Shannon Town is one of almost 40 locations across the country failing to meet European Standards on waste water treatment.
The European Commission is taking Ireland to court over its failure to ensure urban waste water is being properly dealt with.
It says the necessary steps aren’t being taken to prevent serious risks to human health and the environment.
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Under EU law, towns and cities are required to collect and treat waste water, but 38 locations across Ireland are failing to meet standards including Shannon Town, parts of Munster, the North-East and the Midlands.
