Overview
Listowel Waste Water Treatment Plant serves County Kerry, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 8,826 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Listowel Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in County Kerry, Ireland, serving the town of Listowel and surrounding areas. The plant provides wastewater treatment for a population equivalent of approximately 8,826, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, Listowel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Irish wastewater infrastructure is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Services Act. The treated effluent from Listowel WWTP is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Feale catchment. The River Feale flows through County Kerry and enters the Atlantic Ocean near Ballybunion. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Feale catchment, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Ballybunion. The river supports salmonid populations and other freshwater species, making water quality management critical. The downstream estuary provides habitat for migratory birds and marine life, requiring careful nutrient control to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Listowel Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in County Kerry, Ireland, near the town of Listowel. The facility serves the municipal area and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 8,826 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Treated effluent from Listowel WWTP is discharged into the River Feale catchment, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is regulated under Irish and EU water quality standards.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 require secondary treatment. Listowel WWTP, serving 8,826 people, falls into this category and must comply with relevant treatment standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Ireland, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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