Overnight water restrictions will be in place across Dungarvan and surrounding areas from 11pm tonight until 7am tomorrow morning.

Uisce Éireann says the restrictions are necessary to allow treated water levels at local reservoirs to recover following technical issues earlier today.

Areas affected include Dungarvan, Abbeyside, Ballinroad, Ballinacourty and surrounding communities.

Uisce Éireann says the overnight measure is aimed at protecting daytime supplies for homes and businesses.

Maura Phelan of Uisce Éireann said the restrictions are ‘absolutely essential’ to allow reservoirs to recharge.

Customers are being asked to conserve water where possible by avoiding unnecessary use, postponing washing machines and dishwashers and opting for showers instead of baths.

Uisce Éireann says supplies are expected to return as normal following the restrictions tomorrow morning.