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Northern Ireland’s drinking water remains among the safest in these islands — but pressure is building beneath the surface. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has this week published its Annual Report for 2024, confirming that drinking water quality across Northern Ireland continues to meet an exceptionally high standard. The figures are strong: 99.88% overall compliance for the public mains supply, based on more than 100,000 tests carried out during the year. The results

Wetlands at Dungonnell Dam in the Antrim hills. Northern Ireland’s rich network of wetlands is being celebrated this week as World Wetlands Day is marked across the globe on 2 February, with this year’s theme focusing on ‘Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Heritage’. Closer to home, NI Water is using the international awareness day to highlight the vital role wetlands play in supporting biodiversity, protecting water quality and safeguarding community wellbeing.

Aerial views from Bellaghy Wastewater Treatment Works toward the GAC pitch A £3.6 million investment to upgrade the wastewater network in Bellaghy is now underway, with NI Water commencing a major programme of infrastructure works aimed at reducing flooding risk and strengthening environmental protection in the area. The scheme will see the installation of larger diameter sewers to increase the capacity of the combined wastewater network, helping to reduce the likelihood of o

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed confirmation that a new programme to monitor sewage effluent levels entering Lough Neagh will...