Latest research has shown that the impacts of climate change are already evident in Irish marine waters, with the patterns of harmful algal blooms changing in recent decades. The research, undertaken by the Marine Institute, also indicates that the o
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EFSA's Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) has launched an open consultation on the draft scientific opinion on the update of the risk assessment of nickel in food and drinking water. This document presents an estimation of the acute and
The content of the endosperm of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) contains “coconut water”. This practically sterile liquid which is prized for its delicate, albeit labile, flavor when fresh, has had a recent dramatic increase in global demand. The org
Irish Water cannot confirm how long the boil water notice will remain in force in parts of Dublin, Kildare and Meath but stressed that public safety remains the priority.
Irish Water says the areas affected include: Artane, Ashtown, Balbriggan, Baldo
The HSE has issued advice for how businesses and residents impacted by the ongoing boil water notice in the Greater Dublin Area should proceed.
Generally, the HSE has advised that anyone developing the symptoms of gastrointestinal infections, such
Further to the FSAI food alerts 2019.42 and 2019.42 Update 1, the FSAI has been notified of the above additional batch of Applegreen bottled still water bottled by Celtic Pure in which Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected. This batch does not comply
Further to the FSAI food alerts 2019.42 and 2019.42 Update 1, the FSAI has been notified of the above additional batch of Applegreen bottled still water bottled by Celtic Pure in which Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected. This batch does not comply
IRISH WATER HAS apologised to approximately 600,000 people across parts of Dublin, Kildare and Meath who are affected by a boil water notice due to issues with the treatment process at Leixlip Water Treatment Plant.
The notice was issued yesterday af
Further to FSAI food alert 2019.42, the FSAI has been notified of additional batches of bottled waters bottled by Celtic Pure in which Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci or E. coli bacteria were detected. Please see tables of implicated brands and b
The FSAI states that the current recall of a range of branded bottled waters is part of an ongoing investigation into Celtic Pure being undertaken by the FSAI and the HSE. This recall is a precautionary measure due to some water products from one wel
People in the Republic of Ireland are being advised not to drink two types of bottled water because of arsenic fears.
The water, from the Spar and Londis chains, has been recalled over higher than normal levels of the substance.
Findings of E. coli in more than one in 10 tests on private water supplies in Scotland is “unacceptable,” according to the body that regulates water quality.
A report from Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) found that in samples taken
Speedy, affordable water tests that can be used in on location and even run continuously will help scientists identify disease-causing bacteria in under an hour and potentially reduce the spread of common illnesses such as diarrhoea, which kills an e
The global use of untreated waste water from cities to irrigate crops is much more widespread than previously estimated, says a new report. According to this updated assessment, nearly 30 million hectares are now using untreated water within 40km of
