Overview
Carrick on Suir Plant under construction serves County Tipperary, Ireland, with a designed capacity of 1.00. The plant will treat wastewater for approximately 7,950 people under EU regulations.
The Carrick on Suir Plant under construction is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in County Tipperary, Ireland. It serves the Carrick-on-Suir area and is designed to handle a population equivalent of around 7,950 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a new facility under construction, the plant will be required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units) indicates a modest scale appropriate for the local population. The plant will discharge treated effluent into the local water system, ultimately contributing to the River Suir catchment. The River Suir flows through County Tipperary and into the Celtic Sea via Waterford Harbour. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment at this plant will help protect water quality in the Suir estuary and downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge will enter the River Suir, which flows through County Tipperary and into Waterford Harbour, an ecologically important estuary that supports salmon, sea trout, and migratory birds. The Suir catchment drains into the Celtic Sea, a productive marine area. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, in the province of Munster, Ireland.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 7,950 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant will discharge treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the River Suir and eventually reaches Waterford Harbour and the Celtic Sea.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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