Ennis North Waste Water Treatment Plant, County Clare, Ireland

Ennis North Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Fergus Manor, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. It serves a population of approximately 26,647, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Irish and EU regulations. The plant is part of the wastewater infrastructure managed by Irish Water, the national utility. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the local population. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the River Fergus and the broader Shannon catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.

The plant discharges into the River Fergus, a tributary of the Shannon Estuary, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Shannon Estuary is a large, ecologically sensitive water body that supports diverse marine life, including salmon and oyster beds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important coastal and estuarine environment, which is vital for local biodiversity and economic activities such as fishing and tourism.