Local biologist warns of dangers of poor water quality
There’s been a further drop in the quality of Ireland’s rivers lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. That’s according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency, which says just half of the nation’s waters are in a satisfactory condition. Standards have fallen by 16 per cent in estuaries, 10 per…
Leitrim Councillor says EPA must come up with solutions for those who’s septic tanks fail inspection
A Leitrim Councillor is calling on the EPA to provide viable solutions and adequate funding to address the issue of septic tanks that are failing inspections Over half of septic tanks failed inspections last year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A new report has raised concerns about…
Sligo Councillor warns of increasing levels of radon gas
More homes in the north west are at risk from high levels of a cancer-causing radioactive gas than previously thought. That’s according to a new countrywide survey. The survey revealed that 170,000 houses throughout the Country are located in high radon zones – 45,000 more than when the…
Water quality at two North West beaches deemed ‘sufficient’ by EPA
Water quality at both Enniscrone and Mullaghmore beaches have been deemed sufficient in the annual EPA survey. Other strands and beaches in the North West were either deemed good or excellent. The survey finds that generally, water quality continues to improve nationwide. However, two bathing waters were…
Concerns raised over private water supplies
More than 100 private water supplies failed to meet the bacterial standard for drinking water in 2019. The Environmental Protection Agency says it’s a serious issue that’s putting people’s health at risk. It’s calling on suppliers, local authorities and government to improve the situation. More than a…
Worrying news for local towns contained in EPA report
Irish Water says it’s failed in keeping to a schedule promised to the EPA to deliver critical wastewater infrastructure in Ireland, including a local town in Donegal. The Environmental Protection Agency released a report showing there are 35 towns and villages in Ireland where raw sewage is released into…
EPA says Leitrim has much work to do on septic tanks
More than a quarter of all domestic waste water treatment systems inspected last year posed a risk to human health. The Environmental Protection Agency’s National Inspection Plan for 2019, which is published today, found that 26% of systems were a risk to human health or our environment with a further…