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Uisce Éireann Urge Dublin Households To Conserve Water Usage Amid Huge Supply Demand

Rapid thaw after the freezing temperatures has lead to leaks and burst pipes.

Households in Dublin are being asked to conserve water, amid huge demand on the city's supply.

Water usage hit record highs last week, due to a rapid thaw after freezing temperatures, leading to a spike in leaks and burst pipes.

Water service crews are working to repair infrastructure damaged by the sudden deluge.

Uisce Eireann Regional Operations Manager Stephen Burke wants to avoid disruption to supply:

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