Probe into claims local authority is chlorinating streams that flow into popular Waterford beach

Coastwatch has claimed that bleach is being added to streams flowing into a designated swimming area in Dunmore East

Coastwatch has said children are at risk, as is wildlife, due to the use of sodium hypochlorite to disinfect water flowing into a designated bathing area at Dunmore East Co Waterford. Picture: Rolling News

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is investigating a “very concerning” claim by Coastwatch that a local authority is chlorinating local streams which flow into a popular beach in the south east

Coastwatch spokeswoman Karin Dubsky says that children are at risk, along with stream life, due to the use of sodium hypochlorite to disinfect water flowing into a designated bathing water area at Dunmore East, Co Waterford.