Overview
Monasterevin Town waste water treatment plant serves 2,531 people in County Kildare, Ireland. The plant discharges into the local river system, contributing to the Barrow River catchment.
Monasterevin Town waste water treatment plant is located in Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, County Kildare, Ireland. It serves a population of approximately 2,531 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Irish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, over 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent enters the local watercourse. As a small-scale municipal plant in Ireland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect water quality. The plant's receiving water body is part of the Barrow River catchment, which flows into the River Barrow and eventually into the Celtic Sea. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Barrow River catchment, a major river system in southeastern Ireland that flows into the Celtic Sea. The Barrow River supports salmonid fisheries and diverse aquatic habitats, making it ecologically sensitive. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, County Kildare, Ireland, in the Municipal District of Kildare-Newbridge.
The plant serves approximately 2,531 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which is part of the Barrow River catchment, ultimately flowing into the Celtic Sea.
As an Irish municipal plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The plant helps protect the Barrow River and its tributaries, which support salmonid fisheries and diverse aquatic life in the region.
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