Human activity is a growing threat to water sources that are essential to Irish livelihoods, the economy, nature, wildlife and our wellbeing, according to a new report.
It follows a six-year probe, during which the Environmental Protection Agency collected data from over 4,000 surface waters and 514 groundwater sources across the country.
The EPA found 46% of our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater are in an unsatisfactory condition, with any gains being wiped out by failings elsewhere.
