Overview
Trim Waste Water Treatment Plant serves County Meath, Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 12,604 people. The plant operates under Ireland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Trim Waste Water Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located in the Municipal District of Trim, County Meath, Ireland. It serves a population of around 12,604, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classifications. As an Irish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the European Union Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Boyne River catchment. The Boyne River flows into the Irish Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Boyne River catchment, which drains into the Irish Sea. The Boyne is a significant river in eastern Ireland, supporting salmonid fisheries and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which is important for both biodiversity and local communities.
Frequently asked questions
Trim Waste Water Treatment Plant is located on Trim Road in the Municipal District of Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
The plant serves approximately 12,604 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which flows into the Boyne River catchment and ultimately reaches the Irish Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into Irish law, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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