Overview
Claremorris Waste Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 4,909 people in County Mayo, Ireland. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets treatment standards for agglomerations of this scale.
Claremorris Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in County Mayo, Ireland, serving a population of around 4,909. The plant is situated in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for this population tier. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the Corrib River catchment and Galway Bay. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Corrib River catchment, which flows into Lough Corrib and then to Galway Bay on Ireland's west coast. This watershed supports Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and other freshwater species. The downstream environment includes ecologically important coastal habitats that rely on good water quality for biodiversity and local livelihoods.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in County Mayo, Ireland, in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District, near the town of Claremorris.
The plant serves approximately 4,909 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water environment, likely into the Corrib River catchment, which flows to Galway Bay.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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