Taoiseach Micheál Martin recently inaugurated a â¬140m wastewater treatment plant in Arklow, aimed at halting untreated sewage discharge into the River Avoca. This facility is significant, being completed ahead of schedule and within budget. However, the necessity of such infrastructure underscores the current water management challenges Ireland faces. With an increasing population and erratic rainfall patterns, hosepipe bans have already been implemented earlier than ever. Uisce Ãireann is lagging in monitoring and managing water resources, raising concerns about the country's water security as public reliance on the supply continues.
'Running water is the invisible infrastructure. Turning on the tap and getting clean drinking water is supposed to be the hallmark of a sophisticated modern society.'
'Our growing population, combined with changing weather patterns, means we cannot guarantee that ready supply.'
'Uisce Ãireann is several years out of date on the reporting of leaks, waste matter incidents and security of supply.'
'However, rainfall is becoming more erratic, with lengthy dry spells punctuated by heavy downpours, which do not provide a stable flow of water.'
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