Overview
Maghaberry wastewater treatment plant serves Broomhedge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,225, discharging 940.63 m³/day.
Maghaberry wastewater treatment plant is located in Broomhedge, near Lisburn in County Down, Northern Ireland. It serves a population of approximately 4,225 people as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 4,960 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 940.63 m³/day. Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lagan River catchment, ultimately reaching the Irish Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lagan River catchment, which flows through County Down and Belfast before entering the Irish Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery grounds. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Maghaberry WWTP is located on Derrynahone Road in Broomhedge, near Lisburn, County Down, Northern Ireland.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,225 people in the Broomhedge area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Lagan River catchment, which flows into the Irish Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,960 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 940.63 m³ per day.
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