Pollution from farms and wastewater keep Ireland's water quality so poor, watchdog says
Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency reports that water quality remains poor due to agricultural runoff and inadequate wastewater treatment. Nitrogen and phosphorus levels are consistently high, leading to harmful algae growth that threatens aquatic ecosystems.
Why it matters
The persistent failure to improve water quality poses long-term risks to public health, biodiversity, and the sustainability of local economies dependent on clean water.
URGENT ACTION IS required to sort out Ireland’s consistently poor water quality, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said.
The article relies on official government watchdog data to report on environmental conditions.
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