Overview
Ennistymon Waste Water Treatment Plant serves 2,050 people in County Clare, Ireland. The facility discharges treated effluent into the local environment, supporting water quality in the region.
Ennistymon Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland, within the West Clare Municipal District. It serves a population of approximately 2,050 people, making it a small agglomeration under Irish and EU wastewater regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for small agglomerations, which mandate appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the River Fergus or nearby coastal waters. The region's karst geology and proximity to the coast make proper treatment essential to protect groundwater and marine ecosystems, including habitats for salmon and other aquatic species.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the Atlantic coast in County Clare, an area characterized by karst limestone geology and sensitive groundwater systems. Treated effluent likely enters the River Fergus or a tributary, which flows into the Shannon Estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seabird colonies and fish populations, making nutrient and pathogen control important for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland, along the N67 road in the West Clare Municipal District.
The plant serves approximately 2,050 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the River Fergus or a coastal stream, which flows into the Shannon Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
As an Irish plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Ireland, secondary treatment is typically required, often using activated sludge or biological filtration systems to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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