Irish Water is appealing to homes and businesses across Co Monaghan to take steps to prepare for freezing weather and to conserve water where possible.
People are being asked to check for leaks and running overflows, and to fix dripping taps, cisterns and pipes.
Irish Water is advising that taps should not be left running and to choose a shower over a bath to conserve water.
It is also advising the use of displacement devices in toilet cisterns to save water and to ensure that dishwashers and washing machines are fully loaded when switched on.
Tom Cuddy, Head of Operations with Irish Water, says small efforts by everyone to conserve water wherever possible makes a big difference.
He added that water that is needed should only be used and he highlighted the importance of adhering to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene regarding Covid-19.
“With temperatures often dipping below zero at this time of year, we are appealing to homes, businesses and those responsible for unoccupied buildings to check for leaks whilst adhering to current public health regulations and advice, and to turn off water where it’s not needed," Mr Cuddy continued.
"We are also appealing to customers to check outside pipes in particular that can become frozen and burst during periods of cold weather and report leaks they see on the public network to us.
“Small efforts by everyone to conserve water wherever possible make a big difference and we would ask the public to only use what they need while continuing to adhere to public health advice on hand washing and hygiene regarding Covid-19.
"Simple advice on conservation includes for example taking showers over baths and fixing dripping taps where it is possible to do so."
