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British Government u-turns on sewage penalties for water companies following backlash

# Too Much Crap

British Government u-turns on sewage penalties for water companies following backlash

Oct 26th 2021, 7:18 PM 20,818 Views 23 Comments

Last week, MPs rejected placing a new duty on water companies to reduce raw sewage discharges into English rivers.

Irish Water faces sentence over environmental breaches in Cork and Kildare

# Sewage

Irish Water faces sentence over environmental breaches in Cork and Kildare

Jul 23rd 2021, 6:56 PM 24,726 Views 0 Comments

The prosecution was delayed as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

# sewage - All time

Raw sewage from 35 towns and villages flows into our environment every day

# EPA

Raw sewage from 35 towns and villages flows into our environment every day

Nov 12th 2020, 6:15 AM 54,337 Views 44 Comments

The Environmental Protection Agency is sharply critical of Irish Water in its latest report.

Sewage that could fill two Olympic swimming pools flowed into Malahide marina, court hears

# Irish Water

Sewage that could fill two Olympic swimming pools flowed into Malahide marina, court hears

Dec 18th 2019, 4:21 PM 17,016 Views 0 Comments

Irish Water pleaded guilty to offences under the Waste Water Discharge regulations.

Major wastewater treatment plant gets go ahead in north Dublin despite local opposition

# Clonshaugh

Major wastewater treatment plant gets go ahead in north Dublin despite local opposition

Nov 13th 2019, 11:38 AM 19,183 Views 28 Comments

Opponents to the plant have said they are ready to initiate a judicial review in the High Court.

Questions over this weekend's Liffey Swim after water samples found to be "exceptionally poor"

# Sewage Spill

Questions over this weekend's Liffey Swim after water samples found to be "exceptionally poor"

Updated Aug 2nd 2019, 5:59 PM 34,153 Views 50 Comments

Dublin City Council says that the results “significantly exceed the maximum permitted levels for designated bathing waters”.

Discoloured water on Dublin beaches down to algal bloom, says council

# Bathing Bans

Discoloured water on Dublin beaches down to algal bloom, says council

Updated Jun 25th 2019, 5:30 PM 50,009 Views 96 Comments

Bathing bans are in place at beaches across Dublin Bay.

Beachgoers urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to pumping station overflow

# Balbriggan

Beachgoers urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to pumping station overflow

Jul 28th 2018, 5:05 PM 22,595 Views 13 Comments

Balbriggan beach itself remains open.

'Grave concerns': Two thirds of Cork seaside town’s sewage pumped directly into local harbour

# Castletownbere

'Grave concerns': Two thirds of Cork seaside town’s sewage pumped directly into local harbour

May 2nd 2018, 7:09 AM 15,567 Views 24 Comments

Irish Water received fines totalling €9,000 and was ordered to pay costs in three prosecutions by the Environmental Protection Agency.

'A cesspool': Philippines to close its most popular tourist island for six months

# Boracay Island

'A cesspool': Philippines to close its most popular tourist island for six months

Apr 5th 2018, 7:30 AM 35,325 Views 31 Comments

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the shutdown to start on 26 April.

Planning denied for controversial Wexford sludge site over 'risk to public health'

# Obnoxious Odour

Planning denied for controversial Wexford sludge site over 'risk to public health'

Nov 2nd 2017, 12:05 AM 16,516 Views 9 Comments

Locals had objected to the application due to odour issues and concerns about the treatment process.

'We got one up on them': Wexford sludge row continues as company ordered to cease work

# Sewage

'We got one up on them': Wexford sludge row continues as company ordered to cease work

Oct 22nd 2017, 12:05 AM 26,470 Views 12 Comments

Residents were battling with an “obnoxious” odour for more than two years – now it has emerged the site didn’t have proper planning permission.

Do not swim notice issued for two Dublin beaches due to high levels of sewage

# Rush And Loughshinny

Do not swim notice issued for two Dublin beaches due to high levels of sewage

Aug 24th 2017, 3:37 PM 14,229 Views 9 Comments

The likely cause of the lower water quality at both locations is sewage from a wastewater treatment plant or sewer network.

'An absolute disaster': Hundreds of fish killed in River Tolka after someone put car tyre into sewer

# Sewage

'An absolute disaster': Hundreds of fish killed in River Tolka after someone put car tyre into sewer

Jul 20th 2017, 9:42 AM 46,617 Views 37 Comments

The blockage led to a manhole cover overflowing and sewage being discharged into the River Tolka.

'We know it rains in Ireland. It's just not on': Emergency motion on Sandymount bathing ban

# Stay Off The Beach

'We know it rains in Ireland. It's just not on': Emergency motion on Sandymount bathing ban

Jun 12th 2017, 2:38 PM 37,250 Views 31 Comments

A similar bathing ban has been lifted at Dollymount after raw sewage washed up on the beach.

Irish Water guilty of sewage pollution at four plants across the country

# Rotten

Irish Water guilty of sewage pollution at four plants across the country

Mar 8th 2017, 8:58 PM 17,354 Views 46 Comments

Tests of the discharge showed excessive emissions of ammonia as well as phosphorus.

Raw sewage is being pumped out in 43 areas across the country, says EPA

# Effluent

Raw sewage is being pumped out in 43 areas across the country, says EPA

Nov 24th 2016, 7:43 AM 15,495 Views 68 Comments

Waste water discharges contributed to poor quality water at six popular beaches.

Cork, Donegal and Galway are being very naughty when it comes to clean water

# Hall Of Shame

Cork, Donegal and Galway are being very naughty when it comes to clean water

Nov 25th 2015, 6:10 AM 16,013 Views 45 Comments

Those counties have failed to provide adequate sewage treatment facilities to meet EU standards, according to the EPA’s waste water report for 2014.

A sinkhole leaking sewage opened in this Cork housing estate

# Ballincollig

A sinkhole leaking sewage opened in this Cork housing estate

Aug 3rd 2015, 1:10 PM 23,734 Views 46 Comments

The council have fenced it off and are set to fix the broken pipe beneath.

"You are walking through s*** - it's absolutely disgusting"

# Ballymun

"You are walking through s*** - it's absolutely disgusting"

Apr 8th 2015, 6:05 AM 30,973 Views 64 Comments

Residents say that sewage leaks are causing issues in Ballymun.

Rank smell plagues Donegal estate as raw sewage runs down main road

# Health Hazard

Rank smell plagues Donegal estate as raw sewage runs down main road

Jul 28th 2014, 7:00 AM 15,543 Views 22 Comments

The problem has persisted for over five years but the county council says it can’t do much about it yet.

Could septic tanks be a thing of the past?

# Private Sewage Scheme

Could septic tanks be a thing of the past?

Jul 7th 2014, 2:45 PM 14,855 Views 10 Comments

106 households in North Kildare will take part in the largest private group sewage scheme in Ireland.

Would you get married in a sewage treatment plant?

# Sh** You Not

From The Daily Edge

# Sh** You Not

Would you get married in a sewage treatment plant?

Apr 15th 2014, 6:00 PM 15,644 Views 18 Comments

One couple have already booked themselves in.

Raw sewage is being pumped into water in 42 urban areas in Ireland - EPA

# Dirty Water

Raw sewage is being pumped into water in 42 urban areas in Ireland - EPA

Mar 13th 2014, 7:39 AM 17,191 Views 60 Comments

The agency says the country needs major investment in the area.

Here's why #LondonPoo was trending in Ireland last night

# Poonami

From The Daily Edge

# Poonami

Here's why #LondonPoo was trending in Ireland last night

Feb 28th 2014, 10:02 AM 3,424 Views 1 Comment

What a sh**ty situation.

'Serious health hazard' as entire town's sewage piped into conservation area

# Galway

'Serious health hazard' as entire town's sewage piped into conservation area

Feb 1st 2014, 2:07 PM 25,690 Views 74 Comments

An Taisce said today there is a potential threat to drinking and bathing water in the area of Glenamaddy.

'Vile smell' in Shannon causing concern about health among residents

# Whats That Smell

'Vile smell' in Shannon causing concern about health among residents

Sep 26th 2013, 6:45 AM 11,800 Views 36 Comments

A number of people have reported having headaches and feeling nauseous since last weekend.

# Energy

This battery uses sewage to generate energy

Sep 17th 2013, 2:45 PM 4,814 Views 35 Comments

The battery harnesses a special type of microbe to produce electricity by digesting the plant and animal waste dissolved in the wastewater.

Phil Hogan 'has no role' in trying to stop €500m sewage plant

# Leaders' Questions

Phil Hogan 'has no role' in trying to stop €500m sewage plant

Jun 11th 2013, 4:33 PM 7,646 Views 38 Comments

Enda Kenny says the decision to build a €500m sewage treatment plant in Clonshaugh lies with the local authorities.

# Sewage

Power: Plans for 'monster' sewage plant are "outrageous"

Jun 11th 2013, 6:30 AM 6,833 Views 37 Comments

It has been announced that the preferred site for the plant is Clonshaugh in north Dublin.

Balbriggan beach closed after raw sewage overflow

# Human Waste

Balbriggan beach closed after raw sewage overflow

Aug 30th 2012, 9:20 AM 3,711 Views 12 Comments

A malfunction at a local pump station due to power failures caused the overflows.

# Sewage

Residents vow to step up campaign against 'monster' sewage plant

May 14th 2012, 9:29 PM 4,653 Views 19 Comments

The location of a proposed all-Dublin sewage works has now been narrowed down to three sites.

Romance in the air? Sewage plant offers St Valentine's Day tours

# Scent Of Love

From The Daily Edge

# Scent Of Love

Romance in the air? Sewage plant offers St Valentine's Day tours

Feb 11th 2012, 12:49 PM 2,285 Views 4 Comments

A New York sewage treatment plant promises a unique Valentine’s date.

# Monster Sewage

Fingal residents protest against 'monster' sewage plant

Dec 12th 2011, 10:22 PM 5,028 Views 51 Comments

Hundreds of north Dublin residents tonight demonstrated against a new giant sewage treatment plant which is due to be built in the area.

How to... capture a drain-dwelling crocodile

# The Snapper

From The Daily Edge

# The Snapper

How to... capture a drain-dwelling crocodile

Jul 28th 2011, 12:27 PM 352 Views 3 Comments

Locals in Cairns found the urban myth of reptiles in the underground sewage system is true.

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

May 19th 2011, 7:56 PM 1,914 Views 0 Comments

All the news of the day you might have missed…

# Rialto

Rialto homes riddled with damp and mould

Mar 29th 2011, 2:42 PM 788 Views 0 Comments

Shocking survey carried out by the Rialto Rights in Action Group revealed that almost half of the adults living in Dolphin House have trouble breathing easily due to their living conditions.

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Mar 16th 2011, 7:51 PM 923 Views 0 Comments

In today’s Fix: the preliminary report into the Cork plane crash is released; hopes at Fukushima; and some very original merchandise for the British royal nuptials.

# Cork

One killed, one hospitalised in Cork sewage incident

Mar 16th 2011, 5:27 PM 1,557 Views 0 Comments

One man has died and another has been hospitalised in Cork, after it is believed they were overcome with fumes while removing sewage from septic tanks.

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