People across the north west are being urged to continue conserving water.
A national hosepipe ban came into effect on the 9th of June and will remain until at least Tuesday, the 21st of July.
While rain is being forecast, it takes a significant amount of water to refill reserves.
Irish Water representatives say that the likes of the Kilsellagh drinking supply in by Sligo Town is at a 'critical drought status' while others such as Rosses Point and Collooney are also being monitored.
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Some of the ways of helping are to not use a hose or power washer, reuse household water in the garden and take shorter showers.
