Overview
Bandon Wastewater Treatment Plant serves County Cork, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 10,396 people. The plant operates under Irish and EU regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
Bandon Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Cork Road in Inishannon, within the Municipal District of Bandon-Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. The facility serves a population of around 10,396, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU criteria. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the European Union Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwaters or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Bandon catchment. This river flows through County Cork and drains into the Celtic Sea at Kinsale Harbour. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Bandon catchment, which flows through County Cork and enters the Celtic Sea at Kinsale Harbour. This coastal zone supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including important nursery grounds for fish. The river and its tributaries provide critical habitat for species such as Atlantic salmon and sea trout, making water quality management essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Cork Road in Inishannon, within the Municipal District of Bandon-Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland.
The plant serves approximately 10,396 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the River Bandon catchment, which flows to the Celtic Sea at Kinsale Harbour.
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 freshwaters or estuaries.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-15,000 population equivalent in Ireland typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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