Human waste in harbour prompts complaints

Human waste visible in the waters around Cork harbour during the recent good weather has prompted a number of complaints to the Port of Cork[ and Cork County Council from sailors and beach-goers.

Every day, up to 22 pipes are pumping untreated waste water from up to 50,000 people into the harbour waters.

Cork County Council has confirmed that during the hot weather of recent weeks, the amount of waste being pumped into the sea was more concentrated than normal due to the “reduced amount of surface water”.