Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 14 October 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Water Quality and Infrastructure: Environmental Protection Agency

Dr. Tom Ryan:

The Deputy was correct to point to page 6 of our submission, which I did not have time to read but is available for reference. There is a positive story. We found that, in 2019, the overall quality of public drinking water remained high, with 99.9% compliance with microbiological standards and 99.6% compliance with chemical parameters. The level of compliance is very high. Notwithstanding that, there are supplies that are at risk, which is why we compiled our dynamic list, called the remedial action list. It identifies plants that, while operating well, are vulnerable for various reasons and need investment in infrastructure.

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