PFAS have earned the name “forever chemicals” because standard water treatment does not break them down. For decades, the best available option was to capture PFAS and store or bury them. That is starting to change. A wave of new PFAS destruction technologies now aims to destroy PFAS molecules instead of

A supersized El Niño is set to bring a wetter, milder autumn to Ireland, and the risk does not stop at the weather forecast. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says El Niño will strengthen into a very strong event over the coming months, with an almost certain chance that it

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a sesame seed recall covering more than 40 products after Salmonella was found in batches sold by Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and Gem Pack. The recall, issued on 8 August 2026, covers loose salads, prepacked sandwiches and wraps, and raw sesame seeds sold

Most Irish farmers are feeding silage to their herds this winter without knowing what’s actually in it. In last year’s Teagasc Fodder Survey, only 30% of farmers said they intended to test the quality of their silage. That’s a costly blind spot. Poor-quality silage silently drains milk yields, weight gain,

Thousands of people in Ireland are drinking water that no one is checking. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2025 report, and the findings are stark. More than 60,000 people rely on small private water supplies. These

Diesel has been leaking into the River Liffey near the Samuel Beckett Bridge since at least early 2025. The source is an underground pipe connected to an Irish Rail diesel storage facility that fuels trains at Connolly Station. The leak was discovered in March 2025 and, 14 months later, has

Ireland’s next Water Action Plan is “the best opportunity we will have to turn the tide on water quality.” That’s the view of Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan, speaking at the EPA’s 2026 Water Conference. His comments come as the EPA reports little overall improvement in water quality during 2025.

Ireland’s water quality failed to improve in 2025. The latest EPA water quality report shows nutrient pollution still affects a large share of our rivers, lakes, estuaries, and groundwater. Phosphorus and nitrate levels remain too high in many areas, and the agency says action must speed up. Table of Contents

Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Ireland operate under some of the most demanding environmental compliance obligations in any sector. Wastewater discharges, solvent handling, API emissions, licence renewals, and incoming water quality all require documented, accurate analytical data.  This article sets out the water testing services Southern Scientific provides to pharmaceutical facilities, what

Wastewater treatment plants play a vital role in protecting rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Water must go through multiple stages designed to remove harmful wastewater contaminants. These stages make sure it’s safe before being released. But, not every wastewater contaminant is easy to remove. Some chemicals are very stable, present

A major Northern Irish water source is fuelling an environmental and public health emergency. Recent water testing has identified genes linked to antibiotic resistance (AMR) in Lough Neagh. Lough Neagh is the UK’s largest freshwater lake, which supplies drinking water to around 40% of Northern Ireland. The findings highlight the rapid spread