EPA flags 45 public water supplies at risk, urges urgent upgrades to protect nearly 500,000 people

EPA flags 45 public water supplies at risk, urges urgent upgrades to protect nearly 500,000 people

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 45 public water supplies across Ireland that are “at risk”, affecting nearly half a million people. While the vast majority of public water systems remain safe, the EPA says these specific supplies require urgent improvements to protect public health. According to the EPA’s latest report, 99.8% of drinking … Read more

Pesticides detected in Co Cavan drinking water twice last year

Pesticides were discovered in the water supply twice in Co. Cavan last year. The public water supply in Belturbet contained levels of the substance MCPA that were over the limits for drinking water. The pesticide that is most frequently found in drinking water is MCPA, which is found in various herbicide products. Uisce Éireann says … Read more