News - Environmental Protection Agency
€38m in Food Waste Expected Across Shannonside Region in 2025
Research from the Environmental Protection Agency indicates that the average Irish household wastes an estimated €700 of salvageable food annually.
Dec 12, 2025 17:15
Two Shannonside water supplies on EPA's 'at-risk' list
They are the North East Regional in Co Roscommon and the Longford Central supply.
Jul 2, 2025 07:11
Council confirms material found in local lake was tree pollen
Roscommon County Council says it carried out an inspection of Lough Eritt following a number of complaints.
May 9, 2024 13:37
Two thirds of Shannonside septic tanks fail environmental inspections
There was a 100 per cent failure rate in Leitrim, with all four of the tanks tested not meeting standards.
May 9, 2024 11:23
Local food and drink businesses urged to reduce waste
Figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that almost two thirds of food waste comes from businesses.
Dec 28, 2023 11:10
3 water supplies in Shannonside region on EPA 'at risk' list
According to the report, 2 supplies in Longford and 1 in Roscommon are on the Remedial Action List.
Aug 1, 2023 13:35
Leitrim residents must be financially assisted with septic tank repairs
New figures from the environmental protection agency also show Roscommon was the worst county nationally for fixing defects.
Jun 28, 2023 17:04
Low rate of fixing septic tanks in Roscommon and Leitrim
The EPA IS concerned that the number of notified septic tank failures left unfixed by householders for more than two years has increased five-fold since 2016
Jun 28, 2023 08:48
EPA report describes Leitrim's Keeldra Lake water quality as excellent
A total of 148 identified bathing waters around the country were tested for the report.
May 12, 2023 13:39
'Excellent' water quality at 79% of Irish bathing sites
The report was released this morning.
May 12, 2023 08:19
Concerns raised over smell affecting North West Roscommon town
The EPA is investigating the issue.
May 5, 2023 07:20
Local TD says climate targets will result in only wind turbines left in the West
New figures from the Environmental Protection Agency - reported in today's Irish Mail - show the scale of the challenge facing the country's farming community.
Feb 11, 2023 12:10
Old piping one of main sources of lead contamination of drinking water
The highest levels of lead in drinking water were found during a test of drinking water from a tap in one part of Co Roscommon, when a sample was found to be 15 times the accepted level.
Nov 25, 2022 13:30
Tests showed Roscommon water was 15 times over safe lead limit
The issue of the safety of water in private wells is something which is being tackled in the report
Nov 25, 2022 08:49Shannonside Newsletter
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