EPA 'very concerned' about Irish Water's 'very slow' removal of lead connections

Last year 51 drinking water audits were completed and the EPA prosecuted Irish Water for failing to comply with EPA Directions for works to ensure trihalomethanes (THM) compliance at two public water supplies in Cork, at Kealkill and Drimoleague.

The State's environmental watchdog has said it is "very concerned" about Irish Water's failure to tackle the removal of lead connections in the public water supply.

In its latest annual report, the Environmental Protection Agency criticised the fall in the number of lead connections replaced in 2020 compared with the year before, and argued that Irish Water budget constraints have meant equipment installed to tackle the problem is not operating.