Overview
Tramore Waste Water Treatment Plant serves approximately 16,000 people in Ireland. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging treated effluent into the local water environment.
Tramore Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland. With a population equivalent of 16,000, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under Irish and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the town's status as a popular seaside resort. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Celtic Sea. This coastal discharge supports the ecological health of Tramore Bay, a designated bathing water area that attracts tourists and supports marine biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into Tramore Bay and the Celtic Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important recreational area. Maintaining high treatment standards is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect bathing water quality, especially given the town's seasonal population influx.
Frequently asked questions
Tramore Waste Water Treatment Plant is located in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland, near the southeastern coast.
The plant serves approximately 16,000 people, with capacity to handle seasonal increases due to tourism.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which flows into Tramore Bay and the Celtic Sea.
As an Irish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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