Wastewater treatment at 10 cities and large towns fails to meet EU standards, EPA finds
Uisce Éireann ‘must prioritise’ prompt delivery of essential works at locations highlighted by the agency
Water Safety
Diver who died off Donegal coast named locally
Patrick Doran had been taking part in a diving event when he got into difficulty
Dozens of people honoured at Water Safety Awards for their parts in rescues
Irish Times journalist Ellen O’Donoghue received media recognition award for coverage of water safety issues
Ireland basks in September heatwave for only fourth time in recorded history
More than half Met Éireann’s 25 official weather stations have broken their record September temperatures
Water quality warnings at more than 30 beaches and lakes after heavy rain
Swimming ban on north Dublin beaches with increased risk of contamination
‘Take responsibility’ to help prevent drowning deaths, water safety officials urge
‘Lifeguards are not babysitters’ and people should keep an eye on children, official says
ESB crews carrying out repair works to restore power after ‘biblical’ rain in Tralee
Potential for further thunderstorms and local flooding throughout the week, says Met Éireann
Lifeguard shortages: Recruitment problems to limit patrols at Irish beaches
Shortage of skilled and qualified swimmers will hit safety patrolling of quieter beaches at busy times
Cold water and full moon warning for swimmers ahead of bank holiday weekend
Three water safety agencies issue joint appeal, saying rivers and seas are still too cold for extended swims with strong rip current hazard
Majority of Irish bathing waters ‘excellent’ but EPA labels three beaches poor
Three bathing waters located in Galway, Donegal and Dublin classified as poor by environmental agency
Greenland ice shelf causing North Atlantic waters to cool significantly
Global warming could have future effect on gulf stream responsible for Ireland’s temperate weather, briefing on Government’s Be Summer Ready campaign hears
Sea swimmers alerted to risk of lung condition from cold water
Women and older swimmers more likely to suffer from fluid on the lungs, known as pulmonary oedema
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