Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 8 Nov 2000

Vol. 525 No. 3

Written Answers. - Methane Gas Levels.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

365 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the extent to which methane gas levels have been monitored in the vicinity of public water treatment facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25168/00]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. D. Wallace)

No information is available in my Department. However, I understand that methane gas is not generated from treatment of public water supplies.