Fixing septic tanks that fail inspection is a priority – EPA
The EPA today released the report Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections 2020. This is a review of 809 inspections of […]
Read MoreThe EPA today released the report Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections 2020. This is a review of 809 inspections of […]
Read MoreUnsewered wastewater treatment systems constitute a significant diffuse pressure acting on water. The pressure on groundwater is described as widespread in […]
Read MoreThe Local Authority Waters Programme coordinates the efforts of local authorities and other public bodies in the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan, and supports local community and stakeholder involvement in managing our natural waters, for everyone’s benefit.
The EPA is responsible for coordinating the monitoring, assessment and reporting on the status of our 4,842 water bodies, looking at trends and changes, determining which waterbodies are at risk and what could be causing this, and drafting environmental objectives for each.
The Department is responsible for making sure that the right policies, regulations and resources are in place to implement the Water Framework Directive, and developing a River Basin Management Plan and Programme of Measures to protect and restore our waters.