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# E.coli

Last year
2023
Swimming restrictions hit over half of all Irish bathing waters this summer
Sea swimming has never been more popular but risks of pollution are also rising.
Noteworthy analysed over 1,600 restrictions from the last decade and they almost tripled over that time
Restrictions include swimming bans and warnings of pollution risk
Expert: “More needs to be done to keep the water in our rivers, lakes and beaches clean”
19 Oct 2023
30.4k
19
All time
Health probe underway into increase in E. Coli cases in Mid-West HSE area
6 Sep 2022
11.5k
1
Temporary swim ban enacted for Dollymount and Sandymount Strands
3 Aug 2022
18.5k
12
One in twenty private water supplies were contaminated with E. coli in 2020, EPA says
22 Feb 2022
11.2k
9
People urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to E. coli bacteria
20 Jul 2021
63.2k
30
E. coli outbreak identified at setting in Mid-West region
29 Mar 2021
29.6k
7
Swimming ban lifted at Wexford beaches after E.Coli levels recede
25 Aug 2020
9.4k
7
E coli found in 51 private water supplies that serve schools, hotels and pubs
21 Nov 2018
18.3k
45
FSAI recalls batch of raw goats milk over E Coli contamination concerns
15 Nov 2018
10.7k
11
Public warned to take extra care with food after 96 cases of E.coli infection in ten days
3 Jul 2018
30.6k
11
Swimming stopped at Clare beach due to high levels of E coli in the water
23 May 2018
19.0k
14
Almost 10,000 Irish Water customers issued boil notice after E.Coli detection
14 Jul 2017
10.8k
39
Swimming ban enforced on Dublin beaches as high levels of E Coli found
30 Jun 2017
25.7k
19
Community thanked for patience as 'temporary' boil water notice is lifted after seven years
7 Nov 2016
9.2k
28
Child dies in Scotland after E.coli outbreak linked to blue cheese
5 Sep 2016
19.5k
3
Irish discovery could help stop superbugs like MRSA
21 Apr 2016
17.1k
10
Some Irish areas have been on boiled water notice for over six years
22 Feb 2015
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73
Is the water you're paying for good enough to drink? This water quality test can tell you...
21 Nov 2014
13.0k
62
Deadly bacteria normally found in toilets was discovered in the microwave of these students
10 Nov 2014
25.7k
28
Defence Forces test water supply amid claims Irish troops are at risk of E Coli
28 Oct 2014
8.6k
11
Beach-goers warned about getting in the water at four Cork beaches
26 Jul 2014
39.7k
27
Yes, airplane seats are as disgusting as you feared
24 May 2014
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37
Swim ban at Cork beach due to high levels of E. Coli
20 Jun 2013
9.5k
23
Cork crèche closes after toddler found with a ‘probable’ case of E. coli
21 Feb 2013
12.7k
20
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20 Oct 2012
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6
At least 49 cases of E.coli after outbreak at Belfast restaurant
20 Oct 2012
9.5k
15
Balbriggan beach reopens and is deemed safe for swimming
31 Aug 2012
3.7k
11
Swimming ban at Cork beaches to remain in place until Thursday
21 Aug 2012
3.8k
17
Further tests due on waters from Cork E.coli beaches
20 Aug 2012
3.2k
11
Possible contamination leads to water restrictions in Tipperary
15 Aug 2012
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13
Dublin water restrictions still in place to 'protect public health'
14 Aug 2012
2.6k
8
Dublin water disruption: Tests show 'improvement' in supply
9 Aug 2012
2.1k
4
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
7 Aug 2012
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9
Clare beaches re-opened after e-coli scare
21 Jul 2012
4.4k
12
The Evening Fix: Friday
20 Jul 2012
5.9k
1
E-coli traces found in bathing water at three Clare holiday resorts
20 Jul 2012
8.1k
22
Dirty dishcloths: E.coli found on more than a quarter of household cloths
30 Mar 2012
4.3k
12
Bottled water 'safer' - but industry still needs improvement
16 Dec 2011
3.7k
26
Irish cheese tests positive for E.coli in South Africa
12 Nov 2011
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