Cork's Tap Water Is Safe To Drink And Does Not Pose A Threat To People's Health
That's the message from Irish Water following an audit of the Inniscarra Water Treatment facility by the EPA earlier this year.
The audit of the City's drinking water was prompted by a complaint received by Irish Water of sludge worms present in the tap water of the Carrigaline area.
The matter was investigated by Irish Water in consultation with the HSE, and found that there were worms in one of the water filters at the treatment plant in Inniscara.
However speaking to RedFM News, Regional operations Manager with Irish Water Margaret Attridge says the tap water is perfectly safe to drink:
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