Drain to sea | The story of water | Irish Water

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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About Us
We are Uisce Éireann. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, every day we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland.
Our job is to deliver the highest quality drinking water to your taps every day and ensure that wastewater is properly treated and safely returned to the environment.

Our Purpose
To rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive.

Our Vision
A sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.