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Water resources are abundant in Ireland, with 82% of drinking water supplies in Ireland sourced from surface water (i.e. rivers and lakes) and 18% coming from groundwater – 10.5% from groundwater and 7.6% from springs. This high dependence on surface water is above the EU average. [17]
Provides drinking water for 17 million people, including half of New York City via the Delaware Aqueduct. [142] The longest free-flowing (undammed) river in the Eastern United States. [143] Named the 5th most polluted river in the United States by eco-activism groups, primarily in the Philadelphia/Chester region. [144] [145]
A practical definition of water pollution is: "Water pollution is the addition of substances or energy forms that directly or indirectly alter the nature of the water body in such a manner that negatively affects its legitimate uses." [1]: 6 Water is typically referred to as polluted when it is impaired by anthropogenic contaminants.
Printable version; In other projects ... Maps of Ireland (6 P) N. ... Media in category "Images of Ireland" The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total
Ducks on Lough Leane. Lough Leane is approximately 19 square kilometres (4,700 acres) in size. [5] It is also the largest body of fresh water in the region. [6] It has become eutrophic as a result of phosphates from agricultural and domestic pollution entering Lough Leane Reedbed, an important habitat on the edge of Lough Leane.
The influence of the North Atlantic Current also ensures the coastline of Ireland remains ice-free throughout the winter. [60] The climate in Ireland does not experience extreme weather, with tornadoes and similar weather features being rare. [61] [62] However, Ireland is prone to eastward moving cyclones which come in from the North Atlantic. [63]
Reservoirs in the Republic of Ireland (9 P) Pages in category "Water supply and sanitation in the Republic of Ireland" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
Climate change may have a range of impacts in the Republic of Ireland.Increasing temperatures may change weather patterns, with the potential for increased heatwaves, rainfall and storm events, with subsequent impacts on people through flooding [1] Climate change has been assessed to be the single biggest threat to Ireland, according to the head of the Defence Forces of Ireland, Mark Mellett.