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     • Environmentalists are worried that the pollution in Lough Neagh is killing the lake, with wildlife also suffering due to the algae blooms. A few weeks ago some held a "wake" to highlight concerns the lough was dying. Angling groups also said it was putting their livelihoods at risk.
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   What happened to Lough Neagh?

   • Last year, the lough, the UK's largest freshwater lake, was blighted by large blooms of the potentially toxic blue-green algae. It supplies about half of Belfast's drinking water and about 40% of Northern Ireland's overall. What does the future hold for Lough Neagh?

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   Is Lough Neagh poisonous?

   • Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland, is being poisoned by a toxic blue-green algae on an apocalyptic scale. It is killing fish, birds and dogs and there are serious concerns about public health because the lough provides 40% of Northern Ireland 's drinking water.

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   What is Lough Neagh known for?

   • Not only is it the largest freshwater lake in the UK, it supplies a lot of Northern Ireland’s drinking water. It is also a vast ecosystem, with barn owls and the endangered curlew found in its catchment area. It is also home to the largest commercial wild eel fishery in Europe. Read more: What does future hold for Lough Neagh?

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   Why is Lough Neagh Lake poisoned?

   • Deadly bacteria, caused by discharge from farming and sewage, has taken over the lake that provides 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water. Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland, is being poisoned by a toxic blue-green algae on an apocalyptic scale.

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   What impact does the Lough have on Ireland?

   • The impact goes far beyond the lough and its shores. The largest freshwater lake in Ireland and Britain has a 120-mile-long shoreline and provides 40 per cent of the North’s drinking water. It is also home to unique wildlife species, is an important centre for overwintering birds and supports the largest commercial wild eel fishery in Europe.

   ‘The lough isn’t just dying, it’s been killed’: How Lough Neagh reached

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   Is Lough Neagh water safe to drink?

   • Lough Neagh supplies half of Belfast's drinking water and 40% of Northern Ireland's overall. Since the blue-green algae began to appear on the lough, some have been worried that their tap water may not be safe to drink. Northern Ireland's water authority says there are systems in place to remove the thread of the toxic bacteria.

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › liveLough Neagh: How do we solve the algae problem? - BBC News

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   Oct 4, 2023 · A blue-green algal bloom over the summer has caused havoc, not just in Lough Neagh but right up to Northern Ireland's north coast. But how did this happen? Watch below to get the lowdown in...

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   Sep 23, 2023 · The largest freshwater lake in Ireland and Britain - the source of 40 per cent of Northern Ireland’s drinking water - is being contaminated by poisonous algae, endangering people, pets and...

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Private anglers on Lough Neagh can once again consume the fish they catch, after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed it was safe. During the blue-green algae crisis of summer 2023, the...

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   Oct 3, 2023 · After a summer of blue-green algae, bathing bans, and pondweed and silt causing problems for boats, Belfast City Council recently added its voice to calls for Lough Neagh to be brought into...

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   Oct 3, 2023 · After a summer of blue-green algae, bathing bans, and pondweed and silt causing problems for boats, Belfast City Council recently added its voice to calls for Lough Neagh to be brought into...

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   Jul 18, 2024 · In a statement released on Tuesday, the Lough Neagh Partnership expressed "profound disappointment over the Northern Ireland Executive’s failure to approve a critical action plan to...

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    Sep 16, 2023 · Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland, is being poisoned by a toxic blue-green algae on an apocalyptic scale. It is killing fish, birds and dogs and there are serious concerns about public health because the lough provides 40% of Northern Ireland 's drinking water.