The incidents arose due to storm water tank overflows at Ringsend wastewater treatment plant resulting in discharges into Dublin bay. Irish Water reported a storm water overflow from holding tanks at the Ringsend plant on Wednesday morning after heavy overnight rainfall. Irish Water notifies local authorities and the EPA of any incidents or overflow that could impact the receiving waters,” it said. On Sandymount strand prohibition of bathing was due to risk of deterioration in water quality due to “storm water overflow”. Notices are displayed at bathing water locations and on beaches.ie from June to September advising the public on water quality and of any bathing restrictions.

Source: The Irish Times June 19, 2020 16:18 UTC