Overview
Ballybofey_Stranorlar Waste Water Treatment Plant serves County Donegal, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 5,532 people. The plant discharges into the local river system, ultimately draining into the Atlantic Ocean.
Ballybofey_Stranorlar Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District of County Donegal, Ireland. It serves a population of around 5,532, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Irish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the broader wastewater infrastructure in the region. As a plant in Ireland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. Irish wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which issues discharge licenses and monitors compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into a local river, which flows into the River Finn and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via Lough Foyle. The catchment supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological health in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the River Finn, which flows into Lough Foyle and then the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports important fisheries, including Atlantic salmon and sea trout, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to protect these habitats and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Knock ED area of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, County Donegal, Ireland.
The plant serves approximately 5,532 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local river, which flows into the River Finn and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via Lough Foyle.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. It is regulated by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent (PE) discharging into freshwater are required to have secondary treatment. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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