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- The largest freshwater lake in the UK supplies half of Belfast's drinking water and 40% of Northern Ireland's overall. It is also home to the largest commercial wild eel fishery in Europe. And sand-dredging, though controversial, has been a business on the lough for over a century.
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Oct 4, 2023 · There are plenty of reasons why the lough is important. Not only is it the largest freshwater lake in the UK, it supplies a lot of Northern Ireland’s drinking water.
- What does future hold for Lough Neagh, UK's largest ... - BBC
Why Lough Neagh matters. The largest freshwater lake in the...
- What does future hold for Lough Neagh, UK's largest ... - BBC
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 ...
The Lough represents the soul of Northern Ireland. The Lough is vast. Bigger than the country of Malta, and has been a haven for wildlife, wellbeing, traditional fishing communities and recreation. But it’s now so badly polluted from sewage and agricultural pollution, that it’s dying.
Jun 13, 2024 · Pollution in the lough and catchment area is the main cause of the blue-green algae, which is extremely toxic to animals and can cause illness in humans.
Oct 3, 2023 · Why Lough Neagh matters. The largest freshwater lake in the UK supplies half of Belfast's drinking water and 40% of Northern Ireland's overall. It is also home to the largest commercial wild...
Sep 21, 2023 · Lough Neagh, which supplies nearly half of Northern Ireland's drinking water and sustains a rich tapestry of biodiversity, is now in crisis due to a complex interaction of environmental factors. There are no simple answers, but there are viable solutions.
Oct 9, 2023 · Located about 20 miles west of Belfast, the lough has turned thick with toxic blue-green algae, resulting in the demise of both its own wildlife and people’s pets.
