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Report highlights water quality issues
The EPA inspected waterways across the country.
Jul 14, 2021 08:27
Wastewater discharges and soil washouts causing poor bathing conditions at Lough Muckno
Creevy Lake in Carrickmacross, Emy Lake in Emyvale and Halton’s River in Cootehill all met the highest quality standards.
May 12, 2021 17:39
10 high status rivers in the Northern Sound region at risk if action isn’t taken
10 high status rivers in the Northern Sound region are at risk if action isn’t taken to reduce nutrients entering waterways. The Environmental Protection
Dec 15, 2020 16:59
Three local water systems exceed pesticide limits
Six water supplies in the Shannonside Northern Sound region have had above the allowed limit of pesticides this year. 32 drinking water supplies nationally have
Nov 26, 2020 12:31
Concern raised about the deterioration of water quality at Lough Sheelin due to algae bloom
Concern has been raised about the deterioration of water quality at Lough Sheelin as a result of algae bloom. The algae bloom, which prevents light
Nov 19, 2020 16:35
It could be 2025 before wastewater issues in Blacklion and Mullagh are repaired
It could be 2025 before wastewater discharges in Mullagh and Blacklion are repaired. The two Cavan villages are among six local areas that have been
Nov 12, 2020 17:00
Air Quality Monitoring Station installed in Cavan Town in joint County Council and EPA project
Residents of Cavan Town will now be able to access real-time data about the air quality of the town. It follows a joint project
Aug 13, 2020 14:14
Irish Water held to legally binding directives to improve local water supplies
Irish Water is being held to legally binding directives to improve local water supplies. Over 8,000 people in Cavan were affected water restrictions last
Jul 7, 2020 17:00
Planning ongoing for new wastewater treatment plant in Virginia
Irish Water says planning is ongoing for the new wastewater treatment plant in Virginia. It was announced almost three years ago that a new treatment
Jun 4, 2020 08:43NorthernSound Newsletter
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