Investigation into threat to public health in Carrick-on-Shannon
Rats spotted around Hartley
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A threat to public health in relation to sewerage and rats at Hartley, Carrick-on-Shannon is going to be investigated by the Environmental Department of Leitrim County Council.
Independent Cllr Des Guckian asked council officials to explain how they have dealt with the seepage of sewerage into the marsh near the block of flats and offices at Hartley, on the Leitrim Road, Carrick-on-Shannon. He sated “There seems to be widespread threat to public health in that general area.”
The council told Carrick-on-Shannon councillors they had not been informed of any current problems with pollution at this location. The Environmental Department will investigate this complaint to establish the facts and take whatever subsequent action is deemed necessary.