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Sligo Local Authorities have advised the public to be careful about water
filtering processes being promoted around the county. It appears that a number
of companies are selling a product which purports to treat perceived impurities
in the water supply, and the Local Authorities are concerned that people may be
purchasing these products on the basis of unfounded concerns regarding the
supply.
According to John McHugh, Senior Engineer Environmental Services, the public
water supplies in County Sligo are produced to strict EU criteria, with a
compliance rating of 97.1% in the most recently published Environmental
Protection Agency Drinking Water report. ‘All water supplies are regularly
tested by the Council and the Health Service Executive. In all, 48 parameters
are tested for, in strict accordance with EU regulations. Non-compliances are
reported to the HSE, and if there is any concern about the quality of the
supply, appropriate action is taken.”
Mr McHugh went on to explain that people may be prompted to acquire a filtering
system because the water may be coloured on occasion. ‘I am concerned that Sligo
Local Authorities are being seriously misrepresented. Water contains naturally
occurring minerals, which may colour the water, but it is misleading to say the
water quality is unsatisfactory’.
The message from Sligo Local Authorities is clear – there is a very high
standard of drinking water quality in County Sligo and there should be no reason
for people to acquire expensive filtering systems.
If you have any concerns regarding the quality of the public water supply in
your area, please contact the Environmental Services Section of Sligo County
Council at 071 9111900
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