24th March, 2016 ‘Boil water’ notices that were issued to Irish water consumers are being met with fresh scrutiny, with fears that boiling water could increase the potency of certain harmful chemicals. The chemicals at the centre of the controversy are Trihalomethanes (THM’s), which are toxic compounds that occur in Read more…
March 16th, 2016 With millions around the globe set to celebrate St.Patricks day this week, the shamrock prepares for its busiest time of year. Deeply rooted in Irish mythology and legend, the three-leaved clover has become a national symbol of faith, hope, love and pride. Yet despite being such a ubiquitous Read more…
March 3rd, 2016 Environmental NGO ‘Friends of the Irish Environment’ (FIE) is campaigning for Irish Water to provide customers with information on the level of trihalomethanes (THM’s) in their water. THM’s are toxic compounds which occur in drinking water due to the reaction of organic chemicals, when chlorine is added Read more…
