Over 4.5 million litres of water is being saved every day in Dublin courtesy of four significant leak repairs carried out across the city this year, according to Uisce Éireann.

The repairs were delivered under the utility company's Find and Fix scheme, which focuses on locating and repairing difficult-to-detect underground leaks in the public water network.

On James Street, a substantial underground leak was repaired, resulting in daily savings of 726,000 litres, enough to supply around 1,400 homes. On the Malahide Road in Marino, a similar intervention is saving 326,000 litres per day, meeting the water needs of approximately 625 households.

The largest savings have come from a major repair on the Long Mile Road, where 3.2 million litres are being saved daily, enough for 6,100 homes, or the full population of Dublin 15. At Merrion Row, leak repairs are saving a further 286,000 litres daily, supplying the equivalent of 550 households. 

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Declan Healy, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "These four Find and Fix schemes are just some examples of the efforts being made across the capital. Every litre saved is a step toward a more secure and sustainable water supply for the people of Dublin.

"The Find and Fix programme allows us to target the most problematic leaks, often hidden underground, and deal with them quickly and effectively. These recent repairs show just how impactful that approach can be, with millions of litres saved daily and less pressure on the wider water network."

The importance of these efforts is underscored by growing demand for water across the region. In 2025, demand for treated water in the Greater Dublin Area has reached record levels, putting severe strain on supplies serving Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, and Meath.

The Find and Fix scheme is a key part of the wider National Leakage Reduction Programme, aimed at minimising water loss, improving the reliability of supply, and strengthening Ireland’s water infrastructure for the future. 

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