Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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

E. coli bacteria in private water affected 4,600 Irish consumers in 2023, says EPA report

E. coli bacteria in private water affected 4,600 Irish consumers in 2023, says EPA report

A total of 22 private water schemes failed the standard for E. coli in 2023, impacting approximately 4,600 consumers in Ireland, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report pointed out that one in 20 drinking water supplies, from either private group schemes or small private supplies, failed to meet E. … Read more