Concerns raised on lack of separation of storm water and sewage

Irish Water has said it is liaising with the OPW and its consultants about concerns that a €8m flood prevention scheme might not work properly if there is no division between storm water and sewage drainage.

Fears have been raised by some residents and businesses that there is no proper separation of drains in a Cork satellite town.

In the past, the lack of adequate, separate storm water drains has led to rain water cascading into sewerage systems, resulting in houses and businesses getting flooded with contaminated water.