The Southern Star newspaper is reporting concerns by the EPA that drinking water supplies in Schull, Kealkil and Drimoleague, had shown high levels of THMs (trihalomethanes) – chemicals which, according to the WHO (World Health Organisation), contain suspected carcinogens (agents … Continued
A chemical called Orthophosphate is to be added to the water supply in Limerick to help reduce the levels of lead found in the water. Lead pipe and lead fittings were used in many homes in Ireland up to the … Continued
In a July 2015 case, reported in the Irish Times, an Irish bottled water company had it’s products removed from the shelves of a major Irish retailer, after complaints of an off-water odour taste in it’s plastic bottled water. An … Continued
Major concerns and worries over the possibility of E-Coli contamination has lead to a Bottled Water Recall which is affecting multiple brands of bottled water. Niagara Bottling which is based in Ontario, said it was voluntarily recalling bottles of water … Continued
The tap filter article in the Irish Times by Denise O’Conner shows how a simple relatively low cost system can improve drinking water quality and solves the lead in water problem affecting many Irish homes. According to Denise, the trouble … Continued
More and more people are raising concerns about drinking bottled water. Luisa Dillner at the Guardian newspaper points out why we should now stop drinking bottled water. It’s now the world’s bestselling soft drink – more people buy bottled water … Continued
The authors of a review carried out by the Health Research Board, found a paucity of international research specifically examining the link between community water fluoridation and health effects and decided most of the studies examined were not of a … Continued
In Ireland, drinking water is treated with fluoride to help in fighting tooth decay. However, many people worry about the side effects of drinking water treated with fluoride. In the US, too much fluoride in water has become a common … Continued
According to Irish Water, lead contamination levels up to 80 times the legal limit have been detected in drinking water in various parts of Dublin. Twenty homes in the Dublin area with the highest levels of lead contamination (ranging from … Continued
The Irish Times is reporting that investigations are continuing into kerosene contamination of drinking water supplying a Galway city estate, where residents have been told that the water is safe again to drink. Irish Water lifted its “Do Not Use” … Continued