爱尔兰的水质正在恶化,由于污染和生境破坏,半数水体状况不佳。 Ireland’s water quality is worsening, with half its water bodies in poor condition due to pollution and habitat damage.

爱尔兰的地表水质正在下降,52%的水体生态状况令人满意,比2021年的54%有所下降,根据EPA 2024年的评估。 Ireland’s surface water quality is declining, with 52% of water bodies in satisfactory ecological condition—down from 54% in 2021—according to the EPA’s 2024 assessment. 近一半的河流、湖泊、河口和沿海水域状况很差,河口和环礁湖受影响最严重。 Nearly half of rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters are in poor condition, with estuaries and lagoons worst affected. 虽然一些地区的磷和氮含量有所改善,但营养素过剩、农业和开发对生境的破坏以及废水污染仍然是主要威胁。 While phosphorus and nitrogen levels have improved in some areas, excess nutrients, habitat damage from agriculture and development, and pollution from wastewater remain key threats. 尽管原始污水排放减少,但环境团体警告说,目前的努力过于缓慢,无法在2027年之前实现欧盟的目标,敦促加强政策和执法,以保护生态系统和公共健康。 Despite reduced raw sewage discharges, environmental groups warn that current efforts are too slow to meet EU targets by 2027, urging stronger policies and enforcement to protect ecosystems and public health.