Fresh concerns that a South Kilkenny based meat processing plant is to expand its operations
ABP says it's fully cooperating with the EPA on the matter
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Decline in the quality of Irish estuaries and coastal waters, particularly in the south and southeast
Standards have fallen by 16% in estuaries, 10% in coastal waters, 3% in lakes and 1% in rivers
Covid-19 restrictions led to air pollution dropping by up to 50%
A new report from the EPA shows fine particulate matter from burning fossil fuels remains the biggest contributor to poor ...
Significant pressure on waters at risk of pollution in three areas across Carlow and Kilkenny
Nurney, Tullow and Freshford are all on the list by the Environmental Protection Agency
The Week: Restrictions Removed, Environmental Education and Agri Argy
Added to that Hurling's Henry to head-up Galway while bingo's back
Drinking water in the country’s private water supplies is not good enough according to the EPA
The watchdog's Drinking Water Quality report for 2019 says more than 100 private supplies failed to meet bacterial standards.
Carlow among the counties where an above allowable limit of pesticides were detected in drinking water
"There's no threat to public health" according to an Irish Water spokesperon
19 large towns & cities have failed to meet EU standards to prevent pollution
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency has highlighted 113 locations where Irish Water needs to prioritise wastewater treatment ...
Untreated sewage is being dumped into the sea and rivers across Ireland
Tullow in Carlow is amongst those 29 large urban areas that isn't compliant with EU standards
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