# EPA Warns of Water Quality Decline In Ireland’s Cleanest Rivers

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Podcast: [Clare FM](https://stenobird.com/podcast/clare-fm-1054983)
Published: 2026-06-18T10:40:18+00:00
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The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that Ireland's cleanest rivers are continuing to decline, with its latest report showing little overall improvement in water quality during 2025. The EPA says nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater remains the biggest challenge, and warns that without significant action, meaningful improvements are unlikely in the near future. The report also contains findings relating to County Clare's rivers, lakes and coastal waters. To discuss the latest assessment and what it means both nationally and locally, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cormac McConigley, Senior Scientific Officer in the EPA’s Water Management Programme. Photo (c) Clare FM

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