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 37 of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practices for the Protection of Waters) (Amendment) Regulations., June 2023
Year: 2023
The EPA has carried out the interim review of water quality as specified by the Commission as a condition of Ireland’s derogation under the Nitrates Directive. Annex 1 of this report provides an additional water quality assessment, based on the assessment criteria prescribed by the European Commission in Article 12 of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/696.
Year: 2023
Supporting information for the interim water quality review as required as a condition of Ireland's derogation under the Nitrates Directive - Technical Document
An Indicators Report, June 2023
Year: 2023
This report provides an update on the quality of water in Ireland's rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters and groundwater using information collected in 2022.
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for May 2023: published, June 2023
Year: 2023
Hydrology Summary Bulletin for May 2023 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland
The speakers for #EPAWater2023 have been announced. , May 2023
Year: 2023
A list of active and inactive hydrometric stations in Ireland, May 2023
Year: 2023
This is a list of active and inactive hydrometric stations for various organisations as part of the Hydrometric Programme
Year: 2023
This is a report about bathing water quality in Ireland during 2022.
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for April 2023: published, May 2023
Year: 2023
Hydrology Summary Bulletin for April 2023 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland
This Plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in assessing water quality in Ireland’s lakes. , April 2023
Year: 2023
This Plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring and assessing Ireland’s rivers. , April 2023
Year: 2023
Ireland has more than 73,000 km of river channels. If placed end-to-end, they could encircle the Earth almost twice. Three-quarters of these channels are very small streams that typically flow into larger rivers.
This Plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring and assessing Ireland’s marine environment. , April 2023
Year: 2023
Ecologically healthy marine waters are a valuable natural resource. They support a rich and diverse range of ecosystems, habitats and species, and they are also a source of food – from wild fisheries and aquaculture. They are also important for recreational activities and tourism.
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for March 2023: published, April 2023
Year: 2023
Hydrology Summary Bulletin for March 2023 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for February 2023: published, March 2023
Year: 2023
Hydrology Summary Bulletin for February 2023 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for January 2023: published, February 2023
Year: 2023
Hydrology Summary Bulletin for January 2023 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland.
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for December 2022. , January 2023
Year: 2023
Hydrology Summary Bulletin for December 2022 outlining the flows in rivers, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows of over 300 stations across Ireland.
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.
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for November 2022, December 2022
Year: 2022
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.
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.
Hydrology bulletin on rainfall, river flows, lake levels, groundwater levels and spring outflows for October 2022, November 2022
Year: 2022
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.
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.
