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13 June 2019
Pesticide exceedances on the rise in some counties
Farmers and other users urged to use best practice when spraying
- Improper use means pesticides can end up in drinking water
- Regulations for pesticides are very stringent
- Basic steps for reducing pesticide risks
21 March 2019
Works in Swanlinbar to improve water quality commence this week
Decommissioning and replacing one kilometre of old pipes
- Part of our Leakage Reduction Programme
- Possible short-term water shut offs
- Works will secure water supply for the area
8 March 2019
Female engineers in Irish Water want to inspire girls and young women to choose a career in engineering this International Women’s Day
Highlighting the varied and exciting nature of a career in engineering
- Irish Water committed to gender equality
- 50% of our Senior Management Team is female
- Info on all our events during Engineers Week 2019
20 December 2018
Irish Water and Clean Coasts remind the public to Think Before You Pour this Christmas
Raising awareness of the damage caused by pouring FOGs down the drain
- Over 6,000 sewer blockages so far this year
- Never pour fats oils and greases down the kitchen sink
- Working in partnership with Clean Coasts
20 December 2018
€2 million investment in Cavan Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Works are progressing using non-dig technology to minimise impacts to the community
- Potential for sewer flooding and odour issues will be reduced
- Improving the performance of the sewer network
- Works expected to be complete in mid-2019
12 December 2018
Irish Water commits to a new strategic energy initiative in partnership with SEAI
Committed to improving energy efficiency and reducing our carbon emissions
- Make energying efficiency an integral part of our BAU
- Energy efficient design for all projects
- Leveraging SEAI’s proven methodologies and expertise
11 December 2018
Muff NS students learn about the story of water to mark the official opening of new water treatment plant in Kingscourt
Local school children learned the significance of this new facility for their area
- €4 million investment in the new water treatment plant
- Removal from the EPA's Remedial Action List
- Ensuring a more reliable quality of water for 3,200 customers
11 December 2018
Clean Coasts and Irish Water launch their Think Before You Pour Christmas campaign
Do not pour fats, oils and greases (FOGs) down the drain
- More than 6,000 sewer blockages this year
- Allow FOGs to cool and throw them in the bin
- Get your free Gunkpot
19 November 2018
Kingscourt Water Treatment Plant officially opened by Minister Heather Humphreys and Cathaoirleach Madeline Argue
Ensuring an improved and more reliable quality of water for 3,200 customers
- In partnership with Cavan County Council
- Removal from the EPA'S Remedial Action List
- Projects and Plans
19 November 2018
When Nature Calls - highlighting the benefits of nature based solutions to wastewater treatment today on World Toilet Day
Integrated Constructed Wetlands
- Looks and functions as a natural wetland
- Environmentally-friendly and rich in biodiversity
- Home to many species of flora and fauna