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The final water supply scheme on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL) in County Galway has been officially removed.
The RAL identifies drinking water supplies that are 'at risk' of failing to consistently supply safe, clean drinking water.
The Ballinasloe supply was given a thumbs up by the EPA, benefitting over 8,500 customers in the area. This followed an extensive €650,000 investment by Irish Water.
These upgrades included a new UV disinfection system, additional filters and an upgraded control system at the water treatment plant.
Dr Pat O'Sullivan, Regional Drinking Water Compliance Specialist, said: "The publication of the latest RAL by the EPA confirms that significant progress has been made in recent years in the delivery of clean and safe drinking water in County Galway. Major upgrade works are continuing in the county with upgrades underway at Gort, Spiddal and Oughterard water treatment plants. Works are also underway to connect Loughrea to the Luimnagh scheme which will ensure a high quality water supply for customers supplied by the Loughrea water supply. Working in partnership with Galway County Council, Irish Water is delivering results with significant improvements being made year on year and we are delighted that all schemes in County Galway have been removed from the EPA's watch list."
The latest report from the EPA shows that Irish Water has reduced the number of schemes on the RAL in Galway from 11 in mid-2014 to zero.
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