Overview
Larne wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Larne in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 28,116 and discharges into the Irish Sea.
Larne wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The facility serves a population of around 28,116, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated near the historic Chaine Tower Lighthouse on Chaine Memorial Road. As a plant in the United Kingdom, Larne operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar units), and it is located within 50 km of the coast, indicating a marine discharge. The treated effluent from Larne is discharged into the Irish Sea, a key water body that supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a vital role in protecting the coastal environment of Northern Ireland from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
Larne's treated wastewater discharges into the Irish Sea, which is part of the broader North Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters around Larne support diverse marine ecosystems, including fish populations and seabird colonies. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is important for both biodiversity and local recreational activities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chaine Tower Lighthouse, Chaine Memorial Road, Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT40 1AB, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 28,116 people in the town of Larne and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Irish Sea, as it is located within 50 km of the coast.
As a UK plant, Larne operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Larne, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, especially for discharges into coastal waters.
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