Overview
Bunclody Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the town of Bunclody in County Wexford, Ireland. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,312 under EU regulations.
Bunclody Waste Water Treatment Plant is located on Ryland Road in the Municipal District of Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,312 people in the Bunclody area, operating as part of Ireland's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect local water quality. Irish wastewater plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the River Slaney catchment. The Slaney flows southward through County Wexford into Wexford Harbour, an ecologically important estuary supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the River Slaney catchment, which drains into Wexford Harbour on Ireland's southeast coast. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and sea trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Slaney is a designated salmonid river, requiring careful management of nutrient inputs to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Ryland Road in the Municipal District of Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland.
The plant serves a population of 2,312 people in the Bunclody area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Slaney catchment, which flows into Wexford Harbour.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations like Bunclody, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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