EPA calls for year-round bathing water tests at popular swimming spots
Agency’s bathing water quality report finds ‘excellent’ standards at 75% of 148 sites tested
Third of Irish rivers and a quarter of lakes fail water quality standards
Nitrate concentrations above drinking water standard can pose risk to human health
Swimming ban at Dublin's Merrion strand due to poor water quality
City beach is first to face such a prohibition, as EPA rates it as ‘poor’ for fifth year in a row
Food and drink sector is worst for environmental compliance
EPA report shows sector has overtaken waste industry for non-compliance
Increased fire risk and odour nuisance at waste facilities
Three companies fined and one convicted for breaking waste regulations last year
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