Tralee Tap Water
Water provider: Uisce Eireann (Republic of Ireland)
Our recommendation
Premium filter strongly recommended
Your water has contaminants that require stronger filtration (heavy metals, PFAS, or limits exceeded). Reverse osmosis is the recommended tier.
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Trihalomethanes (THMs)
DetectedDisinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter. Long-term exposure linked to cancer risk.
Reported: some surface water supplies have historically exceeded the 100 ug/L limit
Chlorine
Within limitsAdded to disinfect water. Generally safe at treatment levels but reacts with organic matter to form disinfection byproducts.
Lead
DetectedA heavy metal that leaches from older plumbing. No safe exposure level for children. Linked to developmental and cognitive harm.
Reported: pre-1970 plumbing at risk
Source
Data from the EPA Ireland Drinking Water Reports (2023). Last reviewed 2024-11-01.
Uisce Eireann is the single public water utility for the Republic of Ireland. Local supplies vary; check your area's report via the EPA.
Note: Contaminant levels vary by address (older plumbing can leach lead even when the source water does not), sampling location, and time of year. The figures above reflect utility-wide averages from the most recent public report. If you have specific health concerns, request a full report from your utility or test your own tap water.