Nitrogen levels in Ireland's rivers fell last year but remain high in south-east, report shows

The EPA said nitrogen levels remained too high in rivers in the south-eastern part of the country, with further reductions needed to bring them to 'satisfactory levels'. File picture: Colin Shanahan

Nitrogen levels in rivers across the country reduced last year but remain too high in certain areas, particularly in the south-east of the country, according to a new report.

On Wednesday, in advance of the publication of its full national water quality assessment later this year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Early Insights Nitrogen Indicators for 2024 report.