Overview
Killorglin Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the town of Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland. The plant treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,764 and discharges into the local water environment.
Killorglin Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in the Kenmare Municipal District of County Kerry, Ireland. It serves the town of Killorglin and surrounding areas, with a population equivalent of about 3,764. The plant is situated in the scenic southwest of Ireland, near the River Laune and within 50 km of the coast. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment. The directive sets standards for wastewater treatment based on population size and the sensitivity of receiving waters. The plant operates within Ireland's regulatory framework, overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Services Act. The treated effluent is discharged into the River Laune, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via Dingle Bay. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout, and the downstream estuary is an important habitat for birds and marine species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Laune, a salmonid river that flows into Dingle Bay on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. The river and estuary support diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and various bird species. The downstream environment is ecologically sensitive, with the bay providing important nursery and feeding grounds for marine life. Protecting water quality in this region is essential for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Killorglin Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in the Kenmare Municipal District, County Kerry, Ireland, near the town of Killorglin.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 3,764 people, covering the town of Killorglin and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the River Laune, which flows into Dingle Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, Killorglin WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees compliance.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 generally require secondary treatment. For plants in sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be needed. Ireland's EPA enforces these standards through discharge licensing.
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