Two Kerry wastewater treatment plants part of survey on COVID-19 levels

Two Kerry wastewater treatment plants are part of a national survey on examining sewage for COVID-19.

Irish Water is taking part in a project, being run by UCD and the National Virus Reference Laboratory on behalf of the HSE, which monitors influent in large urban areas.

This study will provide information on COVID-19 levels in population centres across the country.

Wastewater treatment plants in Tralee and Killarney are taking part in the project, which is expected to take 18 months.