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Groundwater Historically Polluted Site Pressures

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This dataset identifies significant pressures on groundwater bodies in Ireland that are at risk of failing to meet water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive. It focuses specifically on pressures related to historically polluted sites, distinguishing these from the broader set of pressures affecting each waterbody. The significant pressures listed are those considered priorities for remediation in order to help the waterbody achieve its required water quality status. Published via data.gov.ie, the dataset supports national water quality management and reporting under EU environmental legislation.Significant pressures have been identified for waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive. While there are a multitude of pressures in every waterbody, the significant pressures are those pressures which need to be addressed in o...