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The counties most affected include Dublin, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Meath, Westmeath, Clare, and Wexford. Water supplies are in drought status in several counties after a drier-than-normal autumn, winter and spring. Three areas currently have water conservation orders in place; Mullingar (Co Westmeath), Milford (Co Donegal), and Kells-Oldcastle (Co Meath). Advertisement Nationally, Uisce Éireann is appealing to the public to try to conserve water where possible. “We’re committed to ensuring a reliable water supply throughout the summer months, and the support of our customers is an important element to achieve this,” said Margaret Attridge, Uisce Éireann’s head of water operations. In a statement, Attridge said: “In the days and weeks ahead, we would appeal to customers to take the opportunity to really consider their water usage and reflect on the daily and easy actions they can take to play their part in ensuring our water resources are used wisely and in a way which benefits, not only your own household but also the wider community. “While the warmer weather is certainly a welcome change, it does place additional demands on our water supplies,” she said. Uisce Éireann has given the following advice to households: Water the garden with a watering can, not a hose Wash the car with a bucket and sponge Turn off the tap while brushing teeth Take shorter showers Ensure appliances like dishwashers and washing machines are fully loaded before use It has also given the following advice to businesses: Conduct a water audit Appoint a water steward Invest in water-saving devices Raise awareness through signage Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Lauren Boland Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Uisce Éireann is urging the public to conserve water amid drought status in several counties”. 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