Kenmare Waste Water Treatment Plant, County Kerry | Ireland Municipal Wastewater Facility

Kenmare Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Kenmare, County Kerry, in the Munster region of Ireland. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,200 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Kenmare River estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The Kenmare River is a designated shellfish area and supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and sea trout. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.

The plant discharges into the Kenmare River estuary, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area supports important fisheries and marine habitats. The estuary is part of a region known for its biodiversity, including migratory birds and marine species. Protecting water quality here is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Kenmare Bay and the broader Atlantic coastal zone.