Overview
New Nenagh Waste Water Treatment Plant serves the town of Nenagh in County Tipperary, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 24,452 people.
New Nenagh Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. It serves a population of around 24,452 residents in the Nenagh area, operating under Irish and EU environmental regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the Nenagh River, a tributary of the River Shannon, which flows into the Shannon Estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the River Shannon basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nenagh River, which flows into the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river. The Shannon Estuary is a ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout populations. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland, along the Nenagh River Walk in the Municipal District of Nenagh.
The plant serves approximately 24,452 people in the Nenagh area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Nenagh River, which flows into the River Shannon and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As an Irish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas.
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