Sewage treatment blamed for water quality failures

The inadequate treatment of sewage has been blamed for Irish waters failing to meet EU standards, a new report revealed today.

Fri, 11 May, 2007 - 08:23

The inadequate treatment of sewage has been blamed for Irish waters failing to meet EU standards, a new report revealed today.

Four swimming areas in north Dublin, Galway and Waterford have been blacklisted in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) survey.

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