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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
27 April 2019
Customers asked to conserve water in areas impacted by Storm Hannah
Small pockets are experiencing issues with water supply
- Counties Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Waterford and Meath affected
- Issues as a result of power outages in the area
- Customers asked to conserve water in impacted areas
2 April 2019
Upgrading the sewer network in Shannon
Essential work to support the ongoing growth and development of the town
- Tackle issues associated existing sewer network
- Clean coasts sponsorship
- 6000 blockages cleared in 2018
19 March 2019
A more secure and reliable water supply for Ennistymon
Replacing ageing water mains prone to frequent bursts
- Works to commence 25 March
- Over 500 metres of old water mains to be replaced
- Possible short-term water shut offs
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
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
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
7 December 2018
Supporting Kilkee Chamber of Commerce and Kilkee Tidy Towns to help Make Kilkee Plastic Free
Encouraging local people to use stainless steel bottles
- Plastic bottles can damage marine life
- Protecting our rivers, lakes and coastal waters
- Think Before You Flush
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