OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Ireland 2010
This 2009 review of Ireland's environmental conditions and policies evaluates progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international co-operation. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data.
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Water Management
Ireland generally enjoys good biological quality in its rivers, lakes and in-shore and marine waters. A small improvement in the biological quality of rivers and lakes has been observed in recent years. Substantial investments in drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure were made since the 2000 OECD review. As a result, the compliance rate with the EU Urban Waste Water Directive rose from 25% to 92%.
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