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Pollution on the Liffey: Algal blooms at Blessington a threat to Dublin’s drinking water

Valleymount, Leinster, Ireland

30 Oct 2023

Algal blooms in the Liffey River threaten Dublin's drinking water due to pollution and climate change, raising concerns about the safety of fish and the future impact on water treatment.

The Irish Times

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