Overview
Lismore Wastewater Treatment Plant serves 2,240 people in County Waterford, Ireland. The facility operates under Ireland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lismore Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Lady Louisa's Walk in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,240 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Munster region, near the River Blackwater. As a small-scale 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 and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. Irish wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the River Blackwater, which flows through County Waterford and into the Celtic Sea. The River Blackwater is a significant salmonid river and supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon and freshwater pearl mussel. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Blackwater, one of Ireland's longest rivers, which flows through County Waterford and empties into the Celtic Sea at Youghal. The river supports a rich ecosystem, including Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and otter populations. The lower Blackwater estuary is a designated Special Area of Conservation under EU law, providing critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species. Protecting water quality in this catchment is essential for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
Lismore Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Lady Louisa's Walk in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland, in the Munster region.
The plant serves approximately 2,240 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Blackwater, which flows through County Waterford and into the Celtic Sea at Youghal.
As a small agglomeration in Ireland, the plant is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from populations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Ireland, secondary treatment is typically required to meet EU standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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