Towns in Donegal highlighted as areas of concern in wastewater report

Wastewater is still being released from many areas without adequate treatment - affecting water quality in rivers, lakes and along the coasts.Four towns in Donegal have been highlighted as areas of concern, including Falcarragh, Ramelton, Rathmullan and Moville.The EPA report says over half of licensed treatment plants, and 10 percent of storm water overflows, fail to meet national standards.The report also indicated that infrastructural upgrades are required at five priority areas to protect shellfish including Carney, Drumcliff and Donegal Town.Niall Horgan is a senior wastewater compliance manager with Uisce Eireann - he says there have been improvements, such as a reduction in the volume of raw sewage being discharged daily - which has more than halved since the start of 2024: