Environment
The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating mandate on the directive which will amend the water framework and other directives
Wastewater sludge has "untapped renewable potential" according to a the EU Commission's proposals on wastewater management.
The vital role of groundwater and the need to manage it more sustainably can no longer be overlooked according to the FAO
Veterinary drugs: joint research was conducted to determine the presence of veterinary anti-parasitics in Irish groundwaters
Rural Life
An estimated 30% of private wells nationally are contaminated with E. coli deriving from human and animal waste.
