Ireland may be subject to legal action from EU amid water safety target fears, says EPA

Water quality issues have impacted river basin ecosystems — and there are also concerns around the persistence of boil water notices. Stock picture

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says Ireland may be subject to legal action by the EU over potential failures to meet requirements for water safety.

Issues with water quality have impacted river basin ecosystems and Ireland must rectify these in line with EU targets for 2030.