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
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 … 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
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 … 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 … 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
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
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 … 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 … 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
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 … 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 … 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 … 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
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
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
An ice idea: Could an iceberg solve Cape Town drought? It is perhaps a plan as crazy as the situation is desperate: towing an iceberg from Antarctica to Cape Town to supply fresh water to … News Lens • 03 Jul 18
Water consumption drops by 6% in Dublin Irish Water has confirmed that consumption of water in the Greater Dublin area has reduced as water is conserved and water pressure reduction at night … Weather • 03 Jul 18
What is prohibited during the hosepipe ban? As efforts to conserve water during the current hot spell continue, a hosepipe ban comes into effect today in the Greater Dublin Area. News Lens • 02 Jul 18
Hosepipe ban likely to be extended to further counties Irish Water has said hosepipe bans are likely to take effect in parts of Laois, Kilkenny and Limerick over the coming week, and the ban … Weather • 02 Jul 18
Water pressure lowered as temperatures reach 32C Met Éireann has forecast further warm and sunny weather for tomorrow as temperatures reached 32C at Shannon Airport this afternoon. Weather • 29 Jun 18
Temperatures of over 30C forecast inland again today Soaring temperatures of over 30C are forecast in inland areas again today, threatening drought conditions in many parts of the country, and an extension of … Weather • 28 Jun 18
