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EPA: Sewerage Likely Cause of Shannon Smell

Foul odours in the Shannon area appear to be caused by sewerage.

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Preliminary investigations by the Environmental Protection Agency say the smell seems to be coming through sewerage infrastructure in the town, and not from chemical plants or other industries in the Shannon and Smithstown areas.

The EPA says it’s continuing to investigate industries, water and sewerage facilities in the area, following over 20 complaints in recent days which lead to a public meeting being held in Shannon last night.

But in response to claims that lives could be at risk due to the on-going odours, EPA Enforcement Officer Peter Cunningham has told Clare FM that Shannon residents can be assured that’s not the case.

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