Sewage enters sea at Waterford beach as 50-year-old wastewater plant 'can't cope'

Many parents who will not let their children bathe in the sea until the infrastructure improves.

Bunmahon, Co Waterford. Waterford Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh said the area is an "amazing natural resource" and should be treated as such. Picture: Dan Linehan

Locals in Bunmahon, Co Waterford, say that appeals for Irish Water to upgrade their wastewater system have "fallen on deaf ears", despite one State agency stating it is an "imperative" that works are carried out.

Reports by the Environmental Protection Agency and Waterford City and County Council have flagged the poor quality of the water, with the EPA stating it is an "imperative" that upgrades are carried out by Irish Water.