressure and/or no water. It can take two to three hours following a restriction for the network to refill and normal supply to be fully restored to all areas.

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Speaking about the restriction, Oliver Harney, Irish Water said: "Irish Water understands the inconvenience this overnight restriction may cause, however, it is essential to ensure a sufficient water supply is available for residents and businesses during the day for hygiene and other essential purposes.

"We are appealing to customers to help conserve water by not running taps needlessly, taking showers instead of baths and to postpone using dishwashers and washing machines where possible. Further information on water conservation is available on our Conservation section."