EPA warns ‘two decades is too long to wait to fix Ireland’s deficient wastewater treatment plants’ – The Irish Times

Wastewater treatment at 10 cities and large towns in Ireland is failing to meet EU standards, with Dublin, Limerick, Arklow, and Malahide among those not meeting requirements. The EPA warns that upgrades are needed to protect the environment, but Uisce Éireann estimates it could take over two decades and substantial investment to meet standards. While some progress has been made in reducing raw sewage discharges, the EPA highlights the need for urgent improvements in 73 priority areas, emphasizing the importance of prompt delivery of essential works to protect water quality.

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