Blue-green algae18 hrs agoTap water is 'rank and mouldy', say residentsTap water in parts of Northern Ireland has been described as tasting like "mould" by some residents.18 hrs agoNorthern Ireland2 Sep 2024Triathlon group cancel swim due to blue-green algaeThis year there have been 168 confirmed reports of blue green algae in Northern Ireland.2 Sep 2024Northern Ireland20 Aug 2024Blue-green algae 'growing concern' on north coastThe algae has been confirmed at the Barmouth between Portstewart and Castlerock. 20 Aug 2024Northern Ireland6 Aug 2024Blue-green algae could pose serious 'health risks'Queen's University Belfast researchers found E.coli and Salmonella in parts of Lough Neagh6 Aug 2024Northern Ireland5 Aug 2024Project to tackle blue-green algae in Lough NeaghThe project's announcement has coincided with a resurgence of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh 5 Aug 2024Northern Ireland5 Aug 2024What is blue-green algae and why is it a problem?A "very sharp uptick" in the amount of potentially toxic algae has been noticed by scientists monitoring the lough.5 Aug 2024Northern Ireland2 Aug 2024'Disgusting' smell at Lough Neagh as algae spreadsScientists say there is "a strong likelihood" it will travel down the Bann river to the north coast.2 Aug 2024Northern Ireland18 Jul 2024Swimmers warned after suspected algae outbreakThe Environment Agency says it has taken samples of water to be analysed for toxins.18 Jul 2024Surrey17 Jul 2024Lough Neagh blue-green algae back as Earl meets ministerThe lough supplies half of Belfast's drinking water and 40% of Northern Ireland's overall.17 Jul 2024Northern Ireland