Wastewater is liquid waste discharged by homes, businesses, industry, agriculture, and storm water from our roads. It must undergo a complex treatment process that can take up to two days, before it is safe to release back into our water system.
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Our Mission
“All of our customers should receive a safe and reliable supply of drinking water and have their wastewater collected and safely returned to the environment. We will protect the environment in all our activities and support Ireland’s social and economic growth through appropriate investment in Water Services”.
