Irish Water has launched investigations after a reported sewage overflow into the Nanniken river in St Anne's Park, Dublin.

The utility is working with Dublin City Council to understand the extent of the overflow, which is likely down to a blockage located in a syphon under the river.

The team will look to remove the suspected blockage, which is complex given its location. It will be necessary to empty an underground sewage tank so that crews can access the blockage in order to remove it.

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The pond in St. Anne's Park receives flow from the River Nanniken. The inlet to this pond was protected from further flow entering. Signs informing the public of this incident are being erected in the park by Dublin City Council. The Environmental Protection Agency, Inland Fisheries Ireland and other stakeholders have been notified of the incident.

Irish Water has used this incident to remind the public of the issues caused by flushing items like wet wipes down the toilet and pouring fats, oils and greases down the kitchen sink.

(CM/MH)