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Rainwater samples measurement results 2007 to 2025
Year: 2026
This spreadsheet contains the results of EPA testing on rainwater samples collected each month from monitoring stations in Dublin. The samples are checked for small amounts of radioactive substances, including: Caesium-137 (Cs-137) Caesium-134 (Cs-134) Iodine-131 (I-131) Beryllium-7 (Be-7), which is a naturally occurring radioactive substance found in the atmosphere. What the spreadsheet contains The "Data" sheet contains results from each monitoring station for the years 2007 to 2025. The "Stations" sheet provides information about the monitoring locations.
NRMN high volume aerosol sampler data 2007 to 2025
Year: 2026
This spreadsheet contains results from the EPA's two high-volume air monitoring stations within the National Radiation Monitoring Network (NRMN). This monitoring programme helps the EPA track radioactivity in the air, verify that levels remain normal, and provide early warning of any unusual radioactive contamination in the environment. The sheet called 'Data' contains measurement results from each sampling location for the period from 2007 to 2025.
NRMN low volume aerosol sampler data 2007 to 2025
Year: 2026
This spreadsheet contains information on 14 low volume aerosol samplers belonging to the National Radiation Monitoring Network (NRMN). Further information about the location of each instrument is available in the sheet called 'Stations'. The sheet called 'Data' contains measurement results from each instrument for the period from 2007 up to 2025.
Purchase Orders Quarter 2 2026 over €20K
Year: 2026
The public sector reform plan required that all Departments and Agencies start publishing quarterly reports on-line detailing purchase orders of value greater than €20,000. The EPA purchase orders over €20,000 for Quarter 2 2026.
Prompt Payments Quarter 2 2026
Year: 2026
The public sector reform plan required that all Departments and Agencies start publishing quarterly reports on-line detailing prompt payments. The EPA Prompt Payments for Quarter 2 2026.
Hydrology Summary Bulletin - June 2026
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for June 2026, July 2026
Year: 2026
Hydrology Summary Bulletin outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake and turlough levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland for the month
Authorisation for the practice of the use of DXA for the assessment of whole body composition giving rise to a non-medical exposure.
Year: 2026
This guidance document outlines the process for applicants applying for authorisation for the use of DXA giving rise to a non-medical exposure.
Research 516: Assessment of the Environmental Contamination of Irish Soils and Sediments with Hazardous Chemicals (TERRAChem)
Marie Coggins, Martin Sharkey, Stuart Harrad, William A. Stubbings, Yulong Ma, Shijie Wang, Jingxi Jin and Mark G. Healy, July 2026
Year: 2026
The use of chemicals brings major societal and economic benefits, but problems arise when hazardous, persistent substances bioaccumulate with the potential to negatively impact human health and the environment. TERRAChem assessed concentrations of 92 legacy and emerging organic contaminants in sediments across Ireland, and in wastewater treatment plant biosolids. Chemicals studied included PFAS, flame retardants, PCBs, pharmaceuticals, UV filters and insecticides. Most chemicals studied posed a low ecological risk, however, clarithromycin and sulfamethoxazole showed moderate to high risk. Three contamination hotspots were identified and elevated concentrations of some antibiotics and UV filters were often found downstream of wastewater discharges. The findings support future monitoring that aligns with chemicals, soils and wastewater policies and inform guidance on biosolids application to land. Further research on soil contaminants and biosolid-treated land is recommended.
Ireland's Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2025
Year: 2026
The EPA has produced provisional estimates of greenhouse gas emissions for the time period 1990-2025. This report provides early insight into the annual greenhouse gas emissions in advance of final data being submitted to the EU and UN in 2027.
Water quality monitoring report on nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in Irish waters 2025
This report provides an update on the results of water quality monitoring to support the assessment of the impact of the nitrates derogation on Irish waters, as required under Regulation 39 of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practices for the Protection of Waters) (Amendment) Regulations., July 2026
Year: 2026
The EPA has reported on the results of water quality monitoring to support the assessment of the impact of the nitrates derogation on Irish Waters
East Waterford Water Supply Scheme Audit 17/04/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the East Waterford public drinking water supply, Co. Waterford on 17/04/2026.
Fews Audit 17/04/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Fews public drinking water supply Co. Waterford on 17/04/2026
Sow Regional Audit 28/04/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at the Sow Regional public drinking water supply Co. Wexford on 28/04/2026.
Glanmire Audit 12/03/2026
Year: 2026
Report of an audit carried out at Glanmire public drinking water supply Co. Cork on 12/03/2026
Evidence Synthesis Report 11: Optimising Land Use Outcomes: The Role of Private Finance
Thomas Ball, Ellen Cunningham, Emmet Lowry, James Kennedy and David O’Connor, July 2026
Year: 2026
This report is one of a number of evidence synthesis reports funded by the EPA that are intended to support and inform the National Land Use Review. The second phase of the Land Use Review commenced in October 2023, being co-led by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Evidence Synthesis Report 12: Impediments to Agricultural Land Use Change and Interventions for Multifunctional Land Use Outcomes
Authors: Tracy Bradfield, Noreen Byrne and Miguel Tafula, July 2026
Year: 2026
This report is one of a number of evidence synthesis reports funded by the EPA that are intended to support and inform the National Land Use Review. The second phase of the Land Use Review commenced in October 2023, being co-led by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Evidence Synthesis Report 13: Role of Public Lands in Delivering on the Government’s Objective of Improving Socioeconomic, Climate, Biodiversity and Water...
Authors: David Styles and Jill McGettigan, July 2026
Year: 2026
This report is one of a number of evidence synthesis reports funded by the EPA that are intended to support and inform the National Land Use Review. The second phase of the Land Use Review commenced in October 2023, being co-led by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
EPA Licensing and Authorisation Decision Monthly Metrics
Year: 2026
EPA Licensing and Authorisation decision metrics - published monthly.
Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies 2025
Year: 2026
This report is an overview of the quality of drinking water in public water supplies and public group schemes during 2025. It is based on the assessment of monitoring results reported to the EPA by Uisce Éireann and local authorities, and on the EPA's enforcement activities.