The majority of Wicklow's popular swimming spots had excellent water quality last year, according to the EPA. The environmental watchdog published its review of the quality of bathing waters at beaches in Ireland in 2020. The water quality at five of the county's six monitored swimming spots was classified as excellent by the agency, retaining their high ranking against national standards. The assessment is based on information about water quality at bathing spots supplied by local authorities to the watchdog. The EPA also called on Irish Water to improve the management and operation of wastewater treatment plants that could affect bathing water quality.

Source: Irish Independent May 21, 2021 23:15 UTC