The levels of nitrogen in Irish rivers is falling, however they remain high in the South East region.
The latest study by the EPA indicates concentrations of nitrogen in waterways is at an 8-year low.
However, it's warning the farming sector needs to continue efforts to reduce it further - in order to make a significant impact.
Included in the EPA’s findings is data from Munster's Bandon, Lee, Blackwater, Suir, Maigue, Fergus, Shannon, and Deel rivers, as well as the Nore, Barrow, Slaney, Avoca, Liffey, Dee, White, Foyle, Erne, Garavogue, Moy, and Corrib rivers.
IFA Environment Chair John Murphy said that the latest report from the EPA shows a substantial decline in nitrogen concentrations in selected rivers over the last 12 months compared with 2023 levels.
Nitrogen concentrations levels in 2024 were comparable with 2016 levels.
Tánaiste Simon Harris Announces €332,100 in Flood Protection Funding for Wicklow
Local TD Calls Out Wicklow County Council's Efforts In Tackling Dereliction In Arklow
Wicklow Producers Invited to Enter Blas na hÉireann Food Awards
Taylor Eyes Focused Squarely On Croker Curtain Call As Katie Seal New Business Venture
Aughrim's John Keenan Suggests Review Of GAA Age Limit After All-Ireland Final Retirement
