Sinking cities should ring alarm bells in Ireland Coastal cities around the world, including Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai, are sinking - posing catastrophic risks to roads, buildings and key infrastructure. Business • 10 Jun
Sinking cities should ring alarm bells in Ireland Coastal cities around the world, including Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Shanghai, are sinking - posing catastrophic risks to roads, buildings and key infrastructure. Business • 10 Jun
Increase in presence of pesticides in water supplies Pesticide users have been urged to be vigilant to protect drinking water supplies ahead of the warmer weather expected over the coming weeks and months. Environment • 28 Apr
Increase in presence of pesticides in water supplies Pesticide users have been urged to be vigilant to protect drinking water supplies ahead of the warmer weather expected over the coming weeks and months. Environment • 28 Apr
Week-long boil water notice for Castlerea area lifted A boil water notice in place for a week in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, has been lifted following satisfactory water sampling results. Connacht • 31 Jan
Week-long boil water notice for Castlerea area lifted A boil water notice in place for a week in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, has been lifted following satisfactory water sampling results. Connacht • 31 Jan
Ecofil secures 4 year deal with Dublin local authorities Ecofil has been awarded a significant framework agreement by three Dublin local authorities, for the supply of outdoor bottle filling stations over the next four years. The new partnership demonstrates Ecofil's commitment to sustainability and innovation. Business • 28 Jan
Ecofil secures 4 year deal with Dublin local authorities Ecofil has been awarded a significant framework agreement by three Dublin local authorities, for the supply of outdoor bottle filling stations over the next four years. The new partnership demonstrates Ecofil's commitment to sustainability and innovation. Business • 28 Jan
More small firms conserving water survey finds Seven in every ten small and medium sized firms are now conserving water, a 5% increase on two years ago. Business • 27 Aug 24
More small firms conserving water survey finds Seven in every ten small and medium sized firms are now conserving water, a 5% increase on two years ago. Business • 27 Aug 24
Ireland fails to meet EU pledge on safe drinking water Europe's highest court has ruled that the concentration of certain chemical compounds in Irish drinking water have exceeded EU safety levels. Ireland • 25 Jan 24
Ireland fails to meet EU pledge on safe drinking water Europe's highest court has ruled that the concentration of certain chemical compounds in Irish drinking water have exceeded EU safety levels. Ireland • 25 Jan 24
Water talks: What did the UN achieve in three days? The UN talked about water for three days. But what did it achieve? Climate Change • 24 Mar 23
Water talks: What did the UN achieve in three days? The UN talked about water for three days. But what did it achieve? Climate Change • 24 Mar 23
New group to tackle water security unveiled at Davos To contend with worsening water woes, experts have launched a new global commission to study the value of the world's water, and work out ways of ensuring supply. Business • 26 May 22
New group to tackle water security unveiled at Davos To contend with worsening water woes, experts have launched a new global commission to study the value of the world's water, and work out ways of ensuring supply. Business • 26 May 22
BHSL agrees deal for Glan Agua Environmental management company BHSL has agreed a deal to buy Glan Agua, a clean water and wastewater solutions business. Business • 16 Nov 21
BHSL agrees deal for Glan Agua Environmental management company BHSL has agreed a deal to buy Glan Agua, a clean water and wastewater solutions business. Business • 16 Nov 21
Water charges to rise for many businesses from today More than half of businesses will see their cost of water increase from today, as a result of changes to the charging system. Business • 01 Oct 21
Water charges to rise for many businesses from today More than half of businesses will see their cost of water increase from today, as a result of changes to the charging system. Business • 01 Oct 21
Locals blame bottled water as Volvic region dries out The lush volcanic hills surrounding Volvic in central France have long been a source of mineral water prized worldwide, but locals and geologists warn that too much is now being pumped out, putting the entire region at risk. World • 22 May 21
Locals blame bottled water as Volvic region dries out The lush volcanic hills surrounding Volvic in central France have long been a source of mineral water prized worldwide, but locals and geologists warn that too much is now being pumped out, putting the entire region at risk. World • 22 May 21
New non-domestic water charges regime to start in May A new system of charges for non-domestic water users, which will see bills increase for more than half of customers, is to come into force from the middle of next year. Business • 02 Nov 20
New non-domestic water charges regime to start in May A new system of charges for non-domestic water users, which will see bills increase for more than half of customers, is to come into force from the middle of next year. Business • 02 Nov 20
Irish Water warns conservation order likely this week The Head of Customer Operations with Irish Water has said some supplies are moving into drought and critical drought conditions. Ireland • 02 Jun 20
Irish Water warns conservation order likely this week The Head of Customer Operations with Irish Water has said some supplies are moving into drought and critical drought conditions. Ireland • 02 Jun 20
Threat of legal case over Irish drinking water quality The European Commission has threatened to take Ireland to court over the quality of Irish drinking water. Ireland • 15 May 20
Threat of legal case over Irish drinking water quality The European Commission has threatened to take Ireland to court over the quality of Irish drinking water. Ireland • 15 May 20
Action needed on Dublin Bay water quality - Green Party The Green Party is calling for action to improve water quality in Dublin Bay. Campaign Daily • 27 Jan 20
Action needed on Dublin Bay water quality - Green Party The Green Party is calling for action to improve water quality in Dublin Bay. Campaign Daily • 27 Jan 20
Council tests the waters with public drinking fountains In recent weeks South Dublin County Council has been installing public water drinking fountains across the city suburbs in a bid to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. Climate Change • 15 Nov 19
Council tests the waters with public drinking fountains In recent weeks South Dublin County Council has been installing public water drinking fountains across the city suburbs in a bid to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. Climate Change • 15 Nov 19
Boil water notice may not be lifted before weekend Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it cannot be guaranteed that a boil water notice affecting 600,000 people in areas of Dublin, Kildare and Meath will be lifted before the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. Ireland • 23 Oct 19
Boil water notice may not be lifted before weekend Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it cannot be guaranteed that a boil water notice affecting 600,000 people in areas of Dublin, Kildare and Meath will be lifted before the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend. Ireland • 23 Oct 19
Further recall of bottled water over arsenic levels The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a further recall of bottled water due to elevated levels of arsenic. Ireland • 03 Aug 19
Further recall of bottled water over arsenic levels The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a further recall of bottled water due to elevated levels of arsenic. Ireland • 03 Aug 19
3% decline in quality of Irish waters - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has found a 3% decline in the quality of Irish waters - caused mainly by nutrient losses from agriculture as well as waste water discharges from towns and businesses. Environment • 30 Nov 18
3% decline in quality of Irish waters - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has found a 3% decline in the quality of Irish waters - caused mainly by nutrient losses from agriculture as well as waste water discharges from towns and businesses. Environment • 30 Nov 18
Govt to consider vote on ownership of water services The Cabinet has given its approval for Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy to contact the Attorney General about holding a referendum regarding the State affording constitutional protection to the supply of water services. Politics • 20 Nov 18
Govt to consider vote on ownership of water services The Cabinet has given its approval for Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy to contact the Attorney General about holding a referendum regarding the State affording constitutional protection to the supply of water services. Politics • 20 Nov 18
Water restrictions likely to remain in place for Dublin Water restrictions are likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, with 70 days of supply left in the main reservoir serving the greater Dublin area, Irish Water has said. Water • 08 Aug 18
Water restrictions likely to remain in place for Dublin Water restrictions are likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future, with 70 days of supply left in the main reservoir serving the greater Dublin area, Irish Water has said. Water • 08 Aug 18
Survey shows most people underestimate water usage More than 50% of people underestimate their average daily personal water usage by half, according to a survey carried out for Irish Water. Water • 02 Aug 18
Survey shows most people underestimate water usage More than 50% of people underestimate their average daily personal water usage by half, according to a survey carried out for Irish Water. Water • 02 Aug 18
Further water restrictions for Dublin area from tonight Further water restrictions for the Greater Dublin Area are due to come into force from 10pm this evening. News • 16 Jul 18
Further water restrictions for Dublin area from tonight Further water restrictions for the Greater Dublin Area are due to come into force from 10pm this evening. News • 16 Jul 18
Further water restrictions for Greater Dublin area Irish Water has confirmed that there will be further water restrictions for the Greater Dublin Area. Weather • 12 Jul 18
Further water restrictions for Greater Dublin area Irish Water has confirmed that there will be further water restrictions for the Greater Dublin Area. Weather • 12 Jul 18
Water pressure may be lowered at night next week Consideration is being given to lowering water pressure at night time from next week in an attempt to manage water supplies. Politics • 11 Jul 18
Water pressure may be lowered at night next week Consideration is being given to lowering water pressure at night time from next week in an attempt to manage water supplies. Politics • 11 Jul 18
