Overview
Gilford wastewater treatment plant in County Down, Northern Ireland serves about 2,447 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 544.79 megaliters annually and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gilford wastewater treatment plant is located on Stramore Road in Gilford, County Down, Northern Ireland, within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council area. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,447 and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,262.00 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 544.79 megaliters, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater from the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the River Bann catchment and then to the Atlantic Ocean via the Irish Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Bann system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Bann catchment, which flows through Northern Ireland and enters the Atlantic Ocean via the Irish Sea. The Bann system supports salmon and eel populations and is a vital ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Stramore Road in Gilford, County Down, Northern Ireland, within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council area.
The plant serves approximately 2,447 people in the Gilford area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which drains into the River Bann catchment and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Irish Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a UK plant in Northern Ireland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations over 2,000. The plant's advanced treatment goes beyond this requirement.
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