Moneymore Wastewater Treatment Plant, County Londonderry | Northern Ireland

Moneymore wastewater treatment plant is located on Moneythaw Road in the town of Moneymore, within the Mid-Ulster District Council area of County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The plant serves a population of around 2,828, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which is transposed into UK law. The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard required for inland freshwater discharges under the UWWTD. With a designed capacity of 2,810 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of approximately 630 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process is typical for small communities, ensuring compliance with UK environmental quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that drain into the Lough Neagh basin, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Lough Neagh supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for water supply and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of this ecologically significant catchment.

The plant discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Lough Neagh system, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Lough Neagh supports a rich ecosystem, including important fish populations and migratory birds. The lake's catchment is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality standards for this vital freshwater resource.