Overview
Ballymahon Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the community of Creevaghbeg in County Longford, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 2,036 people.
Ballymahon Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in Creevaghbeg, within the Ballymahon Municipal District of County Longford, Ireland. The plant serves a population of around 2,036 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Irish and EU regulations. As a small-scale municipal facility in Ireland, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. It operates within Ireland's regulatory framework overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the River Shannon catchment. The River Shannon is Ireland's longest river and supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Shannon catchment, which flows through central Ireland before reaching the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The River Shannon supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and brown trout, and its floodplains provide important habitats for birds and other wildlife. Protecting water quality in this catchment is essential for maintaining the ecological health of one of Ireland's most significant river systems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Creevaghbeg, within the Ballymahon Municipal District, County Longford, Ireland.
The plant serves approximately 2,036 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which drains into the River Shannon catchment.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater. In Ireland, compliance is overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
For small agglomerations in Ireland, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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