Why is water quality important?

Healthy waters support our economy; agriculture needs a constant supply of fresh clean water for animals, crops, for dairy and other food processing. Much of our tourist industry and the natural amenities that have become so important to us during Covid 19 (our beaches, Blueways etc) also depend on clean waters. Similarly, we need safe and secure waters to supply industry and our drinking water needs. It is important that we understand what causes damage to our waters and work together to protect them. In this short clip, Ruth Hennessy, Catchment Scientist with LAWPRO explains how important water quality is and what threatens it. Ruth and her colleagues examine rivers they know are not in good condition to understand what is causing poor water quality and protect and restore water quality.

For more info see www.watersandcommunities.ie, www.catchments.ie and www.teagasc.ie/waterqualityweek