TESTS carried out at the North’s biggest illegal dump situated on the outskirts of Derry have identified contaminants that could pose a risk to the River Faughan.
But the NI Environment Agency said the tests at Mobouy dump found no current impact on water quality.
The illegal dump dates back at least until 2009.
The agency is seeking approval for its plans to deal with the waste.
More than a million tonnes of domestic and commercial waste has reportedly been illegally dumped at the site.
The details came to light as the NIEA gave a presentation to Derry City and Strabane District councillors on Wednesday,
Dozens of environmental protestors gathered outside the meeting at the Guildhall.
Independent councillor Maurice Devenney said containing the rubbish was not the solution to a problem that was “dragging on”.
“I would call for all the waste to be taken away and removed completely,” he said.
The cost of dealing with the massive landfill at Mobuoy could range from £20m to £250m, depending on how it is handled.
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