News - water
Vital nature of local water infrastructure upgrades must be demonstrated says EPA
The EPA says half a million people are in "at-risk" areas with higher lead levels in their drinking water.
Aug 1, 2023 18:22
Major water infrastructure works to begin shortly in Carrick On Shannon
The new pipework will significantly reduce leakage levels and put an end to disruption to the water supply due to bursts.
Jun 30, 2023 08:54
Repairs to burst water main in Carrick-on-Shannon continue
Leitrim County Council has issued an alert.
Jun 21, 2023 07:21
Water quality in local rivers remains above average according to EPA
The new report has been published today.
Jun 14, 2023 12:56
Leitrim lake sees water quality improvements following barley straw project
Inland Fisheries helped Leitrim council put bales of barely straw on the lake in an effort to soak up some of the toxins.
Jun 12, 2023 13:28
Uisce Eireann has dedicated contact team for bill queries
Uisce Éireann says it also has a dedicated team providing support to local representatives.
Apr 20, 2023 13:13
Leitrim councillor calls for river dredging funding
This issue came before a Carrick on Shannon MD meeting.
Apr 12, 2023 07:33
Communities in Castlerea urged to conserve water to help reservoir
People are being asked to not run taps needlessly and to take showers instead of baths.
Mar 24, 2023 16:34
Taoiseach opens Ireland's first water accessibility centre in Ballyleague
The boat is designed to allow full access for wheelchair users and others onto the river Shannon through the use of a collapsing bow
Feb 24, 2023 13:16
Permission granted for Irish Water energy infrastructure development
The plans were approved for the solar panels this week
Feb 10, 2023 12:33
Man's body recovered from water at Carrick-on-Shannon
Sub-aqua clubs from across a wide area had been making searches of the river for the past few weeks
Jan 15, 2023 16:54
Major water drainage works promised for Athlone
114 million euro has been allocated to upgrade the town's water infrastructure in one of their largest funding plans to date.
Jan 14, 2023 12:33
Ballaghaderreen resident calls for better communication from Irish Water
Sue McMillan says the fact Irish Water were aware repairs were being carried out, and the colouring of the water had been impacted, customers should have been notified.
Jan 12, 2023 17:26
Upgrades needed at Leitrim water plant says local Councillor
The meeting heard the plant water usage increased by 20 per cent during the cold spell.
Jan 10, 2023 09:10Shannonside Newsletter
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