Water and the Environment

Waterways and beaches, their management, flooding and pollution

Council

Bathing Waters

Bathing Waters are an important amenity, valuable for both their tourism and recreational potential. It is important that they are afforded the appropriate protections in accordance with legislation, including the European Union's Bathing Waters

Beach Management Plan Laytown Bettystown Mornington

Maintaining and improving the Laytown / Bettystown Beach, whilst enhancing the area as an attraction for beach-users

Flooding

Details of flood relief measures

Management of Water Resources

The Water Framework Directive and Fingal, East Meath Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study

Safe Use of Pesticides

Responsible handling and use of pesticides by you can prevent accidental contamination of drinking water supplies.

Water Pollution Control

Trade effluent licences ensure that discharge is treated and controlled in a manner that protects the receiving environment.