36 areas nationwide have been identified.
Three midlands sites have been identified as priority areas that require surface water protection due to wastewater discharges.
A new EPA report is highlighting Ballymore in Westmeath, Kilcormac in Offaly, and Portarlington in Laois along with 33 other areas across the country.
Meanwhile Uisce Eireann is being accused of 'poor management' of wastewater treatment plants.
Wastewater discharged by 55% of its treatment plants failed to meet EU standards.
Its inspections again identified poor operational practices and inadequate maintenance of wastewater infrastructure.
Niall Horgan Wastewater treatment manager with Uisce Eireann knows more work is needed to tackle pollution and improve ageing infrastructure.
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