Overview
Kanturk Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the town of Kanturk in County Cork, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 4,864 people. The plant discharges into the local river system within the Munster region.
Kanturk Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located on Banteer Road in Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland. Serving a population of around 4,864, it is classified as a small agglomeration under Irish and EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Municipal District of Kanturk-Mallow, part of the Munster province. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater systems. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect water quality in the receiving environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the River Blackwater, one of Ireland's major rivers. The Blackwater drains into the Celtic Sea at Youghal Harbour. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for salmon and trout populations, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Blackwater catchment, which flows through County Cork and enters the Celtic Sea at Youghal Harbour. The Blackwater is a designated salmonid river, supporting Atlantic salmon and brown trout, as well as other freshwater species. Protecting water quality in this system is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries and recreational activities.
Frequently asked questions
Kanturk Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Banteer Road in Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland, within the Municipal District of Kanturk-Mallow.
The plant serves approximately 4,864 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the River Blackwater catchment, a major river in Munster that flows into the Celtic Sea. Protecting this river supports salmon and trout habitats.
As an Irish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Ireland typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or biological filtration, to meet EU standards. They are also subject to monitoring by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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