What are the most important issues affecting drinking water quality in public water supplies?
The EPA has identified the most important issues, which should be addressed on a national level, to protect and improve drinking water supplies. These are the national priorities for public drinking water supplies:
- Keeping water free of harmful bacteria (disinfection)
- Minimising harmful disinfection by-products
- Eliminating lead from pipework
- Preventing pesticides from entering our waters
- Managing risks to water supplies
- Ensuring all water treatment plants are effective
Have you a private water supply?
Where does our water come from? Depending on where you live, your water supply either comes from a public water supply operated by Irish Water, or a private water supply such as group water schemes or your own household well. Browse through our environment and you section to read more about drinking water.
Browse by Drinking water
Water supply types and who is responsible
Learn more about the drinking water and what the EPA does.
Environmental Data Exchange Network (EDEN)
EDEN is the EPA's online web portal for Local Authorities and licensees to communicate with the EPA on numerous applications.
EDEN-MDS Webinar
Webinar for local authorities on the submission of the annual drinking water returns to the EPA. We have also produced the guidance note linked below for local authorities to assist with submitting annual drinking water returns.
