Debate contribution: Rivers: Water Quality

Debate contribution by Ms Liz Kimmins on 11 March 2024.

MLA: Ms Liz Kimmins
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 11 March 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Rivers: Water Quality
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4269902

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I thank the Minister for his answer. In addition to finding that none of the North's rivers had an overall "Good" quality rating, the 'State of Our Rivers' report found that they achieved only a "Moderate" chemical status due to the presence of toxic chemicals in the water. Does the Minister have any other plans to address the presence of those chemicals such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) by, for example, following the European Commission's strategy to phase out non-essential chemicals or, at least, bringing us into line with the EU drinking water directive?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 154/22-27.

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