Overview
Shanganagh Waste Water Treatment Plant serves Killiney, County Dublin, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 95,000 people. The facility operates under Ireland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Shanganagh Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Killiney, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, County Dublin, Ireland. Serving a population of around 95,000, it is a key component of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling flows from the southern Dublin suburbs. As a plant serving a population equivalent exceeding 15,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment mandated for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the Irish Sea via the Dublin Bay area, a coastal environment that supports diverse marine life and is an important recreational and ecological resource. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting water quality in Dublin Bay and the broader Irish Sea, helping to reduce nutrient loads and prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Irish Sea via Dublin Bay, a coastal ecosystem that supports diverse marine life including seabirds, fish, and invertebrates. Dublin Bay is also a key recreational area and part of the regional drainage network. Protecting water quality here is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Killiney, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.
The plant serves approximately 95,000 people, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Irish Sea via Dublin Bay, a coastal marine environment.
As an Irish plant serving over 15,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Ireland typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many incorporating nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to protect sensitive coastal waters like Dublin Bay.
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