SECTION C1

Description of the Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant

The wastewater treatment plant in Rathvilly was constructed in 1954 on an inclined site approximately 350m west of the town centre. There is no electricity supply on site.

A strip of land to accommodate a new access roadway to the site has recently been purchased by Carlow County Council. This new access roadway is parallel to and near the River Slaney and will provide access to the site from the N81 to the south of Rathvilly Bridge. This access roadway is fenced on both sides, and is provided with gates to facilitate access to surrounding fields by the landowner.

The area of the original wastewater treatment plant site is 0.19 ha, and with the recent acquisition by Carlow County Council of adjacent land to accommodate the upgraded plant, the total site area has increased to approximately 0.39 ha.

The existing wastewater treatment process comprises a traditional twin percolating filter system with primary treatment upstream in an Imhoff tank and downstream secondary settlement in humus tanks.

The treatment system was originally designed to treat the wastewater from a population equivalent of 600 and is now receiving a higher estimated loading corresponding to a population equivalent in excess of 1,000. The system operates entirely on gravity flow and incorporates no pumping or electrical equipment.

Raw wastewater from the town discharges to an inlet chamber at the head of the treatment plant via two 225 mm diameter gravity sewers (one from Ballyoliver and the other form the town) and a pumped main from the northern bank of the River For inspection purposes only. Slaney. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Flow gravitates from this chamber via a 300 mm diameter pipe to the preliminary treatment works, from where storm water overflows the storm weir at the inlet, and is discharged without undergoing any treatment via a 300 mm diameter sewer to the River Slaney.

On the main process stream the flow splits and is passed through two parallel channels, each fitted with a manually raked coarse bar screen. The screenings are deposited on the ground alongside as there is no screenings container on site. Grit settles out in the screening channels and is manually removed.

Downstream of the screening channels, flow gravitates to the Imhoff tank with a total plan area of approximately 18m2 and an upper chamber with an internal capacity of approximately 33 m3.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:19 Settled sewage gravitates from the Imhoff tank to a chamber from where it is siphoned by two separate siphons (operating in parallel) to the two percolating filters. Sludge that settles in the bottom of the Imhoff tank is currently removed by a vacuum tanker, while in the past it was pumped manually to sludge drying beds on site.

The walls of the percolating filters are constructed using large stones with a concrete capping and each has an internal diameter of approximately 9.3m and a bed depth of 1.68m. The filters are filled with stone media (approximately 122m3 each) and are fitted with rotating distribution arms that are driven by the force of the siphon feed. The apertures in these are cleaned manually.

The effluent from the percolating filters gravitates to two humus tanks operating in parallel (total operational volume approximately 16.6m3). The effluent from these humus tanks then gravitates to an outlet manhole where flow combines with the storm water overflow (from the plant inlet) and discharges by gravity via 300mm diameter cast iron outfall into the nearby River Slaney.

Settled sludge from the humus tanks is pumped to the sludge drying beds. There are three sludge beds on site, with a total plan area of 28m2 and these are filled and emptied on a sequential basis. The sludge liquor from the beds gravitates to the outlet manhole for discharge with the treated effluent and storm water, while the thickened sludge is taken to Tullow WWTP for dewatering.

General

In determining the optimum means of meeting the future demands of Rathvilly in terms of wastewater treatment and disposal, a stepwise approach was adopted.

Once the future wastewater flows and loads for treatment had been determined it was necessary to identify a suitable water body into which the treated effluent could be For inspection purposes only. discharged. The beneficial Consentuses ofof copyright this ownerwater required body for any and other use.the legislative requirements governing it were consulted to determine its water quality objectives. This information, together with current water quality and flow date, was used to determine the quality and quantity of wastewater that could be discharged into it from the proposed wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).

Once the treated effluent quality standards had been determined, the minimum level of treatment to be provided to the wastewater prior to discharge was established. Reference was also made to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations S.I. No. 254 of 2001, which specify minimum levels of treatment to be provided for discharges from settlement depending on their size and their receiving waters.

The types of wastewater treatment technology capable of providing the required type of treatment and achieving the treated effluent quality standard were identified and assessed. This assessment determined the site area necessary to accommodate the proposed WWTP. The proposed site for the WWTP was then evaluated.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:19 The wastewater flow and load to be treated in the proposed Rathvilly WWTP in the design horizon year of 2031 is summarised below in terms of flow and BOD loading.

Summary of Future (2031) Flows and Loads

DWF BOD P.E. Ammonia Total N Phosphate (m3/day) (kg/day) (kg/d) (kg/d) (kg/d) 803.54 232.09 3,868 63.51 73.92 11.13

Options for Receiving Waters

The treated effluent from the Rathvilly WWTP discharges directly into the River Slaney, west of the town. There is no other potential receiving water in the immediate vicinity of Rathvilly.

To determine the suitability of the River Slaney to continue to accept treated effluent from the Rathvilly WWTP for the foreseeable future the assimilative capacity of the river at its 95 percentile flow rate is calculated. The 95 percentile flow has been recorded (bas on up to date data from the EPA website, September 2006) as 1.15 m3/s at station 12013 situated upstream of the WWTP discharge location and upstream of the abstraction point for Rathvilly Water Treatment Plant.

The 95 percentile flow was used in the calculation of assimilative capacity in terms of BOD, ammonia, nitrate and suspended solids. For the calculation of the assimilative capacity of phosphorus, it is the median flow that is relevant in terms of compliance with the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations 1998. The medial flow at station 12013 was found to be 3.78 m3/s (based on EPA monitoring data for the period 1976 – 2003).

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. As part of the Carlow Water Supply Scheme Districts 1 & 3 it is intended to increase the overall quantity of water abstracted from the River Slaney from 8,139 m3/day (6,939 m3/d at Rathvilly and 1,200 m3/d at Tullow) to 19,200 m3/d (18,000 m3/d at Rathvilly and 1,200 m3/d at Tullow). While it is understood that the river flow will not be allowed to fall below its current recorded dry weather flow, it is anticipated that the increased abstraction will result in a reduction in the flow in the river at Rathvilly. For the purpose of calculating the future assimilative capacity of the river at Rathvilly the 95 percentile low and median flow figures have been reduced by 18,000 m3/d (0.208 m3/s) to allow for current and proposed abstraction at Rathvilly, since the existing flow monitoring point is upstream of the abstraction point.

A 95 percentile flow (less water abstraction) of 0.942 m3/s corresponding to a river flow of 81,389 m3/d has therefore been adopted for use in calculating the figure assimilative capacity of the river at Rathvilly (for BOD, ammonia, nitrate and suspending solids). A median flow (less water abstraction) of 3.572 m3/s corresponding to a river flow of 308,621 m3/d has therefore been adopted for use in calculating the future assimilative capacity in terms of phosphorus.

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In calculating the assimilative capacity of the river the maximum permissible concentrations in the river (based on the applicable legislative requirements) and the median background concentrations (at closest monitoring location upstream of the WWTP discharge) for the most recent data available i.e. 2006 were consulted.

BOD5

In terms of establishing the maximum permissible BOD5 concentration in the river, reference was made to the Quality of Salmonid Waters Regulations 1998 (S.I. no 293 of 1998), and the water quality requirements for waters supporting freshwater pearl mussels.

The Quality of Salmonid Waters Regulations set a concentration limit of 5 mg/l for BOD5. However, a lower concentration limit of 4mg/l is generally accepted as the criterion for satisfactory water quality (Parameters of Water Quality Interpretation and Standards, EPA, 2001).

The most recent biological assessment (2004) of the River Slaney indicated a quality rate of Q4-5 upstream of the wastewater treatment plant. Under Part III of the First Schedule of the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations, 1998 the maximum BOD5 concentration in river with a biological quality rating of Q4 should be less than 3mg/l.

A low number of adult freshwater pearl mussels have been recorded downstream in the River Slaney near New Bridge, downstream of Tullow, close to where it is joined by the Derry River. A study undertaken in 2000 by Duchas (Conservation Management of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel by E.A. Moorkens) on the conservation of freshwater pearl mussels identified that more stringent limits than those outlined in The Quality of Salmonid Waters Regulations 1998 are required to conserve For inspection purposes only. freshwater pearl mussels. ThisConsent study of copyright recommended owner required for any a otherlimit use. of 3mg/l for BOD.

Based on the above, the tighter maximum BOD concentration limited of 3 mg/l is adopted for the River Slaney. If a maximum downstream BOD5 concentration of 3mgl/l is adopted, then with a median upstream BOD concentration of 1.5 mg/l (based on EPA monitoring data for station 950 in 2006), the assimilative capacity of the river would be in the region of 122.08 kg BOD/day based on a 95 percentile flow (less water abstraction) of 0.942 m3/s.

If the BOD5 concentration in the treated effluent is reduced to 25mgl/l (the minimum limit set out in the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for all discharges to freshwaters and estuaries from agglomerations with population equivalents of between 2,000 and 10,000), based on a predicted (2031) effluent flow of 803.54 m3/day, this would increase the BOD concentration in the river by 0.244 mg/l. This corresponds to a resultant BOD concentration of 1.74 mg/l downstream of the WWTP which is within the BOD concentration limit of 3 mg/l which has been adopted in this report for the River Slaney.

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A BOD concentration of 25 mg/l in the treated effluent discharge is readily achievable using conventional secondary treatment.

Phosphorus (Molybdate Reactive Phosphate (MRP))

In determining the maximum permissible phosphorus concentration in the river, reference was made to the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations 1998.

Biological quality ratings were assigned at 2 stations on the River Slaney upstream of the Rathvilly wastewater treatment plant discharge during the 1995-1997 monitoring period (baseline monitoring period for application of these Regulations). Biological Quality Ratings Q4 and Q4-5 were assigned at stations 0900 and 1000 (upstream of WWTP discharge) respectively. The quality rating assigned to station 1000 is used to establish the median phosphate concentration required by 2007, as this station is situated closer to the WWTP discharge. For compliance with the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations, 1998, the Slaney River should achieve a Q4-5 rating with a median annual phosphate concentration not exceeding 0.02 mg/l at station 1000 by the end of 2007.

For the calculation of the assimilative capacity of phosphorus it is the median flow that is relevant in terms of compliance with the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations 1998. As median flow data is not available from the EPA website, it is obtained through personal communication with the EPA. The median flow at station 12013 was determined to be 3.78 m3/s, base don EPA monitoring data for the period from 1976 to 2003. To take account of the current and proposed water abstraction flows between the flow monitoring point and the WWTP outfall, this flow has been reduced by the equivalent of 18,000 m3/day. Therefore a median flow (less water abstraction) of 3.572 m3/s corresponding to a river flow of 308,621 m3 /d has been adopted for use in calculating the future assimilative capacity in terms of For inspection purposes only. phosphorus. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

The median orthophosphate concentration in the river Slaney upstream of Rathvilly Wastewater Treatment Plant is 0.012 mg/l P (based on EPA monitoring data from station 0950 for 2006). This is below the specified limit of 0.02mg/l for achieving a Q4-5 status. Hence the assimilative capacity value calculated based on the median upstream concentration of phosphorus is limited at 2.47 kg/d. This correspondence to a phosphorus concentration of 3.07 mg/l in the treated effluent discharge.

If the predicted (2031) flow of 803.54 m3/day of treated effluent is discharged with an orthophosphate concentration of 3.07 mg/l this would increase the orthophosphate concentration in the river by 0.008 mg/l based on the median river flow and future (2031) effluent DWF. This corresponds to a resultant concentration in the river of 0.02 mg/l which equals the limit of 0.02 mg/l based on 2006 data. However, in previous years 2001 to 2003 the median upstream concentration was recorded as 0.024 mg/l which exceeds the downstream limit.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:19 An increase of 0.008 mg/l would cause this concentration to reach 0.032 mg/l which is in excess of the 0.030 mg/l limit set for Q4 waters. It is therefore necessary to limit the increase in phosphorus concentration associated with the treatment plant discharge to as low a level as can be readily achieved.

If the phosphorus concentration in the treated effluent is reduced to 1.0 mg/l, approximately 0.8 kg/day of phosphorus would be discharged from the plant based on a future effluent flow of 803.54 m3/day.

Therefore it is considered that discharge of treated effluent at a concentration of 1mg/l would be more acceptable in minimising the impact of the treatment plant discharge on water quality and in achieving good water quality status in the River Slaney at Rathvilly. Discharge at a concentration of 1 mg/l would result in a phosphorus concentration increase of 0.0026 mg/l in the River Slaney resulting in a downstream concentration of 0.015 mg/l (based on 2006 data).

This should therefore result in a net reduction in the downstream concentration of phosphate in the river, and assist in the River Slaney achieving its target water quality in relation to phosphorus.

Phosphorus

A phosphorus concentration of 1 mg/l in the treated effluent can be easily achieved by conventional means such as chemical precipitation using ferric sulphate in conjunction with conventional secondary treatment processes.

Nitrogen (Ammonia)

The Quality of Salmonid Waters Regulations (SI No. 293 of 1998) set a concentration limit of 1 mg/l for total ammonium, subject to conforming to a non-ionised ammonia For inspection purposes only. concentration standard of 0.02Consent mg/l. of copyright owner required for any other use.

A study undertaken in 2000 by Duchas (Conservation Management of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel by E.A. Moorkens) on the conservation of freshwater pearl mussels recommended an upper limit of 0.1mg/l for total ammonia. This has been adopted in this report for the River Slaney.

The median ammonia concentration in the Slaney River upstream of the WWTP discharge was recorded as 0.032 mg/l (based on EPA monitoring data from station 950 in 2006). The assimilative capacity was then calculated as 5.53 kg/day based on the 95 percentile river flow of 0.942 m3/s. If the predicted 2031 flow (803.54 m3/day) is discharged with ammonia concentration of 5 mg/l this would increase the concentration of ammonia in the river by 0.045 mg/l. The resultant concentration of ammonia downstream of the WWTP would be 0.081 mg/l which is within the downstream concentration limit of 0.1 mg/l adopted here for total ammonia.

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The 5 mg/l ammonia limit in the treated effluent is achievable through use of biological nitrification and de-nitrification in association with conventional secondary treatment processes.

Nitrogen (Nitrates)

The Quality of Surface Water Regulations (S.I. 294 of 1989) and the Drinking Water Directive (98/83/EC) set a concentration limit of 50 mg/l NO3 (11.3 mg/l N) for nitrates.

A study undertaken in 2000 by Duchas (Conservation Management of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel by E.A. Moorkens) on the conservation of freshwater pearl mussels recommended a concentration limit of 1.7 mg/l for total oxidised nitrogen (TON). This limit can be adopted for nitrate as the concentrations of nitrate and nitrite can be determined analytically at the same time as nitrite levels are rarely more than 1-2 percent of the nitrate level. This determination is referred to as total oxidised nitrogen.

This limit is already being exceeded upstream and downstream of the Rathvilly Wastewater Treatment Plant. The median concentration of nitrate upstream of the Rathvilly WWTP was recorded at 2.7 to 3.11 mg/l while the downstream concentration was recorded at between 2.9 to 3.31 mg/l (based on EPA monitoring data from station 950 and 1100 from 2001 to 2006).

If the predicted 2031 flow (803.54 m3/day) is discharged with a nitrate concentration of 10 mg/l this would raise the TON (total oxidised nitrogen) concentration in the river by 0.10 mg/l based on 95 percentile flow. The resultant TON (total oxidised nitrogen) concentration downstream of the Rathvilly WWTP would then be 3.21 mg/l, For inspection purposes only. based on 2006 river water qualityConsent of data. copyright owner required for any other use.

Total Nitrogen

The concentration limit of 10 mg/l for nitrate nitrogen in association with the 5 mg/l limit for ammonia nitrogen would correspond to a total nitrogen limit of 15 mg/l. These limits in the treated effluent are achievable through use of biological nitrification and de-nitrification in association with conventional secondary treatment processes.

Suspended Solids

The Quality of Salmonid Waters Regulations (SI No. 293 of 1998) also set a concentration limit of 25 mg/l for the average suspended solids concentration, and this is considered applicable to the River Slaney.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:20 The median suspended solids concentration in the Slaney River upstream of the Rathvilly WWTP discharge was recorded as 6 mg/l SS (base don EPA monitoring data from station 950 to 2006). If the predicted 2031 flow (803.54 m3/d) is discharged with a suspended solid concentration of 35 mg/l this would increase the concentration of suspended solids in the river by 0.34 mg/l based on 95 percentile river flow. The resultant concentration of suspended solids downstream of the wastewater treatment plant would be 6.34 mg/l. This is considerable lower than the concentration limits set by the relevant legislation. An effluent concentration of 35 mg/l can be readily achieved using conventional secondary treatment.

Summary

From initial calculations, it is therefore considered that the Slaney River is limited in terms of assimilative capacity of phosphorus, ammonia and nitrate.

It is therefore recommended that nitrogen and phosphorus reduction systems be incorporated into the proposed WWTP upgrade, to allow the River Slaney at Rathvilly maintain a good water quality status and comply with current legislation.

Realistically achievable concentration limits of 1 mg/l, 5 mg/l and 10 mg/l should therefore be set for phosphorus, ammonia and nitrate respectively in the final effluent. In terms of BOD5 and suspended solids, discharge limits of 25 mg/l and 35 mg/l are considered adequate.

The existing pump station situated on the northern bank of the River Slaney, currently serves the housing estate Slaney Bank. In the future it will convey wastewater from additional catchments as far as Cuckoos’ Corner located on the N81 (northbound to Baltinglass. The pump station will require new pumps, rising main and the provision of an emergency overflow to the River Slaney. Work to this pump station will be For inspection purposes only. conducted as Phase 1 work. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

An intermediate package pump station will be required on St. Patrick’s Lane to pump wastewater from this area up to the main gravity sewer line located in The Green. PS2 will be constructed as Phase 2 work in line with future construction in this area.

Waste Water Treatment

Introduction

The proposed wastewater treatment plant is to treat the wastewater generated within the Rathvilly sewerage catchment based on 2031 design year loading of 3,868 pe (232.09 kg BOD/day) with a corresponding dry weather flow of 803.54 m3/day.

The proposed new WWTP is based on an activated sludge treatment process (SBR). Incorporating nutrient reduction, and preceded by preliminary treatment.

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The treatment process comprises of the following:

• Mechanical screening • Flow balancing (may be required due to the pumped flow) • Stormwater management • Denitrification, nitrification, BOD removal, and settlement (all within a common SBR – 3 number • Phosphorus removal by dosing of ferric sulphate • Flow balancing of final effluent downstream of the SBR units • Sludge thickening and sludge storage prior to transportation.

Modular Basis

It is therefore considered prudent that the plant to be constructed on a modular basis with at least three identical modules operating in parallel to provide the ultimate design treatment capacity. At commissioning, it is envisaged that one module would have adequate treatment capacity, with the second being brought into operation when the load increases sufficiently. The bringing on line of the third module will depend on the timing and progress of further development up to the design loading.

This modular approach will therefore facilitate the gradual or step wise increase in leading from the current level (31% of design load) up to the total design loading predicted for the year 2031.

Preliminary Treatment

Wastewater will reach the WWTP via a combination of gravity flow and pumped flow at a total peak flow of 183 For l/s inspection (bas purposesed on only. 5Y60min storm). Wastewater will Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. discharge into a covered inlet channel designed to reduce turbulence and the velocity of the feed entering the plant. This will also prevent the deposition of solids entrained in the flow.

The preliminary treatment stage will be positioned in an elevated portion of the WWTP site to facilitate gravity flow of wastewater through the different stages of treatment and consequently reduce the amount of pumping to be provided on site.

A fine screen with apertures or bar spacing of no greater than 6 mm is to be provided; this should be capable of passing all flow reaching the plant. Up to three units will be installed and operated on a duty/assist/standby arrangement. Each screen would be capable of dealing with 91.5 l/s with only one screen in operation during dry weather flow days. The screen is to be automatically raked or cleaned and the screenings are to be removed from the flow. An emergency bypass channel should also be provided and this should be fitted with a manually raked screen with at least 10mm bar spacing. This screen should be used only in the event of an emergency or power failure on site.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:20 An automatic dial-out alarm to the plant operator should be activated in the event of failure of the automatic fine screen.

Since this is the initial stage of treatment, it is expected that faecal matter may be entrained in the screenings and it is therefore recommended that the screenings are washed and dewatered before disposal. The washed and dewatered screenings should then be discharged into an enclosed container or bagged. Such a system would reduce vermin nuisance and odour potential. The dirty wash water from the screenings treatment process should be returned to the main process stream for full biological treatment. The cleaned screenings are to be transported to landfill for disposal.

It is recommended that a minimum of 3 DWF is to receive full secondary treatment and since the total flow to the treatment plant is considerably more, the inclusion of a storm water overflow to a separate off line storm water settlement tank downstream of the fire screens is recommended. The storm water holding tank will have an operating capacity based on 2 hours retention at 3 DWF and will accommodate the short term peak flows when pump stations cut in. This tank would have a holding capacity f 201 m3. If the storm flow exceeds this capacity, the excess flow would overflow from the tank to the plant outfall chamber. A flow monitoring and sampling system should be provided for the storm water overflow.

When the incoming flow to the treatment plant drops below 3 DWF, the tank contents should be returned to the main flow (upstream of the flow monitoring chamber) for treatment. To facilitate this, it would be necessary to provide a pumping system and an automatic cleaning system in the tank to ensure the walls and floor of the storm water tank are cleaned following each emptying cycle of the tank.

Control of the storm overflow and flow forward to the secondary treatment stage will be provided using a monitoring chamber constructed downstream of the storm overflow chamber. The monitoring chamber will contained a flow meter and For inspection purposes only. automatic sampling device.Consent The of copyright storm owner requiredoverflow for any otherchamber use. will incorporate an automated overflow weir controlled by the signal from the flow meter. This system will be used to monitor the flow receiving secondary treatment, and limit this flow to the required 3DWF. This storm overflow tank will also function as a balancing tank, regulating the variable flows (associated with pumps partial storm flow) from the catchment.

The provision of pre-treatment aeration may be necessary if septic conditions (and the formation of hydrogen sulphide) occur due to the length of time that some wastewater may be resident in the pipeline during the winter periods. Such a pre-treatment aeration stage is designed based on retention of the raw wastewater in a tank for 10 minutes (at peak flow) and subjecting it to aeration. The aeration blowers should be housed in acoustic enclosures to reduce the risk of noise nuisance at the site boundaries. However, in Rathvilly, at the design DWF, onset of septic conditions is not expected.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:20 It is essential that the inlet channels are covered to prevent the emission of odorous gases and hydrogen sulphide. The headspace in these areas should be vented through an odour control system to ensure there is no associated odour nuisance at the site boundary or in the neighbourhood.

Secondary Treatment Including Nutrient Removal.

The system provided will be designed to treat pollutant loads of up to 3,868 pe corresponding to an organic load of 232.09 kg/d and a total DWF of 803.54 m3/day.

The treatment process selected as the basis for the treatment plant design is the activated sludge process in an SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) system. This process which is a secondary treatment process can be operated to achieve denitrification, nitrification and BOD removal as well as solids separation in a single chamber. This is achieved through the use of intermittent aeration and settlement phases in its operating cycle. Through use of three SBR tanks operating in parallel, the secondary treatment system can accept incoming wastewater throughout the day, by alternating the feed between the three tanks. Nitrification and BOD removal will be achieved while the aeration system is operating at full output, while denitrification will be achieved while the diffused air aeration is off and the tank contents would be mixed using a separate submersible mixer. It is therefore not necessary to provide a separate anoxic tank.

During the settlement period in the operating cycle of the SBR, the aeration and mixing systems does not operate. Sludge settles to the base of the tank and this is wasted routinely to ensure that the MLSS concentration in the tank is maintained at the required operating level. Following this settlement phase, the settled liquor from the top of the tank will be decanted into a flow equalisation tank.

Ferric sulphate will be dosed into the SBR during the nix/aerate phase to chemically For inspection purposes only. precipitate phosphate in theConsent wastewater. of copyright owner requiredTo facilitate for any other use.the ferric sulphate dosing

system, an IBC can be utilised for the storage on site of ferric sulphate. This container will be bunded and will have an emergency shower and eyewash unit installed alongside it.

The SBR system will achieve a treated effluent with less than 15 mg/l total nitrogen (5 mg/l ammonia and 10 mg/l nitrate) and BOD and suspending solids concentrations of less than 25 mg/l and 35 mg/l respectively. A phosphorus concentration of less than 1 mg/l can also be achieved.

The SBR tanks can be constructed using either glass enamelled steel wall panels with concrete floors or using pre-stressed concrete wall panels on concrete floors. The two systems are comparable in terms of costs. Construction by costing rectangular concrete tanks in situ would cost considerably more.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:20 The gradual increase in the wastewater flow and load from the current level up to the design plant loading can be accommodated by operating the SBRs at reduced water levels through adjustment of the plant controls.

The treated effluent and settled storm water will discharge via an existing outfall into River Slaney downstream of Rathvilly Bridge. The pipeline from the effluent outfall chamber at the WWTP to the outfall will require upsizing to cater for the future design flows.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:21 SITE SYNOPSIS

SITE NAME: SLANEY RIVER VALLEY

SITE CODE: 000781

This site comprises the freshwater stretches of the Slaney as far as the Wicklow Mountains; a number of tributaries the larger of which include the Bann, Boro, Glasha, Clody, Derry, Derreen, Douglas and Carrigower Rivers; the estuary at Ferrycarrig and Wexford Harbour. The site flows through the counties of Wicklow, Wexford and Carlow. Towns along the site but not in it are Baltinglass, Hacketstown, Tinahely, Tullow, Bunclody, Camolin, Enniscorthy and Wexford. The river is up to 100 m wide in places and is tidal at the southern end from Edermine Bridge below Enniscorthy. In the upper and central regions almost as far as the confluence with the Derry River the geology consists of granite. Above Kilcarry Bridge, the Slaney has cut a gorge into the granite plain. The Derry and Bann Rivers are bounded by a narrow line of uplands which corresponds to schist outcrops. Where these tributaries cut through this belt of hard rocks they have carved deep gorges, more than two miles long at Tinahely and Shillelagh. South of Kildavin the Slaney flows through an area of Ordovician slates and grits.

The site is a candidate SAC selected for alluvial wet woodlands, a priority habitat on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats Directive. The site is also selected as a candidate SAC for floating river vegetation, estuaries, tidal mudflats and old oak woodlands, all habitats listed on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats Directive. The site is further selected for the following species listed on Annex II of the same directive - Sea Lamprey, River Lamprey, Brook Lamprey, Freshwater Pearl Mussel, Twaite Shad, Atlantic Salmon and Otter.

Floating river vegetation is found Foralong inspection much purposes of only.the freshwater stretches within the site. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Species present here include Pond Water-crowfoot ( Ranunculus peltatus ), Water-crowfoot (Ranunculus spp.), Canadian Pondweed ( Elodea canadensis ), Broad-leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton natans ), Water Milfoil ( Myriophyllum spp.), Common Club-rush ( Scirpus lacustris ), Water-starwort (Callitriche spp.), Hemlock Water-dropwort, Fine-leaved Water- dropwort ( Oenanthe aquatica ), Common Duckweed ( Lemna minor ), Yellow Water-lily (Nuphar lutea ), Unbranched Bur-reed ( Sparganium emersum ) and the moss Fontinalis antipyretica . Two rare aquatic plant species have been recorded in this site: Short-leaved Water-starwort ( Callitriche truncata ), a very rare, small aquatic herb found nowhere else in Ireland; and Opposite-leaved Pondweed ( Groenlandia densa ), a species that is legally protected under the Flora Protection Order, 1999.

Good examples of wet woodland are found associated with Macmine marshes, along banks of the Slaney and its tributaries and within reed swamps. Grey Willow ( Salix cinerea ) scrub and pockets of wet woodland dominated by Alder ( Alnus glutinosa ) have become established in places. Ash ( Fraxinus excelsior ) and Birch ( Betula pubescens ) are common in the latter and the ground flora is typical of wet woodland with Meadowsweet ( Filipendula ulmaria ), Angelica ( Angelica sylvestris ), Yellow Iris, Horsetail ( Equisetum spp.) and occasional tussocks of Greater Tussock-sedge ( Carex paniculata ). These woodlands have been described as two types: one is quite eutrophic, is dominated by Willow and is subject to a tidal influence. The

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:21 other is flushed or spring-fed subject to waterlogging but not to flooding and is dominated by Alder and Ash.

Old oak woodlands are best represented at Tomnafinnoge though patches are present throughout the site. At Tomnafinnoge the wood is dominated by mature, widely spaced Sessile Oak ( Quercus petraea ), which were planted around 1700, with some further planting in 1810. There is now a varied age structure with overmature, mature and young trees; the open canopy permits light to reach the forest floor and encourages natural regeneration of Oak. As well as Oak, the wood includes the occasional Beech ( Fagus sylvatica ), Birch ( Betula sp.), Rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia ) and Scots Pine ( Pinus sylvestris ).

The shrub layer is well-developed with Hazel ( Corylus avellana ) and Holly ( Ilex aquifolium ) occurring. The ground layer consists of Great Wood-rush ( Luzula sylvatica ) and Bilberry ( Vaccinium myrtillus ), with some Bracken ( Pteridium aquilinum ) and Brambles ( Rubus fruticosus agg.). Herbaceous species in the ground layer include Primrose ( Primula vulgaris ), Wood-sorrel ( Oxalis acetosella ), Common Cow-wheat ( Melampyrum pratense ) and Bluebell ( Hyacinthoides non-scripta ). Many of the trees carry an epiphytic flora of mosses, Polypody Fern ( Polypodium vulgare ), and lichens such as Usnea comosa, Evernia prunastri , Ramalina spp. and Parmelia spp.

Tomnafinnoge Wood is a remnant of the ancient Shillelagh Oak woods, and it appears that woodland has always been present on the site. In the past, the wood was managed as a Hazel coppice with Oak standards, a common form of woodland management in England but not widely practised in Ireland. The importance of the woodland lies in the size of the trees, their capacity to regenerate, their genetic continuity with ancient woodland and their historic interest. The nearest comparable stands are at Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and Portlaw, Co. Waterford.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Below Enniscorthy there are several areas of woodland with a mixed canopy of Oak, Beech, Sycamore ( Acer pseudoplatanus ), Ash and generally a good diverse ground flora. Near the mouth of the river at Ferrycarrig is a steep south facing slope covered with Oak woodland. Holly and Hazel are the main species in the shrub layer and a species-rich ground flora typical of this type of Oak woodland has abundant ferns - Dryopteris filix-mas, Polystichum setiferum, Phyllitis scolopendrium - and mosses - Thuidium tamariscinum, Mnium hornum, Eurynchium praelongum.

North of Bunclody, the river valley still has a number of dry woodlands though these have mostly been managed by the estates with the introduction of Beech and occasional conifers. The steeper sides are covered in a thick scrub from which taller trees protrude. At the southern end of the site, the Red Data Book species Yellow Archangel ( Lamiastrum galeobdolon ) occurs. Three more Red Data Book species have also been recorded from the site: Basil Thyme (Acinos arvensis ), Blue Fleabane ( Erigeron acer ) and Small Cudweed (Filago minima ). A nationally rare species Summer Snowflake ( Leucojum aestivum ) is also found within the site.

Mixed woodlands occur at Carrickduff and Coolaphuca in Bunclody. Oak trees, which make up the greater part of the canopy, were originally planted and at the present time are not

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:21 regenerating actively. In time, if permitted, the woodland will probably go to Beech. A fair number of Yew ( Taxus baccata ) trees have also reached a large size and these, together with Holly give to the site the aspect of a south-western Oak wood.

The site is considered to contain a very good example of the extreme upper reaches of an estuary. Tidal reedbeds with wet woodland are present in places. The fringing reed communities support Sea Club-rush ( Scirpus maritimus ), Grey Club-rush (S. tabernaemontani ) and abundant Common Reed ( Phragmites australis ). Other species occurring are Bulrush ( Typha latifolia ), Reed Canary-grass ( Phalaris arundinacea ) and Branched Bur-reed ( Sparganium erectum ). The reed-swamp is extensive around Macmine, where the river widens and there are islands with swamp and marsh vegetation.

Further south of Macmine are expanses of intertidal mudflats and sandflats and shingly shore often fringed with a narrow band of salt marsh and brackish vegetation. Narrow shingle beaches up to 10 m wide occur in places along the river banks and are exposed at low tide. Upslope the shingle is sometimes colonised by Saltmarsh Rush ( Juncus gerardi ), Townsend’s Cord-grass ( Spartina townsendii ), Common Saltmarsh-grass ( Puccinellia maritima ), Sea Aster (Aster tripolium ), Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe crocata ) and Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera ).

Wexford Harbour is an extensive, shallow estuary which dries out considerably at low tide exposing large expanses of mudflats and sandflats. The harbour is largely sheltered by the Raven Point to the north and Rosslare Point in the south.

Other habitats present within the site include species-rich marsh in which sedges such as Carex disticha, Carex riparia and Carex vesicaria are common. Among the other species found in this habitat are Yellow Iris ( Iris pseudacorus ), Water Mint ( Mentha aquatica ), Purple Loosestrife ( Lythrum salicaria ) and Soft Rush ( Juncus effusus ). Extensive marshes occur to the west of Casltebridge associated with the tidal areas of the River Sow.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The site supports populations of several species listed on Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive including the three Lampreys - Sea Lamprey ( Petromyzon marinus ), River Lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis ) and Brook Lamprey ( Lampetra planeri ), Otter ( Lutra lutra ), Salmon (Salmo salar ), small numbers of Freshwater Pearl Mussel ( Margaritifera margaritifera ) and in the tidal stretches, Twaite Shad ( Alosa fallax fallax ). A survey of the Derreen River in 1995 estimated the population of Freshwater Pearl Mussel at about 3,000 individuals. This is a significant population, especially in the context of eastern Ireland. The Slaney is primarily a spring salmon fishery and is regarded as one of the top rivers in Ireland for early spring fishing. The upper Slaney and tributary headwaters are very important for spawning.

The site supports important numbers of birds in winter. Little Egret are found annually along the river. This bird is only now beginning to gain a foothold in Ireland and the south-east appears to be its stronghold. Nationally important numbers of Black-tailed Godwit, Teal, Tufted Duck, Mute Swan, Little Grebe and Black-headed Gull are found along the estuarine stretch of the river. The mean of the maximum counts over four winters (1994/98) along the stretch between Enniscorthy and Ferrycarrig is: Little Egret (6), Golden Plover (6), Wigeon (139), Teal (429), Mallard (265), Tufted Duck (171), Lapwing (603), Shelduck (16), Black- tailed Godwit (93), Curlew (81), Red-breasted Merganser (11), Black-headed Gull (3030), Goldeneye (45), Oystercatcher (19), Redshank (65), Lesser Black-backed Gull (727), Herring

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:21 Gull (179), Common Gull (67), Grey Heron (39), Mute Swan (259) and Little Grebe (17). Wexford Harbour provides extensive feeding grounds for wading birds and Little Terns, which are listed on Annex I of the E.U. Birds Directive have bred here in the past.

The Reed Warbler, which is a scarce breeding species in Ireland, is regularly found in Macmine Marshes but it is not known whether or not it breeds in the site. The Dipper also occurs on the river. This is a declining species nationally.

The site supports many of the mammal species occurring in Ireland. Those which are listed in the Irish Red Data Book include Pine Marten, Badger, Irish Hare and Daubenton’s Bat. Common Frog ( Rana temporaria ), another Red Data Book species, also occurs within the site.

Agriculture is the main landuse. Arable crops are important. Improved grassland and silage account for much of the remainder. The spreading of slurry and fertiliser poses a threat to the water quality of this salmonid river and to the populations of Annex II animal species within it. Run-off is undoubtedly occurring, as some of the fields slope steeply directly to the river bank. In addition, cattle have access to the site in places. Fishing is a main tourist attraction along stretches of the Slaney and its tributaries and there are a number of Angler Associations, some with a number of beats. Fishing stands and styles have been erected in places. Both commercial and leisure fishing takes place. There are some gravel pits along the river below Bunclody and many of these are active. There is a large landfill site adjacent to the river close to Hacketstown and at Killurin. Boating, bait-digging and fishing occur in parts of Wexford Harbour.

Waste water outflows, runoff from intensive agricultural enterprises, a meat factory at Clohamon and a landfill site adjacent to the river and further industrial development upstream in Enniscorthy and in other towns could all have potential adverse impacts on the water quality unless they are carefully managed. The spread of exotic species is reducing the quality of the woodlands.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The site supports populations of several species listed on Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive, and habitats listed on Annex I of this directive, as well as important numbers of wintering wildfowl including some species listed on Annex I of the EU Birds Directive. The presence of wet and broad-leaved woodlands increases the overall habitat diversity and the occurrence of a number of Red Data Book plant and animal species adds further importance to the Slaney River site.

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MEASURES AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS

PREAMBLE

The Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001, prescribe water quality standards in relation to certain substances in surface waters, e.g., rivers, lakes and tidal waters. The substances include certain pesticides (atrazine, simazine, tributyltin 1), solvents (dichloromethane, toluene, xylene), metals (arsenic, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, zinc) and certain other compounds (cyanide and fluoride). The Regulations give further effect to the EU Dangerous Substances Directive (76/464/EC) and give effect to certain provisions of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

This document sets out a general framework for the Dangerous Substances Measures and Implementation reports along with guidance on what the reports should contain. The purpose of preparing this document is to facilitate a consistent approach to implementation of the Regulations and reporting of same.

Reporting obligations set out in the Regulations are attached as Annex A.

SUBMISSION OF THE MEASURES AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS

Each local authority is required to submit a Measures Report to the EPA by 31 July 2002 in line with Article 10(1) of the Regulations. This report should clearly set out the status of dangerous substances in waters in their functional area; the targets to be achieved; an analysis of potential pressures; and a programme of measures to achieve the standards required in the Regulations.

In addition, under Article 10(2), each For inspection local purposes authority only. must submit an Implementation Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Report to the EPA by 31 July 2004 and every two years thereafter. This report should detail the current water quality and targets; any further information gathered on potential pressures; and the progress made in implementing the proposed measures in each local authority area. It is also important that each local authority should provide information on problems that they may have encountered in the implementation of the Regulations and highlight successes. In particular, local authorities should discuss the relative success of measures applied.

Only reports prepared specifically for the implementation of these Regulations will suffice. Other reports, such as those by Catchment Management & Monitoring Schemes or River Basin Management System Projects, will not be considered. However, it is strongly recommended that further information on dangerous substances arising as a result of these projects be considered by local authorities in the implementation of the Regulations and be reported on in local authority Measures/Implementation Reports where relevant.

1 The standard for tributyltin applies in relation to tidal waters only and shall be deemed to be met if the results of monitoring for biological effects indicate no reproductive impairment in gastropods.

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Measures and Implementation Reports prepared for the purpose of the Dangerous Substances Regulations may be submitted with reports required under the Phosphorus Regulations, 1998. The Report should be concise. The main body of the report should be restricted to approximately 20 pages with maps and data attached as Appendices. In addition to a hard copy of the Report, the main body of the report together with any tabular appendices should also be provided in electronic format.

GENERAL APPROACH

The EPA recommends the use of an environmental management systems approach to implementation of the Regulations. This approach operates on the basic principle of continual improvement , which is at the heart of the Regulations. The common principles underpinning an environmental management system approach are outlined in Figure 1, adapted to the requirements of the Regulations.

Assessment of Water Quality

Review and Fine-Tuning of Programme based on assessment of water quality and results of audit THE MEASURES REPORT Setting Targets Auditing System & Objectives/ Performance Planning for LOCAL & NATIONAL Implementation/ Programme Formulation IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS

Programme Implementation For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Figure 1 Generalised Environmental Management Systems Approach Adapted to Requirements of the Regulations

On an operational level the environmental management system consists of:

• initial review (in this case baseline status of water quality, analysis of pressures on water resources, review of monitoring programmes etc.); • formulation of measures and targets; • formulating an environmental management programme or, in this case, an implementation programme for achieving the targets; • assigning responsibility for achieving targets and implementing actions; • implementing the programme; • auditing the performance of the programme; and • reviewing and fine tuning the programme until the standards are met.

The environmental management programme is often described as the engine for continual improvement. However, targets will only be met by keeping the system

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dynamic and subjecting the system to periodic auditing to assess the relative success of measures chosen for meeting the targets. Auditing, in turn, provides information that can be used for reviewing and fine tuning the system so that changes or modifications can be made where necessary.

As local authorities are obliged to report every two years to the EPA on the implementation of the Regulations, the EPA recommends that a system audit be conducted prior to preparation of each Implementation Report. Therefore any changes or modifications necessary to meet the standards can be included in the updated Implementation reports.

MAIN HEADINGS FOR MEASURES AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS

The EPA recommends the following main headings for the Measures and Implementation Reports. The Measures Report should report on Sections 1-3 and the Implementation Reports should report on Sections 1-4. Each local authority is to follow this general layout so that consistent reporting is achieved. This guidance provides details about the type of information that should be submitted in each section of the Report.

SECTION 1 - CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS

SECTION 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

SECTION 3 - PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION

SECTION 4 – PROGRESS TO DATE (IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ONLY)

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• current status of water quality with regard to all of the dangerous substances • standards to be achieved by 2010 • measures, targets and actions to be implemented

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SECTION 1: CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS

This section should include current information on dangerous substances in waters in a local authority functional area and standards to be achieved by 2010. Information to be provided should include:

• The existing condition of a water body for each parameter specified in the Regulations, where the existing condition is defined as the condition most recently determined by a local authority or the EPA prior to the making of the Regulations. Where such condition has not been so determined, the condition of a water body as first determined by a local authority or the EPA after the making of the Regulations.

• Clear identification of the condition of water bodies in relation to the standards specified in Table 1 and 2 of the Schedule under the following headings:
satisfactory – waters that require protection;
unsatisfactory – waters that require improvement to a specified standard.

• Clear identification of the standards a local authority is required to achieve by December 31, 2010. Performance will ultimately be measured against the achievement of these standards.

• Identification of any water bodies where the specified standard shall not apply for such a period (not exceeding five years), subject to the approval of the EPA, due to the water body being so affected by human activity that compliance with the relevant standard within that period is not feasible or would be disproportionately expensive (Article 9(1)).

• Identification of any water For inspection bodies purposes so only. permanently affected by naturally Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. occurring conditions or by past human activity that compliance with the relevant standard is not feasible or would be disproportionately expensive, subject to the approval of the EPA (Article 9(2)).

• If Article 9(1) extensions or Article 9(2) exemptions are proposed, the basis for such extensions/exemptions should be elaborated upon. Local authorities should also differentiate between cases where IPC activities are involved and those where they are not involved. This has implications for the decision making process associated with such extensions/exemptions, where they might apply. The decision in relation to whether an Article 9(1) extension or Article 9(2) exemption is appropriate is subject to consideration by the EPA.

• A Template Table is provided in Annex C for provision of the above information. An electronic version of this table will also be provided. Further maps/data on the condition of water bodies may be attached as Appendices to the report. The maps/data should also indicate where extensions are proposed under Article 9(1) and where there is a proposal for a water body to be exempted under Article 9(2).

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SECTION 2: IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

This section should include an assessment of the use of each dangerous substance in the local authority area. Information is provided in Annex D on the potential uses of each dangerous substance, to provide assistance in identifying and quantifying potential pollution sources. It is important to note that Annex D is not necessarily exhaustive and that each local authority should identify likely sources of each dangerous substance within its functional area.

Information to be provided should include:

• A preliminary identification of pressures, which may pose a threat to water quality in relation to the relevant dangerous substances, and therefore require further investigation. An assessment should be made of activities that may potentially be contributing to unsatisfactory levels of dangerous substances in rivers/lakes/tidal waters. This should include a consideration of point and non- point source inputs of both rural and urban origin relevant in the particular catchment and/or sub-catchment, such as inputs from:

• wastewater and drinking water treatment works • urban stormwater overflows and runoff • industrial and other point-source discharges • mining activities • illegal / legal landfills • agricultural run-off • discharges from farm yards • groundwater – e.g. movement of dangerous substances from soil through groundwater into rivers and lakes • afforestation For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

• A catchment-based analysis of causes of unsatisfactory levels of dangerous substances and threats to waters currently considered to be of satisfactory quality. An attempt should be made to identify the primary cause or causes of elevated levels of dangerous substances for each part of river/lake/tidal water affected so that appropriate sub-catchment measures can be identified and included in the Implementation Programme .

• Proposed new monitoring locations where considered necessary, to ensure that surface waters at highest risk of pollution from dangerous substances are identified and monitored.

This section should be updated in subsequent implementation reports as further information on dangerous substances arises.

SECTION 3: PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION

In the Measures Report a programme for implementation of the requirements of the Regulations should be drawn up for:

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a) the County as a whole, and b) each river / lake / tidal water or catchment / subcatchment

These Programmes should be designed to be dynamic and are to be subjected to regular review depending on the relative success of their implementation. As stated above, the EPA recommends an environmental management systems approach to the implementation of the Regulations and the preparation and implementation of these programmes.

The programmes should identify or seek to identify the particular measures suitable to deal with specific problems in the County and specific rivers/lakes/tidal waters or catchments/sub-catchments within the county. Vague aspirational statements should be avoided (e.g., avoid statements such as ‘enforcement of Water Pollution Acts’ - instead state which aspects of the Acts are to be or are being enforced, with numbers of Section notices issued, licences to be reviewed, etc.). A list of general measures grouped under a number of headings is provided in Annex B as a general guide to measures available. This is not presented as an exhaustive list and each local authority will need to consider what specific measures are appropriate for its own situation. For specific measures, targets can be defined for catchments/sub- catchments or for the County as a whole.

It is recognised that a certain amount of flexibility will be required with regard to the use of various measures over the lifetime of the Regulations. However, it is important, in the early stages of implementation, to think about which specific measures are appropriate for specific problems so that workable and achievable Implementation Programmes can be put in place.

Programmes should specify measures for both the preservation and improvement of water quality and how the local authority For inspection intends purposes only. to implement these measures both at Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. County level and for individual catchments. This will include the setting of targets for specific measures and a description of the actions required to meet those targets.

The programme(s) should also identify what is planned to be achieved at both county and catchment level in:

• the immediate term (by July 31, 2004); • the short term (by July 31, 2006); • the medium term (by July 31, 2008); and • the long term (by July 31, 2010 and beyond).

The dates suggested coincide with those specified for submission of the Implementation Reports (see Annex A).

The summary Implementation Programme Tables provided in Annex C are provided as a guide for tracking the implementation of measures at catchment/sub- catchment level. An electronic version of these tables will also be provided. They provide for a summary description of measures, targets, actions, timeframes and assigned responsibilities. More detailed descriptions of the various Programmes for

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Implementation at County / River / Lake / Tidal Water level may be included in the main body of the Report.

In the Implementation Reports an update should be given on the status of each measure, in order to track implementation of the measures proposed in the Measures Report. This should include a concise summary of action taken since the previous report and whether the measure has been completed or not. If the measure has not been completed a revised timescale for completion should be proposed, where appropriate. For measures that are ongoing, progress to date should be reported.

As implementation of the Regulations will be an iterative process and depend largely on whether water quality is improving or being preserved and possible legislative or policy developments, it is expected that new measures will be proposed over the lifetime of the Regulations. These new measures, with timescales and responsibility assigned, should be clearly identified.

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SECTION 4 – PROGRESS TO DATE (IMPLEMENTATION REPORT ONLY)

It is important that, in the main body of the report, local authorities highlight successes they have had in implementation of the Regulations, with particular reference to measures that have been effective. In addition, local authorities should outline any problems they have encountered in implementation of the Regulations and suggest possible solutions. Each local authority should also outline its future plans and any new initiatives proposed for implementation of the Regulations.

The measures proposed for implementation fall into five general categories (Annex B). This list of measures is not exhaustive but should serve as a useful reference. The layout of this Section in the Implementation Report should follow that presented below.

4.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures a) Progress During Reporting Period b) Problems Encountered c) Future Plans/New Directions

4.2 Consultative and Co-operative Measures a) Progress During Reporting Period b) Problems Encountered c) Future Plans/New Directions

4.3 Monitoring Measures a) Progress During Reporting Period b) Problems Encountered c) Future Plans/New Directions

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4.5 Other National and Miscellaneous Measures relevant to Dangerous Substances a) Progress During Reporting Period b) Problems Encountered c) Future Plans/New Directions

4.6 Summary and Conclusions a) Progress During Reporting Period b) Problems Encountered c) Future Plans/New Directions

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Useful References

Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001)

Stephens, 2001. A Survey of Dangerous Substances in Surface Freshwaters 1999- 2000. EPA, Ireland

An Foras Talúntais, 1980. Soil Associations of Ireland and their Land Use Potential. Soil Survey Bulletin No. 36. An Foras Talúntais.

Bowden, 1994. A Study of Heavy Metals in the Natural Environment in proposed Mining Areas. EC Stride Environment Subprogramme Measure 1. EPA Regional Water Laboratory, Kilkenny.

Bowman, J.J., 2000. River Shannon. Lake Water Quality Monitoring 1998 and 1999. EPA, Ireland.

Bowman, J.J. and Toner, P.F., 2001. National Lake Water Quality Monitoring Programme. A Discussion Document. EPA, Ireland.

Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, 2000. Agri-Environmental Specifications for REPS 2000.

Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, 2000. Farm Waste Management Scheme.

Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, 2001. Good Farming Practice.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Department of the Environment and Local Government, 1997. Sustainable Development, A Strategy for Ireland.

Department of the Environment and Local Government, Environmental Protection Agency & Geological Survey of Ireland, 1999. Groundwater Protection Schemes.

Department of the Environment and Local Government. Code of Good Practice for the Use of Biosolids in Agriculture. Guidelines for Farmers. Fehily, Timoney and Company.

Department of the Environment and Local Government. Code of Good Practice for the Use of Biosolids in Agriculture. Guidelines for Local Authorities. Fehily, Timoney and Company.

EPA, 1997. Environmental Quality Objectives and Environmental Quality Standards, The Aquatic Environment, A Discussion Document.

EPA, 2000. Ireland’s Environment: A Millennium Report.

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EPA, 2001. Parameters of Water Quality: Interpretations and Standards.

EPA, 2001. The Quality of Drinking Water in Ireland.

EPA, 2002. National River Water Quality Monitoring Programme. A Discussion Document. EPA, Ireland.

EPA, various. BATNEEC Guidance Notes.

Existing Water Quality Management Plans.

Groundwater Protection Schemes and Source Protection Areas for County.

International Standards Organisation, 1996. ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems - specifications with guidance for use.

Local Authority Development Plans.

O’Donnell, C., 1980. Organic Micropollutants in Irish Waters. An Foras Forbartha.

O’Donnell, C. 1996. Pesticides in Drinking Waters. EPA, Ireland

Teagasc, 1994. Soil Analysis & Fertiliser, Lime, Animal Manure & Trace Element Recommendations.

Waste Management Plans and Strategies.

Waste Management (Use of Sewage Sludge in Agriculture) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 148 of 1998).

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ANNEX A: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Reporting obligations under the Dangerous Substances Regulations

Local Authority Reports EPA Reports 31 July 2002 (Measures) 31 July 2004 (Implementation) 30 April 2005 (National Implementation) 31 July 2006 (Implementation) 30 April 2007 (National Implementation) 31 July 2008 (Implementation) 30 April 2009 (National Implementation) 31 July 2010 (Implementation) 30 April 2011 (National Implementation) 31 July 2012 (Implementation) 30 April 2013 (National Implementation)

• ‘Measures Report’ Local authorities to submit report to EPA by July 31, 2002 , setting out measures to be taken to implement the Regulations.

• ‘Local Authority Implementation Reports’ Local authorities to submit biennial progress reports to the EPA, by 31 July 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 etc.

• ‘National Implementation Reports’ National reports on the implementation of the Regulations to be published by the EPA within nine months of receipt of local authority reports (i.e. by 30 April 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 etc.) with recommendations where considered necessary.

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ANNEX B: MEASURES AVAILABLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION

The primary sources for identifying measures available for implementation are:

• The Principal Acts (Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 as amended by the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1990. • Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001 • Information arising from work undertaken by the River Basin Management System Projects

New measures are likely to emerge over the coming years, for instance, through new legislation or the creation of new initiatives. Each local authority will need to keep abreast of changes and developments that might impact on the implementation of the Regulations.

Measures can be considered under various headings. The following are suggested:

• Planning, Control and Enforcement Measures • Consultative and Co-operative Measures • Monitoring Measures • Public Education and Advisory Measures • Other National and Miscellaneous Measures

The following is a list of measures that could be considered. This is not presented as an exhaustive list and each local authority will need to consider what specific measures are appropriate for its own situation.

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B.1 PLANNING CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT MEASURES

Water Quality Management Planning

A key planning measure available to local authorities is the power to make a water quality management plan for any waters in its functional area or which adjoin that area. Any review of existing water quality management plans or development of new water quality management plans should take into account the requirements of the Dangerous Substances Regulations, as well as the requirements of the Phosphorus Regulations, 1998, the Water Framework Directive and other relevant pieces of water quality legislation. Other plans that should take into account these pieces of legislation include Groundwater Protection Plans, and waste and sludge management plans. Water Quality Management Plans should be included in the ‘Development Plan’ for the County.

Planning and Control Measures

For point-source discharges within catchments:

• Issuing and enforcing licenses under section 4 of the Act to control point source discharges • Review of existing section 4 licences in light of the requirements of the Dangerous Substances Regulations • Issuing and enforcement of licenses under section 16 of the Act to control discharges to sewer that might, in turn, discharge to waters • Review of existing section 16 licences in light of the requirements of the Dangerous Substances Regulations • Upgrading urban wastewater discharges to reduce dangerous substances inputs from WWTPs For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. • Control of discharges from septic tanks and other small-scale sewage treatment systems either through the planning system or through licensing under the Water Pollution Act. • Survey and/or upgrade surface water and foul sewer/drainage systems • Remedy storm water overflows and urban runoff • Farm surveys • Catchment surveys for point source pollution from licensed/unlicensed discharges • Upgrading of landfills • Recycling / safe disposal of wastes • Assess water abstractions • Leakage control • Controls on quarries, sheep dips, peat extraction industry • Prosecution for non-compliance with licences • Prosecutions for other contraventions of the Water Pollution Acts.

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• Regulation and control of certain agricultural activities under section 21 of the Act of 1990: i.e., the making of bye-laws • Farm surveys and pesticide use surveys • Review licensed landspreading • Ensure Best Farm Management Practices • Controls on forestry • Prosecutions for contravention of the Water Pollution Acts.

General Enforcement Measures

• Enforcement of section 3 of the Water Pollution Act (General prohibition on the entry of polluting matter to waters) • Issue and enforcement of Section 10 notices (powers of courts, local authorities and regional boards in relation to the mitigation and remedying of effects of pollution) • Issue and enforcement of Section 12 notices (power to require measures to be taken to prevent water pollution) • Use of Section 13 powers (power to prevent and abate pollution in certain circumstances) • Enforcement of Section 14 (notification of accidental discharges) • Issue of Section 23 notices (power to require information on activities which may cause pollution) • Enforcement of licences issued under sections 4 and 16. Enforcement actions could include: • regular monitoring/sampling • regular site inspections • audits • Prosecutions for contravention of the Water Pollution Acts. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

B.2 CONSULTATIVE AND COOPERATIVE MEASURES

Establishment of Multi-Sectoral Catchment Management Groups

Setting up consultative and co-operative structures that involve all stakeholders, such as multi-sectoral catchment management groups, is essential to the successful management of a catchment. This will be particularly important where both point and diffuse inputs are responsible for deterioration of water quality as reversal of the trend may require a range of actions across a number of sectors. The EPA recommends that multi-sectoral catchment management groups be set up to deal with water quality issues arising at a catchment level. Any management group set up should address the requirements of the Dangerous Substances Regulations, as well as the requirements of the Phosphorus Regulations, 1998, the Water Framework Directive and other relevant pieces of water quality legislation.

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the problem and therefore need to be involved as part of the solution and those that are beneficiaries of improvements in water quality, as well as statutory bodies with responsibilities for protection and improvement of water quality. Stakeholders include:

• Central and Regional Fisheries Boards • Teagasc • Geological Survey of Ireland • Industry associations such as IBEC, SFA, ISME and artificial fertiliser groups • Agricultural representative organisations such as the IFA and the ICMSA • Forestry companies and associations • Specific industries/activities identified as being contributors to dangerous substance discharge • Tourist boards, fishery organisations, and other sectoral interests with a beneficial interest in water quality improvement • Community-based organisations • Partnership organisations such as the LEADER groups

Other possible measures that may be implemented under this heading include the establishment of: • a public consultation forum • a local authority steering group / implementation committee to implement both the Dangerous Substances Regulations and the Phosphorus Regulations • a working group on point / non-point sources • liaison structures with other local authorities • liaison with the EPA on IPC and waste facilities • liaison with relevant stakeholders For inspection purposes only. • the appointment of a specialistConsent of copyrightadvisor owner on required various for any relevant other use. topics

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B.3 MONITORING MEASURES

The Regulations have specific requirements in terms of:

i. the establishment of baseline water quality conditions, and ii. monitoring progress with regard to the achievement of necessary improvements in water quality.

There is limited information presently available on dangerous substances in Irish waters. In relation to rivers, the EPA surveyed eleven of the fourteen substances listed in the Regulations at seventy-four sites in 1999-2000 (Stephens, 2001). It is proposed under the National Rivers Monitoring Programme (EPA, 2002) that the EPA will sample monthly for thirteen of the fourteen dangerous substances at fifteen river locations nationally. (Under the legislation tributyltin is to be monitored in tidal waters only, using gastropods.) The EPA will monitor a further eight sites, covering the main mining locations in the country, specifically for heavy metals. Depending on the outcome, this monitoring programme will be revised and other potential sources of dangerous substances will be examined instead.

The EPA proposes to conduct an initial survey of the priority substances listed in Annex X of the Water Framework Directive at a core group of high and good quality river sites that are representative of the major ecological types defined for Irish rivers in Annex II of the Directive. An initial screening approach for priority substances is also proposed for less pristine rivers (EPA, 2002). There is some overlap between the list of priority substances in the Water Framework Directive and the substances listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations (e.g., atrazine, dichloromethane, lead, nickel, simazine and tributyltin).

In relation to lakes, there has been For limited inspection purposesmonitoring only. of dangerous substances to date Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. and the EPA does not propose to monitor these substances in its current national lake water quality monitoring programme (Bowman and Toner, 2001). Very limited information is available on metals in the Shannon lakes (Bowman, 2000) and on selected acid lakes in recent years. An assessment is ongoing of potential requirements in this area under the Water Framework Directive.

In relation to tidal waters, the Fisheries Research Centre have collected data on concentrations in sediments and/or biota (mainly fish and shellfish flesh) for many of the metals listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. In the case of tributyltin, a biological effects monitoring programme, which has been in operation for a number of years, is thought likely to fulfil the requirements of the Regulations. However, data on concentrations in water of the dangerous substances are almost entirely lacking.

Other information available on dangerous substances in Irish waters include an An Foras Forbartha report on organic micropollutants in Irish waters (O’Donnell, 1980); an EC Stride study on heavy metals in proposed mining areas in Kilkenny and Tipperary NR (Bowden, 1994); an EPA survey of pesticides in drinking waters in 1994-95 (O’Donnell, 1996); and the annual EPA drinking water reports (e.g., EPA,

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2001). In addition, local authorities and the Agency may have data arising from the monitoring of licensable activities or special investigations.

Many local authorities have well established monitoring programmes in place though these generally do not provide information on dangerous substances. Examination of discharge licences and an assessment of sales of dangerous substances should be among the measures used by local authorities to provide information on likely sources of dangerous substances and therefore to ascertain potential monitoring locations. Local Authorities may utilise the River Basin Management System Projects to identify and catalogue actual or potential discharges of dangerous substances within each River Basin District and then to target individual substances for monitoring and assessment.

There may be a number of potential sources of information available on dangerous substances in the local authority functional area. For example local authorities may utilise results from monitoring undertaken for the Surface Water Abstraction Regulations, 1989; from monitoring of discharge licences; or from monitoring of EPA licensed IPPC and Waste facilities. Any results available should be presented in the local authority reports.

It is recommended that the local authority would monitor a limited number of high risk sites intensively throughout the year (monthly/bi-monthly if possible). These sites do not have to be EPA monitoring stations. Monitoring for the herbicides, atrazine and simizine, need only be undertaken in the spring, summer and autumn periods. Where monitoring results do not indicate significant levels of these substances, different sites may be chosen. The local authority should consult with EPA monitoring staff in Dublin (Dr Ciaran O’Donnell) regarding the selection of monitoring sites as the EPA have undertaken a national monitoring programme for dangerous substances. Where point sources are to be monitored it is recommended that upstream and downstream samples For inspection are purposes taken only. to allow for natural background Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. levels and to exclude the possibility of other pollution sources.

Detection limits for analytical methods used, should be adequate to assess compliance with the Regulations. Where monitoring for dangerous substances is undertaken and results are presented in the Implementation Reports - an indication of the sampling frequency should be given beside any median or average values. Total hardness should always be monitored and reported when assessing heavy metal levels.

It should be noted that different standards apply for certain substances in the Regulations (i.e., arsenic, chromium, copper, cyanide, fluoride, lead, nickel and zinc) depending on water hardness levels and whether samples are taken in freshwater or tidal water. For this reason different tables should be filled in for each water body type (i.e. separately for rivers, lakes and tidal waters as presented in Annex C, Table 1), and water hardness levels should be reported for samples taken for these substances in freshwaters.

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the targets in the Regulations. Specific monitoring measures that should be considered include:

• integration of monitoring of dangerous substances by the local authorities, EPA, River Basin Management System Projects, Marine Institute etc. to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort • hazard identification from existing industrial, municipal and agricultural activities • development of specific catchment/sub-catchment monitoring programmes where necessary • investigate causes of surface water/ groundwater pollution • use of geographic information systems for storage and interrogation of data on a catchment basis • review of field sampling programmes and quality control/quality assurance procedures • development of site inspection/auditing programmes for activities identified as high-risk in relation to dangerous substances risk potential • monitoring of point / non-point pollution sources • upgrading of council facilities / equipment • undertake specific research projects.

B.4 PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVISORY MEASURES

• Public Education Campaigns • Provision of Technical Advice and Assistance • Publicity campaigns such as use of TV, radio, newspapers and other media • Schools education programmes • Promotion of Catchment Planning through public signs, leaflets etc. • Development of sectoral education programmes For inspection purposes only. • Appointment of environmentalConsent of copyright owner education required for anyofficer other use.

B.5 OTHER NATIONAL & MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES

• Section 29 (funding for research, surveys or investigations in relation to water pollution) • REPS • Farm Waste Management Scheme • Targeted use of fines imposed by Courts and awarded to prosecuting local authority • Measures by local authorities to maximise local sources of funding to be directed at Catchment Management (e.g. from local business, commercial and tourism interests etc.) • Secure finance from Government • Recruit staff

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ANNEX C - TEMPLATE TABLES

Table 1: Summary of Current Status of River/Lake/Tidal Water Quality in Functional Area and Standards to be Achieved Local Authority Name Report Year

River/Lake/Tidal River/Lake/ Monitoring Station Location Name Grid Dangerous Baseline Water Hardness Is Baseline Water Name Tidal Water Station Code Reference Substance Condition (mg/l CaCO 3) Quality Code (µg/l) (where Satisfactory? applicable) Yes/No

Table 1 (continued)

For inspection purposes only. Current Water Hardness Standard to be Has ConsentIs of an copyright Article owner requiredIf Yes, for What any other is use. Is an Article Where Quality is If there is an identifiable Condition (mg/l CaCO 3) Achieved by Standard 9(1) the proposed 9(2) Unsatisfactory What is source, please enter (µg/l) (where 2010 Been Extension compliance Exemption the Principal Source of details applicable) (µg/l) Achieved? Proposed? date? Proposed? Pollution?

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The purpose of the following Tables is firstly to summarise the standards to be achieved before the statutory deadline and at shorter terms within that deadline and secondly to link the standards with the measures to be implemented, the specific targets set for those measures together with actions required to meet those targets, associated timeframes and assigned responsibilities. They are provided as a guide for tracking the implementation of measures at catchment/sub-catchment level. The table should be completed separately for measures to be implemented at a county level, and for measures to be implemented in each river, lake and tidal water or catchment/subcatchment. Examples are given as a guide.

Table 2.1: County Implementation Programme Standard to be Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Action If not, achieved Implementation Actions completed state within revised timeframe? timeframe (Y/N) NAME OF COUNTY To improve Review and Reduce Determine dangerous 31/7/2003 SEE, Environment All Licences Y unsatisfactory enforcement dangerous substance loads from reviewed: 40 water quality and of all section substances licensed premises, Section 4’s to maintain 4 licences in inputs from assimilative capacity satisfactory water light of licensed of receiving waters quality in County Regulations premises and determine X whether changes are required to licences

Prosecution for non- For inspectionOngoing purposes only. SEE, Environment 10 prosecutions Ongoing compliance withConsent of copyright owner required for any other use. taken since 2001 licences Wastewater Reduce Establish dangerous 1/6/2005 SEE, Environment Monitoring Appoint N 1/6/2006 treatment dangerous substances loads ongoing but additional plants substance from WWTPs dangerous staff inputs from substance loads to WWTPs be established Establish priority list 1/12/2003 SEE, Sanitary Ongoing N/A of WWTP to be Services upgraded

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Table 2.2: Implementation Programme Summary Table For Each River / Lake / Tidal Water Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Corrective Action If not, Implementation Date Action Completed state within revised timeframe? timeframe (Y/N) NAME OF RIVER / LAKE / TIDAL WATER To improve Farm surveys Assess farm Review water quality 1/6/2003 SEE, Environment Water quality Y water quality at management data to determine reviewed stations on river to reduce where farm surveys X dangerous required. substances inputs to river Carry out 100 farm 1/6/2002 SEE, Environment 50 farm surveys N/A surveys in hot spot complete areas of catchment. Enforce Water Reduce Issue and enforce Ongoing SEE, Environment Notices issued: Ongoing Pollution Act dangerous section 3, 10, 12 and 10 Section 3 substances 13 notices 6 Section 10’s inputs to river 2 Section 12’s 1 Section 13

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ANNEX D: 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. For inspection• Solvent purposes in only. fine chemicals industry. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Xylenes Xylene is a volatile organic • Xylene is a constituent of gasoline and this results in a wide carbon and it is a petroleum distribution of very large amounts. 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 groups acid anyhdride. vary on the benzene ring: meta- • p-xylene is consumed (66% globally) for synthesis of xylene, ortho-xylene, and para- dimethylterephthalate and 33% globally for terephthalic acid. xylene (m-, o-, and p-xylene). • m-xylene is used for the synthesis of isophthalic acid and m-toluic These different forms are referred acid. to as isomers. The term total • All three isomers are intermediates for vitamins, dyes, xylenes refers to all three isomers pharmaceuticals, pesticides, flavouring agents and other fine chemicals. of xylene. Mixed xylene is a • Many industrial uses, most notably as a fuel additive and as a mixture of the three isomers and solvent for numerous materials, e.g., in the printing, rubber, and leather usually also contains 6-15 percent industries. Used in photographic industry ethylbenzene. Xylene is also • Along with other solvents, xylene is also used as a cleaning agent, known as xylol or a paint thinner, and in varnishes. dimethylbenzene. Xylene is • Xylene is used as a material in the chemical, plastics, and synthetic primarily a synthetic chemical. fibre industries and as an ingredient in the coating of fabrics and Chemical industries produce papers. xylene from petroleum. Xylene • Aromatic hydrocarbons used by rubber and insecticide industries, also occurs naturally in petroleum chemical, pharmaceutical and explosive manufacturers.

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and coal tar and is formed during forest fires. 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. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright• Production/use owner required for any of other pigments, use. ceramics manufacture, textile dyeing and printing. • Copper wire used in electronic transmission. 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

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silver, Invar, Monel metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy. • Also a key component of nickel-cadmium batteries. 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 For inspectionrestrictions purposes of only.the Montreal Protocol. Consent of copyright• Teflon, owner required a fluorine for any other plastic use. is used to make such products as motor

gaskets and dashboard accessories in the automobile industry. It is also used as a coating on the inner surface of frying pans and other kitchen 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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1.0 Introduction

2.0 Current Water Quality and Targets

2.1 Main Rivers in County Carlow County Council 2.2 Water Quality Standards 2.3Current Water Quality Status

3.0 Identification of Potential Pressures

3.1 Wastewater Treatment Plant 3.2 Industrial Discharges 3.3 Agricultural Activities 3.4 Urban Storm Water Run-off and Overflows 3.5 Powerstown Landfill Facility

4.0 Programme for Implementation

4.1 Monitoring Programme & Catchment Management 4.2 Wastewater Treatment Plants 4.3 Industrial Discharges 4.4 Consultative and Co-Operative Measures

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1.0 Introduction

Dangerous Substances have the potential to cause the most harm to aquatic life due to their persistence, toxicity or bioaccumulation. Many human activities, and some natural processes, release chemicals into rivers and the sea. Industrial plants and sewage treatment works are the biggest source of the most harmful or dangerous substances, which include certain metals and pesticides. The aim of the EU Dangerous Substances Directive (76/464/EEC and Daughter Directives) is to improve water quality through the elimination and/or reduction of dangerous substances discharged to the aquatic environment.

The Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001, prescribe water quality standards in relation to certain substances in surface waters, e.g., rivers, lakes and tidal waters. The substances include certain pesticides (atrazine, simazine, tributylin), solvents (dichlormethane, toluene, xylene), metals (arsenic, chromium, copper,lead, nickel,zinc) and certain other compounds (cyanide and fluoride). The Regulations give further effect to the EU Dangerous Substances Directive (76/464/EC) and give effect to certain provisions of the EU Water Framework Directive (200/60/EC).

For inspection purposes only. The Regulations specify qualityConsent standards of copyright ownerfor requiredthe country’s for any other use.rivers and lakes that must be achieved by 31st of December 2010. Carlow County Council is the local authority assigned statutory responsibility to implement the Regulations in County Carlow and is required to submit a Measures Report to the EPA in line with Article 10(1) of the Regulations.

This measures report is based on the ‘Guidance Manual to Local Authorities on Preparation and submission of Measures and Implementation Reports’ issued by the EPA. It will also be based on the experience gained from the implementation of the actions specified in the Phosphorous Measures Report and the fundamental principles of an environmental management systems approach.

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2.0 Current Water Quality and Targets

2.1 Main rivers in County Carlow

There are two main river Catchment systems in County Carlow, the River Barrow and the River Slaney. The western portion of the county is drained by the Barrow and its tributaries while the Slaney and its tributaries drain the eastern portion. The main rivers and their tributaries are shown in Tables 2.1 and 2.2 with the relevant EPA Hydrometric Codes provided (EPA, 2001).

Table 2.1 Barrow Catchment – Hydrometric Area 14

River River Code

Aghalona 14AO2 Barrow 14BO1 Burren 14B05 Lerr 14LO1 Mountain 14MO1 Pollmounty 14PO3

Table 2.2 Slaney Catchment - Hydrometric Area 12

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The Slaney has been designated a salmonid river under the European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations (S.I. No. 293 of 1988). Designated waters are required to meet the quality standards set out in the Regulations. In Carlow sampling is carried out by the EPA on a monthly basis which complies with the sampling requirements set out in the salmonid regulations.

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2.2 Water Quality Standards

The target substances and applicable standards to be achieved by 2010 as specified in the Regulations are presented in the tables below.

Table 2.3

Substance Standard ug/l Pesticides Atrazine 1.0 Simazine 1.0 Tributyltin 0.001 ** Solvents Dichloromethane 10.0 Tolulene 10.0 Xylenes 10.0

Note** The standard for Tributyltin shall apply in relation to tidal waters only and shall be deemed to be met if the results of biological monitoring for biological effects indicate no reproductive impairment in gastropods.

Table 2.4

Substance Standard (ug/l) for Freshwaters For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Hardness of water measured in mg/lCaCO3

<100 >100 Metals Arsenic 25 25 Chromium 5 30 Copper 5 30 Lead 5 10 Nickel 8 50 Zinc See notes ** 100 Inorganic ions Fluoride 500 500 Cyanide 10 10

Note** The value for metals are for total concentration (dissolved and colloidal/ss). In the case of zinc the standard is 8ug/l for water hardness 10mg/lCaCO3 and 50ug/l for water hardness between 10mg/l and 100mg/l CaCO3.

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2.3 Current Water Quality Status

All the main river channels in the county are subject to routine quality monitoring, which is carried out by the EPA, on behalf of Carlow County Council. The current monitoring programme was established to monitor general water quality and was not designed to target the substances listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. It must be emphasized that poor water quality, as measured by biological and/or chemical assessment, cannot be taken to indicate the presence of Dangerous substances.

In the past the Council has conducted monitoring in the rivers, which included analyses for some of the target substances including copper, nickel, chromium and lead. The purpose of the monitoring was to assess the overall water quality in terms of suitability for abstraction for use as a potable water supply. The monitoring has not identified any problem with metal levels however, the detection limits were based on the limits set in the EC (Quality of Water intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water) Regulations and Directive 78/659/EC, which were higher than the standards set in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. The data is therefore unsuitable for use in evaluating water quality status in the context of the Regulation requirements.

The EPA were commissioned by ForCarlow inspection purposesCounty only. Council, together with other local Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. authorities in the South East Region, to carry out sampling of river waters and analysis for the presence of Dangerous Substances in these samples in 2004. The results of this survey are contained within a Report to the Local Authorities for the South East Region on Dangerous Substances in Surface Waters dated 19th Nov. 04. The survey focused on sites where pollution from the selected substances was most likely i.e. on watercourses downstream of major towns and in areas where arable farming was predominant. The survey included three sampling sites in County Carlow:

• River Barrow – d/s Carlow. • River Slaney – Rathvilly. • River Burren – Carlow Abstraction point.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:24 The results of this sampling, which were carried out on 22nd September 2004, found that all samples complied with the specified parameters of the Dangerous Substances Regulations where tested. No substances were present in any environmentally significant concentration. Details of Dangerous substances monitoring are shown in Table 2.5. Full details of monitoring carried out are also given in Appendix A.

The surface water potable water supply sources in the County are subject to routine quality monitoring as required by EC (Drinking Water) Regulations 2000. The monitoring carried out on these sources in Carlow have not identified any significant problems with Dangerous substances in surface water supply sources.

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The main pressures due to dangerous substances on the general water quality in the county are located at or near the major population centres within the county. This is due to the concentration of households, industries, waste disposal facilities, construction sites etc located in these areas.

Dangerous substances pose a major threat to general water quality however there is limited knowledge of the occurrence of these substances in the county. Dangerous substances can enter the aquatic environment from both point and non-point (diffuse) sources. Point sources are potentially of most concern in relation to acute accidents while diffuse sources e.g. leaching and run-off can have a significant accumulative effect.

Carlow County Council has conducted a review of all activities in the County, which had the potential to use any of the Dangerous substances identified in the regulations. The review included the following activities:

3.1 Wastewater Treatment Plants

The Council’s Wastewater Treatment Plants can be identified as a pressure source in

For inspection purposes only. terms of general water quality.Consent The of copyright influent owner to required these for anytreatment other use. works and the associated effluent from the plants may potentially contain some of the target substances and therefore enter and contaminate the receiving aquatic environment. The current monitoring programme at the WWTP does not include the specified Dangerous Substances. (the effluent from these treatment works are tested in accordance with the requirements of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.) Samples of the effluent from the main wastewater treatment plants in the county were due to be analysed for the presence of dangerous substances in 2005 however this has not taken place as yet. A programme to conduct the required analysis is being prepared with implementation planned by the end of 2006.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:24 3.2 Industrial discharges

Discharges by industry either directly to waters or indirectly through the sewer network have the potential to cause pollution of watercourses and in particular to affect the levels of dangerous substances in the watercourses. In order to control pollution from such discharges, any industry whose effluent has the potential to cause pollution is licensed and monitored in accordance with the provisions of the Water Pollution Act.

Unregulated drainage from industries to sewer collection systems can effect treatment processes in downstream plants resulting in reduced operational efficiency or in the worst case scenario, failure of the plant treatment processes resulting in discharge of untreated industrial and domestic sewage.

IPC Licensed facilities in the county are controlled and regulated by the EPA. The Licences specify the monitoring and reporting requirements for the licensed facility, some of which include the specified Dangerous Substances. The EPA is responsible for licensing, auditing and compliance monitoring of IPC licensed industries. The IPC licensed industries are required to provide monitoring data to the EPA.

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3.3 Agricultural Activity

Agriculture is the main land use and industry within both catchments especially the Barrow. Agricultural point and diffuse loads are therefore another major threat to general water quality in the region. Agricultural practices are very intensive in the northern region of the county leading to increased pollution levels especially in the Barrow catchment. Whilst phosphorous and nitrate levels are of particular concern in the county, agricultural run-off may also result in other pollutants entering water bodies including pesticides and BOD and bacterial loadings. The main threat in relation to dangerous

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:24 substances is the usage of herbicides and pesticides in the region. Accidental releases of oils and other chemicals can also occur and need to be investigated. The application of pig slurries to land poses another threat to both catchments as copper is a very important feed additive in the pig industry. A requirement for Nutrient Management Planning is included in all intensive agriculture planning permissions.

3.4 Urban stormwater overflows and runoff

Untreated urban runoff from the major population centres such as Carlow town can have a significant affect on the water quality in the catchments. This runoff enters the water courses through gullies etc following periods of heavy rain and can potentially contain high levels of metals, hydrocarbons, organic pollutants etc. There is currently no register of outfalls or overflows from urban areas in the county and no monitoring data for the quality of effluent from such systems.

3.5 Powerstown Landfill Facility

The Waste License for Powerstown Landfill facility requires that monitoring be carried out throughout the lifecycle of the landfill, from operational phase through to the aftercare phase. Carlow County Council undertake monitoring with the EPA carrying out For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. annual audits. The Waste License issued by the EPA permits the Council to discharge treated landfill leachate to the Barrow subject to quality and flow restrictions. However this route is not utilized. Leachate is collected in a lagoon on-site and transported for treatment in the Mortarstown Treatment Plant. There is therefore no impact from landfill discharges on the Barrow.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:25 4.0 Programme of measures of implementation

Refer to table 4.1 for implementation programme summaries.

In the programme, the timescale column is defined by the EPA in their report “Guidance Manual to Local Authorities on Preparation and Submission of Measures and Implementation report”.

Immediate term by July 2004 Short term by July 2006 Medium term by July 2008 Long term by July 2010

4.1 Monitoring programme & Catchment Management

Water samples for measuring the concentrations of Dangerous Substances within rivers in Carlow were taken at three sites during 2004 with all sites being sampled on one day only. All results for these parameters were within the limits specified within the regulations. The limited data available indicates that the presence of the specified substances is not a cause for concern. It should be noted that whilst the samples taken were tested for the parameters specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations, the samples were analysed for the presence of a total of 84 parameters – no substance was found to be present in any environmentally For inspection purposes significant only. concentration for any of the Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. samples. The samples were not tested for Atrazine, simazine, tributyltin and cyanide.

The river catchments of Co. Carlow are part of the South Eastern River Basin District (SERBD) area. The SERBD project has been set up to satisfy the requirements of the Water Framework Directive and the need to have a catchment based national strategy to the implementation to the Water Framework Directive. The objective is to prepare a programme of measures designed to maintain and /or achieve at least good water quality for all waters, which includes assistance in complying with the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2001.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:25 The Characterization Report for the SERBD project has been completed. The purpose of this report was to collect and analyse all existing datasets to provide a baseline report of the Water quality within the SERBD project area. This will facilitate the development of recommendations for monitoring programmes and the design of measures which will be required to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. Such monitoring must cover both surface and groundwater and must be operational by 22nd December 2006. The lack of data in relation to dangerous substances will be addressed by additional data collection and monitoring for the first river basin management plan.

In addition to the work of the SERBD project, in 2003 a National Dangerous Substances Expert Group was established, by the DoEHLG, to assist with developing lists of dangerous substances relevant to water quality in an Irish context. Having reviewed available datasets the Expert Group has put forward a list of pollutants that are potentially relevant in Ireland. These substances will have particular relevance to the implementation of the Dangerous Substances and Water framework Directives.

A National Substances Screening Monitoring Programme was started in 2005. The programme will run until October 2006 and includes monitoring over 200 dangerous substances identified. The programme For inspection will purposes serve only. to feed into the setting of national Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

E.Q.S. for waters.

Carlow County Council, on behalf of the combined river basin districts, utilized 2 main facilities to carry out the analysis for priority action substances (41 no.), candidate relevant pollutants (161 no.) and candidate general components (24 no.) The first phase of this programme investigated evidence of substances at specific locations in the vicinity of likely potential sources of pollutants. This provided a general overview of the presence or absence of substances. In the second phase, further target sites were be selected to isolate the causes of individual substances identified by the initial investigations.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:25 As much of the potential usage of chemicals in concentrated in major urban centres, sampling in the vicinity of the major population centres was undertaken during the first phase. This included the sampling of the River Barrow at two locations - upstream of Carlow Town and upstream of St Mullins. Results from the sampling will not be available until November 2006.

4.2 Wastewater Treatment Works

Whilst the effluent from Wastewater treatment works has been identified as a potential source of dangerous substances to river water systems, there is no data available to confirm if these substances are present. In order to investigate this, it is proposed that samples of the effluent from the major wastewater treatment works in the County be analysed, on a once off basis, for the presence of these substances.

A number of the plants in Carlow County require upgrading to cater for new development in urban and village centres in the county and also to comply with the requirements of the relevant EU directives .

o Mortarstown – upgraded to provide nutrient removal o Tinnahinch – now connected to the new WWTP at Graiguenamanagh. For inspection purposes only. o Raheendoran – WWTPConsent installed of copyright in owner3005 required for any other use.

Improvement works to be carried out in 2006 include the following plants : o Leighlinbridge o Muinebheag o Ballon o Myshall

Improvements are also planned for Palatine, Rathvilly, Hacketsown and documents for the appointment of Consultants have been prepared for the WWTP at Tullow, Fenagh and Rathoe.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:25 4.3 Industrial Discharges

Carlow County Council will continue on an ongoing basis to license industrial discharges to waters and sewers in accordance with the provisions of the Water Pollution Act. Where any of the Dangerous Substances identified in the Regulations are present in the effluent, the requirements of the Regulations will be considered in setting the discharge limits. A review of the application process for licenses will be carried out with specific reference to the Dangerous substances regulations.

Since January 2004, Carlow County Council has issued 65 new/revised Section 4 licenses (discharge to waters) and 14 new/revised Section 16 licenses (discharge to sewers) under the Water Pollution Act.

4.4 Consultative and Cooperative Measures

There are many different stakeholders who have an impact on the quality of waters. Setting up consultative and co-operative structures that involve all stakeholders is essential to the successful management of the implementation programme for the Water Framework Directive and other EU regulations including the Dangerous Substances Regulations. The SERBD project has provided a suitable forum for bringing these stakeholders together – these stakeholders include Teagasc, Irish farmers Association, For inspection purposes only. Coillte, IBEC, Teagasc, Duchas,Consent ofneighbouring copyright owner required local for any authorities other use. , Barrow Catchment

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4.5 Public Education and Advisory Measures

An important element of the programme is raising public awareness of the importance of prevention of emissions to the aquatic environment. This involves the development of an education programme targeted at the sectors both directly and indirectly involved in the usage and emission of target substances. Carlow Co Council has appointed an environmental awareness officer whose role includes the development and delivery of this programme.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:25 The SERBD project has created a project website which is aimed at providing information to the general public on water quality issues in the region.

Carlow Co Co participates in the Rural Environmental Protection Scheme (REPS) lectures organized by Teagasc and deliver lectures/talks on an ongoing basis to the farming community on topics in relation to Water Quality issues and measures which they can take to protect water quality. The REPS scheme makes particular reference to the use by farmers of pesticides and fertilizers near rivers/streams etc – such substances are included in the lists of substances specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations.

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Appendix A

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Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998

Implementation Report 2006

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:26 Introduction

The Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations 1998 provide for specified improvements in water quality conditions in rivers and lakes based on molybdate-reactive phosphate levels (MRP) or the biological Q rating of the river water. Each local authority is required to submit an implementation report to the Environmental Protection Agency in line with Article 4(3) of the Regulations. This report details the progress in implementing the Regulations in County Carlow to date (2006).

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Table of Contents

1.0 Water Quality in County Carlow______4 2.0 Implementation of Phosphorus Measures ______10 3.0 Implementation Programme Progress ______27 3.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures ______27 3.2 Water Quality Management Plans______27 3.3 Groundwater Protection Plans______27 3.4 Point Sources ______27 3.4.1 Section 4 & 16 Licences______27 3.4.2 Urban Wastewater Discharges Treatment Plants ______27 3.4.3 Septic Tanks ______27 3.4.4 Agricultural Point-Sources ______28 3.5 Diffuse Sources______28 3.5.1. Agriculture______28 3.6 Monitoring Measures ______29 3.7 Public Education and Advisory Measures______30 3.8 Financial & Other Measures ______31

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SECTION 1

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:26 1.0 Water Quality in County Carlow

In order to assess compliance with the requirements of the Phosphorus Regulations and for the purposes of monitoring improvements or deteriorations in the river water quality, the regulations permit local authorities to use either the biological quality (Q) rating or the median concentration for molybdate-reactive phosphate (MRP).

For the MRP values to be used, the regulations specify a minimum number of samples required when calculating the median MRP. (a minimum of 10 samples must be taken at intervals of four weeks or longer in any twelve consecutive month period - where there are insufficient samples taken in a 12 month period, the period may be extended to a period up to 24 months during which at least 15 samples were taken).

This minimum number of samples has not been taken in Carlow in 2004/2005 for the majority of stations and so the Biological or Q rating for the rivers have been used as the primary basis for measuring improvement or deterioration in the water quality standard.

Carlow County Council commissions the Regional Water laboratory in Kilkenny to carry out the sampling and testing of river water quality in County Carlow. The laboratory For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. prepares a yearly report on the physico/chemical and microbiological testing which is carried out during the year. For the purposes of this report, the “River Water Quality in County Carlow, 2005” report is used.

The Q values for each of the monitoring stations are assessed on a three yearly basis, with the country being divided into a number of hydrometric areas. Hydrometric areas 12 (River Slaney) and area 14 (River Barrow) include County Carlow. Biological surveys of each area are carried out every 3 years. For the purposes of this report, the biological data used is from the survey of Hydrometric area 14 carried out in 2003 and the survey of Hydrometric area 12 carried out in 2004.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:26 Biological surveys are usually undertaken in the summer-autumn period (June- September) when flows are likely to be relatively low and water temperatures highest. Surveys during this period are therefore likely to coincide with the worst conditions to be expected in rivers affected by waste inputs.

The Q value for a river is based on a biological assessment of the water quality. The biological classification of water quality is carried out by examining the different types of macroinvertebrates (crustaceans, insects, worms, mollusks, leeches etc) that live in a river. Some species are sensitive and some are tolerant to pollution and a system for classifying water quality depending on the different numbers of the various macroinvertebrate species has been developed. Depending on the diversity of species found and their numbers, the river is classified on a scale of Q1 to Q5 with 5 the cleanest water and 1 the most polluted.

Biotic Quality Index (Q Value) Biological Quality Status Q5, Q4-5, Q4 Unpolluted Q3-4 Slightly Polluted Q3, Q2-3 Moderately Polluted Q2, Q1-2, Q1 Seriously Polluted

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:26 Table 1.1 – A synopsis of River Water Quality in Carlow in 2005

River Change from 2004 Overall Quality Aghalona No significant change Nitrates are high but appear to have stabilised in (Tributary of the observed. recent years. The Aghalona has also been Burren/Barrow) subject to intermittent agricultural discharges. Barrow Improvements have been Overall water quality in the Barrow is fair with observed over the past four a background of slight/moderate pollution from years downstream of the diffuse agricultural sources and sewage Carlow Sugar Factory and discharges from the various towns. downstream of the Carlow Municipal Sewage Treatment Plant. . Burren While nitrates are still The Burren flows through a high tillage area in elevated, levels appear to N. Carlow – Nitrates are high , but recent data have improved and indicate that levels have stabilised. There is stabilised since 1999. evidence of enrichment at the middle and lower sections, with increased signs of eutrophication in recent years. River Clody No significant change Generally satisfactory observed. River Derreen No significant change The Derreen is shows elevated nitrates but observed. otherwise quality is satisfactory. River Derry No significant change Quality is generally satisfactory. –however observed. quality can be affected by run-off during rain. River Douglas No significant change Elevated nitrates in the lower reaches. observed. Otherwise satisfactory. Lerr There are indications of a Nitrates are high due to intensive tillage in For inspection purposes only. levelling Consentoff of copyrightin nitrate owner required South for any Kildare other use. – recent data indicates that nitrate levels since 1998. levels are levelling off. Biological data indicates borderline conditions. Overall quality is mediocre. Mountain No significant change Generally satisfactory. observed. Poulmounty No significant change Mainly satisfactory – but slight loss of quality observed. downstream of fish farm at times. Clonmore Stream No significant change Generally satisfactory. (Tributary of the observed. Derreen/Slaney) Slaney No significant change Overall the Slaney is reasonably satisfactory observed.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:27 Table 1.2 gives the overall trend in River Water Quality in County Carlow since the baseline year 1998. These results are graphed in Fig. 1.1. It is clear from this graph that the overall trend in river water quality is that it is improving on an ongoing basis.

Table 1.2 Overall trend in Water Quality in County Carlow

Percentage samples in each category Year Unpolluted Moderately Polluted Seriously Polluted 1998 61.6% 38.4% 0.0% 1999 80.6% 19.4% 0.0% 2000 76.4% 19.4% 4.2% 2001 86.7% 10.0% 3.3% 2002 81.5% 18.5% 0.0% 2003 90.2% 9.8% 0.0% 2004 89.9% 10.2% 0% 2005 91.2% 8.8% 0%

Figure 1.1 Overall trend in Water Quality in County Carlow

Overall Trend of River Water Quality in County Carlow

100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 60.0% Unpolluted 50.0% Moderately Polluted 40.0% Seriously Polluted 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Table 1.3 gives the details of the current river water quality standards in County Carlow compared with the quality standards to be achieved by 2007. The Q values for the monitored stations are summarized in Figure 1.2.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:27 Fig. 1.2 Co. Carlow Q-value summary

Co Carlow River Q-values and Targets

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40% 2004-2005 30% Target 2007 20% % of stations % of 10%

0% Q5 Q4-5 Q4 Q3-4 Q3 Q2-3 Q<=2 Q-value

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SECTION 2

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:27 2.0 Implementation of Phosphorus Measures

The Phosphorus Measures Report, submitted by Carlow County Council to the EPA in September 1999, outlined the measures, which Carlow County Council intended taking to ensure compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations. These measures are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The measures currently being implemented are listed in Table 2.1 – Implementation Programme Summary Table for County Carlow and Table 2.2 - Implementation Programme Summary Table for Rivers in County Carlow.

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SECTION 3

PROGRESS TO DATE

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:27 3.0 Implementation Programme

3.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures

Where it is deemed to be necessary the Environment Section examines planning applications and appropriate conditions are placed on the planning permission. These conditions are aimed at eliminating environmental pollution.

As part of planning control, a farm survey is carried out on all agricultural developments that apply for planning permission. In addition, all intensive agricultural enterprises are subject to Nutrient Management Plan requirements as part of the planning process.

3.2 Water Quality Management Plans

Carlow County Council is the lead Local Authority for the South Eastern River Basin District (SERBD) project Monitoring and Management System. The overall objectives of the project are to establish an integrated monitoring and management system for all waters within the river basin district, to develop a programme of management measures and to produce a River Basin Management Strategy to achieve ‘Good’ river water quality in all waters. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

3.3 Groundwater Protection Plans

Groundwater characterisation and monitoring is included as part of the SERBD Management System. A ground water protection plan has previously been prepared by Carlow County Council for the boreholes in Bagenalstown. Draft groundwater protection plans have been prepared for the five other groundwater sources of drinking water in County Carlow. These plans will be finalised at the end of September 2006 (Bagenalstown, Leighlinbridge, Old Leighlin, Ballinkillen, Tynock and Bilboa).

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:28 3.4 Point Sources

3.4.1 Section 4 & 16 Licences

Continued reviewing of existing Section 4 & 16 discharges licenses has taken place since the last Implementation Report and license conditions have been changed where necessary to take consideration of the Phosphorus Regulations.

Since January 2004, Carlow County Council has issued 65 new/revised Section 4 licenses (including the trade and domestic effluents) and 14 new/revised Section 16 licenses under the Water Pollution Act. An inspection of all food outlets in Carlow, Bagenalstown and Tullow was conducted this summer. Where necessary premises are applying for licences to discharge into the public sewer (a minimum of 30 premises have been identified to date, with a target to have these facilities licensed by the end of 2006).

3.4.2 Urban Wastewater Discharges Treatment Plants

Progress has been made by Carlow County Council in relation to the improvement of discharges from Wastewater Treatment works, with particular reference to Phosphorus.

For inspection purposes only. Existing treatment plants in bothConsent the of copyright Barrow owner an requiredd Slaney for any otherCatchments use. have been examined with a view to installing phosphorus removal facilities. Initial priority was directed towards the River Barrow. The “Scoping report for Identification of Water Quality Improvements to the River Barrow with particular reference to the Discharge of Wastewater from Existing Wastewater Treatment Plants” identified required improvements in the Barrow Catchment as follows: -

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:28 Table 3.0 - Sewerage Needs: 2000 – 2006 Waste Water Existing p.e. Description Timeframe Completed Treatment Plant Mortarstown 36,000 Tertiary 2000/2001 Yes Leighlinbridge 450 Secondary –To End 2006 No be pumped to Bagenalstown Muinebeag 4,000 Tertiary End 2006 No

In addition, Carlow County Council is currently working on the upgrading of the following WWTP’s, which affect both the Barrow and Slaney River Catchments.

Ballon, Myshall & Palatine Existing plants are to be upgraded to provide additional capacity and improved treatment, including Phosphorus removal. These plants have been designed to achieve the following standard of effluent : BOD 10 mg/l SS 10 mg/l Ammonia 5 mg/l Phosphorus 1 mg/l

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Raheendoran The existing communal septic tank was replaced with a WWTP, including phosphorus removal in the summer of 2005. This effluent discharges directly to the River Barrow.

3.4.3 Septic Tanks

Carlow County Council continues to supervise groundwater and sub-soil percolation tests in relation to septic tank treatment systems, in accordance with the requirements of SR6 /

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:28 EPA guidelines for “Treatment Systems for Single Houses”. Discharges to groundwater have been further controlled by the insertion of a maintenance clause for all small-scale treatment systems in planning permissions. Details of final sludge removal are also required to be submitted.

3.4.4 Agricultural Point-Sources

Where a pollution incident occurs legal proceedings will be brought against a person who allows polluting matter to enter a watercourse. In addition to this Notices are served under Section 12 and/or Section 23 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977-1990 requesting information and/or specifying measures to be taken to prevent pollution of watercourses where required.

3.5 Diffuse Sources

3.5.1. Agriculture

The need for Byelaws to be enacted under Section 21 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Act 1990 will be considered through the SERBD project. It is thought that any proposed Byelaws Forwould inspection address purposes only. such topics as soil P testing, phosphate Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. application limits, Code of Good Agriculture Practice etc. The introduction of such a Byelaw will not take place until the SERBD Management Plan has been completed.

It is proposed to carry out a review of the catchments in which it is considered that agriculture is the primary source of pollution, and that additional surveys of farms may be carried out in these areas.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:28 3.6 Monitoring Measures

3.6.1 Regional Water Laboratory

The Regional Water Laboratory (EPA Kilkenny) is commissioned by Carlow County Council to carry out physico/chemical and biological sampling and analysis of the rivers in County Carlow. A yearly report is prepared by the laboratory giving details of all sampling and analysis carried out and also includes an assessment of the results.

3.6.2 South Eastern River Basin District (SERBD) Project

The establishment of appropriate monitoring systems for both surface and groundwater is one of the key tasks of the South Eastern River Basin District Project, which was set up for the purpose of implementing the Water Framework Directive. A characterization report was produced by the SERBDM in 2005. The completeion of this intital characterization and analysis provides the baseline necessary to begin the next phase of the river basin management process.

The general objective of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is to prevent deterioration of water status and to secure at least “good status” in relation to all waters by 2015.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The WFD requires management of water bodies on the basis of river catchment management, rather than each local authority looking after the section of a river in their administrative area only. The establishment of the SERBD project has provided the necessary structure for Carlow County Council to liaise with the other local authorities who have responsibilities in the Barrow and Slaney River Catchments in relation to River Water Quality.

3.6.3 LabInfo

Carlow County Council has commenced using the LabInfo computer package. The package in use for drinking water and wastewater treatment discharges only. It is intended to extend the database to include the sampling and testing of river water if compatibility with the EPA database can be achieved. This will allow all information

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:28 to be easily assessed with regard to the implementation of the Phosphorus Regulations.

3.7 Public Education and Advisory Measures

Carlow County Council participate in the Rural Environmental Protection Scheme (REPS) lectures organised by Teagasc and deliver lectures/talks on an ongoing basis to the Farming community on topics in relation to Water Quality issues and measures which they can take to protect water quality.

Public Participation has been highlighted as being a key requirement of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive with all stakeholders to be represented. The SERBD project includes amongst its interest groups Teagasc, Irish Farmers Association (IFA), Coillte, Fishery Boards and Community Groups. Their involvement in the project is a very important and effective way of keeping these organisations informed of the issue of Water Quality Management. The SERBD project has had information stands at agricultural events such as the ploughing championships, which have helped to make individual farmers more aware of water quality issues.

The SERBD project also ha s information For inspection purposes available only. on a website, which can be Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. accessed from the Carlow County Council website.

It is intended that further information in relation to Water Quality issues will be added to the Carlow County Council website including a link to the Implementation report and the EPA website.

Carlow County Council, through the SERBD project has developed a website has which provides environmental information on the Barrow and Slaney catchments. Interactive maps are provided allowing for the interrogation of all relevant data relating to water quality.

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Funding has been secured for the following projects & infrastructural works : • Catchment Based Monitoring and Management System (SERBD project). • Leighlinbridge Sewerage Scheme– to pump wastewater to Bagenalstown WWTP. • Ballon and Myshall WWTP– upgrade each of these WWTP to include Phosphorus removal. • Fenagh WWTP- contractor has been appointed • Rathoe WWTP – currently undergoing site selection • Tullow WWTP – consultant has been appointed to produce a preliminary report for upgrade

Funding/approval is also being sought for the upgrading of the following WWTP – Rathvilly, Hacketstown, Palatine and Bagenalstown WWTP – upgrade to provide Tertiary Treatment

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:28 Phosphorous Standard for Wastewater Treatment Works

1.0 Introduction

Carlow County Council has to set a phosphorous discharge standard for the wastewater treatment works(WWTWs) in its region. To do so it must comply with current environmental legislation namely the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and the Phosphorous Regulations.

2.0 Legislation

The urban waste water treatment directive (UWWTD) is concerned with the collection, treatment and disposal of urban waste waters and the treatment and discharge of industrial waste waters.

The principal elements of the Directive are summarised as requiring:

• Collection systems (sewerage) in urban agglomerations designed and constructed in accordance with Best Available Technology Not Entailing Excessive Cost (BATNEEC) having regard to: o Volume and characteristics of urban waste water. o Prevention of leaks. o Limitation of pollution of receiving waters due to stormwater overflows. • Collection systems to be in place by 31 December 1998, 2000 and 2005 for discharges to sensitive waters, populations of more than 15,000 and populations between 2,000 and 15,000 respectively.

• Waste water to be subjected to SecondaryFor inspection purposes Treatment only. or equivalent prior to discharge. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. • Treatment to be in place by 31 December 2000 and 2005 depending on size and location. • A higher level of treatment where discharge is to ‘sensitive’ waters. • The disposal of waste water be the subject of regulation. • The discharge of industrial waste water into urban collection systems and treatment plants be the subject of regulation. • The elimination of the disposal of sludge to surface waters by 31 December 1998. • Sludge arising from waste water be reused whenever appropriate. • Discharges from treatment plants be monitored and reported. • A concession in relation to the classification of waters as ‘less-sensitive’ and allowing treatment of a lower order than Secondary Treatment is included in the Directive.

The UWWT Directive was transposed into Irish Law by the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (Urban Waste Water Treatment) Regulations 1994 (SI 419 of 1994).

Carlow County Council 1 Wastewater Treatment

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:29 The UWWTD sets P discharge consent standards of 2mg/l of total phosphorous for WWTW between 10,000 and 100,000 pe and 1mg/l total P for WWTW greater than 100,000 pe where the WWTW is discharging into ‘sensitive waters’. An equivalent percentage reduction in inlet P concentrations is also permissible. A list of ‘sensitive’ receiving waters is included in the Regulations. All these waters are inland. No waters around Ireland are classified as ‘less-sensitive’.

The implications of the UWWTD for P reduction in WWTW are as follows: • There is no P standard required by the UWWTD for WWTW under 10,000 pe. • For WWTW greater than 10,000 pe and less than 100,000 pe a 2mg/l total P standard is required if the receiving water is designated ‘sensitive’ • For WWTW greater than 100,000 pe a 1mg/l total P standard is required if the receiving water is designated ‘sensitive’ • Employ the principle of BATNEEC in treatment of wastewater.

The other legislation concerning control of P discharges from wastewater treatment works is the Phosphorous Regulations of 1998 (Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorous) Regulations, 1998). These regulations require that a Local Authority review the EPA’s water quality data of inland river and lake waters and prepare a baseline report by 1998 of inland surface waters within their boundaries. The regulations require that the existing water quality or biological quality rating, as set out in this baseline report, be maintained if it is currently satisfactory or where the baseline biological rating is less than satisfactory that the rating is improved over time to a satisfactory condition and then is maintained. The Third Schedule of the Regulations defines various ratings and the improvements required. The Third Schedule uses both Biological Quality Ratings – Q Ratings and

Molybdate Reactive Phosphate(MRP) concentrations. For inspection purposes MR only.P concentrations are matched against Q Ratings. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The LA is then required to plan, report and implement(under the BATNEEC principle) any measures required to maintain and/or improve the baseline water quality as required by the regulations.

The MRP concentrations detailed in the Third Schedule are very low and range from 0.015 mgMRP/l to 0.07 mgMRP/l in the surface water. These are median concentrations and by the sampling regime required to measure the median concentration they are based on an annual variation in surface water conditions. The relationship between total P and MRP is not easily defined and a useful guide when assessing discharges from WWTW is that the MRP is taken as half of the total P concentration.

The implications of the Phosphorous Regulations of 1998 for P reduction in WWTW are as follows: • Very low annual median concentrations of MRP are set depending on the baseline water quality of the surface water as set by the EPA data available up to 1998. • There is no method proposed for relating median MRP concentrations in the surface waters to WWTW final effluent discharges.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:29 • Employ the principle of BATNEEC in maintaining/improving the baseline Biological Rating of the surface water.

3.0 Defining P Reduction Concentrations.

The UWWTD does not apply to WWTW under 10,000 pe with regard to P consent standards and for works greater than 10,000 pe it only applies if the receiving water has been designated sensitive. Therefore the principle environmental legislation that controls the discharges of phosphorous to surface water is the Phosphorous Regulations of 1998 (Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorous) Regulations, 1998).

To evaluate the requirements of the P Regulations with regard to effluent discharges from WWTW a spreadsheet has been developed that calculates the MRP concentration in a stream/river for various sizes of WWTW and for various total P discharges. Three tables from this spreadsheet demonstrate the impact of P reduction concentrations for WWTW from 500 pe up to 2000 pe for three different discharge levels of total P – 10mgP/l, 2mgP/l and 1 mgP/l. The MRP value has been taken as half the total P concentration for calculating the MRP concentration in the receiving water. For discussion purposes a stream with a low 95%ile flow(10l/s) has been used to examine the MRP concentrations, this is a small stream but one that dose not quite dry up in the summer usually. The median flows are based on estimates for similar sized streams using data from the EPA.

Table 1 shows a total P discharge of 10 mg/l which is for a WWTW without any P reduction process in place. The light shading show the MRP concentrations at the 95% ile flow and at the estimated median flows. The P Regulations Third Schedule For has inspection the following purposes only. MRP levels defined; Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Existing Q Rating Minimum Target Q Rating MRP Median Concentration (mg/l) 5 5 0.015 4-5 4-5 0.020 4 4 0.030 3-4 4 0.030 3 3-4 0.050 2-3 3 0.070 <=2 3 0.070

Table 1 shows that WWTW discharges without P reduction can increase the level of MRP above the 0.070 mgMRP/l very quickly at median flows ie unless the river has a fairly high flow or the WWTW is small (<500 pe). The 0.070 MRP concentration is associated with seriously polluted waters as seen from the above data. For WWTW to require no P reduction the median flows would have to be very high as shown

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:29 by the heavier shaded boxes on the table – 350l/s for a 500pe works, 600l/s for a 800 pe works and 700l/s for a 1000pe works and this would be without background P levels in the river being taken into account. Therefore P reduction is required at WWTW.

In deciding what level of P reductions is required the levels set in the UWWTD are used as a guide. These are 2 mg/l and 1 mg/l. Table 2 shows the impact of a 2mg/l total P discharge in the final effluent and clearly shows that the river water concentrations of MRP for a Q5 water quality are more readily achieved for small WWTW(500 pe). However for larger works of 1500pe and over the MRP level from the WWTW alone is above 0.030 mg/l which is equivalent to a slightly polluted water and when background levels of MRP are taken into account could be equivalent to a moderately polluted water with MRP values in excess of 0.05 mg/l. Also when the 95%ile flows are considered the MRP levels are an order of magnitude greater than those required at the median level in the river throughout the year by the regulations.

Table 3 shows the impact of a 1mg/l total P discharge in the final effluent from a range of WWTWs and the table demonstrates that the MRP levels(0.015 – 0.03 mg/l) associated with Q4, Q4-5 and Q5 is achievable for WWTW of 2,000pe and under discharging into a fairly small stream as represented by the lighter shaded area. The MRP levels at the 95%ile flows are also significantly reduced and while still high compared to the median values required they will only occur in the river/stream for a short period and statistically a high value that occurs in the lower 50 % of results does not affect the median value. P unlike BOD and ammonia is not immediately toxic and therefore relatively high levels for a short period will not cause a pollution incident. The relevance of an annual median value of MRP appears to be that it reflects or relates to the biological diversity and hence health of the river/stream over an annual cycle. As can be see from Table 3 for the smaller works the Q5 MRP value is being well exceeded in the receiving water, but it must

For inspection purposes only. be remembered that there will be Consentbackground of copyright P owner levels required which for any areother use.unaccounted for in the table. It is very difficult to evaluate the background level of MRP as an existing small WWTW without P reduction will be contributing a significant amount to the MRP level in any given waterway as is demonstrated by Table 1.

Reviewing Table 1 clearly shows that there is requirement for P reduction at WWTWs. Table 2 shows that a 2mg/l total P in the final effluent from a WWTW is insufficient to meet the requirements of the 1998 P Regulations on all but the smallest of WWTWs. Table 3 indicates that a 1mg/l level of total P in the final effluent will meet the requirements of the P Regulations unless there is a relatively large works (2,000 pe) discharging into a small stream with very low median flows.

Another consideration with regard to setting a P reduction standard is the process technology available to reduce the P to the required level. The traditional P reduction process is the use of an acid such as ferric chloride which changes the solubility of the P and makes it more readily settleable. Then more recently particularly on larger works there is biological P reduction which uses alternating anaerobic, anoxic and aerobic conditions to adsorb the soluble P. The third principle method is the use of membrane technology

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:29 which physically removes the soluble P. To achieve a lower than 1 mg/l total P is not feasible using biological P reduction on its own. The chemical addition method can achieve lower concentrations but not without other process difficulties as the addition of the acid reduces the pH which will prevent nitrification if there is insufficient alkalinity. Also the acid addition significantly increases the sludge production from a works. Membrane technology can achieve lower P concentrations down to quite low values of less than 0.1 mg/l, however it is very expensive to install and operate. Under the principle of BATNEEC the cost of membrane technology is unacceptable on both capital and operating grounds for P reduction alone as it can more than double the cost of the treatment works. If there are other factors driving final effluent requirements such as very low BOD or Faecal Coliform standards then the use of membrane technology could be considered.

4.0 Selecting the P Concentration for Final Effluent Discharges

A 1 mg/l total P final effluent standard is therefore selected and set for all WWTWs in the Carlow County Council region as this will meet the requirements of the regulations and maintain the principle of BATNEEC. There are two exceptions to this that can apply: • Where a WWTW is less than 200 pe and is demonstrated as discharging into a stream with suitable 95%ile and median flows, as shown in Table 4, for this exception to apply supporting data must be fully and clearly presented. • Where a WWTW is discharging into a river with larger median flows as shown in Table 5, in this case P reduction will still be required however the standard can be increased to a total P of 5 mg/l provided that the river can sustain this and that that the river flow data is available to demonstrate this.

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The implications to Carlow County Council in setting a P reduction standard are as follows • WWTW effluents will meet the 1998 P Regulations • The UWWTD will be met in that the standard is greater than set by the UWWTD for P reduction into ‘sensitive waters’ unless one of the above exceptions are considered and then the UWWTD must be taken into account. • There will be an increase in the amount of sludge produced from each works and this should be accounted for in the final design of the sludge handling stream and sludge treatment centre. For small works sludge treatment using sludge reed beds should be considered as these are more cost effective than transporting and treating sludge from these small works, particularly given the additional volumes expected. • There will be an additional cost of treatment both in capital and operating costs at each WWTW.

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Table 1 Total P =10mg/l

River FlowWTTW PE = 500 WTTW PE = 800 WTTW PE = 1000 WTTW PE = 1500WTTW PE = 2000 l/s Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 5 Sample 4.32 5.79 1.157 2.70 9.26 1.852 2.16 11.57 2.315 1.44 17.36 3.472 1.08 23.15 4.630 10 95%ile 8.64 2.89 0.579 5.40 4.63 0.926 4.32 5.79 1.157 2.88 8.68 1.736 2.16 11.57 2.315 15 Flow 12.96 1.93 0.386 8.10 3.09 0.617 6.48 3.86 0.772 4.32 5.79 1.157 3.24 7.72 1.543 20 17.28 1.45 0.289 10.80 2.31 0.463 8.64 2.89 0.579 5.76 4.34 0.868 4.32 5.79 1.157 30 25.92 0.96 0.193 16.20 1.54 0.309 12.96 1.93 0.386 8.64 2.89 0.579 6.48 3.86 0.772 40 34.56 0.72 0.145 21.60 1.16 0.231 17.28 1.45 0.289 11.52 2.17 0.434 8.64 2.89 0.579 50 43.20 0.58 0.116 27.00 0.93 0.185 21.60 1.16 0.231 14.40 1.74 0.347 10.80 2.31 0.463 60 51.84 0.48 0.096 32.40 0.77 0.154 25.92 0.96 0.193 17.28 1.45 0.289 12.96 1.93 0.386 75 64.80 0.39 0.077 40.50 0.62 0.123 32.40 0.77 0.154 21.60 1.16 0.231 16.20 1.54 0.309 95 Expected 82.08 0.30 0.061 51.30 0.49 0.097 41.04 0.61 0.122 27.36 0.91 0.183 20.52 1.22 0.244 105 50%ile 90.72 0.28 0.055 56.70 0.44 0.088 45.36 0.55 0.110 30.24 0.83 0.165 22.68 1.10 0.220 115 Flow 99.36 0.25 0.050 62.10 0.40 0.081 49.68 0.50 0.101 33.12 0.75 0.151 24.84 1.01 0.201 150 129.60 0.19 0.039 81.00 0.31 0.062 64.80 0.39 0.077 43.20 0.58 0.116 32.40 0.77 0.154 200 172.80 0.14 0.029 108.00 0.23 0.046 86.40 0.29 0.058 57.60 0.43 0.087 43.20 0.58 0.116 250 216.00 0.12 0.023 135.00 0.19 0.037 108.00 0.23 0.046 72.00 0.35 0.069 54.00 0.46 0.093 300 259.20 0.10 0.019 162.00 0.15 0.031 129.60 0.19 0.039 86.40 0.29 0.058 64.80 0.39 0.077 350 302.40 0.08 0.017 189.00 0.13 0.026 151.20 0.17 0.033 100.80 0.25 0.050 75.60 0.33 0.066 400 345.60 0.07 0.014 216.00 0.12 0.023 For inspection purposes 172.80 only. 0.14 0.029 115.20 0.22 0.043 86.40 0.29 0.058 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 450 388.80 0.06 0.013 243.00 0.10 0.021 194.40 0.13 0.026 129.60 0.19 0.039 97.20 0.26 0.051 500 432.00 0.06 0.012 270.00 0.09 0.019 216.00 0.12 0.023 144.00 0.17 0.035 108.00 0.23 0.046 600 518.40 0.05 0.010 324.00 0.08 0.015 259.20 0.10 0.019 172.80 0.14 0.029 129.60 0.19 0.039 700 604.80 0.04 0.008 378.00 0.07 0.013 302.40 0.08 0.017 201.60 0.12 0.025 151.20 0.17 0.033 800 691.20 0.04 0.007 432.00 0.06 0.012 345.60 0.07 0.014 230.40 0.11 0.022 172.80 0.14 0.029

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Table 2 Total P =2mg/l

River FlowWTTW PE = 500 WTTW PE = 800 WTTW PE = 1000 WTTW PE = 1500WTTW PE = 2000 l/s Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 5 Sample 4.32 5.79 0.231 2.70 9.26 0.370 2.16 11.57 0.463 1.44 17.36 0.694 1.08 23.15 0.926 10 95%ile 8.64 2.89 0.116 5.40 4.63 0.185 4.32 5.79 0.231 2.88 8.68 0.347 2.16 11.57 0.463 15 Flow 12.96 1.93 0.077 8.10 3.09 0.123 6.48 3.86 0.154 4.32 5.79 0.231 3.24 7.72 0.309 20 17.28 1.45 0.058 10.80 2.31 0.093 8.64 2.89 0.116 5.76 4.34 0.174 4.32 5.79 0.231 30 25.92 0.96 0.039 16.20 1.54 0.062 12.96 1.93 0.077 8.64 2.89 0.116 6.48 3.86 0.154 40 34.56 0.72 0.029 21.60 1.16 0.046 17.28 1.45 0.058 11.52 2.17 0.087 8.64 2.89 0.116 50 43.20 0.58 0.023 27.00 0.93 0.037 21.60 1.16 0.046 14.40 1.74 0.069 10.80 2.31 0.093 60 51.84 0.48 0.019 32.40 0.77 0.031 25.92 0.96 0.039 17.28 1.45 0.058 12.96 1.93 0.077 75 64.80 0.39 0.015 40.50 0.62 0.025 32.40 0.77 0.031 21.60 1.16 0.046 16.20 1.54 0.062 95 Expectd 82.08 0.30 0.012 51.30 0.49 0.019 41.04 0.61 0.024 27.36 0.91 0.037 20.52 1.22 0.049 105 50%ile 90.72 0.28 0.011 56.70 0.44 0.018 45.36 0.55 0.022 30.24 0.83 0.033 22.68 1.10 0.044 115 Flow 99.36 0.25 0.010 62.10 0.40 0.016 49.68 0.50 0.020 33.12 0.75 0.030 24.84 1.01 0.040 150 129.60 0.19 0.008 81.00 0.31 0.012 64.80 0.39 0.015 43.20 0.58 0.023 32.40 0.77 0.031 200 172.80 0.14 0.006 108.00 0.23 0.009 86.40 0.29 0.012 57.60 0.43 0.017 43.20 0.58 0.023 250 216.00 0.12 0.005 135.00 0.19 0.007 108.00 0.23 0.009 72.00 0.35 0.014 54.00 0.46 0.019 300 259.20 0.10 0.004 162.00 0.15 0.006 129.60 0.19 0.008 86.40 0.29 0.012 64.80 0.39 0.015 350 302.40 0.08 0.003 189.00 0.13 0.005 151.20 0.17 0.007 100.80 0.25 0.010 75.60 0.33 0.013 400 345.60 0.07 0.003 216.00 0.12 0.005 For inspection purposes 172.80 only. 0.14 0.006 115.20 0.22 0.009 86.40 0.29 0.012 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 450 388.80 0.06 0.003 243.00 0.10 0.004 194.40 0.13 0.005 129.60 0.19 0.008 97.20 0.26 0.010 500 432.00 0.06 0.002 270.00 0.09 0.004 216.00 0.12 0.005 144.00 0.17 0.007 108.00 0.23 0.009 600 518.40 0.05 0.002 324.00 0.08 0.003 259.20 0.10 0.004 172.80 0.14 0.006 129.60 0.19 0.008 700 604.80 0.04 0.002 378.00 0.07 0.003 302.40 0.08 0.003 201.60 0.12 0.005 151.20 0.17 0.007 800 691.20 0.04 0.001 432.00 0.06 0.002 345.60 0.07 0.003 230.40 0.11 0.004 172.80 0.14 0.006

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Table 3 Total P =1mg/l

River FlowWTTW PE = 500 WTTW PE = 800 WTTW PE = 1000 WTTW PE = 1500WTTW PE = 2000 l/s Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 5 Sample 4.32 5.79 0.116 2.70 9.26 0.185 2.16 11.57 0.231 1.44 17.36 0.347 1.08 23.15 0.463 10 95%ile 8.64 2.89 0.058 5.40 4.63 0.093 4.32 5.79 0.116 2.88 8.68 0.174 2.16 11.57 0.231 15 Flow 12.96 1.93 0.039 8.10 3.09 0.062 6.48 3.86 0.077 4.32 5.79 0.116 3.24 7.72 0.154 20 17.28 1.45 0.029 10.80 2.31 0.046 8.64 2.89 0.058 5.76 4.34 0.087 4.32 5.79 0.116 30 25.92 0.96 0.019 16.20 1.54 0.031 12.96 1.93 0.039 8.64 2.89 0.058 6.48 3.86 0.077 40 34.56 0.72 0.014 21.60 1.16 0.023 17.28 1.45 0.029 11.52 2.17 0.043 8.64 2.89 0.058 50 43.20 0.58 0.012 27.00 0.93 0.019 21.60 1.16 0.023 14.40 1.74 0.035 10.80 2.31 0.046 60 51.84 0.48 0.010 32.40 0.77 0.015 25.92 0.96 0.019 17.28 1.45 0.029 12.96 1.93 0.039 75 64.80 0.39 0.008 40.50 0.62 0.012 32.40 0.77 0.015 21.60 1.16 0.023 16.20 1.54 0.031 95 Expectd 82.08 0.30 0.006 51.30 0.49 0.010 41.04 0.61 0.012 27.36 0.91 0.018 20.52 1.22 0.024 105 50%ile 90.72 0.28 0.006 56.70 0.44 0.009 45.36 0.55 0.011 30.24 0.83 0.017 22.68 1.10 0.022 115 Flow 99.36 0.25 0.005 62.10 0.40 0.008 49.68 0.50 0.010 33.12 0.75 0.015 24.84 1.01 0.020 150 129.60 0.19 0.004 81.00 0.31 0.006 64.80 0.39 0.008 43.20 0.58 0.012 32.40 0.77 0.015 200 172.80 0.14 0.003 108.00 0.23 0.005 86.40 0.29 0.006 57.60 0.43 0.009 43.20 0.58 0.012 250 216.00 0.12 0.002 135.00 0.19 0.004 108.00 0.23 0.005 72.00 0.35 0.007 54.00 0.46 0.009 300 259.20 0.10 0.002 162.00 0.15 0.003 129.60 0.19 0.004 86.40 0.29 0.006 64.80 0.39 0.008 350 302.40 0.08 0.002 189.00 0.13 0.003 151.20 0.17 0.003 100.80 0.25 0.005 75.60 0.33 0.007 400 345.60 0.07 0.001 216.00 0.12 0.002 For inspection purposes 172.80 only. 0.14 0.003 115.20 0.22 0.004 86.40 0.29 0.006 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 450 388.80 0.06 0.001 243.00 0.10 0.002 194.40 0.13 0.003 129.60 0.19 0.004 97.20 0.26 0.005 500 432.00 0.06 0.001 270.00 0.09 0.002 216.00 0.12 0.002 144.00 0.17 0.003 108.00 0.23 0.005 600 518.40 0.05 0.001 324.00 0.08 0.002 259.20 0.10 0.002 172.80 0.14 0.003 129.60 0.19 0.004 700 604.80 0.04 0.001 378.00 0.07 0.001 302.40 0.08 0.002 201.60 0.12 0.002 151.20 0.17 0.003 800 691.20 0.04 0.001 432.00 0.06 0.001 345.60 0.07 0.001 230.40 0.11 0.002 172.80 0.14 0.003

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Table 4 Total P =10mg/l - smaller works

River FlowWTTW PE = 50 WTTW PE = 75 WTTW PE = 100 WTTW PE = 150WTTW PE = 200 l/s Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 5 Sample 43.20 0.58 0.116 28.80 0.87 0.174 21.60 1.16 0.231 14.40 1.74 0.347 10.80 2.31 0.463 10 95%ile 86.40 0.29 0.058 57.60 0.43 0.087 43.20 0.58 0.116 28.80 0.87 0.174 21.60 1.16 0.231 15 Flow 129.60 0.19 0.039 86.40 0.29 0.058 64.80 0.39 0.077 43.20 0.58 0.116 32.40 0.77 0.154 20 172.80 0.14 0.029 115.20 0.22 0.043 86.40 0.29 0.058 57.60 0.43 0.087 43.20 0.58 0.116 30 259.20 0.10 0.019 172.80 0.14 0.029 129.60 0.19 0.039 86.40 0.29 0.058 64.80 0.39 0.077 40 345.60 0.07 0.014 230.40 0.11 0.022 172.80 0.14 0.029 115.20 0.22 0.043 86.40 0.29 0.058 50 432.00 0.06 0.012 288.00 0.09 0.017 216.00 0.12 0.023 144.00 0.17 0.035 108.00 0.23 0.046 60 518.40 0.05 0.010 345.60 0.07 0.014 259.20 0.10 0.019 172.80 0.14 0.029 129.60 0.19 0.039 75 648.00 0.04 0.008 432.00 0.06 0.012 324.00 0.08 0.015 216.00 0.12 0.023 162.00 0.15 0.031 95 Expected 820.80 0.03 0.006 547.20 0.05 0.009 410.40 0.06 0.012 273.60 0.09 0.018 205.20 0.12 0.024 105 50%ile 907.20 0.03 0.006 604.80 0.04 0.008 453.60 0.06 0.011 302.40 0.08 0.017 226.80 0.11 0.022 115 Flow 993.60 0.03 0.005 662.40 0.04 0.008 496.80 0.05 0.010 331.20 0.08 0.015 248.40 0.10 0.020 150 1296.00 0.02 0.004 864.00 0.03 0.006 648.00 0.04 0.008 432.00 0.06 0.012 324.00 0.08 0.015 200 1728.00 0.01 0.003 1152.00 0.02 0.004 864.00 0.03 0.006 576.00 0.04 0.009 432.00 0.06 0.012 250 2160.00 0.01 0.002 1440.00 0.02 0.003 1080.00 0.02 0.005 720.00 0.03 0.007 540.00 0.05 0.009 300 2592.00 0.01 0.002 1728.00 0.01 0.003 1296.00 0.02 0.004 864.00 0.03 0.006 648.00 0.04 0.008 350 3024.00 0.01 0.002 2016.00 0.01 0.002 1512.00 0.02 0.003 1008.00 0.02 0.005 756.00 0.03 0.007 400 3456.00 0.01 0.001 2304.00 0.01 0.002 For inspection 1728.00 purposes only. 0.01 0.003 1152.00 0.02 0.004 864.00 0.03 0.006 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 450 3888.00 0.01 0.001 2592.00 0.01 0.002 1944.00 0.01 0.003 1296.00 0.02 0.004 972.00 0.03 0.005 500 4320.00 0.01 0.001 2880.00 0.01 0.002 2160.00 0.01 0.002 1440.00 0.02 0.003 1080.00 0.02 0.005 600 5184.00 0.00 0.001 3456.00 0.01 0.001 2592.00 0.01 0.002 1728.00 0.01 0.003 1296.00 0.02 0.004 700 6048.00 0.00 0.001 4032.00 0.01 0.001 3024.00 0.01 0.002 2016.00 0.01 0.002 1512.00 0.02 0.003 800 6912.00 0.00 0.001 4608.00 0.01 0.001 3456.00 0.01 0.001 2304.00 0.01 0.002 1728.00 0.01 0.003

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Table 5 Total P =5mg/l - Larger Works

River FlowWTTW PE = 2000 WTTW PE = 2500 WTTW PE = 3000 WTTW PE = 4000WTTW PE = 5000 l/s Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP Dilution BOD MRP mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 40 8.64 2.89 0.289 6.91 3.62 0.362 5.76 4.34 0.434 4.32 5.79 0.579 3.46 7.23 0.723 50 10.80 2.31 0.231 8.64 2.89 0.289 7.20 3.47 0.347 5.40 4.63 0.463 4.32 5.79 0.579 60 12.96 1.93 0.193 10.37 2.41 0.241 8.64 2.89 0.289 6.48 3.86 0.386 5.18 4.82 0.482 75 16.20 1.54 0.154 12.96 1.93 0.193 10.80 2.31 0.231 8.10 3.09 0.309 6.48 3.86 0.386 100 21.60 1.16 0.116 17.28 1.45 0.145 14.40 1.74 0.174 10.80 2.31 0.231 8.64 2.89 0.289 125 Sample 27.00 0.93 0.093 21.60 1.16 0.116 18.00 1.39 0.139 13.50 1.85 0.185 10.80 2.31 0.231 150 95%ile 32.40 0.77 0.077 25.92 0.96 0.096 21.60 1.16 0.116 16.20 1.54 0.154 12.96 1.93 0.193 175 Flow 37.80 0.66 0.066 30.24 0.83 0.083 25.20 0.99 0.099 18.90 1.32 0.132 15.12 1.65 0.165 200 43.20 0.58 0.058 34.56 0.72 0.072 28.80 0.87 0.087 21.60 1.16 0.116 17.28 1.45 0.145 250 54.00 0.46 0.046 43.20 0.58 0.058 36.00 0.69 0.069 27.00 0.93 0.093 21.60 1.16 0.116 300 64.80 0.39 0.039 51.84 0.48 0.048 43.20 0.58 0.058 32.40 0.77 0.077 25.92 0.96 0.096 350 75.60 0.33 0.033 60.48 0.41 0.041 50.40 0.50 0.050 37.80 0.66 0.066 30.24 0.83 0.083 400 86.40 0.29 0.029 69.12 0.36 0.036 57.60 0.43 0.043 43.20 0.58 0.058 34.56 0.72 0.072 450 97.20 0.26 0.026 77.76 0.32 0.032 64.80 0.39 0.039 48.60 0.51 0.051 38.88 0.64 0.064 500 108.00 0.23 0.023 86.40 0.29 0.029 72.00 0.35 0.035 54.00 0.46 0.046 43.20 0.58 0.058 600 129.60 0.19 0.019 103.68 0.24 0.024 86.40 0.29 0.029 64.80 0.39 0.039 51.84 0.48 0.048 700 151.20 0.17 0.017 120.96 0.21 0.021 100.80 0.25 0.025 75.60 0.33 0.033 60.48 0.41 0.041 800 172.80 0.14 0.014 138.24 0.18 0.018 For inspection purposes 115.20 only. 0.22 0.022 86.40 0.29 0.029 69.12 0.36 0.036 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 900 194.40 0.13 0.013 155.52 0.16 0.016 129.60 0.19 0.019 97.20 0.26 0.026 77.76 0.32 0.032 1000 Expected 216.00 0.12 0.012 172.80 0.14 0.014 144.00 0.17 0.017 108.00 0.23 0.023 86.40 0.29 0.029 1500 50%ile 324.00 0.08 0.008 259.20 0.10 0.010 216.00 0.12 0.012 162.00 0.15 0.015 129.60 0.19 0.019 2000 Flow 432.00 0.06 0.006 345.60 0.07 0.007 288.00 0.09 0.009 216.00 0.12 0.012 172.80 0.14 0.014 2500 540.00 0.05 0.005 432.00 0.06 0.006 360.00 0.07 0.007 270.00 0.09 0.009 216.00 0.12 0.012

Per capita discharge 200 l/c/d BOD 25 mg/l P 5 mg/l MRP 2.5 mg/l

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:30 Carlow Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2007 W/S Est. Cost.

Carlow North Regional Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 (Advance Works) W 1,100,000 1,100,000

Schemes to start 2008

Carlow Surface Water Drainage S 19,260,000 Tullow/Hacketstown/Rathvilly Wastewater Treatment Plants1 S 6,000,000 25,260,000

Schemes to start 2009

Carlow North Regional Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 (Main Scheme) W 33,000,000 33,000,000

Serviced Land Initiative

Kernanstown to John Sweeney Park Sewerage Scheme S 735,000 735,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning

Carlow Sludge Management S 4,326,000 Carlow Town Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 S 15,000,000 Muinebeag Sewerage Scheme S 4,000,000 Muinebeag Water Supply Scheme W 1,000,000 24,326,000

Water Conservation Allocation For inspection purposes only. 7,342,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Asset Management Study 50,000

South Eastern River Basin District (WFD) Project2 11,200,000

Programme Total 103,013,000

1 Scheme expanded since 2005-2007 Programme to include Hacketstown/Rathvilly 2 This project is being led by Carlow County Council on behalf of other authorities in the River Basin District

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:30 Cavan Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost.

Kingscourt Sewerage/Water Supply Scheme (Grouped DBO) W/S 15,700,000

15,700,000

Schemes to start 2007 Cavan & Cootehill Regional Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 10,000,000 Mountnugent, Stradone & Crosskeys Sewerage Scheme (Grouped DBO) S 2,700,000 12,700,000

Schemes to start 2008

Ballyconnell Public Water Supply Scheme W 10,500,000

Bellanagh & Kilnaleck Sewerage Scheme S 4,000,000

14,500,000

Schemes to start 2009

Bailieborough Regional Water Supply Scheme (Treatment Works and Network) W 10,500,000

Cavan Sewerage Scheme incl. Sludge Management (H) S 30,000,000

Virginia & Bailieborough Sewerage Scheme Extension Stage 2 S 8,000,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 48,500,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning

Ballyjamesduff Regional Water Supply Scheme (Ext. to Ballenagh) W 8,000,000

Belturbet Water Supply Scheme (Treatment Upgrade) W 5,000,000

Shercock Water Supply Scheme W 2,000,000

15,000,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,300,000

Asset Management Study 50,000

Programme Total 107,750,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:30 Clare Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost. Ennis Town Water Supply Scheme Augmentation (H) W 6,335,000 6,335,000 Schemes to start 2007 Ennis Town Water Supply Scheme (Treatment) (H) W 6,819,000 Lisdoonvarna Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 (Ext. to Ballyvaughan) W 5,768,000 Newmarket on Fergus Water Supply Scheme (excl. Advance Works) W 5,624,000 18,211,000 Schemes to start 2008 Ballyvaughan*, Corofin* & Doolin Sewerage Scheme S 18,025,000 Carrigaholt/Labasheeda Sewerage Scheme S 12,000,000 Clare Sludge Management Plan (H) S 5,624,000 Cooraclare Sewerage Scheme S 1,570,000 Ennistymon, Liscannor, Miltown Malbay & Spanish Point Sewerage Scheme S 12,875,000 Kilkee & Kilrush Sewerage Schemes S 12,556,000 O'Callaghan's Mills, Bodyke, O'Brien's Bridge, Flagmount and Cratloe Sewerage Scheme S 7,581,000 Quilty, Scarriff & Feakle* Sewerage Scheme S 12,240,000 Shannon Town Sewerage Scheme (G) S 9,775,000 West Clare Regional Water Supply Scheme (Contract 6) W 9,200,000 101,446,000 Schemes to start 2009 Ennis Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme (H) S 57,800,000 57,800,000 Serviced Land Initiative Clarecastle Water Supply & Sewerage Scheme W/S 5,134,000 Clonlara Sewerage Scheme S 2,418,000 Inagh Sewerage Scheme S 946,000 Tulla Water Supply & Sewerage Scheme W/S 1,257,000 9,755,000 Rural Towns & Villages Initiative For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme* S - Broadford Sewerage Scheme S 1,561,000 Corofin Sewerage Scheme* S - Feakle Sewerage Scheme* S - *Listed with Grouped Schemes above 1,561,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Castlelake Water Supply Scheme W 21,000,000 Kilfenora Sewerage Scheme S 840,000 Killaloe Sewerage Scheme S 1,500,000 North Clare (Eastern Area) Water Supply Scheme W 8,000,000 South East Clare Grouped Sewerage Scheme (Blackwater, Parkroe, Gillogue, Parteen, Athlunkard, Ardnacrusha, Larkyle, Ballycannon, Meelick, Montpelier) S 7,601,000 38,941,000

Water Conservation Allocation 2,000,000

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 236,149,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:30 Cork County Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Schemes to start 2009 contd. W/S Est. Cost

Cork North Cork South Mitchelstown Sewerage Scheme Ballincollig Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) (G) S 22,248,000 (Nutrient Removal) S 221,000 Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme (excl. Crosshaven SS)S 73,542,000

Cork South Shannagarry/ Garryvoe/ Ballycotton Sewerage Scheme S 3,780,000 Ballyvourney/ Ballymakeery Sewerage Scheme S 3,049,000 Youghal Sewerage Scheme S 14,420,000 Cobh/ Midleton/ Carrigtwohill Water Supply Scheme W 10,135,000 Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme Cork West (Crosshaven SS) (G) S 4,850,000 Ballydehob Sewerage Scheme S 683,000 Cork Water Strategy Study (G) W 941,000 Bantry Water Supply Scheme W 14,935,000 Kinsale Sewerage Scheme S 20,000,000 Clonakilty Sewerage Scheme (Plant Capacity Increase) S 3,677,000 Midleton Sewerage Scheme (Infiltration Reduction) (G) S 2,078,000 Courtmacsherry/ Timoleague Sewerage Scheme S 2,472,000 41,274,000 Schemes to start 2007 Dunmanway Regional Water Supply Scheme Stage 1 W 12,669,000 164,629,000 Cork North Serviced Land Initiative North Cork Grouped DBO Wastewater Treatment Plant (Buttevant, Doneraile & Kilbrin) S 5,150,000 Cork North Ballyclough Water Supply Scheme W 139,000 Cork West Ballyhooley Improvement Scheme W/S 139,000 Skibbereen Sewerage Scheme S 20,000,000 Broghill-Rathgoggin Sewerage Scheme S 406,000 25,150,000 Schemes to start 2008 Bweeng Water Supply Scheme W 115,000 Churchtown Sewerage Scheme (incl. Water) W/S 543,000 Cork North Clondulane Sewage Treatment Plant S 417,000 Mallow/ Ballyviniter Regional Water Supply Scheme (H) W 8,652,000 Freemount Sewerage Scheme S 150,000 Mallow Sewerage Scheme (H) S 5,408,000 Pike Road Sewerage Scheme (incl. Water) W/S 2,080,000 Rathcormac Sewerage Scheme (incl. Water) W/S 555,000 Cork South Spa Glen Sewerage Scheme S 736,000 Ballincollig Sewerage Scheme (Nutrient Removal) (G) S 948,000 For inspection purposesUplands only. Fermoy Sewerage Scheme (incl. Water) W/S 1,174,000 Ballingeary Sewerage Scheme Consent S of 1,296,000copyright owner required for any other use. Bandon Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 S 14,729,000 Watergrasshill Water Supply Scheme (incl. Sewerage) (G) W/S 4,151,000 City Environs (CASP) Strategic Study (G) S 153,000 Cloghroe Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) S 683,000 Cork South Coachford Water Supply Scheme W 1,318,000 Ballincollig Sewerage Scheme (Barry's Rd Foul and Garrettstown Sewerage Scheme S 2,153,000 Storm Drainage) (G) S 1,164,000 Inniscarra Water Treatment Plant Extension Phase 1 W 2,678,000 Belgooley, Water Supply Scheme (incl. Sewerage) W/S 2,913,000 Little Island Sewerage Scheme (G) S 2,200,000 Blarney Water Supply Scheme (Ext. to Station Rd) (G) W 416,000 Carrigtwohill Sewerage Scheme (Treatment and Cork West Storm Drain) (G) S 7,632,000 Bantry Sewerage Scheme S 7,148,000 Castlematyr Wastewater Treatment Plant Extension S 1,200,000 Dunmanway Sewerage Scheme S 2,153,000 Crookstown Sewerage Scheme (incl. Water) W/S 1,200,000 Leap/ Baltimore Water Supply Scheme W 6,365,000 Dripsey Water Supply Scheme (incl. Sewerage) W/S 1,112,000 Schull Water Supply Scheme W 5,253,000 Glounthane Sewerage Scheme (G) S 1,576,000 61,137,000 Innishannon Sewerage Scheme S 277,000 Schemes to start 2009 Innishannon Wastewater Treatment Plant S 694,000 Cork North Kerrypike Sewerage Scheme S 832,000 Banteer/Dromahane Regional Water Supply Scheme W 1,576,000 Kerrypike Water Supply Scheme W 416,000 Conna Regional Water Supply Scheme Extension W 2,627,000 Killeagh Wastewater Treatment Plant Extension S 1,200,000 Cork NE Water Supply Scheme W 4,326,000 Killeagh Water Supply Scheme (includes Sewerage) W/S 485,000 Cork NW Regional Water Supply Scheme W 6,046,000 Killeens Sewerage Scheme S 420,000 Millstreet Wastewater Treatment Plant (Upgrade) S 1,628,000 Kilnagleary Sewerage Scheme S 694,000 Midleton Wastewater Treatment Plant Extension S 4,050,000

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Cork County contd. Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Serviced Land Initiative contd. W/S Est. Cost Schemes to Advance through Planning cond. W/S Est. Cost

Cork South contd. Cork South Mogeely, Castlemartyr & Ladysbridge Water Supply Scheme W 2,566,000 Carrigtwohill Sewerage Scheme (G) S 20,000,000 North Cobh Sewerage Scheme (G) S 3,193,000 Cork Sludge Management (G) S 14,420,000 Riverstick Water Supply Scheme (incl. Sewerage) W/S 525,000 Cork Water Supply Scheme (Storage - Mount Emla, Rochestown Water Supply Scheme W 2,700,000 Ballincollig & Chetwind) (G) W 8,500,000 Saleen Sewerage Scheme S 1,051,000 Inniscarra Water Treatment Plant (Sludge Treatment)(G)W 5,356,000 Youghal Water Supply Scheme W 2,300,000 Macroom Sewerage Scheme S 5,150,000 Minane Bridge Water Supply Scheme W 1,421,000 Cork West Castletownshend Sewerage Scheme S 1,576,000 Cork West 50,797,000 Bantry Regional Water Supply Scheme (Distribution) W 9,455,000 Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Cape Clear Water Supply Scheme W 1,679,000 Castletownbere Regional Water Supply Scheme W 8,405,000 Cork North Glengarriff Sewerage Scheme S 2,500,000 Buttevant Sewerage Scheme (Collection System) S 2,446,000 Roscarberry/Owenahincha Sewerage Scheme S 1,576,000 Doneraile Sewerage Scheme (Collection System) S 1,738,000 Skibbereen Regional Water Supply Scheme Stage 4 W 7,880,000 95,646,000 Cork South Innishannon (Ballinadee/ Ballinspittle/ Garrettstown) Water Conservation Allocation 12,206,000 Water Supply Scheme W 6,726,000 Asset Management Study 300,000 Cork West Ballylicky Sewerage Scheme S 2,153,000 South Western River Basin District (WFD) Project1 9,400,000 Baltimore Sewerage Scheme S 3,162,000 Castletownbere Sewerage Scheme S 5,202,000 Schull Sewerage Scheme S 3,523,000 Programme Total 485,489,000 For24,950,000 inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Schemes to Advance through Planning

Cork North Mitchelstown North Galtees Water Supply Scheme W 3,152,000 Mitchelstown Sewerage Scheme S 3,000,000 Newmarket Sewerage Scheme S 3,152,000

1 This project is being led by Cork County Council on behalf of other authorities in the River Basin District

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Cork City* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2008 W/S Est. Cost Cork City Sewerage Scheme (Telemetry) S 1,051,000 Cork City Water Supply Scheme (Tivoli) W 2,101,000 Cork City Water Supply Scheme (Shanakiel Reservoir) W 4,265,000 Cork City Water Supply Scheme (Shanakiel Rising Main) W 1,782,000 9,199,000

Schemes to start 2009 Lee Road Water Supply Scheme S 15,300,000 15,300,000

Serviced Land Initiative Blackrock Sewerage Scheme (Improvement in Services) S 166,000 Mid Glanmire Road Sewerage Scheme (Improvement in Services) S 167,000 333,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Cork City Water Supply Scheme (Reservoir Improvement Intermediate Level) W 5,253,000 Docklands Sewerage Scheme S 5,253,000 Docklands Water Supply Scheme W 5,356,000 Wilton/Lee Road Water Supply Scheme (Trunk Main) W 2,750,000 18,612,000

Water Conservation Allocation 13,030,000

Asset Management Study 100,000

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Programme Total 56,574,000

* All Cork City schemes have Gateway status as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Donegal Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Serviced Land Initiative W/S Est. Cost Ballyshannon Sewerage Scheme S 6,300,000 Bridgend Sewerage Scheme (G) S 648,000 Donegal Bay Wastewater Treatment Brookfield (Donegal Town) Sewerage Scheme S 1,350,000 Plant - Group A (DBO Contract - Church Rd Watermains Improvement Scheme W 515,000 incorporating part of Donegal, Ballyshannon Kilmacrennan Wastewater Treatment and Rossnowlagh) S 30,200,000 Plant (Upgrade) S 104,000 Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme (G) S 29,210,000 St Johnston Wastewater Treatment Plant S 323,000 Letterkenny Water Supply Scheme (G) W 4,000,000 2,940,000 Rossnowlagh Sewerage Scheme S 5,000,000 74,710,000 Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Ardara Sewerage Scheme S 8,400,000 Schemes to start 2007 Lagan Water Supply Scheme Phase 3 W 654,000 Desertegney Water Supply Scheme Stage 1 Malin Town Sewerage Scheme S 2,560,000 (Contract 3) W 1,100,000 11,614,000 1,100,000 Schemes to Advance through Planning Schemes to start 2008 Ballybofey/Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme S 4,200,000 Ballyshannon Water Supply Scheme W 20,000,000 Buncrana Sewerage Scheme S 4,900,000 Burtonport Sewerage Scheme S 3,700,000 Carrigart Sewerage Scheme S 1,400,000 Convoy Sewerage Scheme S 1,150,000 Castlefin Sewerage Scheme S 1,700,000 Cranford Regional Water Supply Scheme W 5,300,000 Donegal Bay Wastewater Treatment Dunfanaghy/Portnablagh Sewerage Scheme S 1,700,000 Plant - Group B (DBO Contract for Dunkineeley Sewerage Scheme S 2,000,000 Bundoran, Glencolmcille & Killybegs) S 30,400,000 Frosses/ Mountcharles/ Inver Dungloe Sewerage Scheme S 4,500,000 Water Supply Schemes S 3,600,000 Falcarragh Sewerage Scheme S 3,600,000 Inishowen Regional Water Supply Scheme W 19,000,000 Glenties Sewerage Scheme S 3,100,000 Kilcar Sewerage Scheme S 1,700,000 Gweedore Sewerage Scheme S 26,000,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright ownerLettermacaward required for any other Regionaluse. Water Killybegs Water Supply Scheme Supply Scheme W 4,400,000 (Sludge Handling) W 680,000 Lifford Sewerage Scheme S 1,800,000 Lough Mourne/Letterkenny Water Milford Sewerage Scheme S 2,000,000 Supply Scheme (G) W 42,200,000 Ramelton Sewerage Scheme S 950,000 135,330,000 Rosses Regional Water Supply Scheme W 3,400,000 58,050,000 Schemes to start 2009 Fanad Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 9,800,000 Water Conservation Allocation 25,253,000 Gortahork/Falcarragh Water Supply Scheme W 3,400,000 Inishowen Sludge Management S 1,100,000 Asset Management Study 120,000 Killybegs Sewerage Scheme (Network) S 8,500,000 Laghey Sewerage Scheme S 806,000 North South SHARE (WFD) Project1 7,500,000 Moville/Greencastle Sewerage Scheme S 9,300,000 Rathmullan Sewerage Scheme S 3,400,000 Programme Total 352,923,000 36,306,000

1 This project is being led by Donegal County Council on behalf of the other authorities in the SHARE Project (G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Dublin City* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Serviced Land Initiative W/S Est. Cost Dublin North Fringe Water Supply Scheme Docklands Water and Sewerage Scheme W/S 5,600,000 (Sillogue Storage) W 13,312,000 5,600,000 Dublin Reservoirs Covering Construction (Stillorgan Advance Works) W 1,060,000 Schemes to Advance through Planning Dublin Reservoirs Covering City Centre Sewerage Scheme Construction - Vartry W 8,100,000 Feasability Study S 3,000,000 Saggart Water Supply Scheme (Chlorination) W 1,630,000 Docklands Sewerage Scheme 24,102,000 Feasability Study S 3,000,000 Dublin Water Supply Scheme (Ballycoolen Schemes to start 2007 to Cappagh Cross) W 2,000,000 Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Dublin Water Supply Scheme - Longterm Plant Stage 3 W 63,400,000 Source Planning W 3,000,000 Dublin Water Supply Strategic Study Rathmines & Pembroke Sewerage Scheme (Lead in Water) W 525,000 (Low Level Catchment Drainage Area Plan) S 2,100,000 63,925,000 Rathmines & Pembroke Sewerage Scheme (High Level Catchment Sewerage Works) S 36,800,000 Schemes to start 2008 Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant Dargle Valley Water Supply Scheme (Extension) S 66,000,000 (Watermain) W 4,600,000 Saggart Water Supply Scheme Dublin North City Water Supply Scheme (Storage Reservoir) W 27,300,000 (Arterial Watermain) W 13,600,000 Stillorgan Reservoir Feasibility Study W 300,000 Dublin Water Supply Strategic Study (Route of 143,500,000 3rd Watermain for Ballymore Eustace) W 790,000 Nth King St Sewerage Scheme (Surface/ Water Conservation Allocation1 118,329,000 Foul Separation) S For 830,000 inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Relocation of Grand Canal Surface Asset Management Study 250,000 Water Outfall S 13,700,000 Ringsend Sewerage Scheme Eastern River Basin District (WFD) Project 2 12,200,000 (Main Lift Pumping Station) S 4,200,000 Vartry Spillway Draw-off Pipework Upgrade S 2,600,000 Programme Total 418,946,000 Vartry Spillway Modification Works S 720,000 41,040,000

Schemes to start 2009 Ballyboden Water Supply Feasibility Study (Treatment/Reservoir Assessment) W 500,000 Vartry Tunnel Rehabilitation & Upgrade W 9,500,000 10,000,000

* All Dublin City Council schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as decribed in the National Spatial Strategy 1 This is a composite allocation for Dublin City, Fingal, South Dublin, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Bray and parts of Wicklow and Kildare 2 This project is being led by Dublin City on behalf of the other authorities in the River Basin District

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 South Dublin*

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2007 W/S Est. Cost

Boherboy Water Supply Scheme W 33,400,000 33,400,000

Serviced Land Initiative

Boherboy Water Supply Scheme (Distribution Network) W 5,300,000 Dodder Valley Catchment Sewerage Scheme S 10,200,000 Lucan Water Supply and Sewerage Scheme (Development of Services) W/S 31,800,000 Newcastle/ Rathcoole/ Saggart Water Supply and Sewerage Scheme (Development of Services) W/S 5,170,000 52,470,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning

Dublin Drainage Stage 1/Contract 9B Sewerage Scheme S 22,150,000 22,150,000

Water Conservation Allocation1 -

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 108,120,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

* All South Dublin County Council schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as described in the National Spatial Strategy 1 See Dublin City for the Greater Dublin Area Allocation.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Dun Laoghaire Sewerage Scheme (Contracts 4a & 4b) S 4,600,000 4,600,000

Schemes to start 2007 Shanganagh Wastewater Treatment Plant S 76,000,000 76,000,000

Schemes to start 2008 Carysfort to Maretimo Sewerage Scheme (Stream Improvement) S 2,950,000 Sandyford High Level Water Supply Scheme W 24,400,000 27,350,000

Schemes to start 2009 Shanganagh Sewerage Scheme (Network) S 15,700,000 15,700,000 Serviced Land Initiative Glenamuck/ Kilternan Sewerage Scheme S 2,700,000 For inspection purposes only. Old Connaught/ Woodbrook Water & SewerageConsent ofScheme copyright owner required for any other use. W/S 20,000,000

22,700,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Dodder Valley (Dundrum) Sewerage Scheme S 7,000,000 Dun Laoghaire Sewerage Scheme Contract 4D (Rehabilitation) S 13,700,000 Strategic Storage Studies (Ballyboden/Kiltalawn/Woodlawn/Sandyford/Ballyman) S 2,200,000 22,900,000 Water Conservation Allocation1 -

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 169,350,000

* All Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as described in the National Spatial Strategy 1 See Dublin City for the Greater Dublin Area Allocation

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Fingal* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Ballycoolen Water Supply Scheme (Storage Reservoirs) W 28,000,000 Dublin Bay Sewerage Scheme (Contract 5) S 16,700,000 44,700,000

Schemes to start 2007 Leixlip/ Ballycoolen Water Supply Scheme (3rd Rising Main) W 17,400,000 17,400,000

Schemes to start 2008 Balbriggan Water Supply Scheme W 14,100,000 Leixlip Water Treatment Plant (Extension) W 28,000,000 Swords North Water Supply Scheme (Watermain Strengthening) W 10,200,000 52,300,000

Schemes to start 2009 Fingal Sludge Management S 8,500,000 Portrane/ Donabate/ Rush/ Lusk Sewerage Scheme S 62,400,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 70,900,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Blanchardstown Sewerage Scheme (Network) S 21,000,000 Howth Water Supply Scheme (Network Improvements Phase 2) W 680,000 Malahide Sewerage Scheme (Network) S 4,000,000 Malahide Water Supply Storage Feasibility Study W 1,500,000 Rural Villages Sewerage Scheme S 3,000,000 Ward Water Supply Scheme W 9,000,000 39,180,000 Water Conservation Allocation1 -

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 224,580,000

* All Fingal schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as described in the National Spatial Strategy 1 See Dublin City for the Greater Dublin Area Allocation

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Galway City* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2008 W/S Est. Cost Galway City Water Supply Scheme1 W 22,104,000 22,104,000

Schemes to start 2009 Galway Sewerage Scheme Stage 3 S 51,000,000 51,000,000

Serviced Land Initiative Knocknacarra Sewerage Scheme Stage 4 S 5,300,000 Merlin Park Doughiska Sewerage Scheme S 9,455,000 14,755,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Galway City Water Supply Network (Rising Main Clifton Hill to Tonabrocky) W 3,000,000 Galway City Water Supply Network (Outer City By-Pass Distribution Ring Watermain) W 7,850,000 Galway City Water Supply Scheme (Menlo Extension/ Augmentation) W 3,750,000 14,600,000

Water Conservation Allocation 12,000,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Asset Management Study 60,000

Programme Total 114,519,000

1 Work to be undertaken on interim filtration facilities in 2007

* All Galway City schemes have Gateway status as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Galway County Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Serviced Land Initiative W/S Est. Cost Carna/Kilkieran Water Supply Scheme W 18,144,000 Athenry Water Supply/ Sewerage Scheme W/S 767,000 Carraroe Sewerage Scheme2 S 3,800,000 Claregalway Sewerage Scheme S 1,474,000 Headford Sewerage Scheme S 9,423,000 Craughwell Sewerage Scheme S 1,371,000 Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme Gort Water Supply/Sewerage Scheme W/S 740,000 (Ext. to Clarinbridge) (H) W 2,615,000 Kilcolgan Water Supply Scheme W 347,000 Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme Kinvara Sewerage Scheme S 292,000 (Ext. to Headford) (H) W 29,381,000 4,991,000 63,363,000 Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Schemes to start 2007 Craughwell Water Supply Scheme W 6,443,000 Craughwell Sewerage Scheme2 S 4,113,000 Dunmore Sewerage Scheme3 S 3,144,000 Tuam Town Water Supply and Kilconnell Sewerage Scheme S 1,536,000 Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 (H) W/S 27,500,000 Kilkerrin Sewerage Scheme3 S 1,670,000 31,613,000 Leenane Sewerage Scheme3 S 2,062,000 Schemes to start 2008 14,855,000 Athenry Sewerage Scheme S 11,600,000 Schemes to Advance through Planning Ballinasloe Sewerage Scheme S 21,050,000 Ballinasloe Regional Water Supply Scheme Ballinasloe Regional Water Supply Scheme W 16,200,000 Phase 2 W 10,400,000 Barna Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 7,160,000 Ballygar Water Supply Scheme W 2,200,000 Carna Sewerage Scheme1 S 3,800,000 Clonbur/Cornamona Water Supply Scheme4 W 2,629,000 Claregalway Sewerage Scheme2 S 7,566,000 Dunmore/Glenamaddy Regional Water Clarinbridge Sewerage Scheme S 1,845,000 Supply Scheme W 13,711,000 Corofin Sewerage Scheme S 2,600,000 Galway City Western Environs Water Costelloe Regional Water Supply Scheme W 24,000,000 Supply Scheme (G) W 3,093,000 Eyrecourt Sewerage Scheme1 S 4,910,000 Galway East Wastewater Treatment Plant

Glenamaddy Sewerage Scheme S 3,060,000 For inspection purposesFeasibility only. Study S 300,000 1 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 4 Kilkieran Sewerage Scheme S 3,550,000 Inishboffin Water Supply Scheme W 1,845,000 Kilronan Sewerage Scheme S 7,155,000 Loughrea Sewerage Scheme S 5,000,000 Kinvara Sewerage Scheme S 3,025,000 Portumna Regional Water Supply Scheme Laurencetown Sewerage Scheme S 1,758,000 Phase 1 W 7,361,000 Milltown Sewerage Scheme2 S 3,150,000 Roundstone Water Supply Scheme4 W 1,845,000 Mountbellew Sewerage Scheme1 S 5,958,000 Spiddal Sewerage Scheme S 4,479,000 Oughterard Sewerage Scheme S 5,800,000 52,863,000 Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme Remainder of Phase 2 (H) W 27,113,000 Water Conservation Allocation 1,830,000 Tully Sewerage Scheme S 1,409,000 162,709,000 Asset Management Study 120,000 Schemes to start 2009 Clifden Regional Water Supply Scheme W 29,400,000 Western River Basin District (WFD) Project5 11,000,000 Clifden Sewerage Improvement Scheme S 21,856,000 Galway Sludge Management (G) S 8,500,000 Programme Total 464,060,000 Gort Regional Water Supply Scheme W 35,160,000 Loughrea Regional Water Supply Scheme W 25,800,000 120,716,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy 1 Bundled together 2 Bundled together 3 Bundled together 4 Bundled together 5 This project is being led by Galway County Council on behalf of the 7 other authorities in the River Basin District.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Kerry Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Caherciveen Water Supply Scheme W 5,550,000 5,550,000 Schemes to start 2007 Lough Leane Catchment Sewerage Scheme (Kilcummin, Barraduff) (H) S 4,400,000 North Ardfert Water Supply Scheme (Source Protection) W 360,000 Waterville Water Supply & Sewerage Scheme W/S 18,000,000 22,760,000 Schemes to start 2008 Kenmare Water Supply Scheme W 8,122,000 Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme (Reservoirs) (H) W 10,000,000 Kerry Central Regional Water Supply Scheme (Treatment) W 6,900,000 Kerry Sludge Management (H) S 4,620,000 Kerry Villages Sewerage Schemes Phase 1 (Caherdaniel, Scartaglen, Finuge, Currow, Brandon, Boolteens, Beaufort, Asdee, Aughasala, The Glen, Glenflesk, Cromane, Chapeltown & Cashen) S 8,750,000 Listowel Sewerage Scheme (Nutrient Reduction) S 220,000 Listowel Town Water Supply Scheme (Upgrade) W 750,000 Tralee Sewerage Scheme (Nutrient Reduction) (H) S 260,000 39,622,000 Schemes to start 2009 Castleisland Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 S 5,700,000 Kenmare Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) S 6,300,000 Kilorglin/Mid-Kerry Water Supply Improvement Scheme W 7,000,000 Lough Leane Catchment Sewerage Scheme (Killarney) S 7,500,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 26,500,000 Serviced Land Initiative Ballyard Water Supply/ Sewerage Scheme W/S 250,000 Rathass & Brewery Road Sewerage Scheme S 351,000 601,000 Schemes to Advance through Planning Skellig Ring Water Supply Scheme W 5,250,000 Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study (Phase 1 Refurbishment) S 105,000 Water Supply Schemes Strategic Study W 210,000 NSS Hub Cluster Sewerage Scheme (Abbeydorney, Ardfert, Castlemaine, Fieries, Fenit, Lixnaw, Kilflynn, Milltown, Spa) (H) S 18,000,000 Wastewater & Sludge Strategic Study S 200,000 23,765,000

Water Conservation Allocation 2,809,000

Asset Management Study 130,000

Programme Total 121,737,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Kildare* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Kildare Sludge Management S 19,500,000 Kildare Water Supply Scheme Phase 1 -Trunk Watermains (Contract 3B - Ardscull to Athy) W 5,100,000 Lower Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme (Treatment Plant & Collection System for Kilcock, Straffan, Celbridge, Maynooth and Leixlip) S 35,700,000 60,300,000

Schemes to start 2007 Kildare Water Supply Scheme Phase 1 (Contract 3A - Ardscull to Old Kilcullen Reservoir) W 6,000,000 Kildare Water Supply Scheme Phase 1 Wellfield Contract (Johnstownbridge/Robertstown) W 15,000,000 21,000,000

Schemes to start 2008 Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme S 21,400,000 Kildare Water Supply Scheme Phase 1 (River Barrow Abstraction Scheme and Associated Pipelines) W 44,200,000 Kildare Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 (Castlewarden to Ballygoran) W 15,300,000 Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme Stage 3 (Osberstown) S 18,000,000 98,900,000

Serviced Land Initiative

Athgarvan/Newbridge Water Supply Scheme For inspection purposes only. W 640,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Ballymore Eustace Wastewater Treatment Plant S 1,400,000 Derrinturn Wastewater Treatment Plant S 2,100,000 Sunnyhill (Kilcullen) Water Supply Scheme W 520,000 4,660,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Athy Sewerage Scheme S 2,400,000 Ballyna Regional Water Supply Scheme W 11,500,000 Moone/ Timolin/ Ballitore Sewerage Scheme S 4,300,000 Rathangan Sewerage Scheme S 2,800,000 21,000,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,300,000

Asset Management Study 160,000

Programme Total 207,320,000

* All Kildare schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Kilkenny Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2008 W/S Est. Cost Gowran/ Goresbridge/ Paulstown Water Supply Scheme W 9,070,000 9,070,000

Schemes to start 2009 Ballyragget / Clogh / Castlecomer / Urlingford / Johnstown Water Supply Scheme W 14,200,000 Bennettsbridge Water Supply Scheme W 13,370,000 Callan / Graiguenamanagh / Thomastown / Inistiogue Water Supply Scheme W 20,000,000 Kilkenny City Regional Water Supply Scheme (H) W 10,000,000 Kilkenny City Wastewater Treatment Plant (H) S 13,000,000 Kilkenny Sludge Management (H) S 10,000,000 80,570,000

Serviced Land Initiative Bennettsbridge Sewerage Scheme S 800,000 Gowran Sewerage Scheme S 816,000 Kilkenny City Western Environs Sewerage Scheme (H) W/S 4,800,000 Mooncoin Sewerage Scheme S 4,000,000 Paulstown Wastewater Treatment Plant S 750,000 11,166,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Kilmacow Sewerage Scheme S 5,000,000 5,000,000

For inspection purposes only. Schemes to Advance through Planning Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Freshford/ Johnstown/ Goresbridge Sewerage Scheme S 7,900,000 Mooncoin Regional Water Supply Scheme W 9,000,000 Piltown/Fiddown Water Supply Scheme W 3,000,000 19,900,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,472,000

Asset Management Study 80,000

Programme Total 127,258,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Laois Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Portarlington Water Supply Scheme W 5,330,000 Portlaoise Sewerage Scheme (incorporating Laois Sludge Management) S 40,880,000 46,210,000

Schemes to start 2007 Mountmellick Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 2,600,000 2,600,000

Schemes to start 2008 Laois Grouped Towns Sewerage Scheme (Abbeyleix, Rathdowney, Mountrath, Stradbally, Durrow, Clonaslee) S 39,000,000 Portlaoise Stage 2 and Mountmellick Water Supply Schemes W 15,000,000 54,000,000

Schemes to start 2009 Portarlington/Emo/ Ballybrittas/ Killenard Sewerage Scheme S 11,935,000 11,935,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Mountmellick Water Supply Scheme* For inspection purposes only. W 0 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

*Previously listed with Portlaoise Stage 2 Water Supply Scheme above 0

Schemes to Advance through Planning Durrow Water Supply Improvement Scheme W 2,000,000 Laois Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study S 210,000 Mountmellick Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 S 12,000,000 Mountrath Water Supply Scheme W 2,750,000 16,960,000

Water Conservation Allocation 2,200,000

Asset Management Study 60,000

Programme Total 133,965,000

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:31 Leitrim Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost

Carrick-on-Shannon Sewerage Scheme S 18,880,000 Leitrim Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme (Dromahair, Kinlough, Kiltyclogher, Tullaghan, Drumkeeran, Rooskey, Jamestown, Cloone, Drumcong, Killargue & Ballinaglera) S 15,945,000 34,825,000

Schemes to start 2008

Kinlough/ Tullaghan Water Supply Scheme W 1,875,000 Leitrim Sludge Management S 1,330,000 South Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme W 5,745,000 8,950,000

Schemes to start 2009

Leitrim Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study S 105,000 North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 W 6,580,000 6,685,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,000,000

Asset Management Study 30,000

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Programme Total 51,490,000

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Limerick City* Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Clareville Water Treatment Plant S 32,000,000 Limerick Water Network (Southern Ring Main - City & County) W 10,712,000 42,712,000

Schemes to start 2007 Limerick Sewerage Scheme (Ct 3.7 - Westbury Pumping Station) S 1,123,000 1,123,000

Schemes to start 2008 Limerick Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 (Rehabilitation) S 5,408,000 5,408,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Limerick Sewerage Scheme Strategic Study S 210,000 210,000

Water Conservation Allocation 9,263,000

Asset Management Study 50,000

For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Programme Total 58,766,000

* All Limerick City schemes have Gateway status as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Limerick County Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Pallaskenry/ Kildimo Water Supply Scheme W 1,411,000 1,411,000

Schemes to start 2007 Limerick County Water Network (Patrickswell/Adare) W 3,245,000 Limerick County Water Network (Croom Link) W 5,840,000 9,085,000

Schemes to start 2008 Adare & Patrickswell Sewerage Scheme S 9,414,000 Kilmallock Sewerage Scheme S 9,744,000 Limerick County Water Network (Caherconlish N24 Link) (G) W 2,060,000 Limerick County (incl. Caherdavin & City) Water Network (G) W 1,236,000 Limerick County Water Network Extension (Pallasgreen & Oola) W 2,946,000 Limerick Sludge Management (G) S 2,709,000 Mungret Sewerage Scheme (G) S 4,944,000 Shannon Estuary Water Supply Treatment Plant (Upgrade) W 4,326,000 37,379,000

Schemes to start 2009 Athea, Askeaton, Foynes, Glin & Shanagolden Sewerage Scheme S 18,293,000 Drumcollogher/ Hospital/ Pallasgreen/ Bruff Grouped Sewerage Scheme S 10,506,000 28,799,000

Serviced Land Initiative Castleconnell Water Supply Scheme (Upgrade) (G) W 1,112,000 Mungret Surface Water Drainage Scheme (G) S 832,000 1,944,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Schemes to Advance through Planning Castletroy Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) (G) S 5,800,000 Newcastle West Sewerage Scheme S 14,600,000 20,400,000

Water Conservation Allocation 4,318,000

Asset Management Study 100,000

Shannon River Basin District (WFD) Project 1 10,100,000

Programme Total 113,536,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy 1 This project is being led by Limerick County Council on behalf of the other authorities in the River Basin District

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Longford

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2007 W/S Est. Cost Edgeworthstown Sewerage Scheme (Nutrient Reduction) S 600,000 Longford Central Regional Water Supply Scheme (Reservoir and Pipelines) W 7,500,000 8,100,000

Schemes to start 2008 Ballymahon Regional Water Supply Scheme (Improvement) W 4,500,000 Granard Regional Water Supply Scheme W 6,500,000 Longford Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 (New Sewers) S 5,700,000 16,700,000

Schemes to start 2009 Drumlish and Newtownforbes Sewerage Schemes1 S 8,300,000 8,300,000

Schemes to Advance Through Planning Lanesborough Regional Water Supply Scheme W 8,000,000 Longford Central Regional Water Supply Scheme Phase 12 W 7,000,000 Longford Grouped Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study (Abbeylara, Abbeyshrule, Ballinamuck, Barry, Killashee, Ennybeggs, Legga, Moydow, Moyne, Newtowncashel, Stonepark and Taghshinny) S 8,060,000 Longford Town Sewerage Scheme (Network Review, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Hub Centre for Sludge) S 9,760,000 32,820,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Ardagh/ Ballinalee/ Aughnacliffe Sewerage Schemes1 S 4,000,000 Lanesborough Water Supply Stage 1 (Wellfield Development) W 1,400,000 5,400,000

Water Conservation Allocation 4,200,000

Asset Management Study 30,000

Programme Total 75,550,000

1 Bundled together as a Grouped DBO Scheme 2 Works arising from the Strategic Review

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Louth

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2008 W/S Est. Cost Cooley Regional Water Supply Scheme W 5,500,000 Dunleer/Mid Louth Regional Water Supply Scheme W 13,500,000 19,000,000

Schemes to start 2009 Ardee Sewerage Scheme S 7,500,000 Blackrock Sewerage Scheme (G) S 10,000,000 Drogheda Sewerage Feasibility Study (Network Improvements - Stage 1) S 1,580,000 Dundalk Water Supply Strategic Study (G) W 500,000 19,580,000

Serviced Land Initiative Knockbridge Sewerage Scheme S 936,000 Tallanstown & Collon Sewerage Scheme S 1,545,000 2,481,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Drogheda/East Meath Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study S 500,000 Dundalk South & West Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 (G) S 12,500,000 13,000,000

Water Conservation Allocation 4,000,000

Asset Management Study 100,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Programme Total 58,161,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Mayo

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Ballina Sewerage Scheme (H) S 20,000,000 Ballina Water Supply Scheme (Ext. to Crossmolina) (H) W 4,460,000 Castlebar Environs Sewerage Scheme (excl. Advance & Outfall)(H) S 49,028,000 73,488,000

Schemes to start 2008 Achill Sound Sewerage Scheme S 5,377,000 Ballina Regional Water Supply Scheme (Storage/Mains)(H) W 10,500,000 Erris Regional Water Supply (Ext. to Glenamoy) W 2,791,000 Kilmaine & Shrule Water Supply Scheme W 5,572,000 Kiltimagh Sewerage Scheme S 9,393,000 Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme (Ext. Shrah to Westport and Ext. to Treatment Plant at Tourmakeady) W 21,350,000 Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme (Ext. to Kiltimagh) W 7,200,000 Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme (Ext. to Louisburg) W 6,330,000 Mayo Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme (Charlestown, Cross, The Neale, Ballyheane, and Crossboyne Sewerage Schemes) S 6,252,000 74,765,000

Schemes to start 2009 Belmullet/ Foxford Sewerage Scheme S 21,420,000 Killala Sewerage Scheme S 5,572,000 Mayo Sludge Management (H) S 7,354,000 34,346,000

Serviced Land Initiative Ballyhaunis/Derrymore Sewerage Scheme For inspection purposes only. S 305,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Charlestown Sewerage Scheme S 222,000 527,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Newport Sewerage Scheme S 9,000,000 9,000,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Ballina Regional Water Supply Scheme (Treatment Plant Upgrade) (H) W 6,000,000 Cong Water Supply Strategic Study W 300,000 Lough Conn - East Mayo Regional Water Supply Feasibility Study (incl. Swinford) W 500,000 6,800,000

Water Conservation Allocation 6,132,000

Asset Management Study 120,000

Programme Total 205,178,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Meath*

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Navan AC Watermains Network Phases 2 & 3 W 4,250,000 4,250,000

Schemes to start 2007 Ashbourne/Ratoath/Kilbride Sewerage Scheme S 26,000,000 Dunshaughlin Water Supply Scheme W 10,000,000 Meath Grouped Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme (Donore, Duleek, Athboy, Kilmainhamwood, Summerhill, Moynalty, Rathcairn & Rathmolyon) S 37,000,000 73,000,000

Schemes to start 2008 East Meath, Drogheda & South Louth Water Supply Scheme W 75,000,000 Meath Sludge Management S 7,500,000 Navan Mid-Meath Water Supply Scheme W 78,000,000 160,500,000

Schemes to start 2009 Oldcastle Sewerage Scheme S 5,500,000 5,500,000

Serviced Land Initiative Trim Water Improvement Scheme W 2,000,000 2,000,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Rathcairn Sewerage Scheme1 S- Rathmolyon Sewerage Scheme1 S- 1included under the Grouped Towns & Villages Scheme 0

Schemes to Advance through Planning Dunboyne/Clonee Water Supply Scheme W 6,000,000 Kells Sewerage Scheme S 11,000,000 Kells/Oldcastle Water Supply Scheme W 2,000,000 Navan Sewerage Scheme (Network Rehabilitation) S 15,000,000 34,000,000

Water Conservation Allocation 16,522,000

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 295,872,000

* All Meath County Council schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Monaghan

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2007 W/S Est. Cost Carrickmacross Sewerage Scheme S 22,000,000 22,000,000

Schemes to start 2008 Castleblaney/Ballybay/Clones Wastewater Treatment Plant S 12,000,000 12,000,000

Schemes to start 2009 Monaghan Sludge Management (H) S 2,570,000 Monaghan Town Sewerage Scheme (H) S 27,500,000 30,070,000

Serviced Land Initiative Monaghan Town Sewerage Scheme (North Eastern Collection Area)(H) S 2,700,000 2,700,000

Rural Towns and Villages Initiative Carrickmacross Water Supply Scheme W 4,500,000 Castleblaney Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 1,100,000 5,600,000

Water Conservation Allocation 3,185,000

Asset Management Study 50,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Programme Total 75,605,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Offaly

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Offaly Sludge Management (G) S 5,624,000 5,624,000

Schemes to start 2007 Edenderry Sewerage Scheme S 14,300,000 14,300,000

Schemes to start 2008 Birr Water Supply Scheme W 12,700,000 Edenderry/Rhode Water Supply Scheme W 8,040,000 Tullamore Water Supply Scheme Stage 5 (G) W 15,000,000 35,740,000

Schemes to start 2009 Birr Sewerage Improvement Scheme S 7,140,000 Offaly Grouped Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme No 1 - Feasibility Study (Ballycumber, Banagher, Belmont, Daingean, Kinnitty, Moneygall, Shannonbridge, Shinrone and Kilcormac) S 8,500,000 Offaly Grouped Towns & Villages Water Supply Scheme - Feasibility Study (Rahan, Dunkerrin/Moneygall, Mountbolus, Geashill, Kinnitty,Coolderry, Clonbullogue, and Walsh Island) W 5,830,000 Tullamore Sewerage Scheme (G) S 43,200,000 64,670,000

Serviced Land Initiative For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Edenderry Sewerage Scheme (Surface Water) S 2,500,000 2,500,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Birr Sewerage Scheme (Pipelines) S 2,100,000 Rhode Sewerage Scheme S 3,832,000 5,932,000

Schemes to Advance Through Planning Mid Offaly Regional Water Supply Scheme Feasability Study (G) W 300,000 300,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,865,000

Asset Management Study 60,000

Programme Total 130,991,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Roscommon

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2007 W/S Est. Cost Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme (Strokestown, Elphin, Brideswell, Ballinlough, Knockcroghery, Lisacul, Loughglynn, Frenchpark, Arigna, Cootehall, Castleplunkett, Ballyleague and Environs, Tulsk, Creagh, Curraghboy and Hodson Bay) S 28,000,000 28,000,000

Schemes to start 2008 NE Roscommon Water Supply Scheme (Augmentation) W 16,000,000 Roscommon Sludge Management S 2,680,000 18,680,000

Schemes to start 2009 Arigna, Boyle/Ardcarne (Stage 2), Roscommon Central and South Roscommon Regional Water Supply Scheme W 54,000,000 Roscommon Sewerage Scheme Upgrade S 4,206,000 West Roscommon Regional Water Supply Scheme (incl. North Roscommon, Castlerea and Ballinlough) W 15,773,000 73,979,000

Serviced Land Initiative Lanesboro Rd Roscommon Sewerage Scheme S 1,237,000 1,237,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Monksland Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 (Upgrade) For (G) inspection purposes only. S 15,000,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 15,000,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,500,000

Asset Management Study 50,000

Programme Total 138,446,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Sligo

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost. Sligo & Environs Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 (G) W 14,700,000 Sligo Wastewater Treatment Plant (DBO Contract)(G) S 24,000,000 38,700,000

Schemes to start 2007 Enniscrone Sewerage Scheme S 3,100,000 3,100,000

Schemes to start 2008 Ballygawley, Mullaghmore, Ballinacarrow* & Cliffoney* Grouped Sewerage Scheme S 6,500,000 Mullaghmore Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 1,430,000 Sligo Sewerage Scheme (Network Improvement)(G) S 5,300,000 13,230,000

Schemes to start 2009 Carrowroe Sewerage Scheme S 2,300,000 Lough Talt Water Supply Scheme W 1,870,000 Rosses Point/ Cregg/ Ballincar Sewerage Scheme S 4,500,000 8,670,000

Serviced Land Initiative Grange, Strandhill & Tubbercurry Grouped Sewerage Improvement Scheme S 4,250,000 Teesan/Lisnalurg Sewerage Scheme S 1,420,000 Ballinacarrow Sewerage Scheme* S - Cliffoney Sewerage Scheme* For inspection purposes only. S - Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. *Previously listed with grouped scheme above 5,670,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Ballymote Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) S 5,000,000 Collooney Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) S 5,000,000 North Sligo Regional Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 W 3,570,000 Sligo & Environs Water Supply Scheme Phase 3 (G) W 4,080,000 17,650,000

Water Conservation Allocation 2,652,000

Asset Management Study 60,000

Programme Total 89,732,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 North Tipperary

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Templemore Sewerage Scheme S 7,500,000 7,500,000

Schemes to start 2007 Thurles Wastewater Treatment Plant S 2,492,000 2,492,000

Schemes to start 2008 Ballina Sewerage Scheme S 6,630,000 Nenagh Sewerage Scheme S 3,600,000 Newport Sewerage Scheme S 4,206,000 North Tipperary Sludge Management S 3,247,000 Roscrea Regional Water Supply Scheme (Upgrade) W 1,082,000 Roscrea Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) S 1,629,000 Thurles Regional Water Supply Scheme W 46,050,000 Thurles Sewerage Scheme S 7,150,000 73,594,000

Schemes to start 2009 North West Regional Water Supply Scheme W 15,773,000 15,773,000

Serviced Land Initiative Friar Street/Stradavoher Sewerage Scheme (Thurles) S 1,299,000 Kiltillane Road Sewerage Scheme (Templemore) For inspection purposes only. S 806,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Knock Rd Sewerage Scheme Extension (Roscrea) S 959,000 Whitepark/Golden Grove Road Sewerage Scheme (Roscrea) S 243,000 3,307,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Borrisleigh Sewerage Scheme S 2,185,000 Newport Regional Water Supply Scheme W 6,058,000 8,243,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Cloughjordan, Dromineer, Rearcross & Silvermines Wastewater Treatment Plants (Upgrade) S 4,206,000 Rural Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study S 300,000 Templemore Regional Water Supply Scheme (Source Augmentation) W 1,000,000 5,506,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,859,000

Asset Management Study 60,000

Programme Total 118,334,000

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 South Tipperary

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes to start 2007 W/S Est. Cost Clonmel Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 1,576,000 South Tipperary Sludge Management S 5,880,000 7,456,000

Schemes to start 2008 Clonmel Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 S 2,730,000 Fethard Sewerage Scheme (Upgrade) S 4,080,000 6,810,000

Schemes to start 2009 Clonmel Town & Rural Water Supply Scheme W 38,000,000 Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme (Augmentation) W 14,500,000 52,500,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Burncourt Water Supply Scheme W 6,407,000 Fethard Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 8,065,000 14,472,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Ardfinnan Regional Water Supply Scheme (Lissava) W 5,500,000 Carrick-on-Suir Water Supply Scheme W 1,575,000 Clonmel Storm Drainage Strategic Study S 525,000 Dundrum Regional Water Supply Scheme W 2,204,000 Grouped Sewerage Scheme Stages 1 & 2 - Feasability For inspection Study purposes only. S 300,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 10,104,000

Water Conservation Allocation 3,620,000

Asset Management Study 80,000

Programme Total 95,042,000

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Waterford City*

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Waterford Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 S 54,500,000 Waterford South City Water Supply Scheme W 585,000 55,085,000

Schemes to start 2007 Waterford North West City Water Supply Scheme W 9,800,000 9,800,000

Schemes to start 2008 Waterford North West City Sewerage Scheme S 3,642,000 3,642,000

Schemes to start 2009 Waterford South West City Water Supply Scheme W 1,318,000 1,318,000

Serviced Land Initiative Killure Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 S 485,000 Old Kilmeaden Rd., Ballybeg & Kilbarry Sewerage Scheme (Ext. of Kilbarry Sewerage Scheme) S 2,370,000 2,855,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Adamstown to Waterford City Network (Trunk Main Augmentation) W 4,500,000 Waterford Sludge Management S 5,410,000 9,910,000

Water Conservation Allocation 6,914,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Asset Management Study 50,000

Programme Total 89,574,000

* All Waterford City schemes have Gateway status as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Waterford County

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Dungarvan Sewerage Scheme S 34,870,000 East Waterford Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 Phase 2 W 21,320,000 Tramore Sewerage Scheme S 21,530,000 77,720,000

Schemes to start 2007 Waterford Grouped Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme (Ardmore, Tallow, Stradbally, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas and Ballyduff/Kilmeadan) S 48,310,000 48,310,000

Schemes to start 2008 Ballyduff Upper Sewerage Scheme S 578,000 Ballynacourty Deelish Water Supply Scheme W 4,470,000 Dunmore East Water Supply Scheme W 1,515,000 Ring Helvic Water Supply Scheme W 3,575,000 Waterford Sludge Management (G) S 2,895,000 West Waterford Water Supply Scheme (Incl. Strategic Study) W 2,945,000 15,978,000

Schemes to start 2009 Ardmore Water Supply Scheme W 2,310,000 Bonmahon Sewerage Scheme S 420,000 Dungarvan Water Supply Scheme W 3,575,000 6,305,000

Serviced Land Initiative Aglish, Piltown, Clashmore, Tallow, Villierstown Sewerage Scheme S 1,680,000 1,680,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme S 1,515,000 1,515,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Carrick-on-Suir Rathgormac Water Supply Scheme W 2,155,000 Clashmore Sewerage Scheme (Collection System) S 515,000 Dunhill Sewerage Scheme S 160,000 Faithlegg Water Supply Scheme W 2,100,000 Kilmacthomas Water Supply Scheme W 1,100,000 Lismore Sewerage Scheme S 5,215,000 Portlaw Sewerage Scheme S 4,895,000 Portlaw Water Supply Scheme W 1,855,000 Tramore Sewerage Scheme (Collection System) S 10,500,000 28,495,000

Water Conservation Allocation 2,600,000

Asset Management Study 50,000

Programme Total 182,653,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Westmeath

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes At Construction W/S Est.Cost Athlone Water Treatment Plant (G) 4,200,000 4,200,000

Schemes to start 2008 Athlone Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 (G) S 15,000,000 Mullingar Regional Water Supply Scheme Improvement (incorporating Lough Ennell Abstraction) (G) 1 W 8,000,000 Mullingar Sewerage Scheme (incorporating Westmeath Sludge Management) (G) S 72,110,000 95,110,000

Schemes to start 2009 South Westmeath Regional Water Supply Scheme Phases 1 - 3 W 71,000,000 71,000,000

Serviced Land Initiative Ballymore Sewerage Scheme S 785,000 Clonmellon WastewaterTreatment Plant S 689,000 Delvin Sewerage Scheme S 4,300,000 Rochfortbridge Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 5,870,000 11,644,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Glasson/Ballykeeran/Coosan Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 3,950,000 Milltownpass Sewerage Scheme For inspection purposes only. S 2,300,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 6,250,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Coole Sewerage Scheme S 2,600,000 Finea Sewerage Scheme S 1,600,000 Kilbeggan Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 5,500,000 Lough Lene Water Supply Scheme W 4,600,000 Moate Sewerage Scheme Phase 1 S 9,700,000 Rathowen Sewerage Scheme S 1,900,000 25,900,000

Water Conservation Allocation 4,700,000

Asset Management Study 70,000

Programme Total 218,874,000

(G) Refers to a Gateway as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

1 Scheme expanded since 2005-2007 Programme to include Lough Enell Abstraction

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Wexford

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost New Ross Sewerage Scheme S 17,900,000 Rosslare Harbour Sewerage Scheme S 8,500,000 Wexford Sewerage Scheme (Ext. to Carcur) (H) S 7,650,000 34,050,000

Schemes to start 2007 Gorey Regional Water Supply Scheme (Wellfield) W 18,950,000 18,950,000

Schemes to start 2008 Gorey Sewerage Scheme S 13,840,000 13,840,000

Schemes to start 2009 Enniscorthy Sewerage Scheme Phase 3 S 18,300,000 Fethard-on-Sea Sewerage Scheme S 5,250,000 Kilmore Quay, Curracloe, Duncormick Sewerage Scheme S 4,740,000 New Ross Water Supply Scheme W 11,230,000 Village Sewerage Schemes (Ballycanew, Camolin, Clonroche, Oylegate, Wellingtion Bridge) S 8,200,000 47,720,000

Serviced Land Initiative Arthurstown Sewerage Scheme S 1,050,000 Castlebridge & Piercestown Sewerage Schemes S 4,740,000 Coolgreany Sewerage Scheme S 3,270,000 Taghmon Wastewater Treatment Plant For inspection purposes only. S 1,575,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 10,635,000

Rural Towns & Villages Initiative Bunclody Sewerage Scheme S 8,465,000 8,465,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Enniscorthy and Sow Regional Water Supply Scheme W 20,450,000 Fardystown Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 13,000,000 Wexford Sludge Management (H) S 6,000,000 39,450,000

Water Conservation Allocation 5,139,000

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 178,349,000

(H) Refers to a Hub as designated in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32 Wicklow*

Water Services Investment Programme 2007 - 2009

Schemes at Construction W/S Est. Cost Rathdrum Wastewater Treatment Plant S 4,432,000 Wicklow Sewerage Scheme (Wentworth Place Culvert) S 3,000,000 7,432,000

Schemes to start 2007 Arklow Sewerage Scheme (Advance Works) S 1,000,000 Enniskerry Water Supply Scheme W 2,600,000 Wicklow Sewerage Scheme (DBO) S 30,000,000 33,600,000

Schemes to start 2008 Arklow Water Supply Scheme Stage 3 W 35,200,000 Bray Catchment Sewerage Scheme (Rehabilitation and Ancilliary Works) S 8,000,000 Dunlavin Sewerage Scheme S 5,100,000 Newtownmountkennedy Water Supply Scheme W 8,000,000 West Wicklow Water Supply Scheme Stage 1 (Blessington) W 6,600,000 West Wicklow Water Supply Scheme Stage 2 W 12,200,000 Wicklow Sludge Management S 2,860,000 77,960,000

Schemes to start 2009 Arklow Sewerage Scheme S 15,900,000 Newtownmountkennedy Sewerage Scheme (Main Scheme) S 15,500,000 Wicklow Town Water Supply Scheme W 42,400,000 For inspection purposes only. 73,800,000 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Serviced Land Initiative Blessington Wastewater Treatment Plant S 3,445,000 3,445,000

Schemes to Advance through Planning Aughrim Water Supply Scheme W 15,300,000 Bray Water Supply Scheme (Storage and Trunk Main) W 15,800,000 Greystones Sewerage Scheme S 3,000,000 Rathdrum Water Supply Scheme W 15,300,000 49,400,000

Water Conservation Allocation 1,300,000

Asset Management Study 100,000

Programme Total 247,037,000

* All Wicklow County Council schemes fall within the Greater Dublin Area as described in the National Spatial Strategy

EPA Export 26-07-2013:11:14:32