The Office for Environmental Protection says Lough Neagh has 'vividly illustrated' the consequences.
Laws to protect water quality are not being implemented in Northern Ireland as they should be, the Office for Environmental Protection has found.
Based on its assessment, Northern Ireland will miss its own target, which itself is not adequately clear and measurable enough to meet the requirements.Natalie Prosser, OEP Chief Executive Officer , said: “Our report finds that although the approach of the WFD NI Regulations is broadly sound, it is not being implemented or delivering as it should for Northern Ireland’s lakes, rivers and coastal waters.
He welcomed the review, saying it was a "timely reminder of the work required, not only across government, but the public and private sectors, including local government, and the wider community". "We also assess that Northern Ireland is not on track to meet the environmental objectives in the WFD NI Regulations.
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