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Zebra Mussel

These species can survive out of water for several days in moist shaded conditions so when boats and water craft are removed from the water it is necessary to hose them down properly to get rid of any zebra mussels that may have attached themselves.

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Ireland's footprint

Our ecological footprint is at least one and one quarter time its ideal size and is growing.

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Which path to chose?

Sustainability or High consumption?

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A discarded plastic bag

The introduction of a plastic bag levy had an immediate benefit to our environment – with a decrease in excess of 95% in plastic bag litter. Surveys indicated that up to 90% of shoppers used long-life bags in 2003, compared with 36% in 1999.

Poulaphouca Lake, Co. Wicklow

This lake and reservoir are within the Special Areas of Conservation for its wild bird population. The reservoir here is one of two major sources of Dublin's water supply.

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Septic Tank System

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Wastewater treatment

This is one form of how to treat wastewater to remove some of the large pollutants evident.

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Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets

Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets

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Baltimore,Co.Cork

We are surrounded on all sides by water but this does not mean it is in infinite supply.Conservation is the only way to preserve our most precious resource.

Typical Treatment Process

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