Rate of E.coli detection in Irish drinking water halved
The figures are taken from 2008 and 2009 and have been published today in the National Drinking Water report.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: The fallout from the Moriarty report continues; an 8,000 page file on Anglo goes to the DPP and there are calls for a class action suit against the state and its...
View ArticleEPA plays down reports over lead water piping
Reports today had suggested that there were 5,500km of lead water mains in Ireland – but the figure is actually 5,500m, the EPA said.
View ArticleOne of three water boil notices lifted in Limerick
However, householders in a further two areas are being urged to take precautionary measures.
View ArticleTankers in place as Dublin water disruption continues
Homes and businesses in a north Dublin area have been advised not to drink their water pending further tests.
View ArticleDublin water disruption: Tests show ‘improvement’ in supply
Authorities have released further information on the contamination of water in Clontarf.
View ArticleDublin water: Boil notice stills stands as disruption enters its second week
And what are Total Coliforms anyway?
View ArticleDublin water restrictions still in place to ‘protect public health’
And read why one local resident in the Clontarf area is hoping for a particularly speedy resolution…
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your wet and windy Friday.
View ArticleThe naked truth? Anti-fluoride protesters strip off to demand ‘safe’ water
The naked demonstration will “symbolise how we in Ireland have been stripped of our rights to clean safe water”, according to organisers.
View ArticleColumn: I believe water fluoridation is harmful to my health, why should I...
With water charges due to be implemented, Aisling Fitzgibbon argues that if people are paying for water they should have more of a say about what’s in it.
View ArticleBoil water notice issued in Cork, but lifted in parts of Limerick
The stormy weather over the last couple of days led to “extensive power outages” affecting water pumping stations and treatment plants, Limerick council said.
View ArticleCork County Council calls for an immediate end to water fluoridation
The largest county council in the country passed a motion calling on the Government to legislate for change.
View ArticleWater meters installed in Castlerea despite four years of boil water notices
A local councillor said it was “unacceptable” that the issues with water contamination was not fixed before the meters were put in.
View ArticleTeenage eejit pees in reservoir… so city flushes 38million gallons of water
It wasn’t a good day for Portland, Oregon.
View ArticleHave a private well? A third are contaminated with E. coli from human waste
Ireland has the highest incidence of VTEC in Europe – a particularly nasty strain of E. coli.
View ArticleExcessive lead levels in drinking water a ‘danger for young children’
It was revealed yesterday that 41 schools, businesses and homes across the country have been found to have excessive levels of lead in the supply because of old pipes.
View ArticleDublin City Council to debate motion on ending public water fluoridation
Cork County Council has already passed a motion calling on the Government to legislate for change.
View ArticleDrinking water alert issued in Clare by HSE, county council
Notice has been issued for customers of the Kildysart and Coolmeen public water supplies.
View ArticleFerry water delivery planned as Aran Islands suffer drinking water shortage
Some 120,000 litres are being transported to Inis Meáin today to replenish fallen reserves.
View ArticleFerry water deliveries continue to Aran Island as drinking water shortage...
Irish Water and Galway County Council are monitoring the situation “on a daily basis”.
View ArticleLimerick residents facing 18 months without drinking water in their taps
Remedial works on lead piping connections are expected to take about 12 months – but are not due to start until January 2015.
View ArticleAnti-water charge protesters say ‘don’t register’ – Irish Water says it’ll...
Irish Water said those who do not register will face a default tariff of €424 a year.
View ArticleIs the water you’re paying for good enough to drink? This water quality test...
The two Cork-based scientific organisations said there is a clear demand to ensure our water supply is safe.
View ArticleGalway the latest council to call for fluoride ban – despite what the science...
Dentists don’t agree with a ban, neither do public health boards.
View ArticleAnother review has found fluoride in drinking water is not harmful
The review adds to two previous international studies.
View ArticleThousands of people are FINALLY able to drink their tap water again
Alan Kelly says it’s thanks to Irish Water.
View ArticleBill Gates is helping to turn poo into drinking water – and even drank some...
Like a science-pioneering, life-saving magician.
View ArticleIrish Water wants to pump River Shannon water to Dublin and Midland homes
The company said taking water from the Parteen Basin and pumping it through a pipeline is the best option to deal with the growing population.
View ArticleHere’s how to check if you’re one of the 380,000 people with contaminated water
A lobby group is calling on Irish Water to directly notify customers their water is contaminated with a cancer-linked toxin.
View ArticleIs this real? It couldn’t be, right?
It’s not possible to drink a bottle of water this fast, is it?
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