Assigning WFD Status to Unmonitored Water Bodies in 2013-2018
A technical report outlining the methodologies used in surface waters and groundwaters, December 2022
Year: 2022
The purpose of this technical paper is to outline how status is assigned to the remaining unmonitored surface waters and groundwaters.
Study on the Use of the Flame Retardant HBCDD in Building Insulation Materials in Ireland
Year: 2022
This report examines the historical use of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), a persistent organic pollutant (POP) and brominated flame retardant that was widely used in building insulation materials for fire safety. HBCDD is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic, posing risks to human health and the environment and is regulated under EU POPs Regulation (2019/1021).
Roundwood Appropriate Assessment Screening
Year: 2022
National Waste Statistics Summary Report for 2020
Year: 2022
This report summarises EPA data on waste generation and management in Ireland in 2020. It highlights key trends and progress towards EU targets and identifies where further measures are needed to improve Ireland's recycling rates and deliver the transition to a circular economy. The report collates and synthesises information available on the EPA Waste Statistics webpages: www.epa.ie/nationalwastestatistics
Water Quality Monitoring Report on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Concentrations in Irish Waters 2021
This report provides an update on the results of water quality monitoring to support the assessment of the impact of the nitrate’s derogation on Irish waters, as required under Regulation 38 of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practices for the Protection of Waters) (Amendment) Regulations. , November 2022
Year: 2022
The data contained in this report finds that nitrate concentrations remain too high in rivers, groundwater and estuaries in the south east and along the southern seaboard. Nationally, although there has been year on year fluctuation in the average nitrate concentration, its apparent that average nitrate concentrations have increased in the last decade in all water types. Compared to a decade ago, on average, approximately an additional 6,000 tonnes of nitrogen is now being discharged to marine waters in the south east and along the southern seaboard of Ireland each year.
Clara Bog Appropriate Assessment Screening
Year: 2022
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Climate Change's Four Irelands
An Audience Segmentation Analysis, November 2022
Year: 2022
This segmentation report is an analysis of the EPA Climate Change in the Irish Mind survey published in 2021, in partnership with Yale University. The report shows that the Irish population can be categorised into four distinct audiences based on attitudes about climate change. The classification shows that the audiences strongly differ on their knowledge, levels of worry, and willingness to take direct action on climate change. The four groups representing a spectrum of views about climate change are identified as the Alarmed, Concerned, Cautious and Doubtful.
Examples of fluorine free foams
Year: 2022
Home heating infographic
Changes that can be made to improve air quality in our home heating choices, October 2022
Year: 2022
Infographic from the EPA 2022
Urban Wastewater Treatment in 2021
Year: 2022
This report provides an overview of urban wastewater treatment in Ireland during 2021. It identifies the priority issues that must be addressed to protect our environment from the harmful effects of wastewater discharges.
Water Quality in Ireland 2016 – 2021 Summary Report
Year: 2022
This report provides summary information on the status of our rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters (known collectively as surface waters) and groundwaters. It is based on information collected over a 6-year period from 2016 to 2021 under Ireland’s national water quality monitoring programme from over 4,000 surface water bodies and 514 groundwater bodies. It highlights changes in the condition of these waters, identifies the main problems causing water quality issues and sets out what actions need to be taken to protect this important national resource.
Water Quality in Ireland 2016 – 2021
Year: 2022
This report sets out the latest assessment of the health of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, canals, groundwaters, transitional (estuaries) and coastal waters. The analysis is based on the assessment of over 4,000 surface water bodies and 514 groundwater bodies over the period 2016-2021.
Smart Garage Guide
Year: 2022
This guide promotes good environmental practice in Garages and provides information on how to comply with legislation relating to garage and vehicle servicing operations.
Air quality in Ireland 2021
Year: 2022
Air quality in Ireland is generally good, however, there are concerning localised issues that are impacting negatively on the air we breathe. Ireland met all of its EU legal requirements in 2021, but it did not meet the new health-based WHO guidelines in 2021. Ireland and Europe should move towards achieving the health-based WHO air quality guidelines.
My Local Environment Help
Year: 2022
My Local Environment is an interactive map with information about the environment in your area. You can use the map to learn about water quality, air quality, radon gas risks, noise levels and more where you live.
Good Practice Guidance Note on SEA in Water Sector
Year: 2022
This guidance note aims to provide good practice guidance and ideas on how to carry out strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of water sector plans in Ireland.
Note of land evidence forum meeting, 7 Sept 2022
Year: 2022
Land evidence forum meeting notes 7 September 2022
Ireland's Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2021
Year: 2022
The EPA has produced provisional estimates of greenhouse gas emissions for the time period 1990-2021
Designation of heavily modified waterbodies for the third River Basin Management Plan
Year: 2022
The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the designation of heavily modified waterbodies.