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The hosepipe ban might not be lifted anytime soon—officials warn that even with some rain in the northwest, water levels remain critically low. With another heatwave looming and demand rising, Uisce Éireann is closely monitoring reservoirs, groundwater, and soil moisture. While conservation efforts have helped ease pressure, some areas still need emergency water deliveries and nighttime restrictions to let reservoirs refill. The final call hinges on weather forecasts and whether rainfall can meaningfully recharge rivers and lakes—so everyone’s asked to keep conserving, even after the ban ends.

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