There needs to be water efficiency targets at building scale. Reducing demand in new builds would relieve pressure on water and wastewater infrastructure. A new research report shows that there are significant water saving and energy benefits as well as cost savings.
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Water Forum commissioned research shows that using water saving devices at home can save money by cutting water heating requirements. Reducing water usage lessens the cost to the State of providing water and wastewater services and can help protect the environment.

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The Water Forum have issued a request for research quotation for a research project on: Water Quality of Transitional and Coastal Waters – Policy Recommendations for Policy Alignment and Improved Integrated Catchment and Coastal Management
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'We must conserve water & produce less high quality drinking water 4 watering lawns, washing cars & putting down toilets' Charges 4 wasting water stall again but reasons 4 them remain. Input frm Dr Fiona Regan @dublincityuni.bsky.social & @anforamuisce.bsky.social
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There needs to be water efficiency targets at building scale. Reducing demand in new builds would relieve pressure on water and wastewater infrastructure. A new research report shows that there are significant water saving and energy benefits as well as cost savings.
thewaterforum.ie/the-value-of...

7th February is #ReverseTheRedDay - a global initiative to protect endangered species
In Ireland;
30% of our 100 bee species are threatened with extinction
26% of our 211 bird species are on the Red List
48 species living in our marine waters are threatened with extinction
We need to do better.

NCI teamed up with @irishenvnet.bsky.social for a report on high-level recommendations for Funding #NatureRestoration in Ireland & a diverse group of subject matter experts, academia, business, E-NGOs, farming & government.
Read more via @anforamuisce.bsky.social
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The Water Forum sponsor their third Water Award at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Very well done to Taylor Armstrong and her teacher Bridget Lehane from Coláiste Muire Realt na Mara, Crosshaven, County Cork on the winning project - THMs and Pesticides: Hidden Hazards.

The EPA hydrology bulletin for February is now available to download. It shows rainfall above the long-term average in most locations and river flows increasing in the south and west. Learn more: ow.ly/Pbja50QS9j5

The Forum's conference provided an opportunity to discuss the need to put water at the heart of climate and nature action. @swanireland.ie @epacatchments.bsky.social
Presentations are now available online.
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