EPA may take action against Irish Water over East Cork supply

Environmental Protection Agency found that issues with the Whitegate regional public water supply have been affecting 9,500 consumers

The Whitegate water supply has been added to the EPA's remedial action list. File Picture

The State’s environmental watchdog is considering enforcement action against Irish Water over drinking water supplies in parts of East Cork.

A recent audit by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found ongoing issues with the Whitegate regional public water supply which provides drinking water to over 9,500 consumers in Whitegate, Aghada, Ballycotton, Cloyne, Shanagarry, and Ballinacurra.