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One-fifth of population at risk of ill health due to inadequate monitoring of private water supplies

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One-fifth of population at risk of ill health due to inadequate monitoring of private water supplies

More than 60 of these private supplies were found to be contaminated with human or animal waste at least once during 2018.

Sewage from equivalent of 77,000 people released into environment every day without treatment

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Sewage from equivalent of 77,000 people released into environment every day without treatment

Prolonged sunshine contributes to over 100 'excellent' Irish beaches, EPA reports

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Prolonged sunshine contributes to over 100 'excellent' Irish beaches, EPA reports

Pollution from agriculture one of top challenges to water quality

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Pollution from agriculture one of top challenges to water quality

Most of our bathing spots meet standards — but seabirds playing role in pollution

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Most of our bathing spots meet standards — but seabirds playing role in pollution

Farming greatest polluter of waterways says Environment Protection Agency

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Farming greatest polluter of waterways says Environment Protection Agency

Six of our rivers badly polluted, environmental watchdog warns

Six of our rivers badly polluted, environmental watchdog warns

Only 21 sites achieved the highest EU quality rating from 2013 to 2015, compared to over 500 water sources in the late 1980s.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Nearly 50% of rivers have ‘less than good’ ecological status

Nearly 50% of rivers have ‘less than good’ ecological status

Almost half of Irish rivers have a “less than good” ecological status.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

EPA website lets you check out nation’s bathing spots

EPA website lets you check out nation’s bathing spots

Scroll before you swim.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017