Overview
Foxford waste water treatment plant serves 3,360 people in County Mayo, Ireland. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Foxford waste water treatment plant is located in County Mayo, Ireland, within the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,360 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, Foxford operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from Foxford plant ultimately drains into the River Moy catchment, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Killala Bay. The River Moy is a renowned salmon fishery and supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon and sea trout. The plant's operation helps protect this ecologically sensitive river system from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
Foxford waste water treatment plant discharges into the River Moy catchment, which flows through County Mayo and enters the Atlantic Ocean at Killala Bay. The River Moy is a designated salmonid river, supporting Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and other freshwater species. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this important fishery and downstream coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Foxford waste water treatment plant is located in County Mayo, Ireland, in the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District. The plant serves the town of Foxford and surrounding areas.
Foxford waste water treatment plant serves approximately 3,360 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Foxford WWTP is discharged into the River Moy catchment, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Killala Bay. The plant's discharge is regulated under Irish environmental law.
Foxford WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant is also subject to Irish national regulations and EPA licensing.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment) when discharging into freshwater. This typically involves activated sludge or similar processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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