County Council investigating alleged discharge of effluent at Renville, Oranmore

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway County Council is investigating the alleged discharge of effluent in Galway Bay at Renville, near Oranmore.

A member of the public reported the incident early yesterday morning - claiming the pollution affected several hundred metres of shoreline.

Renville is a popular location for water activities, including swimming and sailing - with huge crowds visiting throughout the day yesterday.

The local authority has confirmed a complaint was received, and the matter is under investigation.

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