Irish Water: Over 95% of raw sewage discharges to be removed by the end of 2025

An EPA accused Irish water of having “no clear plan” to deal with specific concerns around 34 towns and villages that are continuing to see raw sewage seeping into the environment on a daily basis.

Irish Water has responded to criticism levelled at it by a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report and said that over 95% of the raw sewage being discharged into Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastal areas is on track to be removed by the end of 2025.

The EPA report, published Tuesday, highlighted the slow progress made by Irish Water in carrying out essential improvements to wastewater treatment facilities nationwide.