Mountbellew Waste water treatment plant - County Galway, Ireland Wastewater Facility

Mountbellew Waste water treatment plant is located in the Ballinasloe Municipal District of County Galway, Ireland. The facility serves a population of around 2,474 residents in the Mountbellew area, providing essential wastewater treatment services for this small community. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which oversees compliance with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the River Suck catchment, which flows into the River Shannon. The Shannon is Ireland's longest river and supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout populations. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.

The plant discharges into the River Suck catchment, a tributary of the River Shannon. The Shannon is a major river system in Ireland, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and species such as Atlantic salmon and freshwater pearl mussels. The area is part of the wider Shannon Basin, which is ecologically sensitive and important for migratory fish and waterbirds.