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3rd October 2023
01:19pm BST
"I would like to see genuine effort to stop the pollution. I'd like to see an end to the outdated Arterial Drainage Act. Our rivers are being turned into drains. The rapid degradation of rivers like the Poddle means that when the river status declines there is less respect for it, and it can be further abused for investment and development. The frustrating part is that reporting and investigations make no odds. Nothing changes. The system is set up that way to protect profit above all else, in my opinion".When contacted by Lovin regarding the issue, South Dublin County Council said:This is how our rivers look under the auspices of local authorities. The Poddle, Tymon Park. 29th September 2023. pic.twitter.com/JOAGRYfpFU
— Save the Poddle (@SavePoddle) September 29, 2023
"South Dublin County Council received a report of pollution in the River Poddle on Friday 29th September. The Water Pollution Section attended the Park to assess the nature of the pollution and collect a sample. An assessment of the upstream stormwater drainage catchment was made, and a location was identified to be the likely source. It was determined the discharge was not from a fixed premises but rather a dump of material into the stormwater drainage system through a road gulley. A sample was also collected from this location. A further assessment of the catchment was made on Saturday 30th September and Monday 2nd October with the aim of gathering evidence and this work continues. The Council are not aware of any noticeable impact on fish, and bird life in the Park seem to be largely unaffected by the incident. The Council will continue its investigation into this incident to prevent further such discharges".