News - Environmental Protection Agency
Old piping one of main sources of lead contamination of drinking water
The highest levels of lead in drinking water were found during a test of drinking water from a tap in one part of Co Roscommon, when a sample was found to be 15 times the accepted level.
Nov 25, 2022 13:30Tests showed Roscommon water was 15 times over safe lead limit
The issue of the safety of water in private wells is something which is being tackled in the report
Nov 25, 2022 08:49Waste water treatment in Leitrim and Roscommon in need of urgent improvement
The latest EPA report has warned of prolonged risks to the environment and public health if action is not taken.
Oct 20, 2022 13:1231% of rivers in Shannonside region have moderate or poor water quality
The latest report from the EPA has described the declining water quality in Rivers, lakes, and coastal waters as 'alarming'.
Oct 14, 2022 13:04EPA unsatisfied with levels of chemicals in Roscommon water supply
The EPA says there is concern about people drinking water with higher than recommended levels of THM's.
Oct 7, 2022 17:40Leitrim and Roscommon bottom of table on septic tank issues
EPA Inspector Noel Byrne is calling for greater enforcement by local authorities to ensure failed systems are fixed
Jun 30, 2022 08:20Longford records worst air quality nationwide yesterday
The reading took place across a 24 hour period
Nov 23, 2021 18:15EPA to audit Lough Forbes treatment plant as boil water notice continues
Irish Water confirmed last week that the EPA audit would speed up efforts to lift the notice in conjunction with the HSE, Irish water and Longford County Council.
Nov 23, 2021 08:18Shannonside towns clear of major issues in latest EPA report on water quality
Raw sewage is flowing into the environment from 35 towns and villages every day. A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency has highlighted 113
Nov 12, 2020 09:43Shannonside Newsletter
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