Local Authority water group evaluate river in Roscrea
LAWPRO found discharges from the town have affected water quality
LAWPRO scientists have found that discharges from Roscrea town have caused deterioration of the water quality in the Bunow River.
LAWPRO’s Clonmel representative Fran Igoe told elected members at this week’s sitting of Thurles-Templemore Municipal District Council that Bunow and Roscrea are a priority area.
In his report, Mr Igoe said that then River Suir has been proposed as a Priority Area of Action in the next River Basin Management Plan.
The report also says that 33% of all water bodies in Tipperary are rated satisfactory. That is compared to 61% in the period between 2010 and 2012.
“In the last 12 years water quality has dramatically declined,” said Mr Igoe.
LAWPRO or Local Authority Waters Programme a national service led by the Tipperary and Kilkenny County Councils.
They are responsible for identifying issues affecting water quality and collaborating with local authorities and various groups to address them.
They also administer several funds and grants to groups to carry out water quality projects.
According to the report read at this week’s district meeting, LAWPRO hasthis year funded projects by the Ballinderry Development Association, Cabragh Wetlands Trust, Suircan and the Kilsheelan and Mullinahone Tidy Towns groups.