NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 1. Description of the Wastewater

ATTACHMENT A.1 – NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

1. Description of the Wastewater Treatment Works and Activities carried out therein

The existing Timolin Septic Tank is situated in the village of Timolin, a small village approximately 10km north of Castledermot in Co. Kildare. It can be accessed via the N9 National Primary Route (Dublin – Carlow).

Timolin Septic Tank was constructed in the 1960’s to serve 12 properties in an adjacent Kildare County Council housing development. It was designed to have a capacity of 45 PE (Population Equivalent). Timolin Septic Tank receives domestic sewage only and the current loading on the Timolin is estimated to be 36PE (12 houses @ 3PE/house). The septic tank at Timolin is fenced off and secured against unauthorised entry.

Septic tanks provide primary treatment to sewage by:

1. Removing suspended solids from the waste water by sedimentation. 2. Reducing the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of the effluent by anaerobic digestion. 3. Further reduction of the BOD of the effluent in the percolation area by anaerobic digestion.

Timolin Septic Tank operates as follows:

1. Effluent enters the septic tank via a 150mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 2. Settlement of suspended solids occurs within Chamber 1 of the septic tank. 3. Scum (oils and greases) floats to the surface of the effluent within the septic For inspection purposes only. tank. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 4. Sewage sludge settles to the base of the septic tank within Chamber 1 and is removed by tanker periodically. 5. Liquid effluent enters Chamber 2 via a baffle wall between Chamber 1 and Chamber 2. 6. Further settlement of remaining suspended solids occurs in Chamber 2 of the septic tank. 7. Sewage sludge also settles to the base of the septic tank within Chamber 2 and is removed by tanker periodically. 8. Anaerobic digestion takes place within the septic tank which results in a reduction in the BOD. 9. Effluent is discharged from the septic tank to a percolation area via a network of pipes which distribute liquid effluent evenly to the ground via granular filter material. 10. Effluent is further broken down within the soil naturally by microbes which exist in the soil.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 2. Sources of emissions

1. Sewage sludge 2. Final effluent discharged to ground 3. Odours 4. Noise associated with site activities (periodic desludging etc.)

3. Nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works into the receiving aqueous environment as well as identification of significant effects of the emissions on the environment

The nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works are not expected to vary in nature i.e. domestic or volume for the foreseeable future.

4. The proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this is not possible, reducing emissions from the waste water works

There are no current proposals to reduce emissions from the waste water works through the use of technology or other techniques.

5. Further measures planned to comply with the general principle of the basic obligations of the operator, i.e., that no significant pollution is caused

There are currently no further improvement measures proposed at the existing Timolin Septic Tank.

6. Measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment

There are currently no measures/proposals in relation to monitoring emissions into the environment at Timolin Septic Tank. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

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Timolin Septic Tank

Attachment A.1 – Non-Technical Summary For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2. Description of the Wastewater Treatment Works and Activities carried out therein

Timolin Septic Tank is located in the village of Timolin which is approximately 10km north of Castledermot, Co. Kildare. It can be accessed via the N9 National Primary Route between Dublin and Carlow.

Timolin septic tank was constructed to serve 12 houses in an adjacent Kildare County Council housing development. It was designed to have a capacity of 45 PE (Population Equivalent). The tank is estimated to have a capacity of approx. 10.64m3. Timolin septic tank receives domestic sewage only. The septic tank at Timolin is fenced off and secured against unauthorised entry.

The septic tank provides primary treatment to sewage by:

4. Removing suspended solids from the waste water by sedimentation. 5. Reducing the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of the effluent by anaerobic digestion.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 6. Further reduction of the BOD of the effluent in the percolation area by anaerobic digestion.

Timolin Septic Tank operates as follows:

11. Effluent enters the septic tank via a 150mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 12. Settlement of suspended solids occurs within Chamber 1 of the septic tank. 13. Scum (oils and greases) floats to the surface of the effluent within the septic tank. 14. Sewage sludge settles to the base of the septic tank within Chamber 1 and is removed by tanker periodically. 15. Liquid effluent enters Chamber 2 via a baffle wall between Chamber 1 and Chamber 2. 16. Further settlement of remaining suspended solids occurs in Chamber 2 of the septic tank. 17. Sewage sludge also settles to the base of the septic tank within Chamber 2 and is removed by tanker periodically. 18. Anaerobic digestion takes place within the septic tank which results in a reduction in suspended solids. 19. Effluent is discharged from the septic tank to a percolation area via a network of pipes which distribute liquid effluent evenly to the ground via granular filter material. 20. Effluent is further broken down within the soil naturally by microbes which exist in the soil.

3. Sources of emissions

5. Sewage sludge For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 6. Final effluent discharged to ground 7. Odours 8. Noise associated with site activities (periodic desludging etc.)

7. Nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works into the receiving aqueous environment as well as identification of significant effects of the emissions on the environment

The nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works are not expected to vary in nature i.e. domestic or volume for the foreseeable future.

8. The proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this is not possible, reducing emissions from the waste water works

There are no current proposals to reduce emissions from the waste water works through the use of technology or other techniques.

9. Further measures planned to comply with the general principle of the basic obligations of the operator, i.e., that no significant pollution is caused

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 There are currently no further improvement measures proposed at the existing Timolin Septic Tank. There is no current planned programme of works as part of a Capital Investment Programme in relation to upgrading or replacing the Timolin Septic Tank. However, there is a proposed sewerage scheme to serve the Timolin/Moone areas through the laying of foul sewers and either provision of a new WWTP to serve Timolin/Moone or pumping sewage to a new WWTP in Ballitore which is currently under construction. To date, a section of gravity foul sewer has been laid in Timolin by a Developer as a condition of planning (04/2285).

10. Measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment

There are currently no measures/proposals in relation to monitoring emissions into the environment at Timolin Septic Tank.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 Kildare County Council Application to EPA (Timolin Septic Tank)

ATTACHMENT G.1 – COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTIVES

Compliance with the Council Directives

Dangerous Substances Directive 2006/11/EC

No information available as to whether the Timolin Septic Tank complies with the above directive.

Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC

No information available as to whether the Timolin Septic Tank complies with the above directive.

Birds Directive 79/409/EEC

Further to an inspection of the schedule of sites listed as SPA’s under the above directive and the European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) Regulations, 1985, as subsequently amended, is considered that this is not applicable to the Castlemitchell agglomeration.

Groundwater Directives 80/68/EEC & 2006/118/EC

No information available as to whether the Timolin Septic Tank complies with the above directives.

Drinking Water Directive 80/778/EEC

Refer to Attachment F.1.

Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive For inspection 91/271/EECpurposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Sampling and testing has not been carried out at the Timolin Septic Tank to date to determine compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.

Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC & Environmental Liabilities Directive 204/35/EC

In accordance with EPA guidelines and the Circular L8/08 issued by DEHLG, a Screening Process is being carried out by the Council’s Environment Section to determine the potential for a significant impact on the environment. This report will be submitted to the Agency for comment upon completion.

Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC

Following consultation with the Environmental Services Section of Kildare County Council, no bathing waters have been identified in County Kildare under Article 4 of the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008. The existing wastewater treatment system discharges directly to the ground. There is no discharge to bathing waters.

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Shellfish Waters Directive 2006/113/EC

There are no shellfish waters listed in Schedule 3 of the European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) Regulations, 2006 for County Kildare. There is no discharge to shellfish waters.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 Nurney Table F.2 - Abstraction Points Template

ABS_CD AGG_SERVED ABS_VOL PT_CD DIS_DS EASTING NORTHING

See Attachment F.1.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 ATTACHMENT F.1 – RECEIVING WATER BODY

The monitoring results for the existing Timolin Septic Tank are attached in Attachment E.4. Results are presented for the WWTP inlet / discharge and the receiving waters upstream and downstream of the discharge.

A copy of the “Draft River Basin Management Plan for the South Eastern River Basin District”, is publicly available on

http://www.serbd.com

Under the current Draft River Basin District River Basin Management Plan, a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Programmes of Measures have also been published. These are also publicly available for viewing and download at :-

http://www.serbd.com

It is intended that the River Basin Management Plan along with the associated programmes of measures will be formally adopted in December 2009.

Further to a preliminary investigation in October/November 2009, it is considered that there are no drinking water sources at risk.

In accordance with EPA guidelines and the Circular L8/08 issued by DEHLG, a Screening Process is being carried out by the Council’s Environment Section to determine the potential for a significant impact on the environment. For inspection purposes only. This report will be submittedConsent to of thcopyrighte Agency owner required for for comment any other use. upon completion.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 ATTACHMENT E.4

TIMOLIN SEPTIC TANK

EPA DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS

Discharge point: Timolin Inlet

Date Parameter Unit 23/07/2009 28/07/2009 pH 7.9 6.9 Suspended solids mg/l 369 330 Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N 88 61.2 BOD mg/l 311 311 COD mg/l 449 1082 Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N <0.1 <0.1 Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N <0.1 <0.1 Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P 2.18 10.74 Total phosphorous mg/l P 4.04 16.25 Temperature ºC

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS

Discharge point: Timolin Outlet

Date Parameter Unit 23/07/2009 28/07/2009 pH 7.54 6.341 Suspended solids mg/l 72 283 Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N 66 44.5 BOD mg/l 164 190 COD mg/l 746 547 Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N <0.1 <0.1 Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N <0.1 <0.1 Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P 7.27 9.53 Total phosphorous mg/l P 11.21 11.39 Temperature ºC

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 EXTERNAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Discharge Point: Timolin Inlet 28/07/09

Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Electrical Conductivity µS/cm 1575 Composite <0.06 Electrometry Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l CaCO3 49 Composite <2.58 Colorimetry Total Nitrogen as N mg/l N 157.36 Composite <1 Calculation Anions Fluoride mg/l 1.68 Composite <0.09 Ion Chromatography Sulphate mg/l 75.95 Composite <2.11 Ion Chromatography Phenols (sum) mg/l 29.36 Composite <0.1 GC/MS 2

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 EXTERNAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Discharge Point: Timolin Outlet 28/07/09

Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Electrical Conductivity µS/cm 919 Composite <0.06 Electrometry Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l CaCO3 80 Composite <2.58 Colorimetry Total Nitrogen as N mg/l N 63.84 Composite <1 Calculation Anions Fluoride mg/l 0.7 Composite <0.09 Ion Chromatography Sulphate mg/l 86.21 Composite <2.11 Ion Chromatography Phenols (sum) mg/l 2.34 Composite <0.1 GC/MS 2

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 TOXIC SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS

Discharge Point: Timolin Inlet 24/07/09

Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l <0.96 Composite <0.01 HPLC Atrazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Barium µg/l 10.5 Composite <0.1 HPLC Boron µg/l 81.1 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Cadmium µg/l 0.1 Composite <0.05 GC-MS 1 Chromium µg/l 2.4 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Copper µg/l 11.7 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l <5 Composite <10 ICPMS Dichloromethane µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Fluoride µg/l 0.29 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead mg/l 3.7 Composite <0.09 Colorimetry Mercury µg/l <0.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 2.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l <0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <10 Electrometry Toluene µg/l <0.28 Composite <10 ICPMS Tributlyltin µg/l <0.02 Composite <2.5 ICPMS Xylene µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Zinc µg/l 61.1 Composite <10 HPLC

Discharge Point: Timolin Inlet 28/07/09

Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l 1.8 Composite <0.01 HPLC Atrazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Barium µg/l 50.4 For inspection Composite purposes only. <0.1 HPLC Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Boron µg/l 101.6 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Cadmium µg/l 0.4 Composite <0.05 GC-MS 1 Chromium µg/l 5.8 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Copper µg/l 113.6 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l 5 Composite <10 ICPMS Dichloromethane µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Fluoride µg/l 1.68 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead mg/l 8.2 Composite <0.09 Colorimetry Mercury µg/l <0.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 35.8 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l <0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <10 Electrometry Toluene µg/l <0.28 Composite <10 ICPMS Tributlyltin µg/l <5 Composite <2.5 ICPMS Xylene µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Zinc µg/l 207.9 Composite <10 HPLC

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:28 TOXIC SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS

Discharge Point: Timolin Outlet 24/07/09

Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l <0.96 Composite <0.01 HPLC Atrazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Barium µg/l 7 Composite <0.1 HPLC Boron µg/l 160.5 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Cadmium µg/l 0.2 Composite <0.05 GC-MS 1 Chromium µg/l 1.5 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Copper µg/l 63.4 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l <5 Composite <10 ICPMS Dichloromethane µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Fluoride µg/l 0.74 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead mg/l 4.5 Composite <0.09 Colorimetry Mercury µg/l <0.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 2.5 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l <0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <10 Electrometry Toluene µg/l 6.054 Composite <10 ICPMS Tributlyltin µg/l <0.1 Composite <2.5 ICPMS Xylene µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Zinc µg/l 162.9 Composite <10 HPLC

Discharge Point: Timolin Outlet 28/07/09

Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l <0.96 Composite <0.01 HPLC Atrazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Barium µg/l 13 For inspection Composite purposes only. <0.1 HPLC Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Boron µg/l 83.6 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Cadmium µg/l 0.1 Composite <0.05 GC-MS 1 Chromium µg/l 2.2 Composite <1 GC-MS 1 Copper µg/l 43.6 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l <5 Composite <10 ICPMS Dichloromethane µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Fluoride µg/l 0.7 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead mg/l 2.3 Composite <0.09 Colorimetry Mercury µg/l <0.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 2.3 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l <0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l <0.01 Composite <10 Electrometry Toluene µg/l 6.261 Composite <10 ICPMS Tributlyltin µg/l <5 Composite <2.5 ICPMS Xylene µg/l <1 Composite <10 ICPMS Zinc µg/l 57.6 Composite <10 HPLC

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Customer Fergal Humphreys Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/262/01 Kildare Co Co Date of Receipt 27/07/2009 Osberstown WWTP Date Testing Commenced 27/07/2009 Naas Received or Collected Collected by Euro Co. Kildare Condition on Receipt Acceptable Customer PO 400241191 Date of Report 04/11/2009

Customer Ref Timolin Inlet 24/07/09 Sample Type Trade Effluent

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Acc. Arsenic 177 ICPMS <0.96 ug/L Atrazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Barium 177 ICPMS 10.5 ug/L Boron 177 ICPMS 81.1 ug/L Cadmium 177 ICPMS 0.1 ug/L Chromium 177 ICPMS 2.4 ug/L Conductivity (Sewage Eff.) 112 Electrometry 284uscm -1@25C UKAS Copper 177 ICPMS 11.7 ug/L Cyanide 138 Colorimetry <5 ug/L Dichloromethane 154 GCMS <1 ug/L Fluoride (Sewage Eff.) 115 Colorimetry 0.29 mg/L UKAS Hardness Total (Sewage Eff.) 111 Colorimetry 45 mg/L CaCO3 UKAS

Lead 177 IC P MS For inspection purposes only. 3.7 ug/L m-& p-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCConsentMS of copyright owner required for any other use. <0.73 ug/L

Mercury 178 ICPMS <0.2 ug/L Nickel 177 ICPMS 2.2 ug/L o-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS <0.35 ug/L Phenols (Total) 223 GCMS <0.10 ug/L Selenium 177 ICPMS <0.74 ug/L Simazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Sulphate (Sewage Eff.) 119 Colorimetry 24.35 mg/L as SO4 UKAS Toluene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS <0.28 ug/L UKAS Tributyltin* 0 GCMS <0.02 ug/L as Sn Xylene (Total) 179 GCMS <1 ug/L Zinc 177 ICPMS 61.1 ug/L

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Customer Fergal Humphreys Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/262/02 Kildare Co Co Date of Receipt 27/07/2009 Osberstown WWTP Date Testing Commenced 27/07/2009 Naas Received or Collected Collected by Euro Co. Kildare Condition on Receipt Acceptable Customer PO 400241191 Date of Report 04/11/2009

Customer Ref Timolin Outlet 24/07/09 Sample Type Trade Effluent

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Acc. Arsenic 177 ICPMS <0.96 ug/L Atrazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Barium 177 ICPMS 7.0 ug/L Boron 177 ICPMS 160.5 ug/L Cadmium 177 ICPMS 0.2 ug/L Chromium 177 ICPMS 1.5 ug/L Conductivity (Industrial Eff.) 112 Electrometry 1022 uscm -1@25C UKAS Copper 177 ICPMS 63.4 ug/L Cyanide 138 Colorimetry <5 ug/L Dichloromethane 154 GCMS <1 ug/L Fluoride (Industrial Eff.) 115 Colorimetry 0.74 mg/L UKAS Hardness Total (Industrial Eff.) 111 Colorimetry 85 mg/L CaCO3 UKAS

Lead 177 IC P MS For inspection purposes only. 4.5 ug/L m-& p-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCConsentMS of copyright owner required for any other use. <0.73 ug/L

Mercury 178 ICPMS <0.2 ug/L Nickel 177 ICPMS 2.5 ug/L o-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS <0.35 ug/L Phenols (Total) 223 GCMS 449.086 ug/L Selenium 177 ICPMS <0.74 ug/L Simazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Sulphate (Industrial Eff.) 119 Colorimetry 33.7 mg/L as SO4 UKAS Toluene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS 6.054 ug/L UKAS Tributyltin* 0 GCMS <0.10 ug/L as Sn Xylene (Total) 179 GCMS <1 ug/L Zinc 177 ICPMS 162.9 ug/L

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Customer Fergal Humphreys Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/266/01 Kildare Co Co Date of Receipt 30/07/2009 Osberstown WWTP Date Testing Commenced 30/07/2009 Naas Received or Collected Collected by Euro Co. Kildare Condition on Receipt Acceptable Customer PO 400241522 Date of Report 04/11/2009

Customer Ref Timolin Inlet 28/07/09 Sample Type Trade Effluent

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Acc. Arsenic 177 ICPMS 1.8 ug/L Atrazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Barium 177 ICPMS 50.4 ug/L Boron 177 ICPMS 101.6 ug/L Cadmium 177 ICPMS 0.4 ug/L Chromium 177 ICPMS 5.8 ug/L Conductivity (Sewage Eff.) 112 Electrometry 1575 uscm -1@25C UKAS Copper 177 ICPMS 113.6 ug/L Cyanide 138 Colorimetry 5 ug/L Dichloromethane 154 GCMS <1 ug/L Fluoride (Sewage Eff.) 115 Colorimetry 1.68 mg/L Hardness Total (Sewage Eff.) 111 Colorimetry 49 mg/L CaCO3 UKAS

Lead 177 IC P MS For inspection purposes only. 8.2 ug/L m-& p-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCConsentMS of copyright owner required for any other use. <0.73 ug/L

Mercury 178 ICPMS <0.2 ug/L Nickel 177 ICPMS 35.8 ug/L Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) 104 Digestion/ Distillation/ Titrime 157.36 mg/L as N Nitrogen (Total Oxidised) 151 Colorimetry <0.03 mg/L as N Nitrogen (Total) 0 Calculation 157.36 mg/L as N o-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS <0.35 ug/L Phenols (Total) 223 GCMS 29.36 ug/L Selenium 177 ICPMS <0.74 ug/L Simazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Sulphate (Sewage Eff.) 119 Colorimetry 75.95 mg/L as SO4 UKAS Toluene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS <0.28 ug/L UKAS

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Customer Ref Timolin Inlet 28/07/09 Sample Type Trade Effluent

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Acc. Tributyltin* 0 GCMS <5 ug/L as Sn Xylene (Total) 179 GCMS <1 ug/L Zinc 177 ICPMS 207.9 ug/L

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Customer Fergal Humphreys Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/266/02 Kildare Co Co Date of Receipt 30/07/2009 Osberstown WWTP Date Testing Commenced 30/07/2009 Naas Received or Collected Collected by Euro Co. Kildare Condition on Receipt Acceptable Customer PO 400241522 Date of Report 04/11/2009

Customer Ref Timolin Outlet 28/07/09 Sample Type Water

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Acc. Arsenic 177 ICPMS <0.96 ug/L Atrazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Barium 177 ICPMS 13.0 ug/L Boron 177 ICPMS 83.6 ug/L Cadmium 177 ICPMS 0.1 ug/L Chromium 177 ICPMS 2.2 ug/L Conductivity (Industrial Eff.) 112 Electrometry 919uscm -1@25C UKAS Copper 177 ICPMS 43.6 ug/L Cyanide 138 Colorimetry <5 ug/L Dichloromethane 154 GCMS <1 ug/L Fluoride (Industrial Eff.) 115 Colorimetry 0.70 mg/L UKAS Hardness Total (Industrial Eff.) 111 Colorimetry 80 mg/L CaCO3 UKAS

Lead 177 IC P MS For inspection purposes only. 2.3 ug/L m-& p-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCConsentMS of copyright owner required for any other use. <0.73 ug/L

Mercury 178 ICPMS <0.2 ug/L Nickel 177 ICPMS 2.3 ug/L Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) 104 Digestion/ Distillation/ Titrime 63.84 mg/L as N Nitrogen (Total Oxidised) (Industrial 151 Colorimetry <0.27 mg/L as N UKAS Nitrogen (Total) 0 Calculation 63.84 mg/L as N o-Xylene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS <0.35 ug/L Phenols (Total) 223 GCMS 2.34 ug/L Selenium 177 ICPMS <0.74 ug/L Simazine 191 HPLC <0.01 ug/L Sulphate (Industrial Eff.) 119 Colorimetry 86.21 mg/L as SO4 UKAS Toluene (Industrial Eff.) 179 GCMS 6.261 ug/L UKAS

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Customer Ref Timolin Outlet 28/07/09 Sample Type Water

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Acc. Tributyltin* 0 GCMS <5 ug/L as Sn Xylene (Total) 179 GCMS <1 ug/L Zinc 177 ICPMS 57.6 ug/L

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:29 ATTACHMENT E.2: MONITORING & SAMPLING POINTS

1. The programme for environmental monitoring is outlined in the attached document entitled ‘Kildare County Sampling Plan 2009’.

2. Kildare County Council RMCEI Inspection Plan 2009 is attached.

3. Accreditation for Euro Environmental Services is attached.

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WATER SERVICES SECTION KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL

Kildare County Sampling Plan

2009

1. INTRODUCTION ...... 2 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2. SAMPLING SCHEDULE...... 2 2.1 RIVER WATER SAMPLING...... 3 3. SAMPLING PRECEDURE1,2,3...... 3 3.1 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 3.2 SAMPLING PROCEDURE...... 4 4. ANALYSIS METHODS...... 4

5. QUALITY CONTROL ...... 5

6. RESULT RECORDING/REPORTING PROCEDURES...... 5

APPENDIX 1 ...... 6

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1. Introduction

The Sampling Plan for Kildare Co. Co. is intended to give an overview of how the Local Authority intends to comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, SI254 / 2001 in 2009. The Plan will indicate the minimum number of samples required to be taken for each waste water treatment plant, the parameters to be analysed for, the type of samplers used and how samples should be taken. The samples are followed from point of sampling through to reporting.

2. Sampling Schedule

• The Fifth Schedule to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, SI254 / 2001 prescribes a minimum frequency of sampling, at regular intervals, as set out in Table 1. The Regulations set out minimum sampling and analysis requirements; it is recommended that if at all possible, all waste water treatment plants should be monitored above the statutory minimum. There is no provision made in the regulations for the specific monitoring of treatment plants of < 2,000 p.e. but it is accepted best practice that all plants, regardless of size, should be monitored regularly, if practically possible. Consequently, Kildare County Council’s policy is to monitor all plants > 500 p.e.1 The waste water treatment plants in County Kildare with < 500 p.e. should be sampled as requested by the Area Engineers.

1. Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland – A Report for the years 2002/2003; Section 2.1.3, page 10.

Table 1

Sampling Schedule 2009

For inspection purposes only. Plant Name P.E.*Consent of copyrightDischarge owner required to for any other Sensitive** use. Min. No. of Samples Osberstown 96,317 R. Liffey Yes 24 Leixlip 56,649 R. Liffey No 24 Kildare Town 6,797 R. Tully Yes 12 Monasterevin 2,943 R. Barrow Yes 12 Castledermot 1,099 R. Lerr Yes 6 Ballymore Eustace 1,509 R. Liffey No 6 Nurney 500 Est R. Tully Yes 6 Robertstown 1,000 R. Slate Yes 6 Coill Dubh 1,300 R. Slate Yes 6 Kilmeague 1,500 Awillynish Stream Yes 6 Derrinturn 1,300 R. Ballyshannon Yes 6 Rathangan 2,000 R. Slate Yes 12 Athy 13,500 R. Barrow Yes 12 * P.E. as calculated for 2008 and submitted in the 2008 EPA returns ** The outflow discharges to a sensitive area or the catchment of a sensitive area

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• Waste Water Treatment Plants are required to be sampled in accordance with the Fifth Schedule of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, SI254 / 2001 and must satisfy the performance requirements specified in Part 1 of the Second Schedule to the Regulations.

These performance requirements, i.e. concentration limits for key parameters in the effluents from secondary treatment plants, are as follows.1

BOD: 25 mg/l O2; COD: 125 mg/l O2; SS: 35 mg/l

• Part 2 of the Second Schedule gives a further requirement that Plants discharging to sensitive areas must meet one or both of the following.

Total Phosphorus: 2 mg/l P; Total Nitrogen: 15 mg/l N (10,000 – 100,000 p.e.)

Therefore samples must be analysed for a minimum of BOD, COD and SS (and Total Phosphorus in sensitive areas). Samples, in general, are tested for the full set of parameters (See Appendix 1).

2.1 River Water Sampling

It is recommended that in 2009, all rivers receiving discharges from waste water treatment plants with > 500 p.e. be sampled according to the Regulations. The number of river samples taken (above and below discharge point) should equal the minimum number of effluent samples required for the plant (See Appendix 1).

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3. Sampling Precedure1,2,3

3.1 Introduction

The objective of sampling is to collect a portion of material small enough in volume to be transported conveniently and handled in the laboratory while still accurately representing the material being sampled. This implies that the relative proportions or concentrations of all pertinent components will be the same in the samples as in the material being sampled, and that the sample will be handled in such a way that no significant changes in composition occur before the tests are made.

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3.2 Sampling Procedure

Consult the Osberstown WWTP Methods Manuals to determine whether any special precautions should be taken when sampling for specific parameters. Therefore each point made below is for general samples, the Methods Manuals may require you to ignore certain points i.e. glass bottles used instead of plastic containers.

• The use of some form of automatic sampler (flow-proportional or 24-hour composite) is essential.

• Portable 24-hour composite samplers may be used. Ideally ones with a sample refrigeration facility.

• When using portable 24-hour composite samplers with no refrigeration facility, minimise the effects of elevated temperature by protecting equipment from sunlight.

• Again for 24-hour composite samplers with no refrigeration facility, try to start 24-hour sampling period for example at 09:00 and finish at 09:00 the next day (Therefore the least amount of time in the sunlight). Sample should be brought straight to laboratory for testing, thus eliminating standing time.

• Samples are taken in plastic containers (1L or 2.5L).

• Containers are filled to the top to eliminate air/oxygen.

• When sampling, ensure that the material/sample is a homogenous mixture i.e. Sample from composite sampler may need mixing before sampling.

• Samples must be transported to the laboratory in a cooler box. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

• All samples must be labelled, indicating name of collector, date and time of collection, place of collection.

• When sample is presented to the laboratory for analysis the sample is assigned a number and sample details are logged in the laboratory logbook.

1. The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 [Urban Waste Water Treatment] Regulations, 1994 A Handbook on Implementation for Sanitary Authorities 2. Standard Methods for the examination of Water and Waste Water. 19th Edition 1995 3. Methods Manuals, Osberstown WWTP Environmental Laboratory, 2000 Version 3

4. Analysis Methods

The methods used by the Osberstown WWTP Laboratory when analysing samples are documented in the Laboratory Method Manuals (No. 1 & 2). These methods should be referenced for details of analysis and the methods followed whenever samples are being analysed.

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5. Quality Control

Osberstown Laboratory

Reference should be made to the Osberstown Laboratory Quality Control Procedures Manual for all details pertaining to Quality Control protocol in the Osberstown WWTP Laboratory.

6. Result Recording/Reporting Procedures

Osberstown Laboratory

• All samples entering Osberstown WWTP Laboratory are logged in the Sample Logbook. This allocates a unique identifying number to the sample.

• Each parameter has an associated result logbook in which the sample details and results are recorded.

• Results for all the parameters are recorded on a result sheet, which is designated to a specific waste water treatment plant for a specific date.

• All results are inputted into a central database, from which a printout of results is obtained for each plant. These are signed and verified.

• The EPA Returns Co-ordinator will request returns data from individuals in January / February of every year for the previous period, for submission to the EPA.

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Fergal Humphreys (EPA Returns Co-ordinator)

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Appendix 1

The full set of analytical parameters are tested in Osberstown WWTP Environmental Laboratory and include BOD, COD, SS, ortho-phosphate, Total Phosphorus, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) (and/or Total Nitrogen, TN). For operational purposes some additional parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), alkalinity, dry solids should be measured.

Included below are the recommended analyses as set out in the regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (Urban Waste Water Treatment) Regulations, 1994: A Handbook on Implementation for Sanitary Authorities

Recommended Analyses: Non-sensitive Areas

Parameter Influent Effluent RWUS RWDS Note(s) BOD5 Yes Yes Yes Yes - COD Yes Yes No [Yes] a Total S Solids [No] Yes Yes [Yes] b, c

Notes a The COD test is not suited to very clean waters and is not usually carried out on such samples. However, a provision is made in the table for the carrying out of the test on down-stream receiving waters visibly affected by discharge(s). b In view of the often unpleasant nature of influent samples it is considered that suspended solids measurement need not be mandatory on such samples. For inspection purposes only. c The measurement of Consentsuspended of copyright solids owner required in wa forters any other of use.apparent clarity is of little practical value, and it is proposed that their determination be confined to those downstream samples of receiving water on which it is considered the COD should be determined (see above). d The measurement of nutrients is essential in sensitive areas. Although phosphorus is the key element concerning the eutrophication of fresh waters, nitrogen is very often determined routinely on such waters, hence its recommended inclusion in programmes. e Total Oxidised Nitrogen comprises nitrate and nitrite. The Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen [TKN] determination includes the measurement of ammonia. The measurement of TKN is not particularly suited to unpolluted (or mildly polluted) receiving waters and, accordingly, it is considered that the determination of ammonia instead of TKN on such waters is more practicable.

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Recommended Analyses: Sensitive Areas – Rivers

Parameter Influent Effluent RWUS RWDS Note(s) BOD5 Yes Yes Yes Yes - COD Yes Yes No [Yes] a Total S Solids [No] Yes Yes [Yes] b, c Total Yes Yes Yes Yes d Phosphorus Total Oxidised No Yes Yes Yes d, e Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal Yes Yes No No d, e Nitrogen Ammonia No No Yes Yes e

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:29 03/11/2009 UWWTP Regulations Water Services Section Water & Environmental Services Directorate

Inspection Type: Monitoring/Compliance Inspector(s): Mary Harney Asst.Env. Scientist Des King Environmental Tech. Caroline Murphy Asst. Env. Scientist Peter Tiernan Environmental Tech. Fergal Humphreys Asst. Chemist

Proposed Completed Inspections 2009 Inspections No. of Installations Installation Name Risk Category 2009 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Inspector Comments 1 Castledermot A 12 0 FH 2 Kildare Town A 12 0 DK 3 Rathangan A 12 0 CM 4 Athy A 12 0 MH 5 Leixlip A 24 0 PT 6 Osberstown A 60 0 FH/DK 7 Allenwood B 6 0 CM 8 Ballymore Eustace B 6 0 DK 9 Calverstown B 6 0 FH 10 Clogherinkoe B 6 0 CM 11 Coill Dubh B 12 0 CM 12 Derrinturn B 6 0 CM

13 Kildangan For B inspection purposes only. 6 0 FH 14 KilmeagueConsent of copyright B owner required for any 6 other use. 0 CM

15 Monasterevin B 12 0 DK 16 Robertstown B 6 0 CM 17 Ardclough C 2 0 CM 18 Clonuff C 2 0 CM 19 Donore C 2 0 CM 20 Milltown C 2 0 CM 21 Newtown C 2 0 CM 22 Nurney C 6 0 DK

22 220 0000 0

Kildare 2008 WastewaterInspectionSchedule09 UWWTP

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:29 ATTACHMENT C.1 – OPERATIONAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Septic tanks provide primary treatment to sewage by:

Timolin Septic Tank operates as follows:

1. Effluent enters the septic tank via a 150mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 2. Settlement of suspended solids occurs within Chamber 1 of the septic tank. 3. Scum (oils and greases) floats to the surface of the effluent within the septic tank. 4. Sewage sludge settles to the base of the septic tank within Chamber 1 and is removed by tanker periodically. For inspection purposes only. 5. Liquid effluent entersConsent Chamber of copyright owner2 via required a baffle for any other wall use. between Chamber 1 and Chamber 2. 6. Further settlement of remaining suspended solids occurs in Chamber 2 of the septic tank. 7. Sewage sludge also settles to the base of the septic tank within Chamber 2 and is removed by tanker periodically. 8. Anaerobic digestion takes place within the septic tank which results in a reduction in the BOD. 9. Effluent is discharged from the septic tank to a percolation area via a network of pipes which distribute liquid effluent evenly to the ground via granular filter material. 10. Effluent is further broken down within the soil naturally by microbes which exist in the soil.

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TIMOLIN SEPTIC TANK

EPA DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION

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ATTACHMENT B.9 – CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES

Capital Investment Programme

Water Services Investment Programme

Kildare County Council has recently prepared a Needs Assessment (Oct 2009) and this list of priority Water Services Capital projects has been submitted to the Water Services Section of the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government (DEHLG) for inclusion in the National Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012.

Timolin and Moone (which currently has no public WWTW) have been included in the list of projects for which funding is being sought, under the heading “South Kildare Bundled Sewerage Scheme” on page 14 of the Needs Assessment (see attached document).

The project has been included in an overall scheme bundle with an estimate of €5m. The scheme has yet to advance through planning approval and it’s progress will be subject to the allocation of funding by the DEHLG for the forthcoming Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012.

A copy of the Needs Assessment as submitted to the DEHLG in late October 2009 is attached for information.

A preliminary design report and drawings were prepared in 2001 for this scheme.

Planning & Development by Private Sector

A sewerage scheme known as the Moone/Timolin & Ballitore Sewerage Scheme was designed by Nicholas O’ Dwyer Consulting For inspection purposes Engineers only. in 2001. This scheme involved the provision of a new foul sewerageConsent of copyright network owner required for the for any villages other use. of Moone and Timolin, a new WWTW in Ballitore which would serve Ballitore and also receive sewage from Moone and Timolin. There was also a second alternative proposal to provide a WWTP near Timolin which would solely serve Timolin and Moone.

In the intervening period the following developments have taken place:

1. A new WWTP for Ballitore has been constructed as a condition of planning (Whitestar Construction Ltd. – Planning Ref. 05/1907 – taken up by Barrack Construction Ltd.) and is nearing completion. It is envisaged that this WWTP will solely serve the agglomeration of Ballitore in place of the existing Ballitore WWTP.

2. A section of gravity foul sewer has been laid in Timolin by a Developer as a condition of planning (Whitestar Construction – Planning Ref. 04/2285 – taken up by Bannagroe Construction Ltd.). This foul sewer was laid in accordance with the design for the Moone/Timolin & Ballitore Sewerage Scheme prepared by Nicholas O’ Dwyer Consulting Engineers.

3. Another developer (Thomas and Mary Doyle – Planning Refs. 04/1268 and 05/519, An Bord Pleanála Appeal PL09216327), as part of a proposal

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for a housing development in Moone is required to lay a foul sewer to serve the village of Moone which will tie-in to the foul sewer constructed in 2 above. At this point, the Developer is required to construct a foul pumping station which will pump sewage from Moone and Timolin across the N9 National Primary Route, where they are also required to construct a new 750PE WWTP which will treat sewage from Moone and Timolin and discharge to the adjacent Bothage Stream. However, to date this development has not commenced.

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TIMOLIN SEPTIC TANK

MOONE/TIMOLIN & BALLITORE SEWERAGE SCHEME

EPA DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION

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MOONE/TIMOLIN AND BALLITORE SEWERAGE SCHEME

PRELIMINARY REPORT REVISION A

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Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd., Consulting Engineers, Carrick House, Dundrum Centre, Dublin 14. November 2001

Prepared by Project Approved by Review PROJECT NO. 20215 Engineer Engineer Initials Date Initials Date Revision Reason for Revision DF 6/4/01 JP 6/4/01 A Section of Pipeline Added/Treatment Plants DF 29/11/01 JP 29/11/01 Relocated B C D

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:31 CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Appointment 1 1.2 Scope of Work 1 1.3 Drawings 2

2. SCHEME BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE 3

SCHEME 3

2.1 Scheme Background / Description of Scheme 3 2.2 Objectives of the Scheme 4

3. SCHEME CATCHMENT AREA 5

3.1 Extent and Location of the Scheme Catchment Areas 5 3.2 Boundaries of Scheme Catchment Areas 5

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4. POPULATION PROJECTIONS AND WASTEWATER FLOWS 6

4.1 Existing Population Equivalents 6 4.1.1 Subcatchment Area A – Moone Village 6 4.1.2 Subcatchment Area B – Timolin Village 6 4.1.3 Subcatchment Area C – Ballitore Village 6 4.1.4 Summary of Existing Population Equivalents 7 4.2 Projected Population Equivalents 7 4.2.1 General 7 4.2.2 Subcatchment A – Moone 8 4.2.3 Subcatchment B – Timolin 8 4.2.4 Subcatchment C – Ballitore 8 4.2.5 Summary of Projected Population Equivalents 9

5. WASTEWATER FLOWS AND STAGING OF SCHEME 10

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6. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS 11

6.1 Existing Systems 11 6.1.1 Moone/Timolin 11 6.1.2 Ballitore 11 6.2 Proposed Wastewater Collection & Disposal Systems 11 6.2.1 General 11 6.2.2 Preliminary Survey 12 6.3 Proposed Collection Systems 12 6.3.1 Option 1 12 6.3.2 Option 2 14 6.3.3 Discussion 14

7. RECEIVING WATERS/EFFLUENT QUALITY 16

7.1 Receiving Waters 16 7.2 Effluent Quality 16 7.3 EU Urban Wastewater Directive 17 7.4 River Barrow Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) 17 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 7.5 Aspects of Catchment Hydrology 18 7.6 River Greese Water Quality 19 7.7 Influent Pollution Loads 20 7.7.1 Option 1 – Combined WWTW for Moone/Timolin and Ballitore 20 7.7.2 Option 2 –WWTW for Moone/Timolin 20 7.7.3 Option 2 – WWTW for Ballitore 21 7.8 Required Effluent Standards 21

8. WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPTIONS 26

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:31 8.2 Treatment Plant Capacity 27 8.3 Required Effluent Quality 28 8.4 Design Considerations 28 8.5 Treatment Process Selection 29 8.5.1 Process Option 1 (Extended Aeration Plant) 31 8.5.2 Process Option 2 (Contact Stabilisation Process) 32 8.5.3 Process Option 3 (SBR) 33 8.5.4 Process Option 4 (Membrane Bioreactor) 33 8.5.5 Conclusions 34 8.6 Treatment and Disposal of Solids Residues 35 8.7 Odour Control 35

9. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR BALLITORE 37

9.2 Required Effluent Standards 37 9.3 Treatment Process Options 37 9.3.1 MBR Technology 38 9.3.2 BMS Aerator Units 38 9.3.3 Gemini Package Treatment Plant 38 9.3.4 Activated Sludge Package Plants 39 9.3.5 Low Sludge Biological Treatment Process (EA Technology Ltd.) 39 9.3.6 Puraflo Biofiltration System 39 9.3.7 FAST Aeration System 40 9.3.8 Extended Aeration Package Plants 40

9.4 Advantages / Disadvantages For inspection of Package purposes only. Treatment Plants 41 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 9.5 Plant Performance and Selection 42

10. COST ESTIMATES 43

10.1 General 43 10.2 Cost of Option 1 (One Main Treatment Works) 43 10.3 Cost of Option 2 (Two Treatment Works) 47 10.4 Comparison of Capital Costs for Two Options 50 10.5 Discussion of Cost Comparisons 50

11. PROCUREMENT OPTIONS 51

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:31 11.1 Sewers / Rising Mains / Trunk Sewer and Pumping Stations 51 11.2 Wastewater Treatment Works 51

12. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 53

12.1 Conclusion 53 12.2 Recommendations 54

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MOONE / TIMOLIN SEWERAGE SCHEME

PRELIMINARY REPORT

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Appointment

Kildare County Council appointed Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd. to prepare a revised Preliminary Report for Moone / Timolin Sewerage Scheme by way of letter dated 29 th September 2000.

1.2 Scope of Work For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Carry out a review and update the 1987 Preliminary Report.

Undertake a preliminary survey of the proposed drainage areas and agree the extent of the scheme catchment areas with Kildare County Council.

Determine the objectives of the scheme and take into account requirements of local residents.

Collect data on existing populations and projected future population growths.

Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd. 1 November 2001

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Collect data on receiving waters within the catchment area and examine and identify potential treatment plant sites and outfall locations.

Examine the feasibility of taking wastewater flows from the village of Ballitore to Moone and Timolin.

Examine wastewater treatment options, wastewater flows and possible staging of the scheme.

Fix design parameters and include preliminary layout plans for treatment options examined.

Prepare preliminary layout plans for the foul network and develop overall plan for the area.

Prepare outline costs of construction for the preferred option.

Include for implementation schedule and phasing of the scheme where appropriate.

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The Drawings which form part of this Report are submitted as separate documents.

Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd. 2 November 2001

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2. SCHEME BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE

SCHEME

2.1 Scheme Background / Description of Scheme

In August 1979 Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd. prepared a Preliminary Report setting out proposals for a Sewerage Scheme which would serve the villages of Moone and Timolin. This Report recommended that two sewer lines be laid, one from Moone and the other from Timolin to intersect at a common manhole and discharge to a proposed Treatment Works. In August of 1987 this Report was reviewed and other options for the treatment process were assessed. It was recommended that the Treatment Works consist of an inlet works with fine screens followed by pumping to a circular prefabricated twin compartment tank. The clarified effluent would then discharge to the River Greese.

To date, no construction work has been carried out in Moone and Timolin.

A Preliminary Report was also submitted by Nicholas O’Dwyer & Partners for a Sewerage Scheme in Ballitore Village which has since been completed. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

At present there is no piped sewerage network in the villages of Moone and Timolin and domestic wastewater is treated principally by individual septic tank units. There is a common septic tank serving the block of twelve council houses in Timolin. This has been reported to cause nuisance to the residents (1979 Report).

The Moone / Timolin Sewerage Scheme will provide for the construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system for the villages of Moone and Timolin and their surrounding areas. The option of including the village of Ballitore in this scheme will be assessed in this Report.

The most likely receiving water for the treated effluent is the River Greese which is a tributary of the River Barrow. The standards required to comply with the River

Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd. 3 November 2001

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Barrow Water Quality Management Plan (June 1985) and current E.C. Requirements as laid down in Directive 91/271/EEC and SI 419 of 1994 have imposed restrictions on the discharge of treated / untreated sewage effluent to the River Barrow and its tributaries. The Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998 has also imposed restrictions on the discharge of total phosphorus to rivers and has set targets for improvements to River quality standards.

2.2 Objectives of the Scheme

The main objectives of the scheme can be summarised as follows:

to provide new wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities for the villages of Moone and Timolin and their environs.

Assess the feasibility of conveying wastewater flows from Ballitore to Moone/ Timolin for treatment.

to provide wastewater treatment capacity for the Catchment Area for a planning horizon of twenty years (to the year 2020).

For inspection purposes only. to eliminate any unacceptableConsent of copyright discharges owner required for of any untreatother use. ed wastewater to the River

Greese or Bothage Stream.

to comply with current E.C. Directives and the Water Management Strategy for the catchment area.

to make adequate provisions for this vital infrastructure to facilitate the overall growth and physical development of the villages and surrounding areas.

The primary objective in setting an effluent quality standard for the works is to ensure that the water quality goal for the River Barrow and its tributaries, as set out in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is achieved. In addition, the effluent quality must comply with all current statutory environmental regulations applying to discharges to freshwaters.

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3. SCHEME CATCHMENT AREA

3.1 Extent and Location of the Scheme Catchment Areas

The overall scheme catchment area is shown on Drawing No. 20215/01 and includes the villages of Moone, Timolin and their environs and the village of Ballitore and its environs. The overall catchment area is located within the boundaries of Kildare County Council and drains to the River Bothage and River Greese. The catchment area is divided into three subcatchment areas (Areas A, B and C).

A more detailed view of the Sub-Catchment Areas is shown on Drawing Nos. 20215/02 and 03.

These subcatchment areas are also shown on Figure 3.1 overleaf.

3.2 Boundaries of Scheme Catchment Areas

The villages of Moone and Timolin are very narrowly divided and can be separated into catchment areas by using the ground profiles. The ground between the villages For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. slopes to a low point which is located almost half way between the two villages.

Parts of Timolin Village drain to the Bothage River which is a tributary of the River Greese. Ballitore and Moone drain to the River Greese.

The areas included within the three subcatchments are as follows:

Area A – Moone Village

Area B – Timolin Village

Area C – Ballitore Village

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4. POPULATION PROJECTIONS AND WASTEWATER FLOWS

4.1 Existing Population Equivalents

The existing population equivalents for the areas of Moone, Timolin and Ballitore are estimated based on a house count survey carried out in the areas. For the purposes of this Report the population equivalents will be calculated using an occupancy factor of 3.2 persons per house and applying this to the number of houses in the house count.

4.1.1 Subcatchment Area A – Moone Village

No. of Existing Houses = 41 Occupancy Factor = 3.2 Population Equivalent = 132 PE

4.1.2 Subcatchment Area B – Timolin Village

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4.1.3 Subcatchment Area C – Ballitore Village

Ballitore is the largest population center of the three mentioned. No. of Existing Houses = 120 Occupancy Factor = 3.2 Population Equivalent = 384 PE

In Ballitore there are a number of commercial properties and a milk processing plant. The milk processing plant has its own Treatment Works.

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4.1.4 Summary of Existing Population Equivalents

The following Table summarises the Population Equivalents for the three villages as follows:

Table 4.1.4

Subcatchment Area Population Equivalent Area A – Moone 132 Area B – Timolin 90 Area C – Ballitore 384 Total PE 737

4.2 Projected Population Equivalents

4.2.1 General

The villages of Moone and Timolin have recently been bypassed by the opening of a new section of the N9. Revised access is also in place for Ballitore. The bypass is to For inspection purposes only. the west of Moone andConsent Timolin. of copyright The owner required bypass for any will other seruse. iously reduce the volume of

traffic which passes through Moone and Timolin. Due to the villages’ close proximity and easy access to both Carlow and the M9 motorway they would be seen as potential residential development areas. This is also confirmed based on discussions with Kildare County Council. It is predicted that the population of Ballitore will not develop a great deal further. Therefore of the three villages, Moone and Timolin will be the ones to increase in size.

The future population equivalents for all three villages are calculated by locating areas with development potential and applying a factor of six houses per acre and applying the occupancy factor of 3.2 from the previous section.

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4.2.2 Subcatchment A – Moone

There is approximately 71 acres of potential development land in Moone. Assuming this land is fully developed by 2020 then the population equivalent would be 1,495. The following Table shows the predicted development up to the year 2020. Drawing No. 20215/02 shows the development lands in Moone.

Year Population Equivalent 2000 132 2010 814 2020 1,495

4.2.3 Subcatchment B – Timolin

In Timolin Village there is approximately 102 acres of potential development land. As with Moone above, if this land was fully developed by 2020 the population equivalent would be 1,914. The Table below shows how the population will grow to 2020. Drawing No. 20215/02 shows the development lands in Timolin.

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4.2.4 Subcatchment C – Ballitore

It is predicted that Ballitore will not expand at the same scale as Moone and Timolin. The village of Ballitore is listed as a ‘Special Village’ in the Kildare County Development Plan 1999. It states that ‘Special Villages’ possess an overall special amenity character and special quality. It will be the policy of the Council that this character and quality will be retained, and that all new developments will have to conform to this.

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An area of approximately 20 acres has been identified as potential residential development land within the surrounding area of Ballitore. In the population projection an allowance will be made for some scattered ribbon development on the outskirts of the town. The development area mentioned above is shown on Drawing No. 20215/03.

The following Table shows the predicated population projection for Ballitore to the year 2020.

Year Population Equivalent 2000 384 2010 592 2020 800

4.2.5 Summary of Projected Population Equivalents

Year Moone Timolin Ballitore Moone & Moone, Timolin Timolin and Ballitore 2000 132 90 384 222 606 2010 814 1,070 592 1,884 2,476 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2020 1,495 2,048 800 3,543 4,343

From this Table we can see that the ultimate Population Equivalent for the three villages combined in the year 2020 is 4,343.

Taking Moone and Timolin on their own yields a figure of 3,543 for the year 2020.

The population equivalents used for the sizing of the proposed WWTW will be as follows: WWTW for WWTW for WWTW for Moone/Timolin & Moone/Timolin Ballitore Ballitore Stage 1 (2010) 2,500 1,900 600 Stage 2 (2020) 4,400 3,600 800

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5. WASTEWATER FLOWS AND STAGING OF SCHEME

5.1 General

Based on the projected population equivalents from the previous section, the wastewater flows can now be calculated. Calculations are based on an average water consumption of 250 litres/head/day with a wastewater flow rate of 225 litres/head/day.

5.2 Wastewater Flows

Combined Wastewater Flows from Moone/Timolin and Ballitore Year Population DWF 3 DWF 6 DWF Equivalent (l/sec) (l/sec) (l/sec) 2000 606 1.58 4.74 9.48 2010 2,500 6.5 19.53 39.06 2020 4,400 11.46 34.38 68.75

Wastewater Flows from Moone/Timolin Year Population DWF 3 DWF 6 DWF For inspection purposes only. EquivalentConsent of copyright owner(l/sec) required for any other use. (l/sec) (l/sec) 2000 222 0.58 1.74 3.48 2010 1,900 4.95 14.84 29.69 2020 3,600 9.38 28.13 56.25

Wastewater Flows from Ballitore Year Population DWF 3 DWF 6 DWF Equivalent (l/sec) (l/sec) (l/sec) 2000 384 1.0 3.0 6.0 2010 600 1.56 4.7 9.4 2020 800 2.08 6.24 12.48

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6. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS

6.1 Existing Systems

6.1.1 Moone/Timolin

As mentioned earlier there is currently no wastewater collection system in the villages of Moone and Timolin . The council housing estate in Timolin has its own septic tank with other properties using individual septic tanks.

6.1.2 Ballitore

Ballitore currently has its own wastewater collection network consisting mostly of 225 mm diameter gravity concrete sewers discharging to the pumping station at Ballitore Bridge. From here the wastewater is pumped through a 75 mm diameter rising main up to the Treatment Works located on the old N9. A number of houses discharge by gravity to the works also. The treatment of the wastewater is by means of an Imhoff Tank. The treated effluent is discharged to the River Greese.

There appears to be no problems For inspection with thepurposes collection only. network at present, however it is Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. recommended that a CCTV Survey of the existing sewers be carried out to assess their condition.

The extent of the collection network in Ballitore is shown on Drawing No. 20215/05.

6.2 Proposed Wastewater Collection & Disposal Systems

6.2.1 General

A number of options have been considered for the collection and treatment of wastewater flows generated in the villages of Moone, Timolin and Ballitore. The options discussed are shown on Drawing Nos. 20215/04, 05 and 06. The options considered are:

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Option 1 Construction of a Wastewater Treatment Works located between the villages of Moone and Timolin to cater for all three villages with the decommissioning of the existing works in Ballitore.

Option 2 Construction of a Wastewater Treatment Works located between the villages of Moone and Timolin to cater for these two villages with the upgrading of the works in Ballitore to cater for its future population predictions.

6.2.2 Preliminary Survey

A preliminary survey was carried out to study the ground profiles between the villages of Ballitore and the proposed treatment works site in Moone/Timolin. The results of this survey showed that flows could not be conveyed from Ballitore to the proposed treatment Works site along the routes of existing roads without the aid of pumping stations located along the pipeline route. This option of providing booster pumping stations along the route is not considered economically feasible.

The most effective way of conveying the wastewater flows from Ballitore to For inspection purposes only. Moone/Timolin by gravityConsent is ofthrough copyright owner the requiredprovision for any other of use.a gravity line trunk sewer along

the course of the River Greese.

The preliminary survey carried out also showed that both the villages of Moone and Timolin can be served by gravity sewers which would discharge to a central pumping station located between the two villages.

6.3 Proposed Collection Systems

6.3.1 Option 1

As mentioned above Option 1 involves the construction of a Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) to cater for the villages of Moone, Timolin and Ballitore. It is

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proposed to construct the WWTW between the villages of Moone and Timolin to accommodate the collection of flows by gravity from these villages.

To provide a link to Ballitore it is proposed to construct a trunk sewer along the line of the River Greese to convey the wastewater flows to the WWTW. The trunk sewer would generally follow the natural gradients alongside the river. However, if this option is selected, it is recommended that the feasibility of this option be investigated further with a detailed ground profile survey at design stage.

Also, at present the gravity sewer in Ballitore that discharges to the Pumping Station passes under the River Greese before reaching the Pumping Station. The invert level of this pipe is low which would mean that connection of the existing system to the proposed Trunk Sewer would be at a low level thus leading to deeper excavations along its line. This could lead to difficulties of water infiltration in the trench due to the close proximity to the river.

The location of WWTW site is shown on Drawing No. 20215/04 and 06. The trunk sewer will convey all wastewater flows from Ballitore and discharge to a pumping station (PS2) located near the works. From here, the wastewater will be pumped to the inlet works, thus eliminating the requirement for an inlet pumping station. The

location of this trunk sewer and For pumpinginspection purposes station only. is shown on Drawing Nos. 20215/04 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. and 06.

The collection system proposed for the villages of Moone and Timolin is shown on Drawing No. 20215/05. All flows from Timolin will flow by gravity to a proposed pumping station (PS1) through the 225 mm dia. concrete sewer (T line). It is proposed to link the housing estate (12 houses) in Timolin to this T line through the provision of a 225 mm dia. concrete sewer (B line). It is also proposed to lay a 225 mm dia. concrete gravity sewer (A line) to cater for properties on the Commonstown Road.

It is proposed to collect wastewater flows from the village of Moone through a 225 mm dia. concrete sewer (M line). This will discharge the wastewater flows to the pumping station (PS1). There is a bridge crossing on the M line (Ref: 20215/10)

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passing over a small stream and from our preliminary examination of the bridge construction it may be possible to lay the pipeline through the bridge. However, prior to this it is recommended that a survey of the bridge be carried out to assess its structural integrity.

From here the wastewater will be pumped directly to the Inlet Works of the treatment plant as for the trunk sewer above. Wastewater flows will be pumped through a 100 mm dia. ductile iron rising main.

6.3.2 Option 2

Option 2 is similar to Option 1 discussed above. The collection system for Moone and Timolin is the same as for Option 1, discharging to PS1. Option 2 involves the provision of an upgraded Wastewater Treatment Works for the village of Ballitore thus eliminating the need for the Trunk Sewer and Pumping Station 2 (PS2). The location of the WWTW for Moone and Timolin is the same as for Option 1.

There is no proposals made in this report for the provision of new sewers in Ballitore as the collection system is considered adequate. However, we recommend that a CCTV survey investigation contract be carried out at the detailed design stage to

determine the integrity of the existing For inspection network. purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

6.3.3 Discussion

The provision of a Trunk Sewer to link Ballitore to the WWTW at Moone / Timolin could influence residential development between the two villages along the old N9. Discussions with the Planning Department of Kildare County Council did not favor this kind of development as it is strictly against the Planning Policies adopted for the area. The Planning Department encourage the development of the towns individually with no development stretching out in a Ribbon Development Style.

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Therefore the choice between Option 1 and Option 2 can be based on these views and on an economical analysis of the two. A detailed breakdown of the costs associated with each option is given in Section 10.

It should be noted again that the line of this proposed trunk sewer will need to be surveyed at design stage to ensure the adequate gradients are available for gravity flows.

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7. RECEIVING WATERS/EFFLUENT QUALITY

7.1 Receiving Waters

The River Greese is a tributary of the River Barrow. It joins the Barrow north of Athy. The River Greese flows from the north east to south west through the catchment area. As mentioned in previous sections the Bothage Stream is in turn a tributary of the River Greese. The Bothage stream flows from east to west and could be considered the dividing line between the village of Moone and Timolin. The impact of the proposed scheme on the River Greese will be examined in detail in this section of the Report.

7.2 Effluent Quality

It is proposed to discharge the treated effluent from the new Wastewater Treatment Works to the River Greese. The primary objective in setting an effluent quality standard for the works is to ensure that water quality goals for this river as set out in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) are achieved. In addition, the effluent For inspection purposes only. quality must comply withConsent all of current copyright owner statutory required for envi any otherronmental use. regulations applying to

discharges to freshwaters. The relevant regulatory guidelines in this case are found in three documents:

(1) Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 419 of 1994, Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992; (Urban Wastewater Treatment) Regulations, 1994. S.I. 419 gives effect in Ireland to the EU Urban Wastewater Directive of 1991 (91/271/EEC).

(2) Water Quality Management Plan for the River Barrow Catchment, Laois County Council, Offaly County Council, Kildare County Council, Carlow County Council, Kilkenny County Council, Wicklow County Council, Wexford County Council, June 1985.

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(3) Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998. SI No. 258 of 1998.

7.3 EU Urban Wastewater Directive

Since the River Barrow and its tributaries have not been classified as a “sensitive” water under the terms of the EU Urban Wastewater Directive, the minimum effluent standards to be applied, as set out in the Second Schedule, Part I of S.I. 419, are given in Table 7.3. Table 7.3

Parameter Concentration Min. % Reduction *

BOD 5 25 mg/l O 2 70 - 90 (without nitrification)

COD 125 mg/l O 2 75 Total Suspended Solids 35 mg/l 90

* Reduction in relation to influent load

7.4 River Barrow Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

The WQMP for the River Barrow and its tributaries provides a comprehensive evaluation of the water resource, including catchment hydrology, water quality, water uses, pollution loads, etc. The main objective of the WQMP is to ensure that the quality of the Barrow catchment waters is maintained in a satisfactory condition and where necessary improved, thereby:- (i) Safeguarding public health. (ii) Catering for the abstraction of increased quantities of water for domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. (iii) Catering for the needs of commercial and game fisheries. (iv) Catering for the relevant water-based amenities and recreational requirements.

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Another vital objective of the plan is to identify the control measures deemed necessary in relation to the satisfactory treatment and disposal of existing and future wastewater and industrial effluent discharges to the River Barrow.

The water quality standards recommended in the WQMP are set out in Table 7.4.

Table 7.4

Parameter Recommendation

Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l O 2) > 4 for 99.9% of the time > 6 for 95% of the time > 9 for 50% of the time

BOD 5 (mg/O 2) < 5 for 95% of the time < 3 for 50% of the time

Non-ionised Ammonia (mg/l N) < 0.02 for 95% of the time

Total Ammonia (mg/l N) < 0.5 for 95% of the time

Nitrate (mg/l N) < 11 for 95% of the time

Orthophosphate (mg/l P) < 0.2 for 95% of the time < 0.1 for 50% of the time

Although the achievement of a salmonid water quality is a key objective of the

WQMP, the River Barrow has For not inspection been purposes included only. in the designated salmonid rivers in Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Schedule 1 of the European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations, S.I. 293/88 (this Statutory Instrument (S.I.) gives effect in Ireland to EU Directive 78/659/EEC, which governs the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life). The water quality requirements of S.I. 293/88 are given in Table 7.4.

7.5 Aspects of Catchment Hydrology

The river flow at the gauging station at Ballitore is defined by the following range of parameters:

Catchment Area 563 m 2

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95 Percentile Flow 0.220 m 3/sec Average Flow 1.43 m 3/sec

The above data is taken from the Hydrological Data (EPA, July 1995). This data is obtained from recording station at Ballitore Bridge in the town of Ballitore. This station is upstream of the outfall from the proposed Treatment Works. Since these results have been published the gauging station has been moved downstream to the next bridge in Ballitore at the disused mill.

7.6 River Greese Water Quality

Water quality data for the River Greese relating to sampling station at Greese Bank and Moone Bridge are as follows:

Water Quality Data (EPA) Biological Quality Rating Q Value Year 1980 1985 1989 1993 1997 Greese Bank 4 3-4 3 3-4 3 Moone Bridge 4 3-4 3 3-4 -

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Water Quality Data for the River Greese obtained from the Environmental Department of Kildare County Council downstream and upstream of the discharge point from the existing Ballitore Treatment Works are as follows:

Table 7.6

Parameter Downstream Upstream BOD < 2 <2 Ortho-Phosphate < 0.22 <0.05

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7.7 Influent Pollution Loads

The projected influent pollution loads and influent concentrations are calculated as follows for the two options. In the following sections account is taken of the loads to be generated at the plants from the year 2010 population projection (Stage 1) and the year 2020 population projection (Stage 2).

7.7.1 Option 1 – Combined WWTW for Moone/Timolin and Ballitore

Flow (l/h/d) Daily DWF (m 3/d) Stage 1 225 562 Stage 2 225 990

Stage 1 Stage 2 Influent Influent Influent Influent Load Conc. Load Conc. (kg/d) (mg/l) (kg/d) (mg/l) BOD 150 266 263 266 Suspended Solids (SS) 174 311 307 311

Ammonia Nitrogen (NH 3N) 13.45 24 23.7 24 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 22.5 40 39.6 40 Total Phosphorus 5.6 10 9.9 10

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7.7.2 Option 2 –WWTW for Moone/Timolin

Flow (l/h/d) Daily DWF (m 3/d) Stage 1 225 428 Stage 2 225 810

Stage 1 Stage 2 Influent Influent Influent Influent Load Conc. Load Conc. (kg/d) (mg/l) (kg/d) (mg/l) BOD 114 266 215 266 Suspended Solids (SS) 133 311 252 311

Ammonia Nitrogen (NH 3N) 10.27 24 19.4 24 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 17.1 40 32.4 40 Total Phosphorus 4.28 10 8.1 10

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7.7.3 Option 2 – WWTW for Ballitore

Population Flow Daily DWF Equivalent (l/h/day) (m 3/day) Stage 1 600 225 135 Stage 2 800 225 180

Stage 1 Stage 2 Parameter Influent Influent Influent Influent Load Conc. Load Conc. (kg/d) (mg/l) (kg/d) (mg/l) BOD 36 266 48 266 Suspended Solids (SS) 42 311 56 311

Ammonia Nitrogen (NH 3N) 3.24 24 4.3 24 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 5.40 40 7.2 40 Total Phosphorus 1.35 10 1.8 10

7.8 Required Effluent Standards

As mentioned in Section 6.2 there are two options for the provision of Wastewater Treatment for the villages of Moone, Timolin & Ballitore. For the purposes of this report and due to the close proximity of the discharge points the required effluent

standard will be considered the For same inspection for purposes both. only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

The primary regulatory guidelines for effluent standards are the WQMP for the River Barrow (1985) and in the EU Urban Wastewater Directive of 1991, which is implemented in Ireland through SI 419 of 1994 and Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus (S.I. 258 of 1998).

The WQMP is now almost sixteen years old, therefore account has to be taken of developments in the catchments and changes in the river quality in the intervening period.

The WQMP of 1985 concluded that the provision of a primary level of wastewater treatment (including preliminary treatment) would be sufficient to cater for the smaller towns of the Barrow Catchment. Since this publication the requirements for

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Wastewater Treatment has been overtaken by the requirements of the EU Wastewater Directive. This Directive requires the provision of secondary treatment for all discharges to freshwaters and estuaries from town with a population equivalent of between 2,000 and 10,000.

The requirements of the EU Urban Wastewater Directive are set, however the WQMP requirements are dependant on the background values and the 95 percentile flow in the river (ie. assimilation capacity).

The BOD Waste Assimilation Capacity (WAC) is defined in Clause 143 of the WQMP as:

WAC = (C max – C back ) x F 95 x 86.4 BOD/day

Where: Cmax = maximum permissible BOD concentration (= 4 mg/l)

Cback = background (upstream) BOD concentration 3 F95 = 95 percentile flow (m /s) 86.4 = conversion factor

From the results of sampling from Kildare County Council the background value for

BOD in the Moone / Timolin andFor inspection Ballitore purposes area only. is 2 mg/l. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

BOD WAC = (4-2) x 0.220 x 86.4 = 38 kg BOD/day

Phosphorus

The phosphorus loads permitted in the river are governed by the Phosphorus Regulations (S.I. 258 of 1998). The salient features of these regulations are summarised below:

a) The standards quoted are in terms of Molybdate – Reactive Phosphate.

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b) The concentrations measured are median values determined using a minimum of 10 samples taken at intervals of four weeks or longer in any 12 consecutive month period.

c) The existing biological quality rating / Q index is to be improved to meet the minimum target biological quality rating / Q index as detailed in the Regulations.

The regulations state that the existing biological quality rating assigned between 1st January 1995 and 31 st December 1997 is the rating upon which the improvements in Water Quality will be judged. In the case of the River Greese the Q index upstream of the existing treatment plant at Ballitore was determined as Q3-4 in 1997 (Station 0100; Spratstown Bridge). Station 0200 (Bridge near Greesebank) is downstream of the existing works and received a Q index of Q3.

The minimum target ratings and concentrations for these stretches of water as defined in the Phosphorous regulations are given below:

Existing Biological Minimum Target Molybdate Reactive Quality (Q) Rating/Q Biological Quality (Q) Phosphate Median Index Rating /Q Index Concentration ( µµµg P/L) 3-4 For inspection purposes4 only. 30 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 3 3-4 50

The assumption is made that the upstream water quality will be improved to Q4 (i.e. 30 µg P/l) and the stretch into which the WWTW discharges are proposed will be improved to a Q3-4 (i.e. 50 µg P/l). Therefore the allowable increase in the MRP Median Concentration is 20 µg P/l.

Using the WAC calculation the allowable increase in MRP concentration equates to the following loads to the river:

At 95% ile flow : 0.4 kg MRP/d At average flow : 2.5 kg MRP/d.

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As the regulations determine the Q index using the median of 10 samples over 12 months the enforcement of the load determined from 95% ile flows is extremely onerous. The more realistic load is given by using the average flow in the river as this is more representative of the variable flows to be encountered during the 12 month sampling period.

Therefore it is assumed that the target MRP load to the river should be less than 2.5 kg MRP/day.

Ammonia

The Southern Fisheries Board have advised that although not designated in Salmonid Water Regulations the Greese River is an important salmonid river.

For this reason the issue of ammonia in the effluent should be examined.

A guideline for the maximum allowable ammonia concentration in a Salmonid River is 0.82 mg/l. The stripping of ammonia from the effluent is easily achieved by ensuring that the D.O. level in the Aeration Process is maintained at 2 mg/l.

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Having discussed all of the various relevant parameters above the effluent standards required for each option are detailed below:

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Option 1 – WWTW for Moone/Timolin & Ballitore

Stage 1 Stage 2

Parameter Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Load kg/d Conc mg/l Load Conc kg/d mg/l BOD 14.1 25 24.8 25 Suspended Solids 19.7 35 34.7 35 MRP 0.6 1 1 1

Option 2 – WWTW for Moone/Timolin

Stage 1 Stage 2

Parameter Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Load kg/d Conc mg/l Load Conc kg/d mg/l BOD 10.7 25 20.3 25 Suspended Solids 15 35 28.4 35 MRP 0.4 1 0.8 1

WWTW at Ballitore

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Parameter Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Load kg/d Conc mg/l Load Conc kg/d mg/l BOD 3.4 25 4.5 25 Suspended Solids 4.7 35 6.3 35 MRP 0.1 1 0.2 1

When examining the above parameters it must be remembered that the Milk Processing Plant in the Ballitore also discharges to the river and therefore “head- room” has been made available for the discharge.

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8. WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPTIONS - OPTION 1 - WWTW FOR MOONE/TIMOLIN AND BALLITORE - OPTION 2 - WWTW FOR MOONE/TIMOLIN 8.1 General

This Section will discuss the Treatment Options available for the two options above. In Section 9 the treatment options for a Waste Water Treatment Works at Ballitore is discussed in detail. The broad function of a municipal wastewater treatment system is the separation of the polluting load from its carrier water. The processes which effect this separation generate a number of solid residue streams as well as the treated effluent stream. The solid residue streams may require further processing to render them suitable for environmental disposal.

The liquid treatment stream may incorporate some or all of the following stages of treatment: preliminary treatment primary treatment secondary treatment tertiary treatment

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. A preliminary treatment stage is invariably included in municipal treatment systems, typically incorporating screening and grit separation. It generates two categories of waste solids, screenings and grit.

Primary treatment involves the removal of suspended particulate matter from the wastewater by sedimentation or flotation processes. It generates clarified effluent and primary sludge streams.

Secondary treatment involves the removal of suspended and colloidal particular matter in addition to dissolved organic matter, using biological, physiochemical or membrane processes. Biological processes are invariably used in municipal wastewater treatment systems, where secondary treatment is required. Secondary treatment generates a clarified liquid effluent and a sludge residue.

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Tertiary or advanced treatment is included in municipal wastewater treatment streams where low residual effluent nitrogen and phosphorus levels are required or where the residual suspended solids must be reduced to a very low level. Advanced nitrogen removal is typically achieved by biological processes; advanced phosphorus removal may be achieved by biological and/or chemical precipitation processes; filtration processes are applied to achieve an advanced level of suspended solids removal. The solids streams may include screenings, grit, primary sludge and a variety of biosludges.

The technical considerations to be taken into account in the selection and design of appropriate treatment technologies for the liquid and solids streams can be conveniently grouped for discussion purposes under the following headings: i size of works, including phased development ii required effluent quality iii options for sludge disposal iv site constraints, including environmental impacts.

Economic evaluation is also applied to the selection/design process to ensure that the treatment system represents good value for money.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 8.2 Treatment Plant Capacity

The treatment works for both Options would be developed in two stages for the following design loadings:

(a) Organic Loading

WWTW Stage P.E. BOD (kg/d)

Moone/Timolin Stage 1 2,500 150 4,400 264 & Ballitore Stage 2

Moone & Timolin Stage 1 1,900 114 Stage 2 3,600 216

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(b) Hydraulic Loading

The wastewater network is being designed to cater for peak flows up to 6 DWF and the maximum flow to full treatment will be 3 DWF. Flows between 3 and 6 DWF will be diverted to storm tanks where a retention time of 2 hours will be provided at peak flows.

WWTW Stage DWF Flow to Full Flow to m3/day Treatment Storm m3/day Treatment m3/day 562 1,686 1,686 Moone/Timolin Stage 1 & Ballitore Stage 2 990 2,970 2,970

Stage 1 428 1,284 1,284 Moone & Timolin Stage 2 810 2,430 2,430

8.3 Required Effluent Quality

The required effluent quality for the various options were presented in Section 7.8.

8.4 Design Considerations

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overflow and flow measurement, is essential.

Because of the small size of the plant needed to service the villages of Moone and Timolin and its environs and the level of effluent quality required, a multi-stage post- preliminary treatment system (e.g. primary settlement followed by secondary treatment) is not considered appropriate in this case. As noted in the previous section, the method of biosolids disposal has a key influence on whether primary treatment only is used, or alternatively, where some form of biological treatment, producing a stabilised sludge residue, is preferred.

Primary treatment in conjunction with secondary treatment is not considered feasible for this size plant, as two sludge streams are generated, leading to high sludge

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handling, processing and disposal costs. An extended aeration activated sludge process having a sludge age of not less than 20 days will achieve the effluent standards required and produce a single aerobically stabilised sludge stream for transfer to the sludge satellite centre in Castledermot.

There are a number of variants of the activated sludge process suitable for this type and scale of application. They include the following: Χ extended aeration Χ sequencing batch reactor (SBR) Χ contact stabilisation process Χ membrane processes

Attached film processes, such as conventional biofiltration or aerated biofiltration, are not appropriate to this size of treatment system, as they require pre-sedimentation and thereby generate a primary sludge as well as a secondary sludge.

Membrane processes, such as MBR Technology (Membrane Bioreactor Technology), produce a high quality effluent from a compact plant. This system utilises a series of flat sheet membrane panels submerged within an activated sludge treatment tank. The energy required for aeration of the liquor also generates an upward crossflow over the

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require primary or secondary settlement. Because of the high operating MLSS levels, tank volumes and excess sludge produced are kept to a minimum.

In order to produce good process performance in any of the above processes under variable hydraulic loading conditions it is essential that the desludging system be automated to avoid problems of sludge biodegradation due to excessive sludge residence time. This will also have benefits for odour control, as discussed later.

8.5 Treatment Process Selection

Further to Section 8.4 above a number of process options are examined in detail as follows:

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Process Option 1 : Preliminary Treatment Extended Aeration Plant Secondary Clarifier Sludge Holding Tank Sludge Thickening Stormwater Holding Tank

Process Option 2 : Preliminary Treatment Contact Stabilisation, Activated Sludge Plant Secondary Clarifier Sludge Holding Tank Sludge Thickening Stormwater Holding Tank

Process Option 3 : Preliminary Treatment SBR Activated Sludge System Sludge Holding Tank Sludge Thickening Stormwater Holding Tank

Process Option 4 : PreliminaryFor inspection purposes Treatment only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Membrane Bioreactor Sludge Holding Tank Sludge Thickening Stormwater Holding Tank

The preliminary treatment stage and stormwater holding tank is common to all the above options and includes the following:

Χ 6 mm screen with ancillary screenings processing facilities Χ grit separator by detritor or grit channel with ancillary grit handling system Χ flow measurement flume Χ storm overflow weir to divert flows greater than 3 DWF to stormwater holding

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tank Χ stormwater holding tanks with a retention of 2 hours at peak flows with a facility for automatic cleaning of the tanks Χ stormwater return pumping station

The above options include installation of a sludge holding tank with 7 days storage followed by the transfer of liquid sludge (4% solids) by tanker to the sludge satellite centre in Castledermot.

An examination of the four selected Process Options was carried out with the following observations:

8.5.1 Process Option 1 (Extended Aeration Plant)

The extended aeration process is an activated sludge reactor designed to produce a fully mineralised effluent and an aerobically stabilised sludge. It is normally used without pre-sedimentation, based on a retention time of 24 to 30 hours. It is normally operated as a continuous process in conjunction with a downstream sedimentation process from which settled sludge is recycled back to the aeration basin.

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for Options 1 and 2.

WWTW Process Unit Stage 1 Stage 2

Moone / Timolin Aeration Basin (Volume) 430 m 3 754 m 3 & Ballitore Secondary Clarifier (Surface Area) 78 m 2 136 m 2

Moone / Timolin Aeration Basin (Volume) 325 m 3 617 m 3 Secondary Clarifier (Surface Area) 59 m 2 112 m 2

A schematic layout of the process is shown in Figure 8.1. The aeration basin has been sized on the basis of a MLSS concentration of 4 kg/m 3 and the secondary clarifier has been designed to cater for a full flow to treatment of 3 DWF. A fine bubble diffused

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air aeration system will be installed in the aeration basin, and provision should be made for an anoxic zone (2 hours retention) for nitrogen removal. Chemical dosing for phosphorous reduction will also be provided. An anaerobic zone could also be provided to encourage biological removal of phosphorous, but would need to be operated in conjunction with chemical dosing to achieve the required effluent standard.

8.5.2 Process Option 2 (Contact Stabilisation Process)

In the contact-stabilisation activated sludge process, the activated sludge reactor is divided into two separate zones, a contact zone and a stabilisation zone; the combined sludge age of the two zones (or tanks) is not less than 20 days. The inflow liquid stream is fed to the contact zone, while the recycled sludge is pumped into the stabilisation zone, from which it flows to the contact zone. For this application, the contact zone is taken to have a design sludge age of 5 days and the stabilisation zone has a design sludge age of 20 days, resulting in the following tankage requirements.

WWTW Process Unit Stage 1 Stage 2

Moone / Timolin Contact (Volume) 150 m 3 264 m 3 & Ballitore Stabilisation (Volume) 312 m 3 550 m 3 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 2 Secondary Clarifier (Surface Area) 78 m 136 m

Moone / Timolin Contact (Volume) 114 m 3 216 m 3 Stabilisation (Volume) 238 m 3 450 m 3 Secondary Clarifier (Surface Area) 59 m 2 112 m 2

A schematic layout of the process is shown in Figure 8.1.

Thus, the combined volume of the contact and stabilisation tanks is about 76% of the extended aeration tank volume, while providing roughly the same sludge age. This results from the fact that the sludge concentration in the stabilisation tank has roughly twice the concentration of that in the extended aeration tank.

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8.5.3 Process Option 3 (SBR)

The SBR activated sludge system combines aeration and sedimentation in the same tank, through operation in a batch mode, based on a cycle of fill, aerate, settle and decant. The overall cycle time is typically 6 hours. With a single SBR basin, influent flow balancing is required to store the wastewater during the settle and decant phases of the cycle. With two or more basins, the basin cycles can be staggered to allow continuous inflow. More recent advanced SBR processes (eg. Unitank) include multi stage tanks for biological nitrogen and phosphorous removal but are difficult to operate and control with this size plant.

Using a single SBR tank and a design aerobic sludge age of 20 d, the estimated tankage requirements are:

WWTW Process Unit Stage 1 Stage 2

Moone / Timolin Influent Balancing Tank (Volume) 140 m 3 248 m 3 & Ballitore SBR Reactor (Volume) 933 m 3 1,643 m 3 SBR Reactor (Plan Area) 212 m 2 372 m 2

Moone / Timolin Influent Balancing Tank (Volume) 106 m 3 203 m 3 SBR Reactor (Volume) 709 m 3 1,344 m 3 For inspection purposes only. 2 2 SBRConsent Reactor of copyright (Plan owner Area) required for any other use. 158 m 305 m

A schematic layout of the process is shown in Figure 8.1.

As stormwater storage is being provided at the plant the SBR balancing tank volume could be provided within the storm tank.

8.5.4 Process Option 4 (Membrane Bioreactor)

As stated in Section 8.4 the MBR Technology is a fairly recently developed process for the treatment of wastewater to a high standard. The final effluent produced is fully disinfected and the plant footprint is smaller than conventional treatment plants. The process is a single stage process and has a low sludge yield, typically 0.45 kg

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ds/kg BOD and surplus sludge is removed at between 2-3%. The average sludge yield for an extended aeration process is 0.5 kg d.s/kg BOD removed. The process also produces low odour problems. The process does not require a primary or secondary settlement stage and removal rates of greater than 96% have been achieved for BOD and S.S. removal.

This option would prove attractive if more stringent effluent discharge levels are required to be met in the long term, but at present the operating and installation costs are higher than the conventional treatment plant. This option could also prove attractive if a design build performance specification was the preferred method of construction.

8.5.5 Conclusions

Process Options 1, 2 and 3 are all activated sludge-based with a design sludge age of not less than 20 days, thereby producing an aerobically stabilised sludge residue, suitable for transfer to the sludge hub centre for further processing and disposal. Their hydraulic capacities are limited to 3 DWF, hence stormwater storage is required. The SBR option does not require an external clarifier, but requires upstream storage and inflow pumping. The quality and quantity of sludge generated by each of For inspection purposes only. these treatment options Consent is effectively of copyright owner the required same. for any otherThere use. is also little to differentiate

them in terms of operating costs, maintenance costs, and overall process reliability.

Process Option 4 is a new process technology which could provide attractive if more stringent effluent requirements are required in the long term, as the process effectively produces a fully disinfected effluent.

The foregoing evaluation leads to the following conclusions:

Process Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 provide appropriate alternative solutions, each of which produces an aerobically aerated sludge, suitable for transfer to the sludge satellite centre for processing and final disposal. As there is little to differentiate between these systems in terms of process performance, the selection of the most economically

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advantageous option is most reliably made through the competitive tendering process based on a treatment process performance specification.

A typical Treatment Works Layout, incorporating Preliminary Treatment, Stormwater Holding Tanks, Treatment Process Option 1 (Extended Aeration Option), Sludge Holding Tank and Sludge Dewatering Building is shown in Drawing No. 20215/08. Similar plant layouts would apply for the other treatment options examined.

8.6 Treatment and Disposal of Solids Residues

In treating the liquid stream, three types of solids residue are produced, screenings, grit and sludge.

For the scale of the WWTW discussed above the most appropriate treatment of screenings is washing and compaction.

It is recommended that a grit classifier be installed and the grit residue discharged to a closed container.

In accordance with the (Sludge Management Plan for the County (June 2000) the For inspection purposes only. following sludge handlingConsent facilities of copyright will owner be required includ for anyed other at use. the works:

Χ Provision of a sludge holding tank and drum thickener and transfer of liquid sludge (4% solids) to the sludge satellite centre in Castledermot.

8.7 Odour Control

The principal sources of foul odour emission at wastewater treatment works are preliminary treatment and sludge processing. The odour problem is less severe where the sewer catchment is small, as in Moone/Timolin, as there is insufficient residence time for the wastewater to undergo anaerobic decomposition in the sewer system.

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The three activated sludge options reviewed above extended aeration, contact- stabilisation and SBR- all produce fully stabilised sludges, which do not emit the type of foul odour that causes odour nuisance. Primary sludge, on the other hand, readily undergoes anaerobic degradation giving rise to foul odour emission. Biodegradation rates are sternly influenced by temperature, hence odour problems are likely to be accentuated during the summer period.

To avoid nuisance in the vicinity of the proposed plant, the following odour abatement measures are recommended:

i the preliminary treatment stage i.e. screening and grit separation, should be housed and the internal air vented through an odour treatment system.

ii The withdrawal of sludge from the clarifier should be via a closed automatically controlled pumped system.

iii the processing and disposal of odourous solids residues, including screenings and grit should be odour-controlled by the use of appropriate enclosures and treatment of displaced odourous air.

iv Sludge thickening and For holding inspection purposes tanks only. should be covered and odour control Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. facilities installed, particularly if sludge is stored on site for longer than 24 hours. The provision of appropriate odour control facilities will be dependent on whether sludge is just stored on site for direct transfer to Castledermot or whether the sludge is thickened in a drum thickener.

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9. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR BALLITORE

9.1 Treatment Plant Capacity

The package treatment plant for the Ballitore area is to be developed in two stages for the following design loadings:-

(1) Ballitore Design PE BOD 5 Load DWF No. of (kg/d) m3/day Treatment Streams Stage 1 600 13.2 49.5 1 Stage 2 800 26.4 99 2

Note (1) The peak flow to treatment is taken as six times the DWF.

9.2 Required Effluent Standards

From Section 7.8 the required effluent standards are as follows:

WWTW at Ballitore

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Parameter Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Load kg/d Cone mg/l Load Cone BOD 3.4 25 4.5 25 Suspended Solids 4.7 35 6.3 35 MRP 0.1 1 0.2 1

9.3 Treatment Process Options

There are a number of treatment process options for this type and scale of application and these are described below. An Indicative Layout of a typical works for this population equivalent is shown on Figure 9.3.

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9.3.1 MBR Technology

This recently developed process is described in detail in Section 8 and would prove quite attractive in this particular application. Its main advantage would be the level of treatment available with this process (greater than 96% removal of BOD and S.S.), and its small footprint. The effluent produced is fully disinfected and is suitable for direct discharge to a small stream or receiving water. The capital and operating costs are higher than conventional package treatment plants, but this is offset by the elimination of a percolation area, reduced civil costs and landtake.

9.3.2 BMS Aerator Units

This system involves construction of fine screening, a primary settling tank followed by aerobic treatment using RBC units. To achieve a good standard of final effluent a secondary settlement tank is also required. These treatment units are supplied in modular forms and are normally manufactured from GRP with the use of primary settlement tanks in the process layout. Odours can be generated at the plant, and it is not recommended of locate plants of this nature within 200 m of existing buildings. The design of the units is quite robust but requires a high level of attendance to produce a high quality effluent.

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9.3.3 Gemini Package Treatment Plant

This plant process is specially designed for the treatment of domestic effluents from small population centres and is based on sequencing batch reactors at extended aeration loading rates. The manufacturers claim to provide full biological treatment with a high level of purification and effluent levels of 20 mg/l BOD, SS of 30 mg/l and N of 15 mg/l. The plant uses a fine bubble diffused air system and a sludge holding tank is recommended as part of the process layout. Again high level of attendance is required to ensure that the process produces a high quality effluent.

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9.3.4 Activated Sludge Package Plants

These tanks are normally circular activated sludge package plants complete with circular or rectangular secondary clarifiers. These are a generally a conventional type of treatment system with surface aerators installed in the aeration tank. Another form of these units are the Minipak range supplied by Treatment Systems Ltd.

9.3.5 Low Sludge Biological Treatment Process (EA Technology Ltd.)

This biological process is a recently developed process and is described as a suspended growth biological treatment process, created and maintained by a high rate oxygenation and mixing system. It produces a rate of digestion giving good organic carbon removed and low sludge activity, leading to significant reductions in the volume of sludge for disposal.

A major advantage claimed for this process is its ability to withstand shock loadings and it also requires a small footprint area. However, this is a recently developed system and there is not yet sufficient operational data available to fully assess the performance of these units.

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9.3.6 Puraflo Biofiltration System

This process involves the construction of a septic tank followed by the Puraflo system. The Puraflo system is a highly efficient biofiltration system where the primary effluent is evenly distributed over a biofibrous peat media and percolated through the biofilter emerging as a clear innocuous liquid at the base of the unit. Treatment is achieved by the combination of physical, chemical and biological interactions between the wastewater and the active specialised media. With correct operation of the units reductions of 95% in BOD levels and suspended solids can be achieved, and a 99.9% reduction in faecal coliform bacterial numbers has also been recorded. Seasonal variations in hydraulic loadings do not have an apparent effect on treatment efficiency. The life expectancy of the units are approximately 10 years.

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However regular desludging of the septic tank is necessary to ensure a high performance in the Puraflow plant.

9.3.7 FAST Aeration System

Submerged aerated biological filters consist on an aerated tank which is partially filled with a media, upon which a biofilm grows. Although this is a highly efficient system, the capital and operating costs tend to be high due to the fact that the plant requires a support medium and continuous aeration.

The Bord na Móna aeration system is based on the above principles and comprises a concrete tank partially filled with plastic media. The media surrounds a central floor mounted aerator fitted with a vertical draught tube. Humus solids are passed forward with the treated liquid to a settlement zone for clarification.

9.3.8 Extended Aeration Package Plants

In extended aeration package plants, primary clarification is not employed and the plants are designed in a similar manner to the conventional extended aeration process. The tanks are often circular tanks with the centre section used as a secondary clarifier. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. It is also necessary to provide sufficient aeration capacity to ensure solids are not settled in the aeration tank, and the installation of controlled rates of sludge return are necessary to ensure the process operates as a full nitrification process. These units are usually reinforced concrete structures and provide a robust treatment system for the treatment of domestic wastes from small communities. The main disadvantage would be the higher capital cost involved, but this is normally offset by lower running and maintenance costs. The standard of mechanical plant equipment normally installed in the conventional package plant is generally of a higher standard than the equipment installed in package plant units, which tend to be of general industrial standard.

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9.4 Advantages / Disadvantages of Package Treatment Plants

The principal problems and constraints associated with package treatment plants for small communities (communities <1,000 PE) are summarised as follows: 1. Stringent discharge requirements set primarily for larger plants tend to influence discharge requirements for smaller plants. 2. High per capita costs (scale is lost with the construction of smaller plants). 3. Limited finances available for small community treatment plants. 4. Limited operation and maintenance budgets.

Small system flow rates differ significantly from those of larger systems and peak flows (dry weather) can vary up to 4 to 6 times the average daily flow to a small plant. This is the most serious problem encountered with the design and installation of these package treatment units, and frequently leads to overloading and shock loads being discharged to the plant with associated poor plant performance, odour generation and sometimes biological failure of the plant. Very few package treatment plants have been installed with balancing tanks for elimination of these regularly occurring peak flows.

Normally single treatment streams are installed and malfunction of any of the main

mechanical plant can lead to Forfailure inspection of purposes the only.full plant. It would be more prudent to Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. provide two treatment streams to provide flexibility of operation but this is not always possible with limited finances and with the small size of the plants.

Also, very low flows make design of self cleansing channels and pipes quite difficult and leads to blockages and odour generation. Another failing with the design of package plants is the use of low sludge recirculation rates, lack of scum removal equipment and denitrification in final clarification tanks, leading to solids carry over to final effluent channels.

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9.5 Plant Performance and Selection

The performance of most package plants can be improved by sizing the treatment facilities conservatively, in particular the secondary settlement tanks, and by correct specification of sludge return rates and sludge waste rates. Consideration must also be given to the volumes of sludge produced, and the proposed method of handling and disposal of sludge.

In view of the stringent effluent target requirements it is clear that all of the above plants, if correctly sized and installed, would satisfactorily meet these targets.

As there is little to differentiate between these systems in terms of performance, the selection of the most economically advantageous option is most reliably made through the competitive tendering process based on a treatment process performance specification.

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10. COST ESTIMATES

10.1 General

The preparation of this section is based on the Option discussed throughout the Report. Section 10.2 outlines the costs associated with Option 1 and Section 10.3 outlines those associated with Option 2.

10.2 Cost of Option 1 (One Main Treatment Works)

M Line (Moone) 1,300 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £78,000.00 16 manholes @ £850 each £13,600.00 £91,600.00 Preliminaries / General Items £18,320.00 £109,920.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £2,448.00 Total (excluding VAT) £112,668.00

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T Line (Timolin) 890 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £53,400.00 12 manholes @ £850 each £10,200.00 £63,600.00 Preliminaries / General Items £12,720.00 £76,320.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £1,908.00 Total (excluding VAT) £78,228.00

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A Line (Timolin) 204 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £12,240.00 3 manholes @ £850 each £2,550.00 Steam Crossing £2,000.00 Concrete Bed and Surround £250.00 £17,040.00 Preliminaries / General Items £3,408.00 £20,448.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £511.20 Total (excluding VAT) £20,959.20

B Line (Timolin) 70 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £4,200.00 2 manholes @ £850 each £1,700.00 £5,900.00 Preliminaries / General Items £1,180.00 £7,080.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £177.00 Total (excluding VAT) £7,257.00

C Line (Timolin) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 310 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £18,600.00 5 manholes @ £850 each £4,250.00 £22,850.00 Preliminaries / General Items £6,855.00 £29,705.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £740.00 Total (excluding VAT) £30,445.00 Rising Main from PS1 to Treatment Works 250 metres of 100 mm dia. rising main @ £45/m £11,250.00 Preliminaries / General Items £2,250.00 £13,500.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £337.50 Total (excluding VAT) £13,837.50

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Trunk Sewer Linking Ballitore to Moone/Timolin Approximately 3,700 metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in field) @ £52/m £192,400.00 2 x River / Stream Crossings @ £3,000 each £6,000.00 41 manholes @ £850 each £34,850.00 Allowance for High Water Table & Potential for Ground Conditions £250,000.00 £483,250.00 Preliminaries / General Items £96,650.00 £579,900.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £14,497.50 Total (excluding VAT) £594,397.50

Pumping Station 1 (Stage 1) Civil Works £20,000.00 Mechanical Works – 2 No. Pumps (1 Duty / 1 Standby) £15,000.00 £35,000.00 Preliminaries / General Items £7,000.00 £42,000.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £1,050.00 Total (excluding VAT) £43,050.00

Pumping Station 2 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Civil Works £4,000.00 Mechanical Works – 2 No. Pumps (1 Duty / 1 Standby) £13,000.00 £17,000.00 Preliminaries / General Items £3,400.00 £20,400.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £510.00 Total (excluding VAT) £20,910.00

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Rising Main from PS2 to Treatment Works 100 metres of 100 mm dia. rising main @ £45/m £4,500.00 Preliminaries / General Items £900.00 £5,400.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £135.00 Total (excluding VAT) £5,535.00

Treatment Works The cost of the Treatment Works is based on a cost / p.e. For Stage 1 the PE of the Treatment Works = 2,400 For Stage 2 the PE of the Treatment Works = 4,200

For Stage 1 the cost per p.e. will be taken as £980/pe For Stage 2 the cost per p.e. will be taken as £770/pe

These costs were obtained from a database of costs compiled for extended aeration plants.

Cost of Works VAT Total (excl. VAT) @ 12.5% (incl. VAT) Stage 1 £2,352,000.00 £294,000.00 £2,646,000.00

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Summary of Costs for Option 1 (Stage 1)

Gravity Sewers £249,827.20 Trunk Sewer £594,397.50 Rising Mains £19,372.50 Pumping Stations £63,960.00 Wastewater Treatment Works £2,352,000.00 Total (exclusive of VAT) £3,279,557.20 VAT @ 12.5% £409,944.65 £3,689,501.85

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10.3 Cost of Option 2 (Two Treatment Works)

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204 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £12,240.00 3 manholes @ £850 each £2,550.00 Steam Crossing £2,000.00 Concrete Bed and Surround £250.00 £17,040.00 Preliminaries / General Items £3,408.00 £20,448.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £511.20 Total (excluding VAT) £20,959.20

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C Line (Timolin) 310 linear metres of 225 mm dia. sewer (in road) @ £60/m £18,600.00 5 manholes @ £850 each £4,250.00 £22,850.00 Preliminaries / General Items £6,855.00 £29,705.00 Contingency @ 2.5% £740.00 Total (excluding VAT) £30,445.00

Rising Main from PS1 to Treatment Works 250 metres of 100 mm dia. rising main @ £45/m £11,250.00

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Treatment Works As before the cost of the Treatment Works is based on a cost / p.e. For Stage 1 the PE of the Treatment Works = 1,800 For Stage 2 the PE of the Treatment Works = 3,400

For Stage 1 the cost per p.e. will be taken as £1,000/pe For Stage 2 the cost per p.e. will be taken as £830/pe

These costs were obtained from a database of costs compiled for extended aeration plants. This graph is shown in Appendix 3 of this Report.

Cost of Works VAT Total (excl. VAT) @ 12.5% (incl. VAT)

Stage 1 £1,800,000.00 £225,000.00 £2,025,000.00 Stage 2 £2,822,000.00 £352,750.00 £3,174,750.00

Wastewater Treatment Works for Ballitore 800 pe Wastewater Treatment Works £640,000.00 (excl. VAT)

Summary of Costs for Option 2 (Stage 1)

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Gravity Sewers £219,382.20 Rising Main £13,837.50 Pumping Station £43,050.00 Wastewater Treatment Works (Moone/Timolin) £1,800,000.00 Wastewater Treatment Works (Ballitore) £640,000.00 Total (exclusive of VAT) £2,716,270.00 VAT @ 12.5% £339,533.75 £3,055,803.75

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10.4 Comparison of Capital Costs for Two Options

Option 1 Option 2 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 1

Gravity Sewers 249,827.20 249,827.20 249,827.20 249,827.20

Trunk Sewer 594,397.50 594,397.50 - -

Rising Mains 19,372.50 19,372.50 13,837.50 13,837.50

Pumping Stations 63,960.00 63,960.00 43,050.00 43,050.00

Wastewater Treatment Works 2,352,000.00 3,234,000.00 1,800,000.00 2,822,000.00 640,000.00 Package Plant – Wastewater - - 640,000.00 Treatment Works Total (Excl. of VAT) 3,279,557.20 4,161,557.20 2,746,714.70 3,768,715.00 VAT @ 12.5% 409,944.65 520,194.65 343,339.34 471,089.38 Total Estimated Capital Cost £3,689,501.85 £4,681,751.85 £3,090,054.04 £4,239,804.38

10.5 Discussion of Cost Comparisons

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Total Cost (incl. of VAT) £3,689,501.85 £4,681,751.85 £3,090,054.04 £4,239,804.38

From the Table above it can be seen that the cost of Option 1 for Stages 1 and 2 is greater than that for Option 2.

The difference in cost between Option 1 and 2 for Stage 1 is £599,447.81.

The difference in cost between Options 1 and 2 for Stage 2 is £441,947.47.

Therefore in terms of Capital Costs, Option 2 is the more economical solution.

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11. PROCUREMENT OPTIONS

There are a number of procurement options available for this Sewerage Scheme.

11.1 Sewers / Rising Mains / Trunk Sewer and Pumping Stations

It is recommended that the sewers, rising mains, trunk sewer and pumping stations be constructed under a traditional contract. A Design/Build (DB) or Design Build Operate (DBO) would not be considered appropriate for this work due to the fact that innovation is not required.

11.2 Wastewater Treatment Works

This work could be carried out using Traditional Methods or the DB or DBO Methods.

The advantages and disadvantages of a DB / DBO approach as against the traditional procurement approach of separate civil works and mechanical and electrical plant

For inspection purposes only. contracts needs to be examined.Consent of copyright Consideration owner required for any need other use.s to be given to issues of cost,

performance, time and risk as well as the overall feasibility of promoting the scheme using the DB / DBO approach.

It has been the experience with DB / DBO contracts that submissions from Contractors/Consortia at Tender Stage invariably include a variety of proposals intended to address the needs of the project. Each proposal generally brings together the expertise of Civil Works and Process Plant Contractors. In a competitive situation these will strive to provide the most economical solution to the problem. Subject to adherence to the specified requirement of the project this tendering process can present the project promoter with a number of different and perhaps innovative solutions.

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At the construction stage the co-ordinated approach of the construction team will eliminate many of the scheduling conflicts inherent in the traditional method where Civil Works and Plant Contractor interaction often leads to delay and disruption, with a consequent adverse affect on project cost.

An added advantage offered by a DB / DBO contract is that at an early stage in the project the likely out-turn can be established with greater certainty than with the traditional procurement method. This facilitates a more effective financial management of the project and indeed can have beneficial effects also for other projects whose funding is derived from the same source.

With Design/Build flexibility can be exercised to ensure acquisition of the best value plant. The performance risk associated with advanced technologies is carried by those most able to manage it, the contractors. Operating plants of this nature require well trained personnel to manage and operate them. This may be done by suitable trained council staff or let as an operating contract. If let as an operating contract there is no reason to divorce the plant operation from the design and build functions. There is also merit in tying operation to design which ensures that the operation of the plant is clearly in the mind of the designers at an early stage.

The direct cost of operation may For inspection be higher purposes only.if it is let as an operating contract. This Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. takes account of the profit and transfer of risk elements. However the higher direct cost may be more than covered by the indirect savings gained through efficient operation of the plant. It is important when drawing up the operating contract to consider carefully who is best able to manage potential risks. Often a policy of maximum transfer of risk results in higher than necessary operating costs.

From contract award onwards a design and build approach is generally accepted to be quicker than a conventional contract. However preparation of the tender documentation, tender assessment and dealing with the planning aspects of a wider scope approach, takes a considerably longer time. On balance, there is no great time saving to be gained by going either way.

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12. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

12.1 Conclusion

On the basis of our examination the following conclusions can be drawn:

(i) A new Wastewater Treatment Plant capable of treating the existing and projected wastewater flows from the villages of Moone and Timolin is required.

(ii) A new collection network needs to be put in place in the villages of Moone and Timolin.

(iii) The existing treatment units at Ballitore are Imhoff Tanks are not meeting the required effluent standards. Therefore this plant is in need of replacing.

(iv) There are two options for the Moone/Timolin Sewerage Scheme: Option 1 involves the construction of a Wastewater Treatment Works at Moone/Timolin with the provision of a Trunk Sewer to link the wastewater flows from Ballitore to the proposed works. For inspection purposes only. Option 2 involvesConsent the of copyright construction owner required of for any a other Wastewater use. Treatment Works at

Moone/Timolin and the provision of a new Wastewater Treatment Works at Ballitore (800 PE).

(v) The effluent quality standard from the plants must meet the requirements as set out in the Water Quality Management Plan for the River Barrow and its tributaries and all current environmental regulations applying discharges to freshwaters.

(vi) The option of Design Build (DB) or Design Build Operate (DBO) is preferred as opposed to the traditional methods for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Works at Moone/Timolin. The gravity sewers, trunk sewer and rising mains should be constructed using traditional methods. The benefits of

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DB/DBO were discussed in this report with the main benefits being innovation of design.

(vii) The collection networks for Moone/Timolin should be designed to cater for peak flows up to 6 times the DWF.

(viii) The laying of a trunk sewer to link Ballitore to the proposed Wastewater Treatment Works at Moone/Timolin may attract ribbon development along its route between the villages. The planning department of Kildare County Council are against any development of this kind taking place.

(ix) The route of the Trunk Sewer will need a detailed ground profile survey at design stage should this option be chosen. This is to ensure the gradients are sufficient to cater for the flows.

(x) The choice between Options 1 and 2 should be based on the economic differences between the provision of two Wastewater Treatment Works or the provision of one Wastewater Treatment Works and Trunk Sewer. The views of the planning department regarding the ribbon development should also be considered.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. (xi) The Section on Cost Comparisons showed that the Capital Costs for Option 2 is less than that for Option 1.

12.2 Recommendations

In consideration of the above we recommend the following:

(i) The scheme should be constructed in two stages to meet the requirements of the planned development of the areas up to the year 2020, a 20 year planning horizon. The first stage would cater for a planning horizon to the year 2010, a 10 year planning horizon.

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(ii) Option 2 would be considered the most economically advantageous in terms of Capital Costs. Taking account of this and also the views of the planning department it is recommended that Option 2 be implemented.

(iii) The wastewater collection networks should be designed and built in line with traditional methods adopted for these schemes, but the treatment plants should be advanced through a competitive tendering process based on treatment process performance specification.

(iv) A CCTV survey should be carried out on the existing sewers in Ballitore to assess their condition.

(v) Sludge Holding and Thickening Facilities should be installed at both plants with thickened sludge being transferred to the Sludge Satellite Centre at Castledermot in line with the Sludge Management Plan for the County.

(vi) The scheme should be advanced without further delay to avoid any further deterioration of the local receiving waters and to allow for the future development of the catchment areas.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Signed: ______for NICHOLAS O’DWYER LTD.

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PLANNING REFERENCE 04/2285 WHITESTAR CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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RE:/ Planning Permission is sought for construction of 13 no. bungalow residences, suitable wastewater treatment plant with percolation area and all associated site works on site at The Fairgreen, Timolin, Ballytore, Co. Kildare – Whitestar Construction Ltd – Planning Ref: 2285/04

Schedule 1 Considerations

Having regard to the re-zoning of the site it is considered that the proposed development subject to the attached conditions would be acceptable and in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Schedule 2 Conditions

1. The development shall be carried out and completed in accordance with drawings and particulars submitted to the Planning Authority on 21/09/2004, as altered by revised drawings and documentation submitted on 26/08/2005, except where altered or amended by conditions in this permission.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to check the proposed development when completed, by reference to approved particulars.

2. Within 8 weeks from the date of grant of this permission, or if agreed in writing with the Planning Authority before development commences, the For inspection purposes only. applicant and any otherConsent ofperson copyright ownerwith required an forinterest any other use. in the land to which this application relates, shall complete an agreement with the Planning Authority concerning the development of the land in accordance with the objectives of the County Development Plan 1999 and the Housing Strategy 2001 – 2005 which require the provision of 20% Social and Affordable Housing in accordance with Part V of the Planning & Development Act 2000. No development shall commence prior to written agreement with the Planning Authority.

Reason: To provide for social and affordable housing and to promote social integration, having regard to the policies / objectives of the Kildare County Housing Strategy 2001-2005 as contained in the County Development Plan

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3. Where agreement on the provision of social and affordable housing has not been reached within 8 weeks of the grant of permission, or otherwise in accordance with the previous condition of this permission, the developer shall in accordance with Sections 94 to 96 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2002 and in accordance with the Kildare Housing Strategy 2001-2005 reserve 20% of the land to which the permission relates for the provision of housing referred to in section 94(4)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and shall enter into an agreement providing for the transfer to the Planning Authority of the ownership of such lands. No work shall commence on site until written agreement on compliance with this condition has been completed.

4. Throughout the development: (a) Roof material, including ridge tiles, shall be blue/black or slate grey in colour. (b) External wall finishes shall be smooth plaster and shall be neutral in colour and texture. Dry dash shall not be used.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.

5. All external doors and windows shall be manufactured from a sustainable source, i.e. - timber and not uPVc. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Reason: In the interests of sustainability and amenity of the area.

6. The external windows of all bathrooms and en-suite toilets shall be in obscure glazing.

Reason: In the interests of ensuring the privacy of adjoining property.

7. The development shall not impair existing land or road drainage.

Reason: To prevent interference with existing land or road drainage in the interests of proper development.

8. All services, including telephone, E.S.B., and communal television services, shall be provided underground throughout the estate, in ducting with a minimum cover of 600 mm. in roads and footpaths, and 300 mm in gardens. (c) All water services shall have a minimum cover of 600 mm.

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Reason: In the interest of the proper planning and development of the area, and to reduce the frost susceptibility of the development.

9. The open spaces shall be developed for, and devoted to the use of the residents/occupiers of the proposed development. They shall be kept free of any development and shall not be enclosed by any means. When the development is being taken in charge, the open spaces shall be vested in the Planning Authority, at no cost to the Council, as public open spaces.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and of proper planning and sustainable development.

10. The public open space shall be treated with a 300mm minimum cover of consolidated topsoil and shall be grassed.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development.

11. All front and rear gardens shall be treated with a 300mm minimum cover of consolidated topsoil and the front gardens shall be grassed.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development.

12. Parking shall be provided for two cars within the curtilage of each dwelling and the indicated car parking on public open space shall be omitted.

Reason: In the interest Forof inspection residential purposes only. amenity and proper planning and Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. sustainable development.

13. (d) All front garden boundaries shall be marked by a dwarf wall, 0.6 metres in height, and shall be capped, and plastered (or dashed) on both sides, or of brick. (e) With the exception of the proposed entrance, all existing field boundary hedges and trees of the site shall be carefully retained and supplemented where necessary using semi-mature broadleaved deciduous trees, at 2 metre centres within the first planting season following first occupation of any dwelling. Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit proposed fencing details for the overall site boundaries, which shall be of high quality and robust construction. Please note, lattice-type fencing will not be accepted.

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(f) All rear garden rear boundaries, including intervening boundaries, shall be marked by block walls, 2.0-metres in height, capped, and plastered (or dashed) on any side visible from a public area to the written satisfaction of the Planning authority. Timber fencing shall not be used. (g) Piers 450 x 450 mm shall be provided at intervals of 3 metres, with an expansion joint at every third pier.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development.

14. No trees shall be felled within the curtilage of the site without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of preservation of amenity.

15. Before development is commenced, the developer shall submit proposals for the naming (together with an explanation for the submitted names) and numbering of the development. The proposed name(s) shall be based on local historical or topographical features, or other acceptable alternatives. Names capable of giving rise to confusion, or with associations foreign to the area will not be permitted. All names shall be subject to the prior written consent of the planning authority.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development.

16. No security or other gates or devices shall be erected to control access, vehicular or pedestrian, to or within this proposed development.

Reason: In the interest Forpublic inspection purposessafety only. and of the proper planning and Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. sustainable development of the area.

17. Entrances shall be provided generally in accordance with Drawing No. E1516/C (copy attached), except where amended by this condition, and located at least 10 metres from junctions. Each access driveway providing parking for 2 cars shall be at least 5 metres in width.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

18. Lines of sight at entrance to the site shall be provided strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. The existing embankment, trees and soil along the site frontage shall be removed where necessary to facilitate this requirement. In addition, the individual sites numbered 1 – 4 inclusive as shown on Drawing No. 04/032 (received on 08/03/05) shall be modified or omitted as required. All necessary details showing how this is to be achieved, including a revised site layout and appropriate cross sections, shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written agreement prior to commencement of the development.

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Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

19. Traffic calming measures shall be installed on the downhill approach to the proposed site access junction in accordance with the Area Engineer’s report dated 28th October 2004. Details shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written agreement prior to commencement of the development. Proposals shall have regard to the Dublin Transportation Office publication “Traffic Management Guidelines”.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

20. In accordance with the Area Engineer’s report dated 28th October 2004, and prior to commencement of the development, the developer shall submit a feasibility report, for the agreement of the Planning Authority, on the provision by the developer of a pedestrian link between the proposed site and the existing footpaths in Timolin village. The pedestrian linkage shall be provided by the developer where feasible.

Reason: In the interest of traffic and pedestrian safety.

21. Existing front boundary shall be removed and a new boundary fence / hedge / wall shall be erected along the sight visibility line to be determined in accordance with Condition No. 18 above prior to commencement of the development.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

22. The developer shall erect appropriate warning signage in the vicinity of the proposed entrance for the benefit of all those passing the entrance and those entering and exiting from the site. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Reason: In the interest of traffic and pedestrian safety.

23. Building line shall be determined in accordance with Condition 18 above.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

24. The applicant shall construct a 2 metre wide footpath along the entire roadside frontage. Location and levels to be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of traffic and pedestrian safety.

25. Roads, footpaths and turning areas shall be designed in accordance with the Department of Environment and Local Government “Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas” (R.S.D.W.H.A.). In addition, a revised plan layout and longitudinal section of the main access road shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written agreement prior to commencement of the development and having regard to the requirements of Condition 18 above.

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Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

26. All footpaths shall be dished at junctions and road crossings to facilitate the disabled.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

27. CBR tests shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 2.16 of the Department of Environment and Local Government “Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas” (R.S.D.W.H.A.) and as required to determine the subgrade strength under the proposed distributor roads. The results together with a suitable pavement design in accordance with LR 1132 and HD 14/87 shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written consent before development commences.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety and proper planning.

28. The main access road into the site shall be 7.3 metres wide, with other roads within the development being 6 metres wide. In the case of short cul-de-sacs (i.e. less than 60 metres long) the width may be reduced to 5.5 metres. These roads shall have 2 metre footpaths and 1 metre grass verges on both sides of the road.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

29. For distributor roads which form part of the Planning Authority’s road network, the road shall be 7.3 metres wide with 2 metre footpaths and 2 metre grass verges on both sides of the road.

Reason: In the interest of traffic For inspection safety. purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

30. Turning radii at junctions shall be a minimum of the following :-

(a) 10.5 metres at junctions between public roads and estate roads; (b) 6 metres at all other junctions

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

31. Car parking spaces shall be provided within the curtilage of the site as follows :-

(a) 1 car parking space for each house with 3 bedrooms or less; (b) 2 car parking spaces for each house with 4 bedrooms or more.

Note that a garage is not considered as a parking space.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

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32. No surface water runoff from the site shall discharge onto the public road.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

33. Surface water shall be collected and road gullies shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.19 of the Department of Environment and Local Government “Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas” (R.S.D.W.H.A.). All gullies shall be fitted with suitable locking type covers or gratings.

Reason: In the interests of proper drainage and traffic safety.

34. Existing land and roadside drainage shall not be impaired and new entrance to the site shall be designed and shaped to ensure the uninterrupted flow of existing roadside drainage.

Reason: To prevent interference with existing roadside drainage in the interest of proper development.

35. Lighting, comprising 6.0 metre high, 0.5 metre outreach and 55X SOX public lighting, shall be provided throughout the site to the standards laid down by the Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B.). The applicant shall liaise with the E.S.B. to facilitate provision of a site layout which conforms to the standards and work practices required by the E.S.B. Evidence of such liaison shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 36a) All foul waste and soiled water shall discharge to the “Enviropak” wastewater treatment system.

(b) The wastewater treatment system shall be located not nearer than 31 metres from any dwelling, not nearer than 10 metres from any watercourse/stream, not nearer than 3 metres from the site boundary and not nearer than 4 metres from a road or slope break/cut. The “Enviropak” wastewater treatment system shall be located not nearer than *40 metres from any water supply source unless such source is from a public piped supply.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

37a) The treated effluent from the “Enviropak” wastewater treatment system shall be discharged to a polishing filter, which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual “Treatment Systems for Single Houses”.

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b) The polishing filter shall be located not nearer than 31 metres from any dwelling, not nearer than 10 metres from any watercourse/stream, not nearer than 3 metres from the site boundary, not nearer than 4 metres from a road or slope break/cut and not nearer than *40 metres from any water supply source unless such source is from a public piped supply. c) A suitably qualified engineer shall design the polishing filter, supervise its construction and submit certification to the Planning Authority that all works have been completed in compliance with the requirements of the EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual “Treatment Systems for Single Houses”.

d) With regards to all other aspects of the Enviropak wastewater treatment system and polishing filter installation, the Report dated 01/03/05 shall be followed.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

38. The applicant shall enter a maintenance contract with Simon Allen Ltd, the manufacturers/suppliers of the “Enviropak” wastewater treatment system to ensure satisfactory performance at all times.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

39. Only clean, uncontaminated surface water shall be discharged to adequately sized soakpit(s) or the surface water system.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

40. Any well shall be located not nearer For inspection than purposes 40* only. metres from the Enviropak Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and any other wastewater treatment system and percolation areas/polishing filters.

*See Table 4, P19, EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual “Treatment Systems for Single Houses” and DOELG/EPA/GSI “Groundwater Protection Responses for On- Site Wastewater Systems for Single Houses” FOR SUGGESTED MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM A WELL.

Reason: To meet public health requirements.

41. All surface water from the carpark areas shall pass through adequately sized and sited petrol/oil interceptor(s) before being discharged to the surface water system.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

42. All overground oil, chemical storage tank(s) shall be adequately bunded to protect against spillage. Bunding shall be impereable and capable of retaining a volume equal to 1.5 times the capacity of the largest tank. Filling and offtake points shall be located within the bund area.

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Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

43. Measures shall be implemented to prevent/minimise noise and dust emissions during the construction phase of the development, through the provision and proper maintenance, use and operation of all machinery and through the implementation of “Best Practicable Means” all to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

44. All wastes shall be collected and disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 and Regulation made thereunder.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

45. Prior to any discharge of effluent from the development to waters, a Section 4 effluent Discharge Licence under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977, as amended, shall be obtained.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

46. The temporary effluent treatment plant shall be decommissioned and removed when the public foul sewer becomes available, all to the satisfaction to the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

47. Only foul sewage and soiled water from the development shall be discharged to the public foul sewer. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

REASON: In the interests of public health and to ensure proper development.

48. The sewerage system for the development shall be provided in accordance with "Recommendation for Site Development Works for Housing Areas" published by the Department of the Environment and Local Government.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

49. All common drains shall be located not nearer than 5m from the rear and not nearer than2m from the front of the dwelling.

REASON: To ensure proper development.

50. The developer shall bear the cost of completing a C.C.T.V. survey of the sewerage system and jetting out of that system before it is taken in charge by the Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of public health and proper development.

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51. The developer shall maintain the sewerage system in good working order until it is taken in charge by the Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of public health and proper development.

52. Before building work commence the developer shall provide satisfactory proof to the Planning Authority of his right to discharge effluent from the development though property outside the site boundary.

REASON: In the interests of public health and proper development.

53. Prior to the commencement of the development revised foul and surface water drainage layouts, longitudinal sections and design calculations for the development, shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for its written consent.

REASON: In the interests of proper planning and development of the area.

54. A 10m / 20m wayleave shall be secured for the foul / surface water sewer on adjoining private land.

REASON: In the interests of the proper planning and development of the area

55. All foul and surface water sewers to be laid in public areas, not in private property and to be provided with heavy-duty manhole covers.

REASON: To ensure proper For serv inspectionicing purposes of the only. development. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

56. Each separate property shall be connected to the foul and surface water sewers by means its own individual and separate foul and surface water drain.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

57. The applicant shall construct the foul sewer from site boundary from MH C5 to MHT14 at proposed pumping station NO.1 in accordance with Water Services plans for Timolin and as shown on drawings received 29/11/05. The sewer shall be constructed by the applicant at his own cost as submitted with no provision for levy offset as agreed with Water Services. The newly constructed sewer should be tested and CCTV survey is carried out before handing it over to Kildare County Council. The sewer will be handed over to Kildare County Council before the first dwelling is occupied. The applicant should liase with Area Engineer in Sewerage Operation Section.

REASON: In the interests of public health and to ensure proper development.

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58. Surface water disposal shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Greater Dublin Storm Water Management Policy for Developers. Surface water shall be retained on site using large attenuation restricting flows to minimum to avoid and minimise flooding. If a stormwater ponds/swales/soakways/detention basins is to be constructed in a residential /commercial areas, its capacity is to be sufficient to store the 1 in 30 year storm event . 1 in 30 year storm event should be used to resize attenuation in accordance with Greater Dublin Storm water Management Policy for Developers. An emergency overflow is to be provided from the attenuation, capable of passing flows up to the 100 year storm event. Overflow from the site is to be retained within the site area up to 100 year event or as specified otherwise by Kildare County council.

REASON: To ensure proper development and minimise flooding

59. Prior to commencement of the development a maintenance agreement to be set up between the developer and a reputable maintenance company in order to maintain the Estate and with particular emphasis on the maintenance of the surface water attenuation system. Details of such maintenance agreement to be agreed with the Planning Authority in writing prior to commencement of development.

REASON: To ensure proper development and minimise flooding

60. The house shall have its own individual service connection and boundary box. The boundary box shall have a customer access lid, a shut off device/stopcock and an approved leakage flowmeter, such as the standard Talbot Matrix Meter

Box, or the standard Industrial For inspection Plan tpurposes WSC-R-CA only. unit or similar unit as Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. approved by the Water Services Department..

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

61. A minimum of 24 hour water storage shall be provided.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

62. All watermains shall be 100m.m. diametre(minimum) EN1452 uPVC pipe, except under roadways where ductile iron pipe (clause K9) shall be used. All watermains shall be looped in order to avoid dead ends.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

63. Water supply to be metered.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

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64. All toilet cisterns shall incorporate a dual flush function incorporating reduced flush and full flush options.

REASON: In the interest of water conservation and to ensure proper servicing of the development.

65. A grease trap shall be constructed on the waste discharge from the kitchen waste outlets.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development.

66. The public watermain shall be extended in a minimum of 150m.m. diameter HPPE or Ductile Iron (class K9) or as otherwise agreed in writing, along the public road . The watermain extension shall be installed, supervised ,sterilised and tested etc., in accordance with Section 4: Water Supply of “Recommendations for SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS for Housing Areas”, published by An Foras Forbartha. The watermain shall have a minimum depth of cover to crown of 1 metre and shall be dedicated to the Sanitary Authority on satisfactory completion and testing.The exact details and size of extension to be agreed with the Water Services Authority. A watermain layout and section(including valves and fittings) for the watermain extension to he site shall be submitted to the Sanitary Authority for written consent prior to the commencement of the development.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development and in order to comply with fire ighting requirements and fire safety.

67. Upon completion of the development For inspection purposes the only. developer shall commission a water Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. audit and leakage survey of the water distribution system which shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for consideration within three months of the completion of the development.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development

68. Petrol/oil/silt separators should be installed on the surface water outfall to minimise pollution

REASON: in the interest of public health and to ensure proper servicing of the development

69. Proposed temporary WWTP shall be decommissioned as soon as the Municipal WWTP for Timolin is constructed and commissioned. The applicant should make provision to connect to public foul sewer system as soon it's constructed and commissioned .

REASON: in the interest of public health and to ensure proper servicing of the development

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70. No unit to be occupied on site until the proposed public foul sewer from MH C5 to MHT14 at proposed pumping station NO.1 in accordance with Water Services plans for Timolin and as shown on drawings received 29/11/05 is constructed and commissioned to the satisfaction of Water Services. Confirmation in writing should be received from Water Services.

REASON: To ensure proper servicing of the development and prevent pollution..

71. The applicant shall construct a head wall including trash screen at the surface water outfall.

REASON: in the interest of public health and to ensure proper servicing of the development

72. No muck, dirt, debris or other material shall be deposited on the public road, footpath or verge by machinery or vehicles travelling to or from the site during the construction phase. The applicant shall arrange for vehicles leaving the site to be kept clean. A bond shall be paid to the Planning Authority to ensure satisfactory compliance with this condition.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety, amenity and orderly development.

73. No development shall be commenced until security has been given for the provision of and satisfactory completion of open space and of services and in accordance with the conditions herein contained and including maintenance until taken in charge by the Council of Forroads inspection footpath purposes only.s sewers watermains public lighting Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. and similar type public facilities. This security is required by the Council for application at its absolute discretion if the foregoing are not duly provided as aforesaid and to the Council's satisfaction. Where the proposed development is carried out on staged or phased basis the security required will be proportionate to each part of the development which is carried out in the foregoing manner.

The security shall be given by: (a) lodgement with the Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the amount of €117,000 or (b) lodgement with the Council of a sum of €117,000 provided always and if the development has not commenced within one calendar year from the date of the grant of this Permission or is carried out on a phased or staged basis the Council may at its discretion require an increase in the amount of the foregoing Bond or lodgement corresponding with the increase or estimated increase in the cost of the provision and completion of the services above described and in the manner provided for and which may have occurred since the aforesaid date. The Bond shall be index linked.

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REASON: To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the Council towards the provision of services and to prevent disamenity in the development.

74. Before development commences the applicant/developer shall pay to Kildare County Council the sum of €149,500 for the provision of services being the appropriate contribution to be applied to this development in accordance with the Development Contributions Scheme adopted by Kildare County Council on 23rd February 2004 in accordance with Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The amount payable under this condition shall be fully index-linked from the date of grant of permission.

Reason: It is considered reasonable that the developer should make a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting the proposed development

3rd February 2006 ______Senior Executive Officer

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

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PLANNING REFERENCE 04/1268 THOMAS & MARY DOYLE

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

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RE:/ Planning Permission is sought for a development of 58 no. 2 storey houses comprising 8 no. 2 beds, 19 no 3 beds, 23 no. 4 beds and 8 no. 5 beds, a shop with hairdresser/beauty salon at first floor level, an effluent treatment plant and compound, a crèche, access roads, services and landscaping at Moone Co. Kildare. - Thomas & Mary Doyle – 04/1268

Schedule 1: Reasons and Considerations:

Having regard to the nature of the proposed development, the policies and objectives of the ‘Ballitore – Crookstown - Moone – Timolin Local Area Plan 2002’ and the Kildare County Development Plan 2005- 2011, it is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached, the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Schedule 2: Conditions to apply.

1. The development shall be carried out and completed in accordance with drawings and particulars submitted to the Planning Authority on 20/05/04 & 01/06/04 as altered by revised drawings and particulars submitted 21/01/05, 12/08/05 & 28/09/06 except where altered or amended by conditions in this permission.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to check the proposed development when completed, by reference to approved particulars.

2. No construction of the residential units shall take place prior to the written agreement with the Planning Authority.

Reason: The proposed development is premature pending the completion of the proposed effluent treatments system (Kildare Coco planning ref. no. 05/519 & An Bord Pleanala ref. no. 09.216327). For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 3. Within 8 weeks from the date of grant of this permission, or if agreed in writing with the Planning Authority before development commences, the applicant and any other person with an interest in the land to which this application relates, shall enter into an agreement with the Planning Authority concerning the development of the land in accordance with the objectives of the County Development Plan 1999 and the Housing Strategy 2001 – 2005 which require the provision of 20% Social and Affordable Housing in accordance with Part V of the Planning & Development Act 2000. No development shall commence prior to the written agreement of the Planning Authority

Reason: To promote social integration and having regard to the policies / objectives of the Kildare County Housing Strategy 2001-2005 as contained in the County Development Plan

4. Where agreement on the provision of social and affordable housing has not been reached within 8 weeks of the grant of permission, or otherwise in accordance with the previous condition of this permission the developer shall in accordance with Sections 94 to 96 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment Act) 2002 and in accordance with the Kildare Housing Strategy 2001 – 2005 reserve 20% of the land to which the permission relates for the provision of housing referred to in section 94(4) (a) of the Planning and Development act 2000 and shall enter an agreement providing for the transfer to the Planning Authority of the ownership of such land. No work shall commence on site until written agreement on compliance with this condition has been completed.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 Reason: To promote social integration and having regard to the policies / objectives of the Kildare County Housing Strategy 2001-2005 as contained in the County Development Plan

5. Throughout the development: (a) Roof material, including ridge tiles, shall be blue/black or slate grey in colour. (b) External walls with nap plaster finish shall be painted in a neutral in colour. (c) Sample materials of the proposed brick cladding to the external elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.

6. All doors and windows shall be manufactured from a sustainable source, i.e. - timber and not uPVc.

Reason: In the interests of sustainability and amenity of the area.

7. (a) All services, including telephone, E.S.B., and communal television services, shall be provided underground throughout the estate, in ducting with a minimum cover of 600 mm. in roads and footpaths, and 300 mm in gardens.

(b) All water services shall have a minimum cover of 600 mm.

Reason: In the interest of the proper planning and development of the area, and to reduce the frost susceptibility of the development.

8. The open spaces associated with the detached and semi-detached house, shall be developed for, and devoted to the use of the residents/occupiers of the proposed development. They shall be kept free of any other development (other than the proposed crèche & pavilion) and shall not be enclosed by any means. The developer shall be responsible for satisfactory maintenance and upkeep of all open spaces in the development until such time as the development is taken in charge by the local authority. When the development is being taken in charge, the open spaces shall be vested in the Planning Authority, at no cost to the Council, as public open spaces.

For inspection purposes only. Reason : In the interests of proper planningConsent andof copyright developm owner requiredent forof anythe other area. use.

9 Roads, footpaths and turning areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2 of RSDWHA published by DOELG. All footpaths shall be dished at junctions and road crossings to facilitate the disabled. The developer shall be responsible for satisfactory maintenance and upkeep of all roads, footpaths and turning areas throughout the development until a management company has been put in place.

Reason : In the interests of proper planning and development of the area.

10. All foul and surface water sewers throughout the development shall be provided in accordance with Section 3 of RSDWHA published by DOELG. The developer shall be responsible for satisfactory maintenance and upkeep of all foul and surface water sewers throughout the development until a management company has been put in place.

Reason : To meet public health requirements.

11. All water mains throughout the development shall be provided in accordance with Section 4 of RSDWHA published by DOELG. The developer shall be responsible for satisfactory maintenance and upkeep of all water mains throughout the development until a management company has been put in place.

Reason : To meet public health requirements.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 12. 6.0m high column, 0.5m outreach and 55W SOX public lighting shall be provided throughout the site to the standards laid down in Section 5 of RSDWHA published by DOELG. The applicant shall liaise with the E.S.B. to provide a site layout which conforms to the standards and work practices required by the E.S.B. Evidence of such liaison shall be sent to the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

13. (a) All rear garden boundaries including intervening boundaries, and the overall site boundaries, including those located in open space, shall be marked by block walls, 2.0 metres in height, capped, and plastered (or dashed) on both sides, to the detailed written satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

(b) All screen walls shall be 2.0 metres in height, constructed in solid blockwork, (or brickwork if appropriate) 225 m.m. thick, capped, and plastered (or dashed) on both sides. Piers 450 X 450 m.m. shall be provided at intervals of 3 metres, with an expansion joint at every third pier.

(c) Where a hedge or tree is required to be retained as required under condition no.13 below, and such condition conflicts with the above boundary conditions, the retention of the hedge or tree shall take precedence, and the means of resolving the conflict shall be subject to the prior written consent of the planning authority.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development, and of the protection and preservation of the natural amenity of the area.

14. Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit a fully detailed landscaping and planting scheme for the overall development, for the written consent of the planning authority. The proposal shall include full details of trees and hedgerows to be retained, proposed planting including species and densities, and a timetable for the completion of the work.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development.

15. Before development is commenced, the developer shall submit proposals for the naming (together For inspection purposes only. with an explanation for the submittedConsent of names) copyright owner and required numbering for any other of use. the development. The proposed name(s) shall be based on local historical or topographical features, or other acceptable alternatives. Names capable of giving rise to confusion, or with associations foreign to the area will not be permitted. All names shall be subject to the prior written consent of the planning authority.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development.

16 . No security or other gates or devices shall be erected to control access, vehicular or pedestrian, to or within this proposed development.

Reason: In the interest public safety and of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

17. Only foul sewage and soiled water from the development shall be discharged to the foul system.

Reason : In the interests of public health and to ensure proper development.

18. Only clean uncontaminated surface water from the development shall be discharged to the surface water system.

Reason : To avoid pollution and to ensure proper development.

19. All surface water shall be collected and disposed of to a watercourse or soakways designed and constructed in accordance with B.S. 8301:1985 and BRE Digest 365 and provided with inspection manhole covers.

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Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

20. A grease trap shall be constructed on the waste discharge from the kitchen waste outlets.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

21. The applicant shall submit to the Sanitary Authority ,details of the route and particulars of the proposed connection to the water services including foul sewer connection in conjunction with an application for service connections and a road opening licence upon serving the Commencement Notice for the commencement of the works. The applicant shall be responsible for all costs imposed by the Water Maintenance Section and the Roads Authority including connection fees and road opening fees for these works . These fees are not included in either the general levy. The sanitary authority waterworks plumber is solely permitted to make the actual tapping or connection to the public watermain. All works for the development shall be provided in accordance with "Recommendation for Site Development Works for Housing Areas" published by the Department of the Environment and Local Government.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

22. Prior to the commencement of the development the revised boundary details of the pumping station or treatment plant site shall be agreed and constructed at the expense of the applicant.. The extra site area shall be registered in the ownership of the Planning Authority or Water Service Authority at the total cost of the applicant including land costings.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

23. The sewerage system, watermains and services for the development shall be provided in accordance with "Recommendation for Site Development Works for Housing Areas" published by the Department of the Environment and Local Government. It should be noted that all services are to be located in footpaths with the exception of road crossings.

For inspection purposes only. Reason : To ensure proper servicing ofConsent the development. of copyright owner required for any other use. 24. The developer shall bear the cost of completing a C.C.T.V. survey of the sewerage system and jetting out of that system upon completion and before it is taken in charge by the Management Company or Planning Authority as applicable..

Reason : In the interests of public health and proper development.

25. The Treatment System is to be designed and maintained in conformity with the EPA guidelines entitled “TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES, BUSINESS, LEISURE CENTRES AND HOTELS” and “TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE HOUSES” and the Manufacturer’s Recommendations. An emergency generator and washing facilities together with appropriate structures shall be provided on site. A Tertiary Polishing filter or other method as agreed with the planning authority is to be installed on the discharge waters from the treatment system in order to reduce the discharge parameters to the requirements of the Southern Regional Fisheries Board and the Planning Authority. A sand filter as a polishing filter shall be constructed unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. In particular the phosphorous content of the discharge waters shall be a maximum of 1 mg/l in order to comply with The Water Quality Standards for Phosphorous Regulations, S.I. 258 of 1998. In addition, total Ammonia shall be a maximum of 5 mg/l as N, orthophosphate shall be a maximum of 1 mg/l as P and fat, oil and grease shall be a maximum of 10 mg/l.. No development is to commence until details of the polishing filter, generator and washing facilities are agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. The effluent shall be discharged to the river as agreed by the planning authority at this stage and the applicant shall be responsible for all discharge licence requirements if applicable. All works for the treatment system shall comply with the Water Services requirements as follows:

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Specification for Sewage Treatment Plant General • Design and construction should be in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency Wastewater Treatment Manuals. Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations 2001 BS 6297: Code of Practise for design and installation of small sewage treatment works and cesspools. BS8005: Sewerage BS8301 : code of practise for Building Drainage • The Developer is to submit design, construction details and layout plans of the WWTP for approval by the Local authority.

Location and Access Locate away from houses and building to minimise odour and noise. Locate where it is free from flooding. Provide suitable access to the WWTP for maintenance purposes. Provide paved turning area with dished kerb & recessed entrance suitable for 5,000gallon tankers to access WWTP. Also provide master key for gate/locks compatible with existing master key. Provide suitable site lighting. Provide suitable lifting equipment and devices to appropriate standards, and reasonable overhead access. Adequately secured with pallisade security fence

Specification

Prior to design stage the Assimilative Capacity of the receiving watercourse should be established based on the 95 percentile flow The unit waste loading shall be the population equivalent (PE) 60 grams of oxygen BOD5 per day. Final effluent to comply with E.P.A Act, 1992, Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations 2001 , Water Pollution Act, 1997 , Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations SI 258, 1998 and Waste Management (use of sewage sludge in agriculture) Regulations 1998. For inspection purposes only. Pumping chambers within WWTPConsent ofshould copyright ownercomply required with for any Kildareother use. County Council Specification for pumping station including pumping rate, measurement…etc. Provision of telemetry equipment in the Control Panel capable of collecting and transmitting data from WWTP to location designated by Local Authority. Control building should include control panels, Local SCADA telemetry system (high spec computer) , office, Washing and toilets facilities including hot and cold water and showers. Electricity, 3 phase + 110v supply points Generator for emergency with current /voltage stabilisation equipment.. The inlet works should contain Inlet flume with ultrasonic flow recorder Duty and assist screens and grit removal plant Duty and assist inlet pumps each designed to operate intermittently at max 6 DWF Waste water shall be pumped at average flow rate and storm flows when necessary (use dual speed pumps) The sewer downstream of inlet works should be designed to avoid turbulence, which would release malodours to the atmosphere. Water connection points for high pressure washers. Screens shall be fine type and located in a screen chamber. The screens shall incorporate an automatic cleaning mechanism capable of delivering washed and compressed screenings to automatic bagging unit. No manual handling of screenings shall be permitted. To avoid deposition of grit within the fine screen channel the velocity should be between 0.5 and 0.9 metres per second.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 The grit removal facility shall be automatic in operation (consider hydro dynamic separators and hydrocyclones ).

Provide flow measurements and flow-proportional composite samplers at the inlet and outlet. Inlet works instrumentation -pH Final effluent instrumentation - NH3, PO4, NO3, SS..etc Flow monitoring to be provided at all stages of works and provision for sampling points for automated samplers must be made.

Storm Tanks

Any flow greater than 6 DWF shall over flow to storm tanks. Storm tanks shall be set in series and contain subsurface mixers. Storm tanks shall automatically return recycled flows to inlet works during periods of low incoming flow each day. Metering to record overflow and return flow All tanks should be watertight so as to permit neither ingress of ground water nor egress of sewage to the ground. Provision made to avoid tank floatation during construction emptying and maintenance.. Storm tanks shall be sized for 24 hours retention at design storm flow Provide emergency overflow.

Primary & Secondary Treatment

Phosphorus and nitrogen removal Anaerobic zones adequately sized and with good retention times. Chemical removal facility as backup to biological phosphorus removal Tertiary Treatment (polishing)

Desludging

Provide sludge hold tank on site capable of holding sludge for a minimum two weeks. For inspection purposes only. Metering to record flow to bufferConsent tank ofs, copyright to holding owner required tanks for anyand other to use. presses. Provision of sampling points (eg tap valves/draw off) Provision of inlet valve (6" coupling) for the transfer of sludges by tankers/portable pump one tank to another.

Health and Safety

Provide all hand railings, fencing, security and equipment to comply with health and safety requirements and to the satisfaction of the Local Authority Safety Office. First aid kits- eye wash facilities & external emergency showers (if ferric chloride storage to be installed) Risk assessment to be provided on completion of works. Washing facilities (hot & cold water), toilets & showers.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 26. The applicant shall construct a pumping station for Timolin with all associated pipework as indicated on drawing Number 20215/06 dated March 2001 and titled "Moone, Timolin & Ballitore Sewerage Scheme, Pipeline Layout" as prepared by Nicholas O'Dwyer, Consulting Engineer. The latest revision and associated drawings shall apply and as amended by the Water Services Authority. The pipeline is detailed PS No1-M17 to M1 on the drawings and shall include for the onward pipework to the proposed Treatment System granted under Planning Reference number 05/519 and as amended by An Bord Pleanala. The portion of the sewer line denoted by M17 to M1 south of the southern site boundary on the main roadway is not required to be constructed under this permission . The quality of treated effluent shall be as agreed with the Planning Authority depending on the assimilative capacity of the stream. Alternatively, the applicant in lieu of constructing the treatment plant for Moone/Timolin shall provide for the pumping station to be constructed with a rising main to the proposed Ballitore treatment Plant. For clarification purposes a rising main to Ballitore is currently envisaged as the best option both from a planning and costings point of view. Before development commences the applicant shall enter into an agreement with the Planning Authority regarding the works required and the Planning Authority will solely decide the exact works involved and clarify if the Pumping Station and rising main is the preferred option over the treatment system proposed under Planning Permission number 05/519. For clarification purposes the conditions imposed by An Bord Pleanala under the planning reference number 05/519 shall also relate to works imposed by way of Pumping station and rising main. Any pumping station shall comply with the following specification. Kildare County Council Water Services Section

Specification for Pumping Stations

General

The Developer is to submit the design for the rising main for approval by the Local Authority. The Developer is to submit the pump design for approval by the Local Authority. The Developer is to submit construction details and layout plans of the pump station for approval by the Local authority. Location and Access For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Locate away from houses and building to minimise odour , noise and for safety ( 50m from building line) Locate where it is free from flooding. Locate to permit an over flow pipe from the pumping station to the nearest public foul sewer, otherwise provide a suitable overflow chamber at the pumping station which will have the capacity to cater for 24 hours flow from the proposed development, or as required by the Local Authority. Provide suitable access to the pumping station for maintenance purposes. Provide paved area and dished kerb for van access to the pumping chamber. Provide suitable site lighting. Provide suitable lifting equipment and devices to appropriate standards, and reasonable overhead access. Pump Type and Specification

Specification to comply with Sewers for Adoption 4th Edition, WRA, BS 8301, BS 80555 and the following: • Submersible duty and standby pumps or equivalent, automatic operation. • Ultrasonic level control probes. • Run / duty / standby switch for pumps with manual and automatic changeover. • Pump no.1 and 2 starters. • Separate hours run meter for each pump. • Run and trip lights for each pump.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 • Oil and water sensors on each pump and seal fail light. • Heat sensors on motor windings. • Stainless Steel guide / slide rails and lifting chains with an inter link every 1m . • Suitable non-return valve on the overflow from the pump sump. • Flow recorder • Provision of telemetry equipment in the Control Panel capable of collecting and transmitting data from the pumping station. Data to include flow data, high wet well level sensor, mains power failure, level control system failure, no. 1 pump starter, no. 2 pump starter, no.1 pump running and no.2 pump running. Provide link to location designated by Local Authority. • Control panel kiosk and manhole covers to be vandal proof galvanised steel construction with substantial locking systems. • Control Kiosk to be stand alone beside pumping station and to include: • Flow recording • Pump control panel c/w isolators, fuses etc. • E.S.B. meter • Provision to restart pumps from control panel • Deconnectors on pump electrical leads • 150mm duct for cables between kiosk and pump chamber • Plug / input device for portable generator • Bauer Connection with Sluice Valve off pumping main in valve chamber to allow connection of diesel pump • Hose reel (fire type) for sump cleaning etc. • Wash hand basin with hot and cold waters. • Heater in control kiosk. • A dosing facility to prevent smell/odour (eliminate hydrogen sulphide gas responsible for bad smell) • Stand by Generator with 500L/1000L diesel tank • 2.5m-5m vent • Davit socket including lifting gear to lift the pumps

Health and Safety For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Provide all hand railings, fencing, security and equipment to comply with health and safetyrequirements and to the satisfaction of the Local Authority Safety Office.

Reason : To ensure proper development and minimise flooding

27. Surface water disposal shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Dublin Corporation Storm Water Management Policy for Developers. Surface water shall be retained on site using attenuation storage restricting flows to green fields flow run off in order to avoid and minimise flooding. The system is to be provided with associated silt traps and hydrocarbon interceptors.The applicant shall revise the attenuation system such that the attenuated area shall consist of swales rather than underground tanks or pipes. No works are to commence until such is agreed in writing. If stormwater retention areas are to be constructed in a residential area, its capacity is to be sufficient to store the 1 in 30 year storm event . A 1 in 30 year storm event should be used to size attenuation tanks in accordance with Dublin Corporation Storm water Management Policy for Developers. An emergency overflow is to be provided in the area, capable of passing flows up to the 100 year storm event. Overflow from the site is to be retained within the site area up to 100 year event or as specified otherwise by Kildare County council.

Reason : To ensure proper development and minimise flooding

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 28. All foul and surface water sewers to be laid in public areas, not in private property and to be provided with heavy-duty manhole covers. Common drains are permitted in front gardens.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

29 Each separate property shall be connected to the foul and surface water sewers by means its own individual and separate foul and surface water drain. Common drains shall be permitted in accessible front of property areas but shall not be constructed in side or rear garden or fenced off areas. Each property owner shall be responsible for the upkeep of any drains or common drains located within their own property site.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development. 30. No works to commence on site until the Ballitore Sewerage Scheme proposed upgrading has commenced and the proposed pumping station granted under planning reference number 05/519 including a revised rising main to Ballitore has commenced or alternative works as agreed by the Planning Authority.. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Sanitary Services Authority.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the developmentand prevent pollution..

31. No unit is to be occupied on site until the Ballitore Sewerage Scheme proposed upgrading has commenced and the proposed pumping station granted under planning reference number 05/519 including a revised rising main to Ballitore has commenced or alternative works as agreed by the Planning Authority. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Sanitary Services Authority.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development and prevent pollution..

32. Revised plans and sections of the foul and surface water drains serving the development, including finished floor levels, shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development for its written consent. No works are to commence until such is agreed in writing. The For inspection purposes only. applicant shall include the attenuationConsent of copyrightproposals.Th owner requirede layout for any other shall use. be provided in digital form with reference to the Ordnance Survey National Grid using a program such as Autocad 3D format or similar compatible format with the Planning Authority’s GIS record system in order that the as constructed drawing of the completed works can be submitted to the Planning Authority for record purposes. All sewers and services shall be located in footpath areas with the exception of road crossings. Common drains are permitted in front gardens.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

33. Upon completion of 50% of the units or overall work and again upon completion of the total works, as constructed drawings are to be submitted to the Planning Authority in digital format for record purposes.

Reason: In the interests of proper planning and development.

34. All watermains for the site development shall be 100 m.m. diameter (minimum) European Standard EN1452 PVC-U BLUE coloured pipe except under roadways where equivalent ductile iron pipe shall be used. All watermains shall be interconnected and looped in order to avoid dead ends.

Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development and in the interest of safety.

35. Water supply to be metered to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Authority.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development .

36. A watermain layout and section(including valves and fittings) for the watermain extension to the site together with site layout shall be submitted to the Sanitary Authority for written consent prior to the commencement of the development.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development .

37. Upon completion of the development the developer shall commission a water audit and leakage survey of the water distribution system which shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for consideration within three months of the completion of the development.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

38. Each unit shall have its own individual service connection and boundary box. The boundary box shall have a customer access lid, a shut off device/stopcock and an approved leakage flowmeter, such as the standard Talbot Matrix Meter Box, or the standard Industrial Plant WSC-R-CA unit or similar unit as approved by the Water Services Department. The overall development is to be metered with a combination metre or otherwise agreed with the water services authority.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

39 A minimum of 24 hour water storage shall be provided.

Reason : To ensure proper servicing of the development.

40. No advertising signs, structures nor devices of any kind shall be erected on the exterior of the proposed shop, nor projecting from it, nor located internally so as to be visible from the exterior, without in each case prior planning permission. Reason: In order to prevent advertising clutter, and to permit the Planning Authority to assess the design quality and appropriateness of any further signage as part of a separate planning application.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

41. The proposed shopfront shall also conform to the following: (a) Lighting shall be by means of spot lighting or floodlighting,

(b) No awning, canopies, external grilles, roller shutters or projecting signs or other signs, shall be erected externally on the premises without prior planning permission.

(c) Any roller shutters shall be restricted to internal types mounted behind the display and coloured to match the shopfront, and of perforated design.

(d) No adhesive material shall be affixed to the windows or the shop fronts.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.

42. The shop units shall not be used as an amusement arcade, funfair or gaming arcade. No gaming machines or video machines of any kind shall be placed within the premises.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and the proper planning and development of the area.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 43. The use of the proposed retail unit shall be limited to use as shops as defined under Article 5 (1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended by Article 3 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2005 and shall not therefore be used for any of the following purposes; ¾ Provision of funeral services or as a funeral home ¾ As a hotel restaurant or public house, ¾ for the sale of hot food or intoxicating liquor for consumption off the premises save for that permitted under Article 3(1) (d) of the aforementioned regulations. Reason: In the interests of the preservation of residential amenities and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

44. Access to the shop shall be provided for the disabled, including the wheelchair disabled in accordance with the guidelines contained in:

"Buildings for Everyone”.,-----Access and Use for All the Citizens," (The National Rehabilitation Board, 1998., and

The Building Regulations, 1999, "Technical Guidance Document M, Access for Disabled People", published by the Stationary Office.

Reason: To meet the requirements of the Development Plan and in the interest of proper planning and development.

45. No part of the development shall encroach into the adjoining property. The development shall be contained fully within the boundaries of the site.

Reason: In the interests of proper development.

46. No plant shall be located on the roofs of the development where it can be visible from outside the application site.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

47. (a). All wastes must be collected and disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 and any Regulations thereunder.

(b). All waste materials arising from: i) demolition of existing foundations ii) excavation of subsoil and rock iii) site clearance operations shall be quantified (tonnes) separately and fully categorised, as per the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) and the European Hazardous Waste Catalogue (EHWC), before development commences. In addition, all waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 and Regulations made thereunder and with the prior consent of the Planning Authority or the E.P.A., as appropriate.

Reason: In the interest of public health and safety

48. The proposed Creche shall be operated in accordance with The Childcare (Pre-School Services) Regulations 1996.

Reason: In the interests of proper planning and development.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:35 49. The noise level from the development, during the construction phase, shall not exceed 55 dBA Leq, at any point along the boundary of the development between 8.00 am and 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive, but excluding Bank Holidays. At all other times, including Bank Holidays, the noise level from the development shall not exceed 45dBA Leq, at any point along the development boundary.

Reason: In the interest residential amenity.

50. No muck, dirt, debris or other material shall be deposited on the public road, footpath or verge by machinery or vehicles travelling to or from the site during the construction phase. The applicant shall arrange for vehicles leaving the site to be kept clean. A bond shall be paid to the Planning Authority to ensure satisfactory compliance with this condition.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety, amenity and orderly development.

51. Surface water shall be collected and road gullies shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.19 of the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government “Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas” (R.S.D.W.H.A). All gullies shall be fitted with suitable locking type covers or gratings.

Reason: In the interest of proper drainage and traffic safety.

52 A 2 metre wide footpath shall be constructed along the site boundary beside the public road. Details of the footpath, proposed cycle lane and proposed on street car parking are to be agreed on iste with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development

53 . Car parking spaces shall be provided within the curtilage of each site as follows:-

(a) 1 car parking space for houses with 3 or less bedrooms. (b) 2 car parking spaces for houses with 4 or more bedrooms. A garage is not considered as a parking space. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety

54. Entrances shall be provided generally in accordance with Drawing Number E1516/C (copy attached) and located at least 10m from junction. Access driveway shall be a minimum of 3 metres in width.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

55. All footpaths shall be dished at junctions and road crossings to facilitate the disabled.

Reason: In the interest of traffic and pedestrian safety

56. CBR tests shall be taken in accordance with Section 2.16 of R.S.D.W.H.A. by The Department of Environment & Local Government and as required to determine the subgrade strength under the proposed distributor roads. The results together with a suitable pavement design in accordance with LR 1132 and HD 14/87shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written consent before development commences.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety and proper planning.

57. Lines of sight at entrance to the site shall be provided strictly in accordance with Section 2.4 of Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas (R.S.D.W.H.A.) by the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government.

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58. Turning radii at junctions shall be a minimum of the following:-

(a)10.5 metres at junctions between public road and estate roads. (b)6 metres at all other junctions.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

59. All foul sewage and soiled water shall discharge to the wastewater treatment system granted under planning reference 05/519 to the satisfaction and requirements of the Environment and Water Services Departments of the Council.

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

60. All surface water from the carpark areas shall pass through adequately sized and sited petrol/oil interceptor(s) before being discharged to the surface water system

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

61. All overground oil, chemical storage tank(s) shall be adequately bunded to protect against spillage. Bunding shall be impermeable and capable of retaining a volume equal to 1.5 times the capacity of the largest tank. Filling and off-take points shall be located within the bunded area(s).

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

62 Applicant shall use “Best Practicable Means” to prevent/minimise noise and dust emissions during the construction phase of the development, through the provision and proper maintenance, use and For inspection purposes only. operation of all machinery, all toConsent the ofsatisfaction copyright owner requiredof the for Planning any other use. Authority

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

63. All solid household waste from the development shall be offered for collection to a waste contractor in possession of a valid waste collection permit under the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2001 or alternatively the householder may bring household waste to an appropriate civic waste facility or recycling centre. No burning of waste is permitted. (The householder may wish to use an on-site compost bin for suitable wastes and where a dry recyclable bin collection service is available it should be utilised). Please contact the Environment Section, Kildare County Council for further information.

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

64. “Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit a formal Project Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan to the local authority for agreement prior to Commencement Notice stage. This plan shall, inter alia, include the information recommended in sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of the document titled “Best practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste Management Plans for Construction and Demolition Projects” published by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (July 2006)”.

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65. (a)The developer shall identify a suitable area(s) within the development for the provision of bring banks. Consideration shall be given to the turning requirements of the HGV’s used to service such banks and the potential noise generated by the banks from their usage.

(b)The developer shall provide communal refuse wheel bin drop areas for residents, in particular in cul-de-sac roads, to facilitate the servicing of the development by refuse trucks.

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

66. The applicant is required to engage the services of a suitably qualified archaeologist to monitor all groundwork’s associated with the development.

Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

67. Should archaeological material be found during the course of monitoring, the archaeologist may have work on the site stopped pending a decision as to how best to deal with the archaeology. The developer shall be prepared to be advised by Heritage & Planning Division of the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government, with regard to any necessary mitigating (eg preservation in situ, or excavation and should facilitate the archaeologist in recording any material found.

Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

68. The Planning Authority and Heritage & Planning Division of the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government shall be furnished with a report describing the results of the

monitoring. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

69. Before development commences the applicant/developer shall pay to Kildare County Council the sum of €597,546.15 being the appropriate contribution to be applied to this development in accordance with the Development Contributions Scheme adopted by Kildare County Council on 23rd February 2004 in accordance with Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The amount payable under this condition shall be fully index-linked from the date of grant of permission.

Reason: It is considered reasonable that the development should make a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority.

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70. No development shall be commenced until security has been given for the provision of and satisfactory completion of open space and of services and in accordance with the conditions herein contained and including maintenance until taken in charge by the Council of roads footpaths sewers watermains public lighting and similar type public facilities. This security is required by the Council for application at its absolute discretion if the foregoing are not duly provided as aforesaid and to the Council's satisfaction. Where the proposed development is carried out on staged or phased basis the security required will be proportionate to each part of the development which is carried out in the foregoing manner.

The security shall be given by: (a) lodgement with the Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the amount of €232,000 or (b) lodgement with the Council of a sum of €232,000 provided always and if the development has not commenced within one calendar year from the date of the grant of this Permission or is carried out on a phased or staged basis the Council may at its discretion require an increase in the amount of the foregoing Bond or lodgement corresponding with the increase or estimated increase in the cost of the provision and completion of the services above described and in the manner provided for and which may have occurred since the aforesaid date. The Bond shall be index linked.

Reason : To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the Council towards the provision of services and to prevent disamenity in the development.

Date: 20th October 06 Signed ______Senior Executive Officer Planning

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PLANNING REFERENCE 04/1268 THOMAS & MARY DOYLE

AN BORD PLEANÁLA APPEAL PL 09.220592

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 TO 2006

Kildare County

Planning Register Reference Number: 04/1268

An Bord Pleanála Reference Number: PL 09.220592

APPEAL by Thomas and Mary Doyle care of Conroy Crowe Kelly Architects of 65 Merrion Square, Dublin against the decision made on the 20th day of October, 2006 by Kildare County Council to grant subject to conditions a permission to the said Thomas and Mary Doyle in accordance with plans and particulars lodged with the said Council.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Construction of 58 number two-storey houses in total, comprising six number detached houses (two number three-bedrooms, two number four-bedrooms, two number five-bedrooms), six number semi-detached houses (six number four-bedrooms), 46 number terraced houses (eight number two- For inspection purposes only. bedrooms, 17 number threConsente-bed ofro copyrightoms, 1owner5 n requiredumbe forr fanyou otherr-b euse.drooms, six number five- bedrooms), a shop with hairdressing/beauty salon at first floor, an effluent treatment plant and compound located approximately 225 metres further north along the road towards Timolin from the site, roads including a new access road and separate pedestrian access connection to the public road, site services and connections, boundary treatment and landscaping to include a free standing timber gazebo feature all on lands at Moone, County Kildare (165 metres north from the ‘T’ junction in Moone village on the road towards Timolin) as amended by the revised public notice received by the planning authority on the 28th day of September, 2006 which provided for 58 number two-storey houses comprising eight number two-bedrooms, 19 number three-bedrooms, 23 number four-bedrooms and eight number five-bedrooms, a shop with hairdressing/beauty salon at first floor, an effluent treatment plant and compound, a crèche, access roads, services and landscaping.

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DECISION

GRANT permission for the above proposed development in accordance with the said plans and particulars based on the reasons and considerations under and subject to the conditions set out below.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

In making its decision, the Board had regard to those matters to which, by virtue of the Planning and Development Acts and Regulations made thereunder, it was required to have regard. Such matters included any submissions and observations received by it in accordance with statutory provisions.

REASONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Having regard to the residential allocation for the area and the ‘Key Village’ status of the village of Moone and to the policies contained in the Ballitore-Crookstown- Moone-Timolin Local Area Plan, 2002, it is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions set out below, the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity, would not be prejudicial to public health, would be acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience and would, therefore, be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

CONDITIONS 1. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and particulars lodged with the application as amended by the further plans and particulars received by the planning authority on the 21st day of January, 2005, the 12th day of August, 2005 and the 28th day of September, 2006, except as may otherwise be required in order to comply with the following conditions.

Reason: In the interest of clarity.

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2. Prior to commencement of development, revised drawings showing the following amendments shall be submitted to the planning authority for written agreement:

(a) The crèche and its associated parking shall be removed from the open space. This open space shall be retained entirely as such and shall be laid out and landscaped as shown on the Site Plan drawing number 0348P 090 and the Landscaping Specification details received by the planning authority on the 1st day of June, 2004.

(b) House type ‘H’ shall be omitted from the site at the end of the cul-de- sac at the north-eastern boundary of the site. This site shall be reserved for the crèche.

(c) House type ‘H’ on the adjoining site to the west shall be replaced by house type ‘M’ and the area of that site shall be reduced so that it is similar to that of the adjoining site ‘M’.

(d) Detailed plans and particulars shall be submitted for the crèche on this enlarged site area, which shall be provided in a two-storey building and include onsite parking. This shall be the subject of a separate planning application, which shall be submitted within three months of the date of this order.

(e) House type ‘L’ shown facing the road frontage shall be substituted by a narrower house type such as ‘C’ or ‘G’ and shall be set a minimum of 10 metres off the northern site boundary and have no first floor windows in the side elevation.

For inspection purposes only. (f) Floor plans sConsenthall bofe copyright subm owneritted required for t foryp anye ‘otherN’ use.showing the shop and hair

and beauty salon.

(g) Floor plans and elevations shall be submitted for house type ‘G’.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development, provision for the crèche and visual amenity.

3. Prior to commencement of development, a phasing programme for the development shall be submitted to the planning authority for agreement.

Reason: To provide for the orderly development of the site.

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4. Water supply and drainage arrangements, including the disposal of surface water and all culverting, shall comply with the requirements of the planning authority for such works and services. In this regard, surface water drainage shall be redesigned to comply with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (S.U.D.S) requirements of the planning authority. The proposed development shall not impair existing land and road drainage.

Reason: In the interest of public health and to ensure a proper standard of development.

5. (1) All foul sewerage and soiled water shall discharge to the wastewater treatment system in accordance with the permission granted under planning register reference number 05/519 and appeal reference number PL 09.216327 to the satisfaction and requirements of the planning authority.

(2) The maintenance and management of this treatment system shall be in accordance with the conditions of planning register reference number 05/519.

(3) The operation of this treatment system shall be to the satisfaction of the planning authority prior to the occupation of the units.

Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

6. Prior to commencement of construction of the houses, details of the materials, For inspection purposes only. colours and texturesConsent of al ofl tcopyrighthe ext ownererna requiredl finis forhe anys t othero th use.e proposed houses shall be

submitted to the planning authority for agreement.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development and the visual amenities of the area.

7. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the details as shown on the Site Plan drawing number 0348P 090 and the Landscaping Specification details received by the planning authority on the 1st day of June, 2004. Prior to commencement of development, a timescale shall be agreed with the planning authority for its implementation.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.

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8. Prior to commencement of construction of the houses, details of the layout, the materials and external finishes of the boundary walls shall be agreed with the planning authority. This shall include details of any proposed boundary treatment along the road frontage.

Reason: In the interest of visual and residential amenity.

9. Prior to commencement of development, a management scheme providing adequate measures relating to the future maintenance of private open spaces, roads and communal areas in a satisfactory manner shall be submitted to the planning authority for agreement.

Reason: To ensure the adequate future maintenance of this private development in the interest of residential amenity.

10. Prior to commencement of development, proposals for an estate/street name, house numbering scheme and associated signage shall be submitted to the planning authority for agreement.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development.

11. The internal road network serving the proposed development, including turning bays, junctions, parking areas, footpaths and kerbs shall be in accordance with the detailed requirements of the planning authority for such works.

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12. The developer shall provide a footpath along the public road frontage to the detailed requirements of the planning authority for such works.

Reason: In the interest of amenities and public safety.

13. Public lighting shall be provided in accordance with a scheme, details of which shall be submitted to the planning authority for agreement prior to the commencement of development.

Reason: In the interest of amenity and public safety.

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14. All service cables associated with the proposed development (such as electrical, communal television, telephone and public lighting cables) shall be run underground within the site. In this regard, ducting shall be provided to facilitate the provision of broadband infrastructure within the proposed development.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development and the visual amenities of the area.

15. Development described in Classes 1 or 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 shall not be carried out within the curtilage of any of the proposed dwellinghouses without a prior grant of planning permission.

Reason: In the interest of residential amenities.

16. The use of the premises ‘N’ as a shop shall not be altered without a prior grant of planning permission. Advertisements for the shop shall be the subject of a separate application for planning permission.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development and residential amenities.

17. Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall submit, and obtain the written agreement of the planning authority to, a plan containing details for the management of waste (and, in particular, recyclable materials) within the development, including the provision of facilities for the storage, For inspection purposes only. separation and colleConsentction of o copyrightf the wownerast requirede and ,for i nany p otherart iuse.cular, recyclable materials

and for the ongoing operation of these facilities.

Reason: To provide for the appropriate management of waste and, in particular, recyclable materials, in the interest of protecting the environment.

18. The developer shall facilitate the planning authority in the archaeological appraisal of the site and in preserving and recording or otherwise protecting archaeological materials or features which may exist within the site. In this regard, the developer shall:-

(a) notify the planning authority in writing at least four weeks prior to the commencement of any site operation (including hydrological and geotechnical investigations) relating to the proposed development, and

(b) employ a suitably-qualified archaeologist prior to the commencement of development. The archaeologist shall assess the site and monitor all site development works.

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The assessment shall address the following issues:-

(i) the nature and location of archaeological material on the site, and

(ii) the impact of the proposed development on such archaeological material.

Prior to commencement of development, a report containing the results of the assessment shall be submitted to the planning authority. Arising from this assessment, the developer shall agree with the planning authority details regarding any further archaeological requirements (including, if necessary, archaeological excavation) prior to commencement of construction works.

In default of agreement on any of these requirements, the matter shall be referred to the Board for determination.

Reason: In order to conserve the archaeological heritage of the site and to secure the preservation of any remains which may exist within the site.

19. Prior to commencement of development, a Construction Management Plan shall be submitted to the planning authority for written agreement. This plan shall provide details of intended construction practice for the development, including hours of working, noise management measures and off-site disposal of construction/demolition waste.

Reason: In the interest of amenities and public safety.

20. Prior to commencement of development, the applicant or other person with an For inspection purposes only. interest in the lanConsentd to ofw copyrighthich ownerthe requiredappli cfora tanyio nother r euse.lates shall enter into an

agreement in writing with the planning authority in relation to the provision of social and affordable housing in accordance with the requirements of section 96 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, unless an exemption certificate shall have been applied for and been granted under section 97 of the Act, as amended. Where such an agreement is not reached within eight weeks from the date of this order, the matter (other than a matter to which section 97(7) applies) may be referred by the planning authority or any other prospective party to the agreement to the Board for determination.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and of the housing strategy in the development plan of the area.

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21. Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall lodge with the planning authority a cash deposit, a bond of an insurance company, or other security to secure the provision and satisfactory completion of roads, footpaths, watermains, drains, public open space and other services required in connection with the development, coupled with an agreement empowering the planning authority to apply such security or part thereof to the satisfactory completion of any part of the development. The form and amount of the security shall be as agreed between the planning authority and the developer or, in default of agreement, shall be referred to the Board for determination.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory completion of the development.

22. The developer shall pay to the planning authority a financial contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the planning authority that is provided or intended to be provided by or on behalf of the authority in accordance with the terms of the Development Contribution Scheme made under section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The contribution shall be paid prior to the commencement of development or in such phased payments as the planning authority may facilitate and shall be subject to any applicable indexation provisions of the Scheme at the time of payment. Details of the application of the terms of the Scheme shall be agreed between the planning authority and the developer or, in default of such agreement, the matter shall be referred to the Board to determine the proper application of the terms of the Scheme.

Reason: It is a requirement of the Planning and Development Act 2000 that a condition requiring a contribution in accordance with the Development Contribution Scheme made under section 48 of the Act be applied to the For inspection purposes only. permission. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Member of An Bord Pleanála duly authorised to authenticate the seal of the Board.

Dated this day of 2007.

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PLANNING REFERENCE 05/519 THOMAS & MARY DOYLE

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RE:/ Planning Permission is sought for a foul effluent treatment plant to serve the villages of Moone and Timolin on lands located circa 300m to the Northwest of the village of Timolin on the west side of the N9 Road. The development will comprise of the construction of a fenced compound of 0.2365HA, containing a single storey pitched roofed plant house and aeration tanks, an underground pumping station, access roadway, outfall discharge to the River Greese and associated drainage pipework connecting the plant to lands located on the old N9 ( the subject of a separate Planning application reference 04/1268) also forms part of this development. - Thomas & Mary Doyle - Pl. Ref. 05/519

Schedule 1 Having regard to the nature of the proposed development and the character of the site, it is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached, the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity, and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Schedule 2

1. The development shall be carried out and completed in accordance with drawings and documentation submitted to the Planning Authority on 15/03/2005, as altered by revised drawings and documentation submitted on 13/07/2005 and 19/12/2005, except where altered or amended by conditions in this permission.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to check the proposed development when completed, by For inspection purposes only. reference to approved particulars.Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

2. The proposed development shall not impair existing land and road drainage.

Reason: To prevent interference with existing land or road drainage, in the interests of proper development.

3. (a) The roof of the proposed plant house shall be blue-black or slate-grey in colour throughout, including ridge-tiles, using slates or flat-profile tiles. (b) The external walls of the proposed plant house shall be of nap plaster or wet dash finish only and shall be neutral in colour.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and orderly development.

4. Prior to commencement of works a brochure including the specific type and colour of the proposed pallisade fence shall be submitted for the written consent of the Planning Authority. The applicant shall also submit revised proposals for the written consent of the Planning Authority showing the compound area planted with a continuous line of semi-mature broadleaved deciduous trees, at 2 metre centres. This planting shall be carried out and completed within the first planting season following completion of the development.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and orderly development.

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5. (a) Existing roadside and land drainage to be maintained by the applicant. Alterations to verge levels adjacent to the road edge shall be such that surface water run-off is not impeded. (b) All surface water generated on-site shall be disposed of on-site and not allowed onto the public road.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety, and to prevent interference with existing road drainage, in the interest of proper planning and development.

6. (a) All foul waste and soiled water shall discharge to F.E. Compact Wastewater treatment system

(b) The Wastewater treatment system treatment system shall be located not nearer than 50 metres from any dwelling, not nearer than 10 metres from any watercourse/stream, not nearer than 3 metres from the site boundary and not nearer than 4 metres from a road or slope break/cut. The wastewater treatment system shall be located not nearer than *40 metres from any water supply source unless such source is from a public piped supply.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

7. a) The effluent from the F.E. Compact Wastewater treatment system shall be discharged to a polishing filter, which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the EPA Wastewater Treatment Manuals.

For inspection purposes only. b) The polishing filter shall be loConsentcated of copyrightnot nearer owner requiredthan for50 any metres other use. from any dwelling, not nearer than 10 metres from any watercourse/stream, not nearer than 3 metres from the site boundary, not nearer than 4 metres from a road or slope break/cut and not nearer than *40 metres from any water supply source unless such source is from a public piped supply.

c) A suitably qualified engineer familiar with the Site Characterisation Form prepared for the site shall design the polishing filter, supervise its construction and submit certification to the Planning Authority that all works have been completed in compliance with the requirements of the EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual.

d) With regards to all other aspects of the F.E. Compact Wastewater treatment system and polishing filter installation, the F.E. Compact Report dated 11/3/05 shall be followed.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

8. The applicant shall enter a maintenance contract with Fay Environmental Ltd the manufacturers/suppliers of the F.E. Compact Wastewater treatment system to ensure satisfactory performance at all times.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

9. Only clean uncontaminated surface water from the development shall be discharged to the surface water system.

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Reason: To avoid pollution and to ensure proper development.

10. Any well shall be located not nearer than 40* metres from the F.E. Compact Wastewater treatment system Treatment System, and polishing filter and any other wastewater treatment system and percolation areas/polishing filters.

*See Table 4, P19, EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual “Treatment Systems for Single Houses” and DOELG/EPA/GSI “Groundwater Protection Responses for On-Site Wastewater Systems for Single Houses” FOR SUGGESTED MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM A WELL.

Reason: To meet public health requirements.

11. . All surface water from car parking areas shall pass through adequately sized and located petrol/oil bypass interceptors before being discharged to the surface water system.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

12. All overground oil, chemical storage tank(s) shall be adequately bunded to protect against spillage. Bunding shall be impermeable and capable of retaining a volume equal to 1.5 times the capacity of the largest tank. Filling and offtake points shall be located within the bund area.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

For inspection purposes only. 13. Measures shall be implemented to prevent/minimiseConsent of copyright owner requirednoise forand any otherdust use. emissions during the construction phase of the development, through the provision and proper maintenance, use and operation of all machinery and through the implementation of “Best Practicable Means” all to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

14. All Wastes shall be collected and disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 and Regulations made thereunder.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

15. Prior to any discharge from the development to waters, a Section 4 Effluent Discharge Licence under the Local Government (Water Pollution) At 1977, as amended , shall be obtained .

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

16. All solid household waste from the development shall be offered for collection to a waste contractor in possession of a valid waste collection permit under the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2001 or alternatively the householder may bring household waste to an appropriate civic waste facility or recycling centre. No burning of waste is permitted. (The household may wish to use an on-site compost bin for suitable wastes and where a dry recyclable bin collection service is available is should be utilised). Please contact the Environment Section, Kildare County Council for further information.

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Reason: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development.

17. Prior to the commencement of the development the applicant and/or other parties associated with the land ownership shall enter into an agreement with the Planning Authority regarding the transfer of the land including completed works ,easement rights and wayleave rights to the Planning Authority. The applicant shall be responsible for all costs involved with the transfer including land and legal costs. The transfer shall cater for the inclusion of the completed works the subject of this application . Any other costs such as levies associated with this development or other associated developments by the applicant shall be liable in full unless the applicant achieves an agreement with the Planning Authority regarding same prior to the commencement of the developments.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

18. Prior to the commencement of the development the applicant shall liase with the Planning Authority regarding the scope and specification of the proposed works and no works are to be commenced until such is agreed in writing.

Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

19. Lines of sight at entrance to the site shall be provided strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

20. The developer shall erect appropriate warning signage in the vicinity of the proposed entrance for the benefit of all those passing the entrance and those entering and exiting from the site.

Reason: In the interest of traffic and pedestrian safety.

21. Turning radii at junctions shall be a minimum of 10.5 metres at junctions between public roads and site roads.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

22. A minimum of 3 car parking spaces shall be provided within the curtilage of the site. Car parking spaces shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Kildare County Development Plan.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

23. No surface water runoff from the site shall discharge onto the public road.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

24. Surface water shall be collected and road gullies shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.19 of the Department of Environment and Local Government “Recommendations for Site Development

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 Works for Housing Areas” (R.S.D.W.H.A.). All gullies shall be fitted with suitable locking type covers or gratings.

Reason: In the interests of proper drainage and traffic safety.

25. Existing land and roadside drainage shall not be impaired and new entrance to the site shall be designed and shaped to ensure the uninterrupted flow of existing roadside drainage.

Reason: To prevent interference with existing roadside drainage in the interest of proper development.

26. Public lighting shall be provided throughout the site to the standards laid down by the E.S.B. and to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

27. Lighting for all signs shall be erected in such a way so as not to distract or shine into the path of traffic.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

28. The full written approval of the Kildare National Roads Design Office (045) 898199 shall be obtained for the proposed development in regard to road access and traffic safety prior to commencement of the development. The development shall not proceed until this approval has been obtained. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development

29. Before development commences the applicant/developer shall pay to Kildare County Council the sum of € 2,860 being the appropriate contribution to be applied to this development in accordance with the Development Contributions Scheme adopted by Kildare County Council on 23rd February 2004 in accordance with Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The amount payable under this condition shall be fully index-linked from the date of grant of permission.

Reason: It is considered reasonable that the development should make a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting the proposed development

30. The applicant is required to engage the services of a qualified archaeologist to monitor all groundworks in Greenfield areas associated with the development.

Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

31. Should archaeological material be found during the course of monitoring, the archaeologist may have work on the site stopped pending a decision as to how best to deal with the archaeology. The developer shall be prepared to be advised by Heritage & Planning Division , with regard to any further mitigatory measures, such measures may include relocation to allow for preservation in situ, testing and/or excavation. The applicant shall facilitate the archaeologist in recording any material found.

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Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

32. The Planning Authority and Heritage & Planning Division shall be furnished with a report describing the results of the monitoring.

Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

Date: 18th January, 2006 Signed: ______Senior Executive Officer

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PLANNING REFERENCE 05/519 THOMAS & MARY DOYLE

AN BORD PLEANÁLA APPEAL PL 09.216327

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 TO 2004

Kildare County

Planning Register Reference Number: 05/519

An Bord Pleanála Reference Number: PL 09.216327

APPEAL by Thomas and Mary Doyle care of Conroy Crowe Kelly of 65 Merrion Square, Dublin against the decision made on the 18th day of January, 2006 by Kildare County Council to grant subject to conditions a permission in accordance with plans and particulars lodged with the said Council.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Provision of a foul effluent treatment plant to serve the villages of Moone and Timolin on lands located circa 300 metres to the north-west of the village of Timolin on the west side of the N9 road. The development comprises the construction of a fenced compound of 0.2365 hectares containing a single storey pitched roof plant house and aeration tanks, an underground pumping station, access roadway, outfall discharge to the River Greese and associated drainage pipework connecting the plant to lands located on the old N9 (the subject of a separate application, planning register reference number 04/1268) also forms part of this development. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. DECISION

Having regard to the nature of the condition the subject of the appeal, the Board is satisfied that the determination by the Board of the relevant application as if it had been made to it in the first instance would not be warranted and directs the said Council under subsection (1) of section 139 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 to AMEND condition number 17 so that it shall be as follows for the reason set out.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 17. Prior to commencement of development, the applicant and/or other parties associated with the land ownership shall enter into an agreement with the planning authority regarding the transfer of the land including completed works, easement rights and wayleave rights to the planning authority. The applicant shall be responsible for all costs included with the transfer including land and legal costs. The transfer shall cater for the inclusion of the completed works the subject of this application. Any other costs such as levies associated with this development or other associated developments by the applicant shall be off-set against the reasonable costs incurred by the applicant in providing this treatment plant. In addition, an off-set shall also be allowed by the planning authority in respect of other future developments that may avail of this facility prior to its taking in charge by the planning authority. In default of agreement on any of the above, the matter shall be referred to An Bord Pleanála for determination.

Reason: In the interest of orderly development and it is considered reasonable that the applicant be compensated for the additional costs of providing future public infrastructure that benefits the development of the Timolin/Moone area.

Member of An Bord Pleanála duly authorised to authenticate the seal of the Board.

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Dated this day of 2006.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 ATTACHMENT B.8 – PAYMENT OF FEE

Attached herewith is copy of letter dated 11 November 2009 from Kildare County Council to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding advance payment of application fee for Certificate of Authorisation applications due in December 2009 (24 No. agglomerations @ €3,000 per agglomeration) including this agglomeration.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 ATTACHMENT B.8(ii) – PENDING DEVELOPMENT

Commercial granted but unbuilt - 0 PE Total future additional PE - 0 PE

% contributed by future commercial development - 0 %

The current loading on the plant has been determined to be 36 PE following a house count, of which 0 % is contributed by commercial/industrial sector.

The future PE figures are based on granted but not yet built planning permissions from November 2004 to November 2009.

Assuming that the life of a planning permission is 5 years, the projected PE outlined in this Attachment should be met by November 2014 assuming that the planning permissions are built and no extension of time is granted on these permissions.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL

Implementation Report 2008 for the Barrow, Boyne & Liffey Catchments

Prepared by Kildare County Council in accordance with the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. (S.I. No. 12 of 2001)

Mr. J Boland Director of Services Environment & Water Services

July 2008

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• SECTION 1 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS

Table 1.1 Summary of Current Status of River Water Quality in Functional Area and Standards to be achieved

• SECTION 2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

• SECTION 3 PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Table 2.1 County Implementation Programme

Table 2.2 Implementation Programme Summary Table for each River

• SECTION 4 PROGRESS TO DATE

• ANNEX A Guide to Potential Sources of Dangerous Substances listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

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SECTION 1 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS

Table 1.1 Summary of Current Status of River Water Quality in Functional Area and Standards to be achieved

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l Monitoring Grid Dangerous CaCo3) (where Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance Baseline Condition ug/l applicable) Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Liffey 09L01 0400 Ballymore Eustace Br N 927 097 Atrazine <0.01 <100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 <100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 <100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 <100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 <100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 <100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 <100 Yes 2.5 Copper 31 <100 No 4.25 Cyanide 10 <100 Yes 5.25 Fluoride 70 <100 Yes 95 Lead <0.38 <100 Yes 1.5 Nickel 3 <100 Yes 1.75 Zinc 17.3 <100 Yes 11.38 Liffey 09L01 0700 Kilcullen Br N 832 097 Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1.25 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 1.25 Copper <2 >100 Yes 4.75 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes <5 Fluoride 290 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 1.6 Nickel 1 >100 Yes 2 Zinc <1.8 >100 Yes 8.53 Liffey 09L01 0850 Connell Ford N 813 137 Atrazine For inspection purposes <0.01 only. >100 Yes <0.01 ConsentDichloromethane of copyright owner required <1 for any other use. >100 Yes <1

Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene < 1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes < 1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 1.25 Copper <0.2 >100 Yes 4.5 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes 7 Fluoride <3 >100 Yes 117.5 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 1.25 Nickel 1 >100 Yes 1.75 Zinc 35.6 >100 Yes 7.95

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:38 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l Monitoring Grid Dangerous CaCo3) (where Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance Baseline Condition ug/l applicable) Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Liffey 09L01 1000 2.5 km d/s Newbridge N 817 179 Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane 4.7 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 2 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 1 >100 Yes 0.98 Copper <0.2 >100 Yes 4.25 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes <10 Fluoride 50 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 12 Nickel <0.85 >100 Yes 0.85 Zinc <1.8 >100 Yes 8.25 Liffey 09L01 1050 Victoria Br N 842 0194 Atrazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1.5 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 0.98 Copper 1 >100 Yes 3 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes <5 Fluoride 50 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 0.85 Nickel 1 >100 Yes 1.5 Zinc 37 >100 Yes 4.76 Liffey 09L01 1200 Castlekeely Ford N 869 216 Atrazine For inspection purposes <0.1 only. >100 Yes <0.01 ConsentDichloromethane of copyright owner required20 for any other use. >100 No <1 Simazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1.7 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 3.7 >100 Yes 3.72 Copper 8.2 >100 Yes 4.25 Cyanide 26 >100 Yes 6.5 Fluoride <70 >100 Yes 122.5 Lead <0.6 >100 Yes 1.1 Nickel <9.9 >100 Yes 3.5 Zinc 197 >100 No 7.6

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l Monitoring Grid Dangerous CaCo3) (where Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance Baseline Condition ug/l applicable) Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Liffey 09L01 1500 Alexandra Br N 880 270 Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 4.5 Copper 6 >100 Yes 5.5 Cyanide 6 >100 Yes 6.5 Fluoride 70 >100 Yes 130 Lead 4 >100 Yes 1.25 Nickel 5 >100 Yes 4.25 Zinc 23 >100 Yes 9.5 Liffey 09L01 1700 Br. In Celbridge N 974 329 Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane 1.8 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic <0.96 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 0.965 Copper 1 >100 Yes 2.5 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes 8 Fluoride 70 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 1.19 Nickel 116 >100 No 3 Zinc <1.8 >100 Yes 13.35 Liffey 09L01 1900 Leixlip Br. O 008 358 Atrazine For inspection purposes<0.1 only. >100 Yes <0.01 ConsentDichloromethane of copyright owner required<1 for any other use. >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1 Chromium <4.6 >100 Yes 1 Copper 7 >100 Yes 5 Cyanide 12 >100 No <5 Fluoride 80 >100 Yes 145 Lead 4 >100 Yes 1.25 Nickel 5 >100 Yes 2.5 Zinc 48 >100 Yes 6.45

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Water Hardness (mg/l Monitoring Grid Dangerous CaCo3) (where Standard to be Is an Article 9(1) River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance applicable) Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Extension Proposed? Liffey 09L01 0400 Ballymore Eustace Br N 927 097 Atrazine <100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane <100 10 Yes No Simazine <100 1 Yes No Toluene <100 10 Yes No Xelenes <100 10 Yes No Arsenic <100 25 Yes No Chromium <100 5 30 Yes No Copper <100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide <100 10 Yes No Fluoride <100 500 Yes No Lead <100 5 10 Yes No Nickel <100 8 50 Yes No Zinc <100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L01 0700 Kilcullen Br N 832 097 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel >100 8 50 Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No For inspection purposes only. Liffey 09L01 0850 Connell Ford N 813 137Consent Atrazine of copyright owner required >100 for any other use. 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel >100 8 50 Yes No

Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008

Water Hardness (mg/l Monitoring Grid Dangerous CaCo3) (where Standard to be Is an Article 9(1) River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance applicable) Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Extension Proposed? Liffey 09L01 1000 2.5 km d/s Newbridge N 817 179 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel >100 8 50 Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L01 1050 Victoria Br N 842 0194 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel For inspection purposes >100 only. 8 50 Yes No ConsentZinc of copyright owner required >100 for any other use. see regs or 100 Yes No

Liffey 09L01 1200 Castlekeely Ford N 869 216 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel >100 8 50 Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No

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Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008

Water Hardness (mg/l Monitoring Grid Dangerous CaCo3) (where Standard to be Is an Article 9(1) River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance applicable) Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Extension Proposed? Liffey 09L01 1500 Alexandra Br N 880 270 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel >100 8 50 Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L01 1700 Br. In Celbridge N 974 329 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead For inspection purposes >100 only. 5 10 Yes No ConsentNickel of copyright owner required >100 for any other use. 8 50 Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L01 1900 Leixlip Br. O 008 358 Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane >100 10 Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene >100 10 Yes No Xelenes >100 10 Yes No Arsenic >100 25 Yes No Chromium >100 5 30 Yes No Copper >100 5 30 Yes No Cyanide >100 10 Yes No Fluoride >100 500 Yes No Lead >100 5 10 Yes No Nickel >100 8 50 Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No

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If Yes, What is the Where Quality is Unsatisfactory If there is an identifiable Monitoring Grid Dangerous proposed compliance Is an Article 9(2) What is the Principal Source of source, please enter River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance date Exemption Proposed? Pollution details Liffey 09L01 0400 Ballymore Eustace Br N 927 097 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L01 0700 Kilcullen Br N 832 097 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead For inspection purposes NAonly. No ConsentNickel of copyright owner required NA for any other use. No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L01 0850 Connell Ford N 813 137 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No

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Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008

If Yes, What is the Where Quality is Unsatisfactory If there is an identifiable Monitoring Grid Dangerous proposed compliance Is an Article 9(2) What is the Principal Source of source, please enter River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance date Exemption Proposed? Pollution details Liffey 09L01 1000 2.5 km d/s Newbridge N 817 179 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L01 1050 Victoria Br N 842 0194 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead For inspection purposes NAonly. No Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L01 1200 Castlekeely Ford N 869 216 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No

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Local Kildare Authority County Name Council Report Year 2008

If Yes, What is the Where Quality is Unsatisfactory If there is an identifiable Monitoring Grid Dangerous proposed compliance Is an Article 9(2) What is the Principal Source of source, please enter River Name River Code Station Code Station Location Name Reference substance date Exemption Proposed? Pollution details Liffey 09L01 1500 Alexandra Br N 880 270 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L01 1700 Br. In Celbridge N 974 329 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead For inspection purposes NAonly. No Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L01 1900 Leixlip Br. O 008 358 Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No

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SECTION 2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 SECTION 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

The Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001, prescribe water quality standards in respect of 14 dangerous substances in surface waters (rivers, lakes and tidal waters) as presented below. These substances include pesticides, solvents, metals and other substances. The Regulations give further effect to the EU Council Dangerous Substance Directive (76/464/EC) and give effect to certain provisions of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

Standards for Dangerous Substances in Surface Freshwaters (S.I. No. 12 of 2001)

Dangerous Substance EQS (μg/l) Substance Hardness 100mg/l CaCO3 Hardness >100mg/l CaCO3 Arsenic 25 25 Chromium 5 30 Copper 5 30 Cyanide 10 10 Fluoride 500 500 Lead 5 10 Nickel 8 50 Zinc (see notes**) 100 Applicable for all Hardness Values Atrazine 1 Dichloromethane 10 Simazine 1 Toluene 10 Tributyltin* 0.001 Xylene 10

Notes: * The proposed standard for Tributyltin shall apply in relation to tidal waters only **Values for metals are for total metal concentration (dissolved and colloidal/s.s.) In the case of Zinc, the standard shall be – 8 μg/l for water hardness less than or equal to 10 mg/l CaCO3 50 μg/l for water hardness greater than 10 mg/l CaCO3 and less than or equal to For inspection purposes only. 100mg/lCaCO3 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

These substances can enter the aquatic environment from point and diffuse sources.

IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

POTENTIAL POINT SOURCES

• Industrial Discharges

A preliminary study of all activities in County Kildare that are licenced to discharge trade or sewage effluent to surface waters, groundwaters and sewerage systems was carried out prior to the Dangerous Substances Measures Report 2002 to identify potential point sources of dangerous substances. This study included activities licenced under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977-1990 and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992. The list of activities has been updated as previously identified activities have had their licences revoked and are no longer operating. The companies in question are Champion Spark Plugs and Magna Donnelly Electronics Naas Limited (Donnelly Mirrors). The revised assessment is detailed in Table A1 and Table B1.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 Table A1: Assessment of all licenced activities in County Kildare

Have emission limit values for these dangerous Substance Uses Potential Catchment Source substances been identified in licenced discharges? In metallurgy for hardening copper, lead, alloys. Direct loss from timber yards, wastewater treatment plants, Arsenic In the manufacture of certain types of glass, wood Yes industrial outfalls preservative Chromium Manufacture of stainless steel, Plating, Tanning Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Manufacture of copper alloys, electrical conductors Copper Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes & ammunition Cyanide Manufacture of stainless steel, mining Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Fluoride Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment Plants Yes Construction material for tank linings, piping, x- Lead Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls, landfills Yes ray protection Plating, batteries, electrical contacts, manufacture Nickel Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls, landfills Yes of stainless steel Alloys, galvanizing steel iron, household utensils, Zinc castings, protective coating for other metals to Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls, landfills Yes prevent corrosion Atrazine Selective herbicide Agricultural run-off, urban run-off No Dichloromethane Solvent, degreasing & cleaning fluids Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Herbicide for control of broadleaf and grassy For inspection purposes only. Simazine Consent ofAgricultural copyright owner run-off, required for urban any other run-off use. No weeds Manufacture of organic compounds (e.g. dyes, Toluene Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls No** explosives) & Solvent Tributylin* No Raw material for production of benzoic acid and Xylene used in the manufacture of dyes and polyester Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes fibres; solvent

*The proposed standard for Tributylin shall apply in relation to tidal waters only. **Nitrotoluene monitoring required for process effluent and groundwater monitoring at Irish Industrial explosives (IPPC)

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 Table B1: Licenced activities with potential to contribute Dangerous Substances to freshwaters or wastewater treatment plants

Activity Selection Criteria Licence Relevant dangerous substance Receiving water/sewer Catchment MSR Ltd. Rinsing of metal products Section Copper, Nickel, Zinc Osberstown WWTP Liffey 16 Newbridge Cutlery Manufacture of cutlery, gift items, Section Copper, Cyanide, Nickel, Zinc Osberstown WWTP Liffey jewellery (electroplating) 16 Tegral Building Manufacture of building products, Section 4 Chromium River Barrow Barrow Products use of high speed metal cutting tools Schloetter (Ireland) Manufacture of inorganic IPPC Chromium, Copper, Cyanide, Lead, Osberstown WWTP Liffey Ltd. chemicals Nickel, Zinc Hewlett Packard Manufacture of computer IPPC Arsenic, Chromium, Cyanide, Leixlip WWTP Liffey (Manufacturing) Ltd. components, use of organic Nickel solvents Intel Ireland Ltd. Manufacture of integrated circuits IPPC Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Leixlip WWTP Liffey and printed circuit boards Cyanide, Fluoride, Lead, Nickel, solvents P.D.M. Limited Manufacture of timber products, IPPC Arsenic, Chromium Tributary of the Kill River Liffey use of wood preservatives (Tributary of Painestown River - 09P01) For inspection purposes only. Wyeth Medica Ireland Pharmaceutical, use of organic IPPCConsent of copyrightDichloromethane owner required for any other use. Osberstown WWTP Liffey solvents Irish Industrial Manufacture by way of chemical IPPC Nitrotoluene (Nitration of toluene) Not applicable Boyne Explosives process of organic or organo-metallic Company have advised Kildare chemical products other than those County Council that nitrotoluene specified in 5.2 has never been used at this site.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 • Wastewater Treatment Plants

There are two large Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants situated at Osberstown and Leixlip both of which discharge treated effluent to the main channel of the River Liffey. The current design population equivalent for both plants is 80,000 with Osberstown set to increase to 130,000 and Leixlip to 150,00 when upgrade work is complete.

The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant at Osberstown receives effluent from the agglomerations of Clane, Johnstown, Kill, Naas, Newbridge, Prosperous and Sallins. The total number of licences issued under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977-1990 numbers 59 in these areas. Similarly, there are 11 activities licensed through the Environmental Protection Agency Integrated Pollution Prevention Control process.

The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant at Leixlip receives effluent from the agglomerations of Celbridge, Kilcock, Leixlip, Maynooth and Straffan. There are a total of 21 Section 16 licences and 3 Integrated Pollution Prevention Control licences issued in the catchment area of Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant.

All new licence applications and licence reviews have been determined on the basis of the specified standards in the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 applying.

As part of the Three Rivers Project, a limited sampling programme for dangerous substances was devised with the aim of identifying if dangerous substances are likely to be present in rivers downstream of potential point sources of pollution. The point source selected was the Osberstown WWTP and its possible impact on the River Liffey. The findings of this exercise and a similar exercise carried out by the Kildare County Council Environment Section proved somewhat inconclusive and it was recommended to further investigate the extent to which the final effluent produced at a large wastewater treatment plant treating a raw effluent containing sewage effluent and trade effluents from a variety of sources may be impacting on the receiving water.

Grab samples of the final effluent have been taken in conjunction with sampling of the River Liffey and a total of 19 final effluent samples have been analysed for the relevant Dangerous For inspection purposes only. Substances since September 2003.Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

The findings show that during the sampling period only 6 of the Dangerous Substances have been detected in the final effluent at levels greater that the standard set for “freshwaters”. The monitoring results are checked against the standards for freshwaters where the hardness of the water is >100 mg/l CaCO3, applicable to this stretch of river.

The substances and their percentage occurrence are Fluoride (58%), Cyanide (37%), Nickel (26%), Zinc (21%), Copper (10.5%) and Dichloromethane (5.3%).

This information supports the findings of the study into potential sources of Dangerous Substances from licensed activities as 1 or more of the 5 substances identified are produced at each of the 4 licensed activities in the Osberstown WWTP catchment. The occurrence of fluoride should not be surprising as it arises from the fluoridation of public drinking water supplies.

The monitoring data relating to the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant final effluent for the period 09/09/03 – 26/05/08 is set out in Table F1 below.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 Table F1: Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant – Dangerous Substances Monitoring of the Final Effluent

Sample Date Substance 09/09/03 09/11/04 23/11/04 08/12/04 21/12/04 13/04/05 21/06/05 21/07/05 14/09/05 13/10/05 17/11/05 01/03/06 24/04/06 17/07/06 13/03/07 31/05/07 22/08/07 31/03/08 26/05/08 Atrazine <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Dichloromethane 20 4 2 <1 <1 4.7 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Simazine <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Toluene <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Tributylin NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Xylene <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Arsenic 1.9 1 <1 1 <0.96 1 1 <0.96 1 1 <0.96 1 3 <0.96 <0.96 1 1 <0.96 1 Chromium <2.0 <4.6 <4.6 <4.6 2 4 7 2 1 1 4 5 31 7 7 5 1 1 1 Copper 9.7 3 2 2 2 16 48 3 2 9 4 9 102 7 7 2 5 3 4 Cyanide 32 12 <5 8 34 <5 22 <5 32 16 17 10 48 <5 <5 8 <5 5 <5 Fluoride 450 570 460 540 450 520 510 680 600 540 480 190 850 570 520 400 <90 330 460 Lead 1.7 <1 <1 <1 <0.38 8 7 1 2 1 3 1 9 2 1 <0.38 3 1 1 Nickel 19.2 62 35 10 18 103 57 29 39 47 21 9 90 29 313 15 16 15 14 Zinc 72 133 123 61 75 <1.8 119.8 60.5 89.3 50.3 26.3 8.2 212.9 22.2 42.8 14.5 40.7 7.6 12.7 Hardness* 161 152 157 153 133 174 173 135 224 183 180 148 184 140 239 165 145 171 188

Note*: Hardness of water measured in mg/l CaCO3

Concentrations above standards for “freshwaters” set out in Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 200

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 • Discharges from Farmyards and Agricultural Run-off

The agricultural sector continues to be a major contributor to poor water quality in rivers throughout County Kildare. In addition, a small number of very serious pollution incidents have occurred which are attributable to farming practices.

Therefore a significant effort is being put into the area of farm surveys and the identification of point and non-point discharges relating to farming activities.

Farm surveys have commenced in each of the 24 river sub-catchments in the County. Areas where water quality is unsatisfactory are given priority although all catchments will be targeted with a view to achieving or maintaining satisfactory water quality conditions.

Farm surveys are carried out for the purpose of the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 and also as a measure to address water quality issues under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977, (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 258 of 1998). Since the introduction of the Phosphorus Regulations a total of 621 farm surveys have been completed. There is now a legal requirement for farmers to follow Good Agricultural Practice giving the Local Authorities additional powers of enforcement.

The possible input of dangerous substances to the aquatic environment from the agricultural sector is being addressed during farm survey work.

Water quality monitoring has so far not suggested that the agricultural sector is contributing Dangerous Substances, in particular Atrazine and Simazine, in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the aquatic environment.

• Water Treatment Plants

Fluoride mainly arises from the fluoridation of public water supplies and from industrial discharges and also occurs naturally in rare instances. Regional Water Treatment Plants at Ballymore Eustace and Leixlip as well as Group Water Schemes and private wells supply For inspection purposes only. drinking water to County Kildare.Consent There of copyright is no owner evidence required for toany suggestother use. any problem with fluoride discharges to freshwater from any of these sources.

POTENTIAL DIFFUSE SOURCES

• Agricultural Run-Off

The possible input of dangerous substances from the agricultural sector is being addressed during farm survey work throughout the county and particularly the extensive tillage areas of south Kildare where the use of herbicides to control broadleaf and grassy weeds is utilised.

• Other Potential Sources

Other potential point or diffuse sources of dangerous substances may exist at activities licenced by the Environmental Protection Agency. In order to be aware of these, a list of all activities with an Integrated Pollution Control Licence or Waste Licence is illustrated in Table H1 below.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 Table H1: Activities licenced by the E.P.A. in County Kildare (Active)

Organisation/Facility Name Location Licence Type Schloetter Ireland Ltd. Newbridge IPPC Crown Packaging Ireland Limited Athy IPPC Boran Plastic Packaging Limited Johnstown IPPC Wyeth Medica Ireland Newbridge IPPC Kildare Chilling Company Kildare IPPC M. J. Bergin & Sons Limited Broadford IPPC Hewlett Packard (Manufacturing) Ltd. Leixlip IPPC Oral B Laboratories Irl. Newbridge IPPC Intel Ireland Ltd. Leixlip IPPC General Paints Ltd Celbridge IPPC Curragh Tintawn Carpets Ltd. Newbridge IPPC Trimite Truecoat Limited Naas IPPC HDS Energy Ltd. Celbridge IPPC Kelly Coachbuilders Limited Castledermot IPPC Braun Oral – B Ireland Limited Newbridge IPPC P.D.M. Limited Kill IPPC Future Pigs Limited Nurney IPPC Messrs P Field and P O Flaherty Killyguire, Rathangan IPPC Glanbia Foods Limited Ballytore IPPC Irish Industrial Explosives Clonagh, Enfield IPPC Arrow Group Naas IPPC Green Isle Foods Limited Naas IPPC South Dublin County Council - Arthurstown Landfill Kill Waste Kildare County Council - Silliot Hill Landfill Kilcullen Waste Nephin Trading Limited Kerdiffstown, Naas Waste KTK Landfill Limited Brownstown, Carnalway Waste Yellow Bins (Waste Disposal) Limited Donore Waste Carbury Compost Limited For inspection purposesDrummond only. Waste Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. KTK Sand & Gravel Ltd Ballymore Eustace, Coughlanstown Waste Brivin Enterprises - Westside Waste Maynooth Waste Kildare County Council – Athy Civiv Amenity Site Athy Waste Bord Na Mona Kilberry Waste Bord Na Mona PLC Parsonstown, Coolcarrigan, Carbury, Loughnacush, Killinagh Lower & Upper, Waste Kilkeaskin, Drummond, Timahoe West

Note that there are a number of applications currently with the Environmental Protection Agency

CATCHMENT BASED ANALYSIS OF THREATS TO WATER QUALITY

River Barrow Catchment

A preliminary assessment of all activities licensed under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 - 1990, as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, identified one company in the River Barrow catchment having the potential to discharge a Dangerous Substance to surface water, namely, Tegral Building Products. Sampling of this discharge is ongoing in accordance with the Kildare County Council Environmental Inspection Plan (RMCEI). Monitoring of the receiving water upstream and downstream of the discharge is carried out.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 The Athy Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the River Barrow catchment and treats industrial and sewage effluent generated in Athy Town. None of the Section 16 licenced activities discharging to this treatment plant appear to have the potential to discharge Dangerous Substances. A number of smaller Local Authority wastewater treatment plants within the catchment are treating domestic sewage with some input from businesses involved in the catering business.

Agricultural land in the River Barrow catchment is used predominantly for tillage and livestock with areas of land around Athy used for horticulture. The extent of the use of the herbicides, Atrazine and Simazine, in this catchment is unknown but the potential input of these dangerous substances from the agricultural sector is being addressed during the farm surveys and will be further investigated through the Dangerous Substances monitoring programme.

River Boyne Catchment

A study of all activities licensed under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 - 1990, as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, has identified an activity with a potential to discharge nitrotoluene to surface water or groundwater.

Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd., Clonagh, Enfield is categorised by The Class of Activity: (5.3) The manufacture by way of chemical reaction processes of organic or organo-metallic chemical products other than those specified at 5.2 and not included in paragraphs 5.12 to 5.17. The company has advised Kildare County Council that nitrotoluene is not in use and has never been used at the site. The company ceased using dinitrotoluene in 2003.

Agricultural land in the section of the River Boyne catchment in County Kildare is devoted mainly to dry cattle production, dairying and some tillage.

River Liffey Catchment

The study of all activities licensed under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 - 1990, as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, identified 7 premises having the potential to discharge Dangerous For inspection Subs purposestances only. to surface water (1) or to wastewater Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. treatment plants (6) in the River Liffey catchment.

P.D.M. Limited, Oldmilltowm, Kill is categorised by The Class of Activity: (8.3) The treatment or protection of wood involving the use of preservatives with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. Process effluent is treated on-site prior to discharge to the Painestown River. Dangerous Substance monitoring at a downstream location, Painestown Bridge (Code: 09P010400) shows full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwaters.

The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants at Osberstown and Leixlip are also located in the River Liffey catchment. Monitoring of Dangerous Substances concentrations in the final effluent from the Osberstown WWTP is being carried out as part of the Dangerous Substances monitoring programme.

In the River Liffey catchment, agricultural land is used for mixed farming and bloodstock production.

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SECTION 3 PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Table 2.1 County Implementation Programme

Table 2.2 Implementation Programme Summary Table for each River

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Table 2.1 County Implementation Programme

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:39 TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA Kildare County Local Authority Name Council Reporting Year 2008

Standard to be Responsible for achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation Progress to Date Achieve full compliance Assess applications with the prescribed Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for Section 4 & 16 standards for Reduce Dangerous for all new licence applications, establish assimilative 41 Section 4 licences and 93 Section licences with regard freshwater as specified Substances inputs to capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on Ongoing S.E. Environment 16 licences are currently active in to Dangerous in the Dangerous freshwaters. sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission County Kildare. Substances Substances limit values. Regulations. Regulations. Review Section 4 & Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, 16 licenses having Reduce Dangerous for all new licence applications, establish assimilative All Section 4 & 16 licences have been regard for the Substances inputs to capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on Ongoing S.E. Environment reviewed having regard for the Dangerous freshwaters. sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission Dangerous Substances Regulations. Substances limit values. Regulations Assess impact of Wastewater The Osberstown Regional WWTP Reduce Dangerous Treatment Plants, Establish if a large regional WWTP is having a S.E. Environment & does not impact on the River Liffey in Substances inputs to Ongoing Pumping Stations and deleterious impact on a receiving water. S.E. Sanitary Services a deleterious manner from the point of freshwaters. CSO's on view of the Dangerous Substances. freshwaters.

Enforcement of Local Reduce Dangerous Government (Water Enforcement powers under the Water Pollution Acts to 21 Section 12 Notices issued in this Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment Pollution) Acts 1977 - be fully utilised. reporting period. freshwaters. 1990 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Carry out farm inspections having Reduce Dangerous regard for the Prioritise farm inspections in areas of unsatisfactory Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment 621 farm inspections completed. Dangerous water quality. freshwaters. Substances Regulations.

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Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Reporting Year 2008 Action Completed If Not, State Within Timeframe Revised Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe

Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where Achieve full compliance with Assess applications for relevant, for all new licence applications, the prescribed standards for Reduce dangerous Section 4 & 16 licences with establish assimilative capacity of the freshwater as specified in the substances inputs to Ongoing Ongoing regard to Dangerous receiving water, potential impact on Dangerous Substances freshwaters. Substances Regulations sewerage systems, and apply appropriate Regulations. emmission limit values.

Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where Review Section 4 & 16 relevant, for all new licence applications, Reduce dangerous licenses having regard for establish assimilative capacity of the substances inputs to Ongoing Ongoing the Dangerous Substances receiving water, potential impact on freshwaters. Regulations sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values.

Assess impact of Reduce dangerous Wastewater Treatment Establish if a large regional WWTP is having substances inputs to Ongoing Ongoing Plants, Pumping Stations a deleterious impact on a receiving water. freshwaters. and CSO's on freshwaters.

Enforcement of Local Reduce Dangerous Enforcement powers under the Water Government (Water Substances inputs to Ongoing Ongoing Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. Pollution) Acts 1977 - 1990 freshwaters. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Carry out farm inspections Reduce Dangerous having regard for the Prioritise farm inspections in areas of Substances inputs to Ongoing Ongoing Dangerous Substances unsatisfactory water quality. freshwaters. Regulations.

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Table 2.2 Implementation Programme Summary Table for each River

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Reporting Year 2008

Responsible for River Reach of River Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where Achieve full compliance with the Assess applications for Section relevant, for all new licence applications, Ballymore Eustace Br. prescribed standards for Reduce Dangerous 4 & 16 licences with regard to establish assimilative capacity of the Liffey - 09L01 (0400) - Leixlip Br. freshwater as specified in the Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment Dangerous Substances receiving water, potential impact on (RHS)(1900) Dangerous Substances freshwaters. Regulations. sewerage systems, and apply appropriate Regulations. emmission limit values.

Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, Review Section 4 & 16 licenses Reduce Dangerous establish assimilative capacity of the having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment receiving water, potential impact on Substances Regulations freshwaters. sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values.

Assess impact of Wastewater Reduce Dangerous Carry out monitoring to establish if a large Treatment Plants, Pumping S.E. Environment Substances inputs to regional WWTP is having a deleterious Ongoing Stations and CSO's on S.E. Water Services freshwaters. impact on a receiving water. freshwaters. Enforcement of Local Reduce Dangerous Enforcement powers under the Water Government (Water Pollution) Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. Acts 1977 - 1990 freshwaters.

Carry out farm inspections Reduce Dangerous Prioritise farm inspections in areas of having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment unsatisfactory water quality. Substances Regulations. freshwaters.

Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where Achieve full compliance with the Assess applications for Section relevant, for all new licence applications, prescribed standards for Reduce Dangerous 4 & 16 licences with regard to establish assimilative capacity of the Painetsown - 09P01 Painestown Br. (0400) freshwater as specified in the Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment Dangerous Substances receiving water, potential impact on Dangerous Substances freshwaters. Regulations. sewerage systems, and apply appropriate Regulations. For inspection purposes only. emmission limit values. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, Review Section 4 & 16 licenses Reduce Dangerous establish assimilative capacity of the having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment receiving water, potential impact on Substances Regulations freshwaters. sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Reduce Dangerous Assess impact of IPPC licensed Carry out monitoring at downstream Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment activity on Painestown River. monitoring station. freshwaters. Enforcement of Local Reduce Dangerous Enforcement powers under the Water Government (Water Pollution) Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. Acts 1977 - 1990 freshwaters. Carry out farm inspections Reduce Dangerous Prioritise farm inspections in areas of having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Ongoing S.E. Environment unsatisfactory water quality. Substances Regulations. freshwaters.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Reporting Year 2008 Action Completed Within Timeframe If Not, State Revised River Reach of River Standard to be achieved Measures Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe

Achieve full compliance with Assess applications for Ballymore Eustace Br. the prescribed standards for Section 4 & 16 licences with 16 Section 4 and 74 Section 16 Liffey - 09L01 (0400) - Leixlip Br. freshwater as specified in the Ongoing Ongoing regard to Dangerous licences active in the Liffey catchment (RHS)(1900) Dangerous Substances Substances Regulations. Regulations.

Review Section 4 & 16 licenses having regard for the All licences reviewed for purpose of the Ongoing Ongoing Dangerous Substances Regulations. Regulations

Assess impact of Wastewater Monitoring indicates that the Treatment Plants, Pumping Osberstown Regional WWTP does not Ongoing Ongoing Stations and CSO's on impact on the River Liffey from a freshwaters. Dangerous Substances persepctive. Enforcement of Local 8 Section 12 Notices issued during this Review status of all Section Government (Water Pollution) Ongoing Ongoing reporting period. 12 Notices issued to date. Acts 1977 - 1990 Carry out farm inspections A total of 147 farm inspections have having regard for the Review status of all farms been carried out in the River Liffey Ongoing Ongoing Dangerous Substances inspected. catchment. Regulations.

Achieve full compliance with Assess applications for the prescribed standards for Section 4 & 16 licences with 2 Section 4 licences have been granted freshwater as specified in the regard to Dangerous in the Painestown catchment. Dangerous Substances Substances Regulations. Regulations. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Review Section 4 & 16 All licences have been licenses having regard for the granted/reviewed having regard for the Dangerous Substances Dangerous Substances. Regulations

Investigate status of Assess impact of IPPC P.D.M. Ltd. Does not appear to be Dangerous Substances licensed activity on having a deleterious impact on the use/production at the Painestown River. Painestown River. P.D.M. Ltd. Site. Enforcement of Local No enforcement notices issued in the Government (Water Pollution) Painestown catchment in this reporting Acts 1977 - 1990 period. Carry out farm inspections A total of 28 farm inspections have having regard for the been carried out in the Painestown Dangerous Substances River catchment. Regulations.

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SECTION 4 – PROGRESS TO DATE

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 4.1 PLANNING CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period

1) Licensing

Applications for licences under Section 4 and 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 - 1990 are assessed having regard for the presence of Dangerous Substances in the treated effluent or trade effluent discharges. There are presently 41 Section 4 licences and 93 Section 16 licences issued in County Kildare. All existing licences have been reviewed and, where necessary revised on the basis of meeting the prescribed standards.

A number of premises have been identified as having the potential to discharge Dangerous Substances, either to surface waters or to sewerage systems. The discharge of Dangerous Substances from these activities is regulated and controlled through the licensing process having regard to the relevant prescribed standards.

Further investigation is required to establish if stricter emission limit values are warranted in any of the cases listed in Table B1.

2) Wastewater Treatment Plants

Ongoing monitoring of the final effluent from the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant indicates that as a point source, it does not present a serious threat of pollution to the River Liffey with regard to the Dangerous Substances. b) Problems Encountered

No problems encountered. c) Future Plans /New Directions

A further study of all the activities with a potential to discharge Dangerous Substances to surface waters, groundwater or sewerage For inspection systems purposes only.is required to take account of process Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. changes at some of these activities.

4.2 CONSULTATIVE AND CO-OPERATIVE MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period

1) Environmental Enforcement Network

The Environmental Enforcement Network (EEN) was set up in 2004 to allow public bodies involved in environmental protection and regulation to work together to achieve more consistent and effective enforcement of environmental legislation.

The main bodies of the EEN are:

• EPA Office of Environmental Enforcement • Local Authorities • Government Departments • Gardai and some specific Garda units including Criminal Assets Bureau.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 The network is overseen by a Steering Committee made up of members of the above organisations and considers the ongoing work of the network and sets the priorities for the network on a continual basis. Working groups have been created to develop guidance and procedures to deal with a number of environmental priority areas such as Enforcement Management, Water, Waste, Producer Responsibility (Waste) and Kildare County Council is represented on these working groups.

2) Water Framework Directive

The Water Framework Directive was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 722). These regulations required the establishment of River Basin Districts. County Kildare is located in the Eastern River Basin District (ERBD) and the South Eastern River Basin District (SERBD).

The Regulations established the River Basin District Advisory Councils. This provided a forum for systematic involvement of interested parties. Kildare is represented by two Elected Members on each of the respective RBD Advisory Councils in addition to sectoral representatives.

Written consultation, Internet, media, and the River Basin District Advisory Councils facilitate the key requirement of engaging and consulting with relevant stakeholders and the public.

The publication of the Overview of Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) reports in June 2007 each River Basin District was followed by a period of 6 months public consultation. The ERBD Project had a ‘Water Matters’ road show at locations throughout the district. The road show came to Naas (Lawlor’s Hotel) on 31/10/2007 and was attended by staff from Kildare County Council. Similarly, the SERBD Project held public meetings and workshops e.g. in Portlaoise on 20/11/2007. Notices were also placed in local press.

Kildare continue to be represented on the SERBD Management Group, the ERBD Technical Council and the ERBD Steering Committee. This has facilitated communication and data exchange from the SERBD and ERBD Projects and the local authority staff. In addition, For inspection purposes only. representatives from Kildare ConsentCounty of copyright Council owner requiredform forpart any other of use.the National Programme of Measures (POMs) Steering Group on Abstraction Pressures, which is lead by ERBD Project.

Kildare is represented on the Steering Group for Hydrological Aspects of the Water Framework Directive.

The publication in June 2008 by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government of the document River Basin Management Planning – A Practical Guide for Public Authorities is being made available on the Intranet. This will further increase awareness of the process to staff within the Local Authority, in particular those dealing within the areas of water and planning policy. b) Problems Encountered

No problems encountered. c) Future Plans and New Directions

1) Water Framework Directive

Various deadlines in the implementation of the Regulations have recently been amended by the European Communities (Water Policy) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 219).

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 A requirement of the Water Framework Directive is that local authorities must act together to make river basin management plans and establish a programme of measures for each river basin district. The draft river basin management plans and programmes of measures must be published by 22 December 2008. This is followed by a period of not less than 6 months for public consultation. In the ERBD, the River Basin Management System created by the ERBD Project will be used for the Updated Risk Assessment and for the making of the river basin management plan and programme of measures. The adoption of the river basin management plan is a reserved function and must be carried out by 16 October 2009. A river basin management plan and programme of measures will come into effect 22 December 2009. Established programme of measures must become operational by 22 December 2012.

It is proposed that a link from the Kildare County Council website www.kildare.ie to the established Water Framework Directive websites containing information on Kildare such as www.erbd.ie www.serbd.com and www.wfdireland.ie will be facilitated.

4.3 MONITORING MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period

A Dangerous Substances monitoring programme for the purpose of the Regulations has been established and to date 164 samples have been analysed for the relevant substances. Monitoring stations have been selected in areas where pressures from Dangerous Substances are more likely to occur.

Monitoring of the final effluent from the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has been included in the monitoring programme.

The current water quality data in relation to the Dangerous Substances is set out in Table 1: Summary of current status of rivers in functional area and standards to be achieved. Annual mean concentration is calculated using two or more samples for each station reported on.

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The prescribed standards for freshwaters have been achieved at all monitoring stations reported on. c) Future Plans/New Directions

The Environment Section will review the Dangerous Substances monitoring programme and new sites in the monitoring programme will replace existing sites that are consistently meeting the prescribed standards. Dangerous substances inputs from urban wastewater treatment plants will continue to be monitored at the selected location(s).

Analysis records for discharges from activities issued with Section 4 & 16 licences and Integrated Pollution Prevention Control licences will be assessed to determine the level of risk these premises may pose to the aquatic environment.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 4.4 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVISORY MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period

Kildare County Council continues to manage environmental awareness through general environmental education, the schools education programme, environmental notices and newsletters, Internet Websites, community and voluntary groups and the river basin districts. b) Problems Encountered

No problems encountered. c) Future Plans/New Directions

Kildare County Council will continue promoting public education and advisory measures.

4.5 OTHER NATIONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES RELEVANT TO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES a) Progress During Reporting Period

1) Water Framework Directive

In 2003 and 2004 Ireland’s National Dangerous Substances Expert Group developed lists of priority action, relevant pollutant and candidate general component substances for surface waters in Ireland and designed a substances screening programme as part of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive.

A discussion documented (May 2004) seeking public input to the lists and programme was presented at the DEHLG Water Framework Directive Information/Consultation Seminar in June 2004.

Following consultation, a national substances For inspection purposesscreening only. monitoring programme contract was Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. procured by Carlow County Council via the European Journal, analysing to detect the presence of over 200 substances in water, sediment and biota. A commercial laboratory was awarded the contract and the South Eastern River Basin District Monitoring Team at over 30 sites spread across Ireland undertook sample collection. Sampling and analysis started in May 2005 with the final phase of samples collected in October 2006.

The purpose of the screening monitoring programme was to help inform the design of the WFD Dangerous Substances monitoring programme, which covered priority substances and relevant pollutants. The Dangerous Substances Expert Group considered the results available from the screening programme to refine the candidate list and to identify the WFD Monitoring Programme for the River Basin Management Plan (2007 – 2009) b) Problems Encountered

No problems encountered.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 c) Future Plans/New Directions

1) Water Framework Directive

Kildare County Council will continue to support the implementation of the Water Framework Directive.

4.6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS a) Progress During Reporting Period

• A study of all potential pressures has been carried out and reviewed during the reporting period for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. • Monitoring of the final effluent from the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant indicates that as a point source, it does not present a serious threat of pollution to the River Liffey with regard to the Dangerous Substances. • 41 Section 4 licences and 93 Section 16 licences have been issued in County Kildare. The licences granted reflect the prescribed standards where applicable. • All existing licences have been reviewed and, where necessary revised on the basis of meeting the prescribed standards. • A Dangerous Substances Monitoring Programme is developed and 164 samples have been analysed to date. • Consultative and Co-operative measures are progressed through the Environment Enforcement Network and the Water Framework Directive. • Kildare County Council continues to manage environmental awareness through general environmental education, the schools education programme, environmental notices and newsletters, Internet Websites, community and voluntary groups and the river basin districts. b) Problems Encountered

For inspection purposes only. No problems encountered. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. c) Future Plans/New Directions

• A further study of all the activities with a potential to discharge Dangerous Substances to surface waters, groundwater or sewerage systems is required to take account of process changes at some of these activities. • Analysis records for discharges from activities issued with Section 4 and 16 licences and Integrated Pollution Prevention Control licences will be assessed to determine the level of risk these premises may pose to the aquatic environment. • Kildare County Council will continue to promote public education and advisory measures. • Kildare County Council will continue to support the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 ANNEX A: Guide to Potential Sources of Dangerous Substances listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001.

Dangerous Background Information Potential Sources substance Atrazine Atrazine belongs to the triazine • It is used for control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in corn, class of herbicides. orchards, turf grass sod, forestry, grasslands, grass crops and roses. Simazine Simazine belongs to the triazine • It is used for control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in corn, class of herbicides. orchards, turf grass sod, forestry, grasslands, grass crops and roses. It may also be used as an algaecide in ponds. Tributyltin Tributlytin (TBT) is an organotin. • It is used as a fungicide and molluscicide. TBT by itself is unstable and will • Antifouling agent for boats to discourage growth of marine break down in the environment organisms. unless it is combined with an • Used for manufacture of other pesticides. element such as oxygen. One of • Used to combat freshwater snails. the most common TBT • Preservative in industrial applications e.g. as a wood and textile compounds is bis(tributyltin) preservative and disinfectant. oxide, or TBTO. • Used for prevention of slimes in industrial recirculating water systems. • Stabilizer in PVC resin – plastic manufacturing. • Paper and pulp mills. • Cooling towers. • Breweries. • Leather processing facilities. Dichloro- Dichloromethane is a volatile • Used as a process chemical in the pharmaceutical sector, in the methane organic carbon. production of paints and adhesives and as a solvent for paint removers. • Used as a cleaning fluid and as a degreasing agent. Toluene Toluene is a volatile organic • Automobile exhaust. carbon. It is a petroleum • Consumer product paints. component. • Paint thinners. • Fingernail polish. • Lacquers. • Adhesives. • Solvent in fine chemicals industry.

Xylenes Xylene is a volatile organic For inspection• Xylene purposes is only. a constituent of gasoline and this results in a wide carbon and it is a petroleumConsent of copyrightdistribution owner required of very for any large other amounts.use.

component. It is a colourless, • The isomer mixture is used as a solvent for alkyl resins, coatings flammable liquid with a sweet and lacquers. odour. There are three forms of • o-xylene is mainly (95% globally) used for synthesis of phthalic xylene in which the methyl acid anyhdride. groups vary on the benzene ring: • p-xylene is consumed (66% globally) for synthesis of meta-xylene, ortho-xylene, and dimethylterephthalate and 33% globally for terephthalic acid. para-xylene (m-, o-, and p- • m-xylene is used for the synthesis of isophthalic acid and m-toluic xylene). These different forms are acid. referred to as isomers. The term • All three isomers are intermediates for vitamins, dyes, total xylenes refers to all three pharmaceuticals, pesticides, flavouring agents and other fine isomers of xylene. Mixed xylene chemicals. is a mixture of the three isomers • Many industrial uses, most notably as a fuel additive and as a and usually also contains 6-15 solvent for numerous materials, e.g., in the printing, rubber, and leather percent ethylbenzene. Xylene is industries. Used in photographic industry also known as xylol or • Along with other solvents, xylene is also used as a cleaning agent, dimethylbenzene. Xylene is paint thinner, and in varnishes. primarily a synthetic chemical. Chemical industries produce • Xylene is used as a material in the chemical, plastics, and synthetic xylene from petroleum. Xylene fibre industries and as an ingredient in the coating of fabrics and also occurs naturally in petroleum papers. and coal tar and is formed during • Aromatic hydrocarbons used by rubber and insecticide industries, forest fires. chemical, pharmaceutical and explosive manufacturers.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 Arsenic Metal • Widely used in wood preservation. • Glass and semi-conductor industries. • Fungicide in timber processing. • Natural dissolution of minerals and ores. • Base metal (tin, bauxite) extraction. • Smelting/refining of lead, lead-scrape, zinc, copper. • Steel manufacture dusts/sludges from off-gas purification. • Tanning and depilation of hides. • Dusts from flues. • Paint manufacture (arsenic may be used as a pigment). • Biocide manufacture, formulation, marketing or use. • Adhesive manufacturing (particularly for metals). • Manufacture/maintenance of zerographic machines. • Textile industry, oil cloths, calico printing and dyeing. Chromium Metal • Electroplating industry. • Tanning and textile plants. • Paint and dyeing plants. • Natural dissolution of minerals and ores. • Metallic products. • Refractories. • To form alloys with iron, nickel, or cobalt. • Final composition of stainless steels. • Used for high-speed metal-cutting tools. • Widely used as body trim on automobiles and other vehicles. Copper Metal • Mining waste. • Electroplating waste. • Algicide. • Natural dissolution of minerals and ores. • Photographic processes. • Treatment and finishing of metals. • Paint, ink manufacturing. • Timber and hide preservation. • Production/use of pigments, ceramics manufacture, textile dyeing and printing. For inspection• Copper purposes wire only. used in electronic transmission. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Lead Metal • Mining waste. • Electroplating waste. • Discarded batteries. • Cable coverings. • Ammunition. • Trace components in copper and zinc concentrates, coal, oil. • Stabilisers. • Semi-finished products. • Solders. • Glass and ceramics. • Others including fishing industry. • Natural dissolution of ores. Nickel Metal • Electroplating waste • Natural dissolution of minerals • Nickel is used chiefly in making alloys. • A protective and ornamental coating for metals • Nickel steel is used in automobile parts such as axles, crankshafts, gears, valves, and rods; in machine parts; and in armor plate. • Some of the most important nickel-containing alloys are German silver, Invar, Monel metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy. • Also a key component of nickel-cadmium batteries.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:18:02:40 Zinc Metal • Mining waste • Natural dissolution of minerals • Principally used as a protective coating, or galvanizer, for iron and steel, as an ingredient of various alloys. • As plates for dry electric cells and for die-castings. • Zinc oxide is used as a paint pigment, a filler in rubber tyres and is employed in medicine as an antiseptic ointment. • Zinc chloride is used as a wood preservative and as a soldering fluid. • Zinc sulfide is useful in applications involving electroluminescence, photoconductivity, and semiconductivity and has other electronic uses. It is employed as a phosphor for the screens of television tubes and in fluorescent coatings. Cyanide Cyanide is a carbon-nitrogen • Industrial effluents principally from electroplating processes and chemical unit that combines with electric components manufacture many organic and inorganic • Heat-treatment of metals and finishing operations. compounds. • Cyanide pesticides used as fumigants. • Coal-gas purification, steel industries where ferri/cyanide containing wastes are produced. • Chemical synthesis, photography and pigment manufacture are other areas in which ionic cyanides and ferri/ferrocyanides are used. • Organic cyanides may take the form of chemical intermediaries in the synthesis of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, dyes and surface-active agents. • The plastics, surface coatings and adhesive industries may all involve the use of organic cyanides. Fluoride Halogen • Arises from fluoridation of public water supplies and industrial discharges. • Municipal sewage. • Occurs naturally in quite rare instances. • The chlorofluorocarbons were used as dispersing agents in aerosol sprays and as refrigerants but have been largely replaced due to the restrictions of the Montreal Protocol. • Teflon, a fluorine plastic is used to make such products as motor gaskets and dashboard accessories in the automobile industry. It is also For inspectionused as purposesa coating only. on the inner surface of frying pans and other kitchen Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. utensils. • Perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride used in semi-conductor industry. • Hydrogen fluoride is used as an etchant in glass industry and semi- conductor industries. • Liquid fluorinated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum are useful as highly stable lubricating oils. • Fluoride wastes are by-products of phosphate fertilizer production.

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