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Majority of wastewater plants polluting

The latest EPA report shows that in 2025, 55% of all wastewater treatment plants operated by Uisce Éireann were polluting our rivers, streams and estuaries.

NEWS 4 November 2026
Majority of wastewater plants polluting
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