The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that wastewater discharges into the environment have been halved since last year, though significant management problems persist at treatment plants operated by Irish Water (Uisce Éireann). The progress follows investment by Irish Water, with the completion of new treatment plants eliminating direct discharge of untreated sewage from approximately … Read more
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that one in 20 private water supplies did not meet the standard for E Coli, putting the health of about 6,000 people at risk. The Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2021 report was made public by the EPA … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its Greenhouse Gas emissions projections for the period 2021-2040. The data shows that planned Climate policies and measures if fully implemented could deliver up to 28% (4 % per annum) emissions reduction up to 2030. As such Ireland could comply with its 2030 EU emissions reduction target only … Read more