Uisce Eireann is being accused of ‘poor management’ of wastewater treatment plants.
The latest report from the EPA found the wastewater discharged by 55% of treatment plants failed to meet EU standards.
Its inspections again identified poor operational practices and inadequate maintenance of wastewater infrastructure
Moville was one of 13 towns in breach of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, an issue which is the subject of ongoing legal action at EU level.
The report says raw sewage is still being discharged in Moville and Falcarragh, with a projected resolution date of 2030.
However, the report acknowledges progress in Ramelton and Rathmullan, with a case study on the new wastewater treatment plant there included in the report.
The report also outlines areas where action is needed to protect surface water, including Milford, Kilmacrennan, Bridgend and Burnfoot,
Niall Horgan Wastewater treatment manager with Uisce Eireann knows more work is needed to tackle pollution and improve ageing infrastructure………
You can read the full report HERE
