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Uisce Éireann is under scrutiny for its handling of sewage issues at Shannonvale Park, which local campaigners assert impacts the Jones Bridge water treatment plant. Data from a Freedom of Information request shows runoff from the park enters the River Argideen, prompting concerns about local drinking water safety.

The plant experienced 41 shutdowns from January 2020 to February 2024, linked to spikes in ammonia and nitrate levels. Uisce Éireann states that drinking water meets safety standards, while residents report issues like discolored tap water. The situation has persisted despite previous legal action against Uisce Éireann for wastewater management failures.