Northern Ireland Water Ltd (NIW), has been fined £5000 plus court costs of £46 and analytical costs of £155, at Antrim Magistrates Court, for pollution offences.

Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has noted the publication of the Environmental Protection Agency’s ‘The Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland - a report for the year 2007.'

IFAT 2008, the 15th International Trade Fair for Water – Sewage – Refuse – Recycling, which is taking place between 5 - 9 May at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, is setting new records.

The quality of Ireland’s bathing waters remains good, with 97% of designated bathing sites meeting the EU Mandatory standards.

A huge puff of smoke, the smashing of concrete and a round of applause marked a breakthrough in a massive £120m project set to transform Belfast's sewers.

Westmeath County Council has recently signed a contract for the provision of a new waste water treatment plant for Mullingar.

Sligo Local Authorities are finalising plans for a major Water Conservation programme which is aimed at helping people monitor and reduce the amount of water they use in their homes, businesses, farms and schools.

The Irish Independent has reported that new figures show huge disparities between water charges across the country with a 418pc difference between the cheapest and dearest county council.

It’s been a problem since the first indoor toilets were installed - what do you do with the sewage?

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