EPA finds 29% of Irish rivers still polluted

The Environmental Protection Agency says 29% of Irish rivers are still polluted to varying degrees despite improvements in water quality during recent years.

EPA finds 29% of Irish rivers still polluted

The Environmental Protection Agency says 29% of Irish rivers are still polluted to varying degrees despite improvements in water quality during recent years.

In its latest report on water quality, the agency also says 66 lakes and 15 estuaries are not up to standard.

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