This article is from page 20 of the 2013-11-19 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 20 JPG
THE Environmental Agency (EPA), Clare County Council, and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are to meet later today (Tuesday) to discuss the issue of a noxious smell in Shannon.
Residents say that the smell appears to be abating slightly, but understand that it is the type of smell you get use to and therefore is still an issue.
The underlying cause of the odour is also worrying concerned locals.
The foul fetor has been investigated by the (EPA) and the environmental watchdog has advised that investigations to date indicate that the source of the odour appears to be the sewer network in Shannon.
The EPA and Clare County Council, with the assistance of the HSE, have also put in place an action programme for further monitoring and investigation.
Continuing investigative efforts are being focused on the sewer collection network including all discharges to the network.
The government bodies continue to monitor the smell as well as any unusual patterns of illness in the local population.
Air quality monitored by the EPA in the Shannon area between March 2012 and June 2013 showed pollutant levels were found to be below EU limit values.