Fears have been expressed that ongoing issues with wastewater treatment in Kilkee will have a detrimental affect on local businesses in the long term.
Fears have been expressed that ongoing issues with wastewater treatment in Kilkee will have a detrimental affect on local businesses in the long term.
It follows the introduction of bathing restrictions at the beach after a combination of heavy rainfall and a safety device failure at the local pump station led to wastewater being pumped into the sea.
It's the second time in six months that the local authority and Irish Water have had to implement bathing restrictions at Killkee on account of issues with wastewater treatment.
A "Do Not Swim" notice has been put in place after an operational safety device failed at the local pumping station, which together with heavy rainfall, resulted in wastewater being discharged into the sea.
Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch has expressed extreme anger over the situation, claiming the root cause of the probem is being ignored by Irish Water.
He's calling for immediate works to take place to address the issue.
The Chair of Loop Head Tourism believes the failure to put an adequate wasterwater treatment system in place will ultimately cripple the local industry.
Local Businessman Cillian Murphy says the issue has been kicked down the road for far too long.
Irish Water says efforts are underway to address the current problem, while emergency improvement works at the station are due to be completed by the start of 2017 bathing season.
Regional Information Specialist, Aisling Buckley is reassuring that the utility is also working on long term solutions to water problems in Kilkee.
