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European Commission opens infringement case against Ireland over water contamination

August 1st, 2018 The European Commission has opened an infringement case against Ireland for failure to ensure drinking water for over 500,000 consumers is safe from a chemical linked to cancer and other health issues. Earlier this month, the Commission sent a letter of formal notice to Ireland for failing Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsAugust 1, 2018 ago
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Water supplies to 700,000 consumers not meeting public health standards

September 12th, 2017 Water supplies to over 700,000 consumers require improvements to meet public health standards, a new report from Ireland’s environmental watchdog has revealed. The EPA’s Drinking Water Report 2016, published today, also indicates that Trihalomethanes (THMs), lead, and pesticides continue to be the main cause of concern for Read more…

By Dan Connell, 6 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago
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