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The Latest Breaking News from NI Water

Call for water rates to be considered by Stormont to help algae-hit Lough Neagh

An alarm bell was sounded over the state of waste water infrastructure in Northern Ireland and the impact on waterways.

The Independent UK

East Belfast's Woodstock Road to have lane closed for sewer upgrade

NI Water says contractor will "work extended hours, maximise resources and utilise trenchless techniques where possible"

Belfast Live

Infrastructure chief faces budget decisions they cannot make without Stormont

Some of the calls include turning off street lights and stopping the treatment of waste water as the department struggles to meet its budget.

The Independent UK

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Environment Agency 'not advised of proposed policy to stop treating sewage' by Infrastructure chiefs

They said they "will take appropriate enforcement action for any non-compliance"

Belfast Live

East Belfast wastewater pumping station plans announced

The pumping station would replace the current one on Park Avenue in the Sydenham area

Belfast Live

Secretary of State blasted over policy that 'could turn Northern Ireland coastline into a cesspit'

His party has suffered serious backlash in England for standing idly by while water firms pumped raw sewage into the sea 300,000 times last year

Belfast Live

Knockbracken Road closure due to emergency NI Water repairs

Diversions are in place

Belfast Live

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Northern Ireland Water instructing 'dogs on leads' at all its beauty spots following sheep death

The public utility is warning about the danger to livestock from attacks and disease

Belfast Live

NI Water warning as Met Office say NI to feel sunshine for 5 more days

The heatwave is set to continue

Belfast Live

West Belfast sewage works approved despite smell and noise concerns

NI Water moves to "assure the public that NI Water has no plans to recommission the wastewater treatment works (WwTW) within the site at Upper Falls beside Kennedy Way"

Belfast Live

Public asked for views on Co Down beauty spot plans

"We want to hear what the local community and wider NI public would like to see at this site to make it a truly inclusive attraction."

Belfast Live

Tap water 'safe to drink' insist NI Water despite concerns raised in Derry

Cloudy, discoloured water was reported coming from household taps

Belfast Live

Co Down street leakages frustrating residents due to "appalling smell"

"This white scum is coming out and there's no two ways about it, it smells like sewage"

Belfast Live

The Clinton Centre: Row over Fermanagh ‘peacebuilding’ campus as former US President prepares for GFA25 visit

Former US President Bill Clinton officially opened the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen in 2002 as a peace centre

Belfast Live

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'Human waste' found in area with history of flooding, warns MLA

The Department for Infrastructure and NI Water have been contacted

Belfast Live

People 'getting ill' after swimming at NI beaches, say Surfers Against Sewage

NI Water admit they don't record dates, times or amounts of untreated sewage spilling into rivers, lakes and sea

Belfast Live

NI Water release image of huge wipe blockage staff worked into night to clear

Workers attended Steeple Road in Antrim

Belfast Live

Co Down wastewater works face upgrade call amid pollution concerns for shellfish

"Many community groups and fishermen in the area are concerned"

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Shaftesbury Square "eyesore" given the green light for regeneration

Carlton House nine storey regeneration plan approved after over 30 years of dereliction

Belfast Live

Strabane residents living with 'eye-watering' chlorine smell from drinking water for weeks

Sinn Féin MLA for West Tyrone, Maolíosa McHugh, said the issue has been widespread in the area

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland weather: Warm start to Christmas week before return to seasonal norm

The odds of a white Christmas are less likely than last year, with wet and windy weather replacing the icy conditions

Belfast Live

Check your property now, NI Water appeals as demand on supplies continues to rise

“The damage that can be done from a leaking pipe can cost thousands and can take months to repair”

Belfast Live

NI Water dealing with 250% increase in burst mains during current spell of very cold weather

New advice issued to property owners ahead of an anticipated thaw over the next few days

Belfast Live

Baby swan saved from NI Water treatment plant tank after fox rescued from same site

"If the bird had been left without USPCA intervention, it would have sadly died from starvation and exhaustion"

Belfast Live

NI Water warns people to stay away from frozen reservoirs following tragedy in England

"The tragic incident over the weekend where three children died after falling through ice on a frozen lake is a sobering reminder of the dangers of water"

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