South County Dublin and North Wicklow are facing the worst water shortage in a hundred years. Consumers have been warned of possible rationing unless consumption is cut back over the next few weeks.
Report shows dried up reservoir near Roundwood, County Wicklow.
A shallow stream, which is all that remains of reservoir in one area.
'No Swimming’ sign surrounded by dry land and dried-up lake bed.
Interview with Ned Fleming, Engineer in charge, Vartry Water Works, who says that the reservoir is twenty-five feet below its top water level.
To camera Tom Kelly who says that there is only enough water in storage for another three weeks.
The reporter is Tom Kelly.
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