Overview
Gort Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the town of Gort in County Galway, Ireland, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 3,216. The plant operates under Ireland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gort Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in County Galway, Ireland, serving the town of Gort and its surrounding area. The plant treats wastewater for a population of around 3,216, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Gort River Walk in the Loughrea Municipal District. As a small-scale treatment facility in Ireland, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for the local population. Treatment processes typically include primary sedimentation and biological treatment to meet Irish water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows into Galway Bay, a significant coastal and marine environment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Gort River and downstream ecosystems, including the sensitive habitats of Galway Bay, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gort River, which flows into Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland. Galway Bay is a large, ecologically important marine inlet that supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon, sea trout, and various bird species. The bay is also a popular area for tourism and aquaculture. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the health of these downstream ecosystems and the local economy.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in County Galway, Ireland, near the Gort River Walk in the Loughrea Municipal District.
The plant serves approximately 3,216 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Gort River, which flows into Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland.
As an Irish wastewater plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Ireland typically use secondary treatment, including primary sedimentation and biological treatment, to meet national water quality standards set under the EU directive.
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