Major Upgrades Needed to Bring Irish Wastewater Treatment Plants to EU Standards for Environmental Protection
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Urban Wastewater Treatment in 2023 report has highlighted the progress that has been made in the treatment of wastewater since the start of 2023. Despite the progress that has been made in the treatment of wastewater, the EPA has outlined that more needs to be done to prevent wastewater from entering […]
More Progress on Wastewater Treatment Plants Needed – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has stated that farmers and people living in rural areas have expressed concerns over the progression of discussions on issues relating to the impact of incidences in wastewater treatment plants run by Uisce Éireann on water quality. “I recognise that significant progress has been made by Uisce Éireann in recent […]
Taoiseach Must Pause Plans to Increase Water Charges – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has sent a letter to the Taoiseach expressing his view that a pause needs to be put in place with regard to plans for an increase in water charges on October 1st. “In light of the comments made by An Taoiseach at the Ploughing last week that he intends to use […]
Don’t let a Greasy Grinch spoil your Christmas #ThinkB4UPour
As the holiday season approaches and our kitchens take centre stage, Clean Coasts, in collaboration with Uisce Éireann, urges you to think twice before pouring fats, oils, and greases down the sink to prevent blockages in your wastewater pipes. This Christmas and New Year keep the Greasy Grinch out of your home and ‘Think Before […]
Uisce Éireann must use its new investment plan to end pollution of our rivers and coastal waters from waste water
Over half of Ireland’s waste water discharges are not meeting EU standards set to protect the environment. Uisce Éireann has committed to eliminating raw sewage discharges by 2025 from the majority of the 26 towns and villages with no treatment. Uisce Éireann still does not have clear plans to prevent pollution at some of the […]
Ireland Unequal Will Never Be At Peace?
The recent media exchanges on the formation of a new Government have focussed on a number of items, including what will happen with Uisce Éireann. They have also focussed on small trivial issues, distracting from the more important work at hand. Sinn Féin County PRO Fachtna Roe said: “The question of water taxes is a […]
