Overview
Dunmanway Wastewater Treatment Plant serves 2,174 people in West Cork, Ireland. The plant operates under Ireland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Dunmanway Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in Dunmanway North, West Cork, County Cork, Ireland. It serves a population of approximately 2,174, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Ireland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, which ultimately drains to the Celtic Sea via the Bandon River or nearby coastal waters. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local catchment, which drains to the Celtic Sea via the Bandon River and its tributaries. This coastal region supports important fish populations, including salmon and sea trout, and the downstream estuarine and marine environments are ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dunmanway North, West Cork, County Cork, Ireland.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,174 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which ultimately drains to the Celtic Sea via the Bandon River or nearby coastal streams.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, especially if discharging to sensitive areas.
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