Irish Water denies wastewater tank failure caused pollution at West Cork beach

Warren beach was closed on August 15 after lifeguards spotted a suspected sewage plume in the water. it was recently given the all-clear.

Local Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O’Sullivan said Warren Beach "still remains one of the most stunning family-friendly beaches in West Cork." File picture: Andy Gibson

Irish Water officials have denied that water pollution that required the imposition of a red flag no-swim notice at Rosscarbery’s Warren Beach in West Cork was due to the failure of a local wastewater tank.

The popular beach was closed to the public on August 15 after lifeguards spotted a suspected sewage plume in the water and warned the public via their Facebook page. The beach remained closed for more than a week due to public health concerns until it was given the all-clear.