News - EPA
Leitrim council says septic tank defect compliance is increasing
The septic tank issue has been particularly difficult in Leitrim in recent years due to new regulations and the nature of the soil type in the county
Jun 29, 2023 07:48
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
Roscommon worst in country for fixing septic tank defects according to EPA
Just 53% of defects found by inspectors in the county were actually fixed.
Jun 28, 2023 13:07
Water quality in local rivers remains above average according to EPA
The new report has been published today.
Jun 14, 2023 12:56
EPA want more designated local bathing areas across inland waterways
It comes as its latest report into Ireland's bathing waters has found 97 per cent of designated swimming areas are up to standard.
May 12, 2023 17:21
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
High levels of air pollution recorded in two local towns
The information has been revealed in a new report.
Feb 14, 2023 13:29
Irish households waste €700 euro of food every year
The latest report from the EPA says our waste is increasing despite major efforts to encourage people to recycle
Dec 7, 2022 09:41
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 08:49
Leitrim one of highest performing local authorities in new environmental report
The report assess how county councils across the country are graded on their the detection, progress and follow-up of environmental enforcement activities.
Nov 15, 2022 13:44
Two Roscommon firms on EPA environmental priority list
Nov 4, 2022 11:18Shannonside Newsletter
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