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Dirty water

Last month
March 2025
Thousands miss out on compensation from Irish Water complaints process
Irish Water initially refused to say how many customers got compensation, saying it ‘could lead to an increase in the number of complaints’.
The Journal Investigates reports that €30 can be claimed if plans to resolve issues aren't provided within certain timeframes
People who complain through TDs and councillors aren't entitled to the payment
But many who complain directly to Uisce Éireann say they get nowhere
Last year
2024
Raw sewage is still being emitted from 16 towns and villages every day
All time
Health of 6,000 people put at risk by contaminated drinking water, environment body finds
Ireland continues to pump poorly treated sewage into rivers and lakes nationwide
An Athlone company is helping solve a big problem for the world's growing population
Sunlight can make this dirty water clean...and save lives
Raw sewage is being pumped into water in 42 urban areas in Ireland - EPA
Watch: Ming Flanagan challenges Minister to drink glass of 'glorified piss' (water)