Irish Water opened it's doors to 4th year Engineering students from UCC this week, as part of Science Week 2022.
34 students were given a guided tour of treatment plants in Midleton, Carrigtwohill and Iniscarra where they got to see the importance of science behind water and wastewater treatment.
Speaking about the tour, Regional Operations Manager for the South West Region, Ian O'Mahony said:
"We are delighted to be taking part in Science Week again this year. Every day we treat around 1.7 billion litres of water and 1.6 billion litres of wastewater. As Ireland's national regulated water authority, we are responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout the country."