Overview
Tandragee wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,659 people in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The facility discharges into local waterways under UK and EU regulatory frameworks.
Tandragee wastewater treatment plant is located on Old Gilford Road in Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It serves a population of about 13,659, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classifications. The plant is part of the wastewater infrastructure managed within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council area. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The UK's transposition of this directive, along with the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations, governs its operation. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which ultimately drains into the Irish Sea via the River Bann catchment. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Bann basin and the coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Bann catchment, which flows northward through Lough Neagh and into the Atlantic Ocean via the North Channel. The Bann system supports salmon, trout, and eel populations, and Lough Neagh is a significant freshwater resource. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local fisheries and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
Tandragee wastewater treatment plant is located on Old Gilford Road in Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council area.
The plant serves approximately 13,659 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local river system, which is part of the River Bann catchment. The Bann flows through Lough Neagh and into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into UK law. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people, and the plant must comply with discharge standards to protect the receiving water body.
For plants serving approximately 13,000 people in the UK, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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