Overview
Derrinturn Waste Water Treatment Plant serves County Kildare, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 3,070 people. The plant discharges into the local water system, supporting the region's environmental health.
Derrinturn Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in County Kildare, Ireland, near the Grand Canal Way. It serves a population of around 3,070 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in the Municipal District of Clane-Maynooth, within the province of Leinster. 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 agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to protect receiving waters from pollution. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local watercourses that feed into the River Liffey or the Barrow system, ultimately reaching the Irish Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local catchment, which drains into the River Liffey or Barrow system, both of which flow into the Irish Sea. This area supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
Derrinturn Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in County Kildare, Ireland, near the Grand Canal Way in the Municipal District of Clane-Maynooth.
The plant serves approximately 3,070 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the River Liffey or Barrow system, reaching the Irish Sea.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 people.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 3,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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