Dublin's Grand Canal Dock and Tolka River are two of the most polluted bodies of water in Ireland, according to new research.
Irish Businesses Against Litter (IBAL) released their annual survey reviewing the cleanliness of beaches and harbours nationwide. The research showed that areas such as the Grand Canal Dock and the Tolka River in Fairview were classified as "severely littered."
The presence of litter at Grand Canal Dock was described as “jarring,” with food and alcohol waste being heavily visible in the area. The water near McMahon’s Bridge was highlighted as being severely polluted and a lack of litter awareness signs in the area was also mentioned as a concern.
