Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY AND COUNTY PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES REACH 100% MICROBIOLOGICAL COMPLIANCE
Date Published: 29-Nov-2012
Microbiological compliance in Galway city and county’s public water supply has now reached 100 percent.
That’s according to the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency for 2011.
While there were no boil notices or water restriction notices for the city’s public water supply last year, in the county, three boil water notices remained active at the end of 2011 on the Letterfrack, Rosmuc and Tullycross areas.
The EPA issued two directions to Galway County Council last year.
Galway County Council is responsible for the operation of 35 Public Water Supplies serving a population of over 132 thousand.
Galway City Council is reponsible for the operation on one such supply serving a population of 75 thousand.
Nationally, the EPA says it’s concerned at the poor water quality in many of the country’s private wells.
Tests show levels of VTEC – a harmful strain of E.coli that could lead to kidney failure – have doubled in private wells, in the last year.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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