Overview
Clifden Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the town of Clifden in County Galway, Ireland. It is located near the coast and treats wastewater for approximately 3,109 people.
Clifden Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located on Beach Road in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland. The plant serves the local population of around 3,109 residents, making it a small-scale treatment facility in the Connemara region. As a plant in Ireland, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. The plant's capacity is rated at 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is designed for the local community's needs. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via Clifden Bay. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine and coastal habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this scenic and environmentally important region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into Clifden Bay, part of the larger Galway Bay system, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area supports diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and intertidal species. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its scenic coastline and importance for tourism and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Beach Road in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland, in the Connemara region.
The plant serves approximately 3,109 people in the Clifden area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, which ultimately reaches Clifden Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for treatment and discharge 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, especially if discharging to sensitive areas like coastal waters.
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