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Recent News
- Published : Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford July 1, 2022
- Irish Water calls on Waterford contractors to consider applying for new accreditation scheme as part of drive to support efficient delivery of housing July 1, 2022
- Reminder : Temporary Road Closure : Mayor’s Walk, Waterford July 1, 2022
- 24hr Automated Payments line available June 30, 2022
- Welcome Ambassadors make welcome return to Waterford June 30, 2022
- Section 38, N72 Lismore Traffic Calming Scheme (Phase 1) June 26, 2022
- Active Travel Scheme – Newtown, Tramore – Pedestrian & Cyclist Scheme June 25, 2022
- Published : Weekly Planning Lists for Waterford June 24, 2022
- Final call for funding under Transitional LEADER Programme 2021-2022 June 24, 2022
- Museum Benefactors recognised at Civic Reception June 24, 2022
- Waterford City and County Council launches Digital Strategy June 23, 2022
- Reminder: Road Closures for Waterford Viking Marathon 2022 June 23, 2022
- Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) announces plans for investment in 5 regional cities June 23, 2022
- New Pilot Grant Scheme launched to boost the Night-Time Economy June 22, 2022
- Waterford recipient of PLATFORM 31 artist development scheme announced June 22, 2022
Category Archives: Bathing Water Notice
Kilfarrassey receives the Green Coast Award for the 2022 Bathing Season
Waterford Council were delighted to accept our 5 Blue Flag and 7 Green flag designations at a recent ceremony in Wexford where Kilfarrassey was the latest #Waterford beach to achieve Green Flag status. Pictured above, Ian Diamond, An Taisce; Katia Hunter, Waterford … Continue reading
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Ten Drown Every Month – One Third After Drinking Alcohol – St. Patrick’s Day Festivities raise drowning risk
Water Safety Ireland is appealing to those enjoying the St Patrick’s festival weekend to stay away from waterways when consuming alcohol. There are ten drownings every month in Ireland and alcohol is a contributory factor in one third.* A full … Continue reading
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Be Alert to Water Safety
As Sport Ireland and key stakeholders have come together to encourage everyone to be alert to water safety this summer, Waterford City and County Council is actively supporting the message to keep safe in and near water. Over the last … Continue reading
Waterford goes blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
Hot weather increases drowning risk. UN World Drowning Prevention Day is Sunday 25 July On Sunday 25th July 2021 our Council Buildings will be going BLUE to highlight drowning prevention worldwide. The United Nations has declared Sunday 25 July World Drowning Prevention Day. … Continue reading
Public Participation: Identification of Bathing Waters
Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use. To help with this process, Waterford City & County Council are asking people … Continue reading
REMINDER: Temporary Bathing Prohibition, Clonea Beach
Due to an emergency overflow from the sewerage system, there is a risk of contamination at Clonea beach and bathing is temporarily prohibited until the status of the bathing water quality can be verified. This will take approximately 2 days.
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Temporary Bathing Prohibition: Clonea Beach
Due to an emergency overflow from the sewerage system, there is a risk of contamination at Clonea beach and bathing is temporarily prohibited until the status of the bathing water quality can be verified. This will take approximately 2 days.
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Provision of Lifeguard services
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the recruitment of beach lifeguards was delayed this year. The beach lifeguard service will not be operational on Waterford’s Blue Flag beaches this June Bank Holiday weekend. Swimmers should follow the advice of Water Safety Ireland … Continue reading
Jellyfish warning – TRAMORE BEACH
WARNING – JELLYFISH We are currently dealing with several (dead) Portuguese Man-Of-War jellyfish on TRAMORE BEACH. Please be advised that there is a no swimming order now temporarily in place. We also advise walkers / dog owners not to approach … Continue reading
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