Overview
New Holland wastewater treatment plant serves Lisburn, Northern Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 67,199 people. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater management.
New Holland wastewater treatment plant is located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, along the Lagan Towpath in the Lisburn and Castlereagh District. The plant serves a population of around 67,199, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU-derived UK regulations. As a UK wastewater facility, New Holland operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar), indicating a scale appropriate for its population served. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the River Lagan and then into Belfast Lough, an important coastal estuary. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a key ecological and recreational resource for the region. The plant plays a vital role in protecting water quality in the Lagan catchment and downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Lagan, which flows through Lisburn and Belfast before entering Belfast Lough, a coastal inlet of the Irish Sea. Belfast Lough is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse bird populations and marine habitats. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important estuarine environment, which is used for recreation and supports local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
New Holland wastewater treatment plant is located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, along the Lagan Towpath in the Lisburn and Castlereagh District.
The plant serves approximately 67,199 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the River Lagan and then into Belfast Lough, an estuary of the Irish Sea.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required.
For agglomerations of this size, UK regulations generally mandate secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those affecting estuaries or coastal waters, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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