State can’t keep failing our rivers, lakes and seas, says SWAN.

The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) has expressed deep concern again at the findings of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest water quality report, which confirms that Ireland continues to fall short in protecting its rivers, lakes, and coastal waters from pollution. The report shows that little meaningful progress has been made in improving water quality, … Read more

Bathing Season Is Back — So How Clean Is the Water really?

Ireland’s bathing water results are broadly positive, but headline classifications do not tell the full story about pollution risk, rainfall and public health.  Bathing season is back and it always brings a familiar sense of relief. Longer evenings, brighter weather and the pull of the sea, lakes and rivers remind us how deeply water is woven into Irish life. Across … Read more