6 h. ago Over half of septic tanks failed inspection last year, posing risk to human health and environment

The Environmental Protection Agency said a ‘significant number’ of septic tanks that failed inspection were identified as a ‘risk to human health and the environment’.

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7 h. ago Over half of septic tanks in Ireland failed inspection, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, says EPA

Over half of septic tanks in Ireland failed inspection, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, says EPA  Water Magazine

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1 week ago Donald Trump’s tariffs pose a ‘major risk’ to Ireland’s economy, Makhlouf warns

Central Bank governor sounds alarm over potential impact on corporation tax revenues, if US policy discourages investment here

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2 w. ago Increase in number of drinking water supply samples exceeding legal limits for pesticides

The pesticide levels detected in the monitoring programmes do not pose a risk to health, Uisce Éireann said.

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2 w. ago Bad smells and water pollution dominate compliance failures in environmental inspections

Legal action taken by the EPA in 2024 resulted in companies being fined hundreds of thousands for lack of compliance.

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4 w. ago Potentially explosive device spotted near Wicklow hiking trail recovered after public appeal

Gardaí had warned that the device could pose “significant risk” to the public.

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