Overview
Ballina waste water treatment plant serves County Tipperary, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 3,475 people. The plant operates under Irish and EU regulations for small agglomerations.
Ballina waste water treatment plant is located in County Tipperary, Ireland, serving the local community of Ballina. The facility treats wastewater for a population of around 3,475 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. As a plant in Ireland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Shannon catchment, Ireland's largest river system. The Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Shannon Estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Shannon basin, which drains into the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The Shannon is a vital ecological corridor for migratory fish and supports a range of freshwater habitats. The estuary is a dynamic environment with tidal influences, hosting bird populations and marine life. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at R494, Ballina, in The Municipal District of Nenagh, County Tipperary, Munster, Ireland.
The plant serves approximately 3,475 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely into a tributary of the River Shannon, which flows into the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Ireland, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards.
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