Attachment E.2.1 Leitrim County Council Urban Wastew Ater

Attachment E.2.1

Monitoring Programme 2009. (Relevant Treatment Plant in Blue)

Leitrim County Council Urban Wastewater Monitoring Programme 2009

Scheduled Monitoring Frequency Per Month Number Maximum permitted number of samples WWTP of which fail to conform Samples J F M A M J J A S O N D Augnasheelin + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Ballinamore + + For+ inspection purposes+ only. + + 6 1 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Carrick-on-Shannon + + + + + + 6 1 Carrigallen + + + + + + 6 1 Dromahair + + + + + + 6 1 Dromod + + + + + + 6 1 Drumkeeran + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Drumshanbo + + + + + + 6 1 Drumsna + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Fenagh + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Keshcarrigan + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Kiltyclogher + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Kinlough + + + + + + 6 1 Leitrim Village + + + + + + 6 1 Manorhamilton + + + + + + 6 1 Mohill + + + + + + 6 1 Newtowngore + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples Tullaghan + 1 No data available for less than 4 samples

Wastewater Sludge Monitoring P.E. > 5,000 + +

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Attachment E.2.2.

Test Method Manuals

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Wastewater Sampling Method

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1:1 Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Purpose 3 2:3 Scope 3

3:3 Sampling 3 3:3.1 Laboratory Check 3 3:3.2 Sampling Location 4 3:3.3 Calibration of automatic samplers 4 3:3.4 Sampling 4 3:3.5 Dispatch to Laboratory 4

4.1 Bibliography 4

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Before sampling is undertaken familiarisation with the following documents is essential:

• Leitrim County Council Corporate Safety Statement. • Infrastructure Ancillary Safety Statement. • Site Specific Risk Assessments for Wastewater • Safe Work Practice Sheets Nos. 67, 72 and 81

1. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times, visibility vests, protective footwear and gloves. 2. When sampling near water, life belts must be used and if possible two persons should carry out the sampling. 3. Easy access to and from the sampling location should be established before sampling commences. 4. Information regarding the location(s) of sampling and estimated time of return to the laboratory should be made available before departure from the laboratory. 5. Mobile phones should be carried at all times with contact numbers in case of emergency.

2:1 Introduction

A monitoring programme should be pre-determined before the start of each sampling year. The programme should set out each point at which samples are to be taken for particular parameters, how many samples are to be taken at each point for each parameter and when the samples are to be taken. The programme should ensure that the number of samples taken at each wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is distributed as evenly as practicable throughout the year.

Samples collected in any monitoring programme must be representative of the quality of the bulk of the material being monitored. The act of collecting a sample must not alter the quality characteristics of the sample of the material collected for analysis from those of the bulk of the material from which the sample was drawn.

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2:2 Purpose

The purpose of the wastewater sampling method is to define a sampling programme, to ensure confidence in analytical results and to ensure a suitable response to unsatisfactory results.

2:3 Scope

The wastewater sampling method relates to the sampling of all wastewater treatment plants in County Leitrim.

3:3 Sampling

3:3.1 Laboratory Check

Ensure that the materials necessary for sampling and analyses are present within the laboratory before undertaking sampling. A written work list identifying all samples to be taken and identifying compliance and operational samples should also be present within the laboratory.

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Ensure that the sampling location will give a representative sample.

3:3.3 Calibration of automatic samplers

1. Automatic samplers must be calibrated on-site at each sample location before use. 2. Set the time interval dial on the panel inside the sampler to 1hr. 3. Set the volume dial on the panel to 300mls. 4. Place the end of the sampling tube into a 500ml graduated cylinder and press start. 5. Measure the volume lifted. 6. If the volume is greater or less than 300mls, reset the volume dial and repeat step 4. 7. Continue steps 4 to 6 until the sampler lifts a 300ml volume. 8. The automatic sampler is now ready for use.

3:3.4 Sampling

1. Ensure that proper sample bottles are used and that adequate volumes of sample are taken. 2. Ensure that sample bottles are labelled with the sample location, date and time, along with any other relevant information deemed necessary. Where applicable ensure that appropriate preservatives are placed in bottles used to collect samples.

3:3.5 Dispatch to Laboratory

1. The time interval between sampling and arrival at the laboratory must be the minimum practicable consistent with local logistical problems. 2. As a minimum samples should be held at less than 10oC while being transported to the laboratory. 3. On arrival at the laboratory samples should be logged in the sample log book and given individual identification numbers. These references numbers should be written on the sample bottles and used throughout analysis and recording of the sample. 4. Samples should be analysed For on inspection the day purposes of receipt only. at the laboratory wherever possible and refrigerated overnightConsent if too of copyrightlate for owner processing required for on any the other same use. day as sampling.

4.1 Bibliography

Environmental Protection Agency (2003). European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations, 2000 (SI 439 of 2000) A Draft Handbook on Implementation for Sanitary Authorities. Pages 1 to 147. Published by the EPA, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford.

North Western Health Board (1999) Microbiological Sampling of Water Supplies Serving Food Businesses – Standard Operating Procedures. SOP 17.0, Revision No: 0, Issued: 25/01/99, Approved By: National Steering Committee. Pages 1 to 5.

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Biochemical Oxygen Demand

Electrode Method

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Table of Contents

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1:1 Laboratory Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3

3:1 Materials 4

4:1 Preservation 4

5:1 Methods 5 5:1.1 Preparation of BOD Dilution Water 5 5:1.2 Preparation of 2% Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution 5 5:1.3 BOD Determination 5

6:1 BOD Formulae 6 6:1.1 BOD formula when sample dilution is less than 1:10 6 6:1.2 BOD formula when sample dilution is 1:10 or greater than 1:10 6 For inspection purposes only. 6:1.3 BOD formula whenConsent sample of copyright is undiluted owner required for any other use. 6

7:1 Bibliography 6

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Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002).

The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety:

General Safety 1. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 2. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 3. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 4. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 5. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Protective Equipment 1. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 2. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 3. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 4. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002)

First Aid Equipment and Supplies 1. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 2. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 3. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Appropriate protective equipment should be worn when undertaking the BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) electrode method. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

2:1 Introduction

The BOD electrode method is suitable for determining the BOD of water and wastewater.

2:2 Principle

The BOD determination is an empirical test in which standardised laboratory procedures are used to determine the relative oxygen requirements of wastewaters, effluents and polluted waters (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

The test measures the oxygen required for the biochemical degradation of organic material (carbonaceous demand) and the oxygen used to oxidise inorganic material such as sulphides and ferrous iron. It may also measure the oxygen used to oxidise reduced forms of nitrogen (nitrogenous demand) unless their oxidation is prevented by an inhibitor (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

The method consists of placing a sample in a full, airtight bottle and incubating the bottle under specified conditions for a specific time. Dissolved oxygen (DO) is measured initially and after

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:05 incubation. The BOD is calculated from the difference between the initial and final DO (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). Normally a 5-day BOD test period (English legend has it that 5 days was the time period taken between sewage entering a river and reaching the ocean) is used where samples are incubated in the dark (to restrict algal growth) at 20oC (the temperature believed to be reasonably representative of field conditions).

Most wastewaters contain more oxygen demanding materials than the amount of DO available in air-saturated water. Therefore it is necessary to dilute certain samples before incubation to bring the oxygen demand and supply into appropriate balance (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

Bacterial growth requires nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and trace metals. These are added to dilution water, which is buffered to ensure that the pH of the incubated sample remains in a range suitable for bacterial growth (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

3:1 Materials

1. BOD nutrient buffer pillows (Hach Catalogue No.’s 14861-66 and 14862-66 or equivalent) 2. Nitrification inhibitor (Hach Catalogue No. 2533-35 or equivalent) 3. D(+)Glucose (BDH Product No. 101174Y or equivalent) 4. L-Glutamic acid (BDH Product No. 371024T or equivalent) 5. Purified water or equivalent 6. BOD dilution water container 7. BOD dilution water aerator 8. BOD bottles 9. DO meter and electrode 10. Water bath (20 to 30oC) 11. Balance (4 decimal places) 12. Weighing boats 13. Porcelain crucibles 14. Dessicator 15. Spatula 16. Magnetic stirrer o o 17. Incubator (20 C +/- For1 C) inspection purposes only. 18. Oven (103oC)Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

19. Volumetric flask (1000mL) 20. Graduated cylinders (10 to 1000mL volume) 21. Parafilm 22. Pasteur pipettes 23. Gloves 24. Marker Pen 25. Scissors

4:1 Preservation Method

If more than a 2-hour delay before analysis of grab sample(s) takes place the sample(s) should be kept at or below 4oC from the time of collection and analysis should begin within 6 hours of collection. If this is not possible store sample(s) at or below 4oC and report length and temperature of storage with the results. In no case start analysis more than 24 hours after grab sample collection. Keep composite samples at or below 4oC during composting. Limit composting period to 24 hours. Use the same criteria as for storage of grab samples, starting the measurement of holding time from the end of the composting period. State storage time and conditions as part of the results (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

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5:1 Methods

5:1.1 Preparation of BOD Dilution Water

1. Place a desired volume of purified water in a BOD dilution water container. 2. Place a BOD aerator in the BOD dilution water 3. Aerate the BOD dilution water overnight. 4. Add a BOD nutrient buffer pillow to the BOD dilution water. 5. Continue aeration of the BOD dilution water until sample dilution is ready to take place.

5:1.2 Preparation of 2% Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution (Prepare immediately before use)

1. Dry D(+)Glucose and L-Glutamic acid at 103oC for 1 hour. 2. Add 0.150g of D(+)Glucose and 0.150g of L-Glutamic acid to a 1000mL volumetric flask containing purified water, mix thoroughly and make up to the mark with purified water. 3. Prepare a 1:50 (2%) dilution of the Glucose-Glutamic Acid solution using BOD dilution water.

5:1.3 BOD Determination

1. Prepare dilutions, where appropriate, of the sample(s) to be tested. Dilutions that result in a residual DO of at least 1mg/L and a DO uptake of at least 2mg/L after 5 days incubation provide the most reliable results (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 2. Transfer the diluted or undiluted sample(s) to a corresponding glass stoppered BOD bottle(s). 3. Bring the diluted or undiluted sample(s) to 20oC. 4. Measure the DOo of the sample(s) in mg/L using a DO meter and electrode. The DO should be approximately 9.2mg/L at 20oC. 5. Add an appropriate quantity of nitrification inhibitor to the sample(s). 6. Stopper the BOD bottle. For inspection purposes only. 7. Treat a BODConsent blank, of containingcopyright owner BOD required dilution for any other water use. instead of sample in the same

manner as the sample. 8. Treat the 2% Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution in the same manner as the sample. 9. Incubate the sample(s), blank and Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution at 20±1oC for 5 days. 10. Measure the DO5 of the sample(s), blank and Glucose-Glutamic Acid solution and determine their BOD5 according to the formula in section 6:0.

The DO uptake of the blank after 5 days should not be more than 0.2mg/L and preferably not more than 0.1mg/L. If the oxygen depletion exceeds 0.2mg/L obtain satisfactory water by improving purification or from another source balance (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

The BOD5 of the Glucose-Glutamic Acid solution should be 200±37mg/L. If it is outside this range reject any BOD determinations made with the BOD dilution water and seek the cause of the problem balance (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

If more than one sample dilution meets the criteria of a residual DO of at least 1mg/L and a DO depletion of at least 2mg/L and there is no evidence of toxicity at higher sample concentrations or the existence of an obvious anomaly, average results in the acceptable range (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

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6:1.1 BOD formula when sample dilution is less than 1:10

BOD5 = [(DOo–DO5)–(X-1/X)(DOo–DO5)] x X Sample Blank X = Dilution factor

6:1.2 BOD formula when sample dilution is 1:10 or greater than 1:10

BOD5 = [(DOo–DO5)–(DOo–DO5)] x X Sample Blank X = Dilution factor

6:1.3 BOD formula when sample is undiluted

BOD5 = (DOo–DO5) Sample

7:1 Bibliography

APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 16th Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15th Street NW, Washington DC For inspection purposes only. 20005, USA. ISBN: 0-87553-131-8,Consent of copyright ISSN: owner 8755-3546. required for any other use.

APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environment Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20th Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15th Street NW, Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN: 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN: 55-1979.

Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4th Edition, September 2002.

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Chemical Oxygen Demand

Reactor Digestion Method

(0-150mg/l and 0-1500mg/l)

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Table of Contents

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1:1 Laboratory Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 4 2:3 Interferences 4

3:1 Materials 5

4:1 Preservation 5

5:1 Methods 5 5:1.1 Pre-Digestion Treatment of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards 5 5:1.2 Digestion of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards 6 5:1.3 Spectrophotometric Determination of Samples and Standards 6

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Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002).

The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety:

General Safety 6. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 7. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 8. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 9. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 10. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Protective Equipment 5. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 6. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 7. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 8. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002)

First Aid Equipment and Supplies 4. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 5. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 6. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Appropriate protective equipment should be worn when undertaking the COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) reactor digestion method (Jirka and Carter, 1975) (closed reflux– colourimetric method (APHA, AWWA For inspection and WEF,purposes 1998)).only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

COD vials used in the COD reactor digestion method contain a range of ingredients including sulphuric acid and potassium dichromate. These vials may also contain mercury and silver solutions. An MSDS (Laboratory MSDS Number: C8. Appendix 1.1) should be consulted before attempting this method.

COD vials used in the COD reactor digestion method are heated to 150oC during the digestion stage of this method. During and, for a time, following this digestion stage of the COD reactor digestion method the COD reactors digestion block and the COD vials may be too hot to touch. The COD reactors digestion block and the COD vials must be allowed to cool to a ‘hand-held’ temperature before the COD vials are removed from the COD reactor digestion block.

2:1 Introduction

The COD reactor digestion method is suitable for determining the COD of water, wastewater and seawater (Jirka and Carter, 1975).

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2:2 Principle

The COD is defined as the amount of a specified oxidant that reacts with a sample under controlled conditions. The quantity of oxidant consumed under controlled conditions is expressed in terms of its oxygen equivalence. Organic and inorganic components of a sample are subject to oxidation but in most cases the organic component predominates and is of the greater interest. COD is a defined test, in other words, the extent of sample oxidation can be affected by digestion time, reagent strength and sample COD concentration (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). COD is often used as a measurement of pollutants in wastewater and natural waters (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). COD can be related empirically to biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), organic carbon or organic matter for samples from a specific source. The COD test is useful for monitoring and control after correlation has been established (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). In the COD reactor digestion method a sample is digested for two hours, at 150oC, with potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), which is a strong oxidising agent. Oxidisable organic 2- compounds react with K2Cr2O7, reducing the dichromate ion (Cr2O7 ) to a green chromic ion (Cr3+). When the reported 0 to 150mg/L COD method range is used, the amount of Cr6+ remaining is determined (Jirka and Carter, 1975). The COD digestion solution contains mercuric sulphate (Hach Company, 2002)/mercury sulphate (Reagecon, 2003) and may contain silver sulphate (Hach Company, 2002). Mercury is used to complex interferences from chloride and silver acts a catalyst during the digestion step (Jirka and Carter, 1975).

2:3 Interferences

Chloride is the primary interference when determining the COD level of a sample. Chloride reacts with silver ions, present within the COD digestion solution, to precipitate silver chloride thus inhibiting the catalytic activity of silver. Bromide, iodide and any other reagent that inactivates these silver ions can lead to similar interferences. These interferences are negative in 2- that they have the ability to restrict the oxidising action of the Cr2O7 . However under the rigorous digestion procedures for COD analysis, chloride, bromide or iodide can react with dichromate to produce the elemental form of the halogen and the chromic ion. Results are therefore in error on the high side. For inspectionThe difficulties purposes only. caused by the presence of chloride can be overcome largely, thoughConsent not completely,of copyright owner by required complexing for any other withuse. mercuric sulphate (HgSO ) 4 before the refluxing procedure (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). Mercuric sulphate (Hach Company, 2002)/mercury sulphate (Reagecon, 2003) is present within the COD digestion solution. This complexing solution will eliminate interference up to 2000mg/L Cl- (Reported Hach method range: 0 to 150mg/L COD). Samples having higher chloride concentrations must be diluted. Samples must be diluted enough to reduce the chloride concentration to 1000mg/L Cl- (Reported Hach method range: 0 to 150mg/L COD). If dilution of samples results in the COD level being too low to be accurately determined, 0.50g of HgSO4 should be added to the COD digestion solution before the sample is added. The addition of - HgSO4 will raise the maximum allowable chloride level to 8000mg/L Cl (Reported Hach method range: 0 to 150mg/L COD) (Jirka and Carter, 1975). Ammonia and its derivatives, in waste or generated from nitrogen-containing organic matter, are not oxidised. However elemental chlorine reacts with these compounds. Hence, corrections for chloride interferences are difficult (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). - Nitrite (NO2 ) interference, when determining the COD level of a sample, is considered insignificant and is usually ignored because concentrations in waters rarely exceed 1 or 2mg - NO2 N/L (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). Reduced inorganic species such as ferrous iron, sulphide, manganous, manganese, etc. are oxidised quantitatively under test conditions. For samples containing significant levels of these species, stoichiometric oxidation can be assumed from known initial concentration of the interfering species and corrections can be made to the COD value obtained (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998).

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26. COD vials containing COD digestion solution (Reagecon Article/Product Number: 420720 (Laboratory MSDS Number: C8) or equivalent) 27. Analytical Quality Control (AQC) Standard 600mg/L (Reagecon Article/Product Number: COD600 (Laboratory MSDS Number: C3) or equivalent) 28. Analytical Quality Control (AQC) Standard 50mg/L (Reagecon Article/Product Number: COD50 or equivalent) 29. Purified water or equivalent 30. COD reactor (Hach Model Number: 45600-02. Serial Number: 960200003913 (Laboratory Identification Code: CODR-1) or equivalent) 31. COD reactor thermometer (Hach Part Number: PT5OR or equivalent) 32. COD reactor protective shield 33. Spectrophotometer (Hach Model Number: DR/4000V 34. COD vial adapter and cover 35. Beakers 36. Volumetric flasks 37. Pipetters (Dr Lange Model Number: BBP 065. Volume Ranges: 1 to 5mLs. Serial Number’s: N58118 and N58123 or equivalent) and tips (Dr Lange Pipette Code: BBP 068 or equivalent) 38. Rack. 39. Gloves. 40. Fume hood.

4:1 Preservation Method

1. If a delay before analysis of sample(s) is unavoidable the sample(s) should be preserved by acidifying them to a pH of less than or equal to (≤) 2 using concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998) or equivalent and analysis should be undertaken within 28days. 2. Acidified sample(s) should be returned to their original pH before analysis begins (Smith, 2003).

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5:1 Methods

5:1.1 Pre-Digestion Treatment of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards

The COD vials used in the analysis of the sample(s) should have the same lot number as the COD vials used in the analysis of the COD reagent blank, and COD standard. 1. Add 2mLs of homogenised or unhomogenised sample, diluted if necessary, to a labelled COD vial. Add 2mls of purified water and 2mls of pre-prepared Standard (600mg/l for range 0-1500 and 50mg/l for range 0-500) to labelled COD vials. This procedure should be undertaken within a fume hood. 2. Invert the labelled COD vials several times to mix contents. 3. Place the labelled COD vials in a rack until ready for digestion.

5:1.2 Digestion of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards

1. Preheat the COD reactor to 150oC. 2. Place the COD vials in the metal block of the COD reactor. 3. Heat the COD vials in the COD reactor for 2 hours. 4. After two hours remove the vials from the reactor and place in a rack until cooled.

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5:1.3 Spectrophotometric Determination of Samples and Standards

1. Select stored program for required COD range (Prog. No. 2710 for COD LR 150.0mg/l or Prog. No. 2720 for COD HR 1500mg/l). 2. Open the cell compartment holder on the spectrophotometer and place a COD vial adaptor into the holder. Ensure that the wavelength window is in line with the light source. 3. Wipe clean the COD reagent blank vial and place in the adaptor. Ensure that the text/logo on the vial is facing outwards. 4. Close the lid and press ZERO to blank the spectrophotometer. 5. Wipe clean the wall of the COD sample vial and place in the adaptor. 6. Close the lid and press READ. 7. Record the COD sample result. 8. Remove the vial from the adaptor. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 for all remaining samples and the appropriate standard. 10. Steps 3 and 4 must be carried out with the appropriate Reagent Blank for each COD range before samples and standard can be read. 11. Samples that are found to be ‘over range’ should be diluted and analysed at a higher range.

8:1 Bibliography

APHA (American Public Health ForAssociation), inspection purposes AWWA only. (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water EnvironmentConsent Federation) of copyright owner (1998). required forStandard any other use. Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20th Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15th Street NW, Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN: 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN: 55-1979.

Diver, J. (2003). Estimated Detection Limits for 0 to 150mg/L and 0 to 1500mg/L COD Measuring Ranges when using Hach DR Spectrophotometers. Joseph F. Diver: Director, The Celtic Engineering Company, 125 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Telephone Number: 01-8391555. Fax Number: 01-8063939. E-mail: [email protected].

Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4th Edition, September 2002.

Hach Company © (2002). Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS No.: M00486). Product Name: Digestion Solution for COD 0 to 150mg/L. Catalogue Number: 2125825. Pages 1 to 6. Laboratory MSDS Number: C8. Hach Company World Headquarters, PO Box 389, Loveland, CO, USA 80539, Telephone No.: (970) 669-3050.

Hipwell, E. Analytical Laboratory Quality Control. QC Charts-Constructing and Interpreting. Fás Water Services National Training Group.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Irish Statute Book Database (1922-1998). Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992. Pages 1 to 113. ©Office of the Attorney General and Houses of the Oireachtas. Website Address: http://193.120.124.98/1992_7.html

Jirka, A.M. and Carter, M.J. (1975). Analytical Chemistry. 1975, 47(8), 1397. In: Hach DR/2000 Spectrophotometer Handbook.

Reagecon (2003). Material Safety Data Sheet (According to 91/155 EC, Version Number: 5). Trade Name: COD Standard 600mg/L. Article Number: COD600. Pages 1 to 4. Reviewed On: 16/05/2003, Printing Date: 11/07/2003. Laboratory MSDS Number: C3.

Reagecon (2003). Material Safety Data Sheet (According to 91/155 EC, Version Number: 28). Trade Name: COD-Cuvettes Low Range 0 to 150mg/L COD. Article Number: 420720. Pages 1 to 7. Reviewed On: 03/07/2003, Printing Date: 03/07/2003. Laboratory MSDS Number: C8.

VWR International (2001). Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Potassium hydrogen phthalate AnalaR. Catalogue Number: 10207. Pages 1 to 4. Laboratory MSDS Number: P7. VWR International Address: VWR International Ltd., Merck House, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TD, England. Telephone Number: +44(0)1202669700. Telefax Number: +44(0)1202665599.

VWR International (2002). Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Sulphuric Acid sp.gr. 1.84, Analar®. Catalogue Number: 10276. Pages 1 to 5. Laboratory MSDS Number: S4. VWR International Address: VWR International Ltd., Merck House, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TD, England. Telephone Number: +44(0)1202669700. Telefax Number: +44(0)1202665599.

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Total Suspended Solids

Gravimetric Method

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1:1 Laboratory Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3 2:3 Interferences 4

3:1 Materials 4

4:1 Preservation 4

5:1 Method 4 5:1.1 Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 4 5:1.2 Preparation of 100mg/L Total Suspended Solids Standard 5 5:1.3 Total Suspended Solids Determination 5

6:1 Total Suspended Solids Formula 5

7:1 Bibliography 5

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 1:1 Laboratory Safety

Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002).

The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety:

General Safety 11. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 12. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 13. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 14. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 15. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Protective Equipment 9. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 10. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 11. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 12. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002)

First Aid Equipment and Supplies 7. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 8. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 9. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Appropriate protective equipment should be worn when undertaking the total suspended solids gravimetric method. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

2:1 Introduction

Solids refer to matter suspended or dissolved in water or wastewater and may affect water or effluent quality in many ways e.g. waters high in suspended solids may be aesthetically unsatisfactory for such purposes as bathing. Solids analyses are important in the control of biological and physical wastewater treatment processes and for assessing compliance with regulatory agency wastewater effluent limitations (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). The total suspended solids gravimetric method is suitable for determining the level of suspended solids in potable water, surface water, saline water, domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

2:2 Principle

The total suspended solids gravimetric method involves filtering a well-mixed sample through a weighed standard glass fibre filter and the solids retained on the filter is dried at 103 to 105oC. The increase in weight of the filter represents the total suspended solids. If the suspended material clogs the filter and prolongs filtration, the difference between the total solids and total dissolved solids may provide an estimate of the total suspended solids (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

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1. Exclude large floating particles or submerged agglomerates of nonhomogeneous materials from the sample if it is determined that their inclusion is not desired in the final result (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 2. Excessive residue on the filter may form a water-entrapping crust; therefore limit sample size to that yielding no more than 200mg of residue (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 3. For samples high in dissolved solids thoroughly wash the filter to ensure removal of dissolved material (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 4. Prolonged filtration times resulting from filter clogging may produce high results owing to excessive solids capture on the clogged filter (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

3:1 Materials

41. Whatman GF/C 70mm glass microfibre filters (Catalogue No. 1822 070 or equivalent) 42. Funnel and Receiving Flask 43. Vacuum system 44. Merck microcrystalline cellulose (Product No. 1.02330.0500 or equivalent) 45. Purified water or equivalent 46. Balance (4 decimal places) 47. Calibration check weight (1.0000g) 48. Weighing boat 49. Dessicator 50. Forceps 51. Spatula 52. Magnetic stirrer 53. Oven (103 to 105oC) 54. Timer 55. Volumetric flask (1000mL) 56. Graduated cylinders (10 to 1000mL volume) 57. Pasteur pipettes For inspection purposes only. 58. Gloves Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

4:1 Preservation Method

Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles, provided that the material in suspension does not adhere to the container walls. Begin analysis as soon as possible because of the impracticality of preserving the sample. Refrigerate samples at 4oC up to analysis to minimise microbiological decomposition of solids (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

5:1 Methods

5:1.1 Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 6. Filter 3 x 20mL aliquots of purified water through each filter. 7. Dry the filters in an oven between 103 and 105oC for at least 1 hour. 8. Allow the pretreated filters to cool in a dessicator before use.

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4. Add 0.100g of microcrystalline cellulose to a 1000mL volumetric flask containing purified water, mix thoroughly, make up to the mark with purified water and mix thoroughly again.

5:1.3 Total Suspended Solids Determination

11. Filter a desired volume of sample through a pretreated, preweighed glass microfibre filter paper. Ensure that all solids within this sample volume are collected on the filter paper. 12. Dry the filter paper and solids in an oven set between 103 and 105oC for at least 1 hour. 13. Cool the filter paper and solids in a dessicator. 14. Reweigh the filter paper and calculate the level of total suspended solids within the sample according to the formula in section 6:0. 15. Determine the level of total suspended solids in the 100mg/L total suspended solids standard in the same manner as for the sample.

6:1 Total Suspended Solids Formula

Total Suspended Solids = A – B x 1000 x 1000 ______C

A = Weight of filter and solids B = Weight of filter C = Volume of sample filtered

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7:1 Bibliography

Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4th Edition, September 2002.

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pH Method

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Table of Contents

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1:1 Laboratory Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3

3:1 Materials 4

4:1 Preservation 4

5:1 Method 4 5:1.1 pH meter calibration 4 5:1.2 Reading samples 4

6:1 Bibliography 5

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 1:1 Laboratory Safety

Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002).

The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety:

General Safety 16. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 17. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 18. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 19. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 20. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Protective Equipment 13. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 14. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 15. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 16. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002)

First Aid Equipment and Supplies 10. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 11. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 12. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

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2:1 Introduction

The method is suitable for the determination of pH in water and wastewater.

2:2 Principle pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution and is defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the H+ ion concentration. The measurement of the pH of a sample can be done by measuring the cell potential of the sample. A pH meter, comprising of a glass electrode (a silver wire coated with silver chloride immersed in dilute hydrochloric acid) is used for analysis. The electrode solution is separated from the sample by a thin glass membrane. The potential which develops across that glass membrane can be shown to be proportional to the hydrogen ion concentrations on the two surfaces. In the measurement instrument, a cell is made with the other electrode (commonly a mercury-mercury chloride electrode). The cell potential is then linearly proportional to the pH and the meter can then be calibrated to read directly in pH.

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1. pH technical buffer solutions with the following values: pH 4 pH 7 pH 5 pH 8 2. WTW pH meter 3. Electrode Filling Solution 3 M KCl 4. Glass beakers 5. Magnetic stirrer 6. Stirring bars

4:1 Preservation Method

Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles. Analysis should be done as soon as possible after the sample is taken and no more than 24hrs after.

5:1 Methods

5:1.1 pH meter calibration 9. The pH meter should be calibrated before use, using pH 4 and 7 to calibrate and pH 5 and 8 as a check. 10. Pour 50 mls of each pH technical buffer solution into labelled glass beakers and add a stirring bar to each. Calibration buffers and samples are placed on a magnetic stirrer for reading pH. 11. Turn meter on and press the CAL button, CT1 will appear on the screen. 12. Remove the electrode from the storage solution and rinse with de-ionised water. Uncover the fill hole by sliding the cover up. 13. Place the probe in pH buffer 4 (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered) and press RUN/ENTER, leave to stabilise and record reading. CT2 will appear on the screen. For inspection purposes only. 14. Rinse the probeConsent and of copyrightplace inowner pH required buffer for any7 (ensuringother use. the sensor near the base is

completely covered), press RUN/ENTER. Leave to stabilise and record reading. 15. Record slope and asymmetry values (Slope should be between -58.3 to -60.5mV. Asymmetry value is between -20 to 20 mV). 16. Press M to display the pH screen. Place the probe in the pH buffer 5 (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered) and leave to stabilise, record reading. 17. Place the probe in pH buffer 8 (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered) and leave to stabilise, record reading. 18. Calibration is complete and samples can now be read.

5:1.2 Reading samples

1. Place 50mls of sample in a labelled glass beaker and add a stirring bar. 2. Place the beaker on a magnetic stirrer and place probe in the beaker (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered). 3. Allow to stabilise and record reading. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all remaining samples, rinsing the probe with de-ionised water between samples. 5. Rinse probe with de-ionised water, replace the storage solution and cover the fill hole by sliding the cover down.

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Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids

Gravimetric Method

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1:1 Laboratory Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3

3:1 Materials 4

4:1 Preservation 4

5:1 Method 4 5:1.1 Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 4 5:1.2 Preparation of 100mg/L Standard 4 5:1.3 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Determination 4

6:1 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Formula 5

7:1 Bibliography 5

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 1:1 Laboratory Safety

Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002).

The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety:

General Safety 21. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 22. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 23. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 24. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 25. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Protective Equipment 17. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 18. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 19. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 20. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002)

First Aid Equipment and Supplies 13. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 14. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 15. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

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2:1 Introduction

Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) refers to the suspended solids content of the mixed liquor contained within the aeration tank.

2:2 Principle

MLSS determination is done using the same method as is used for determining total suspended solids. The method involves filtering a well-mixed sample through a weighed standard glass fibre filter and the solids retained on the filter is dried at 103 to 105oC. The increase in weight of the filter represents the total suspended solids. If the suspended material clogs the filter and prolongs filtration, the difference between the total solids and total dissolved solids may provide an estimate of the total suspended solids (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985).

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 3:1 Materials

59. Whatman GF/C 70mm glass microfibre filters (Catalogue No. 1822 070 or equivalent) 60. Funnel and Receiving Flask 61. Vacuum system 62. Merck microcrystalline cellulose (Product No. 1.02330.0500 or equivalent) 63. Purified water or equivalent 64. Balance (4 decimal places) 65. Calibration check weight (1.0000g) 66. Weighing boat 67. Dessicator 68. Forceps 69. Spatula 70. Magnetic stirrer 71. Oven (103 to 105oC) 72. Timer 73. Volumetric flask (1000mL) 74. Graduated cylinders (10 to 1000mL volume) 75. Pasteur pipettes 76. Gloves

4:1 Preservation Method

5:1 Methods

5:1.1 Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 19. Filter 3 x 20mL aliquots For inspection of purified purposes water only. through each filter. 20. Dry the filtersConsent in an of oven copyright between owner required 103 and for any 105 otheroC use. for at least 1 hour.

21. Allow the pretreated filters to cool in a dessicator before use.

5:1.2 Preparation of 100mg/L Standard

5. Add 0.100g of microcrystalline cellulose to a 1000mL volumetric flask containing purified water, mix thoroughly, make up to the mark with purified water and mix thoroughly again.

5:1.3 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Determination

16. Filter a desired volume of sample through a pretreated, preweighed glass microfibre filter paper. Ensure that all solids within this sample volume are collected on the filter paper. 17. Dry the filter paper and solids in an oven set between 103 and 105oC for at least 1 hour. 18. Cool the filter paper and solids in a dessicator. 19. Reweigh the filter paper and calculate the level of mixed liquor suspended solids within the sample according to the formula in section 6:0. 20. Determine the level of mixed liquor suspended solids in the 100mg/L standard in the same manner as for the sample.

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Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids = A – B x 1000 x 1000 ______C

A = Weight of filter and solids B = Weight of filter C = Volume of sample filtered

7:1 Bibliography

Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4th Edition, September 2002.

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Settled Sludge Volume (Cone Test)

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Table of Contents

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1:1 Laboratory Safety 3

2:1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3

3:1 Materials 4

4:1 Preservation Method 4

5:1 Method 4

6:1 Calculation of Sludge Volume Index (SVI) 4

7:1 Bibliography 4

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 1:1 Laboratory Safety

Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002).

The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety:

General Safety 26. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 27. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 28. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 29. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 30. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

Protective Equipment 21. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 22. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 23. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 24. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002)

First Aid Equipment and Supplies 16. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 17. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 18. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002)

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2:1 Introduction

Settled Sludge Volume (SSV) determination or cone test is a standard test carried out on wastewater and is used to assess the settleability of the mixed liquor in the clarifier. It is used, along with the Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids to calculate the Sludge Volume Index (SVI).

2:2 Principle

The test is carried out using an Imhoff cone which is graded from 0mls to 1000mls. The Imhoff cone is filled to the 1000mls mark with a sample of mixed liquor from the aeration basin. This is left to settle for 30-minutes and the volume of clear supernatant left at the top is recorded. This volume is the SSV.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 3:1 Materials

1. Imhoff cone 2. Timer

4:1 Preservation Method

Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles.

5:1 Method

22. Fill an Imhoff cone to the 1000ml mark with a well mixed sample of mixed liquor. 23. Allow to settle for 30-minutes. 24. Record the volume of supernatant in mls/l. This is the settled sludge volume

6:1 Calculation of Sludge Volume Index (SVI)

Sludge Volume Index can be calculated using the following Formula:

SVI = SSV (mls/l) × 1000

MLSS

7:1 Bibliography

APHA (American Public Health ForAssociation), inspection purposes AWWA only. (American Water Works Association) Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 16th Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15th Street NW, Washington DC 20005, USA. ISBN: 0-87553-131-8, ISSN: 8755-3546.

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Leitrim County Council – Sanitary and Water Services

MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION OF DO PROBES

Membrane Replacement

The following procedure describes membrane replacement

1. Remove the oxygen probe from the water and clean with a cloth or paper towel. 2. Unscrew the bottom end cap and discard the electrolyte solution. 3. Using a coin, unscrew the threaded retaining ring in the membrane cap, remove and discard the membrane and small ò` ring located below the membrane 4. Clean the inside of the membrane cap thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth. 5. Insert a new ò` ring, and then the membrane on top of the ò` ring. Screw down the threaded retaining ring until you feel tension, then give a further 1/4 turn. If the membrane wrinkles, you will need to replace the ò` ring and membrane and try again. 6. Clean the inside of the probe top. (You may clean the silver cathode with 1500 grade paper, take care as damage to the silver cathode can affect probe readings. You can clean the angular zinc anode with rough abrasive paper in order to remove any oxidation layer. Clean the probe in freshwater to remove any of the fines.) 7. Fill the membrane cap with electrolyte, and holding the probe vertically, screw the membrane cap For inspectionon to the purposes top only. of the probe, making sure that the Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. large ò` ring is in place. Do not screw the cap on too quickly as this will stretch the membrane. Screw up the cap until it seals on the large ò` ring a then give it a further 1/4 turn. 8. Immerse the probe into the water, after 24 hours perform a calibration as per the instructions below.

Calibration

1. Remove probe from water, dry and clean the probe and membrane with a soft clean cloth. 2. Using a pin, clear the breather hole on top of the probe. 3. Suspended the probe in air above the surface of the water, try to keep the probe out of the wind and direct sunlight. The probe should be left for a period of at least 30 minutes, or until you are sure that the temperature of the probe is the same as the air temperature. (The best time to perform this task is early in the morning or late evening.) 4. The probes will now be reading the equivalent of 100% saturation. Take an accurate reading of the air temperature around the probes. Use the table below to establish the concentration in mg/l for the probe.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Probe Maintenance

The probe should be removed from the water once a week and the membrane cleaned with a soft clean cloth. The breather hole on top should be cleaned using a pin. If the readings become very erratic or stay very constant the membrane should be replaced.

Table for calibration of DO probe

If the DO probe is calibrated correctly it should read the same as the values in the table below, (i.e. The values not in bold) at the appropriate temperature.

T deg C 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0 14.60 14.65 14.52 14.48 14.44 14.40 14.36 14.33 14.29 14.25 1 14.21 14.17 14.13 14.09 14.05 14.02 13.98 13.94 13.90 13.87 2 13.83 13.79 13.75 13.72 13.68 13.64 13.61 13.57 13.54 13.50 3 13.46 13.43 13.39 13.36 13.32 13.29 13.25 13.22 13.18 13.15 4 13.11 13.08 13.04 13.01 12.98 12.94 12.91 12.88 12.84 12.81 5 12.78 12.74 12.71 12.68 12.64 12.61 12.58 12.55 12.52 12.48 6 12.45 12.45 12.39 12.36 12.33 12.29 12.26 12.23 12.20 12.17 7 12.14 12.11 12.08 12.05 12.02 11.99 11.96 11.93 11.90 11.87 8 11.84 11.81 11.78 11.76 11.73 11.70 11.67 11.64 11.61 11.58 9 11.56 11.53 11.50 11.47 11.44 11.42 11.39 11.36 11.34 11.31 10 11.28 11.25 11.23 11.20 11.17 11.15 11.12 11.10 11.07 11.04 11 11.02 10.99 10.97 10.94 10.91 10.89 10.86 10.84 10.81 10.79 12 10.76 10.74 10.72 10.69 10.67 10.64 10.62 10.59 10.57 10.55 13 10.54 10.50 10.47 10.45 10.43 10.40 10.38 10.36 10.34 10.31 14 10.29 10.27 10.24 10.22 10.20 10.18 10.15 10.13 10.11 10.09

15 10.07 10.04 10.02 For inspection10.00 9.98 purposes 9.96 only. 9.94 9.92 9.89 9.87 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 16 9.85 9.83 9.81 9.79 9.77 9.75 9.73 9.71 9.69 9.67 17 9.65 9.63 9.61 9.59 9.57 9.55 9.53 9.51 9.49 9.47 18 9.45 9.43 9.41 9.39 9.37 9.36 9.34 9.32 9.30 9.28 19 9.26 9.24 9.23 9.21 9.19 9.17 9.15 9.13 9.12 9.10 20 9.08 9.06 9.05 9.03 9.01 8.99 8.89 8.96 8.94 8.92 21 8.91 8.89 8.87 8.86 8.84 8.82 8.81 8.79 8.77 8.76 22 8.74 8.72 8.71 8.69 8.67 8.66 8.64 8.63 8.61 8.59 23 8.58 8.56 8.55 8.53 8.51 8.50 8.48 8.47 8.45 8.44 24 8.42 8.41 8.39 8.38 8.36 8.35 8.33 8.32 8.30 8.29 25 8.27 8.26 8.24 8.23 8.21 8.20 8.18 8.17 8.16 8.14 26 8.13 8.11 8.10 8.08 8.07 8.06 8.04 8.03 8.01 8.00 27 7.99 7.97 7.96 7.94 7.93 7.92 7.90 7.89 7.88 7.86 28 7.85 7.84 7.82 7.81 7.80 7.78 7.77 7.76 7.74 7.73 29 7.72 7.70 7.69 7.68 7.66 7.65 7.64 7.63 7.61 7.60 30 7.59 7.57 7.56 7.55 7.54 7.52 7.51 7.50 7.49 7.47

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Attachment E.2.3 Accreditation Details for Contract Laboratory – Euroenvionmental Services

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Attachment E.2.4 Laboratory Equipment Calibration List

Certificate of Calibration

Instrument Calibrated Date of Calibration

WTW 606/2 Cooled Incubator 17/04/2008

Gallenkamp Hot Box Oven 17/04/2008

WTW 330i pH Meter 17/04/2008

Radiometer PHM201 pH Meter 17/04/2008

Dr.Lange 1-5ml Transferpette 22/04/2008

Biohit Proline 1000ul Pipette 22/04/2008

Gilson P1000 Pipetman 22/04/2008

Biohit 50-200ul Transferpette 22/04/2008

Indesit Fridge/Freezer 17/04/2008 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Powerpoint SR135AR Fridge 17/04/2008

Delta Ohm HD9218 Temperature Meter 21/04/2008

Clifton NE1-22 Waterbath 17/04/2008

Dr Lange 1-5ml Transferpette 18/06/2008

Ohaus MB35 Moisture Balance 21/04/2008

Ohaus E12140 Balance 17/04//2008

Hach COD Reactor 17/04/2008

Hach Spectrophotometer DR/4000V 14/08/2008

WTW Con 330i Conductivity Meter 03/07/2008

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 PT_CD PT_TYPE MON_TYPE EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED SW1 Primary S 205039 289298 N aSW1a Ambient Primary M 204980 289416 N

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Attachment E.4 Dromod Wastewater Treatment Plant Sampling Results – May 2008 to May 2009

BOD COD Suspended Solids Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorus Location Sample Date pH (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Influent 19/06/2008 179 548 7.72 226 50.4 4.405

Effluent 19/06/2008 7 45 7.33 15 24.73 3.486 For inspection purposes only. Influent 19/08/2008 148 Consent376 of copyright7.49 owner required for any other 148 use. 25.2 9.136

Effluent 19/08/2008 22 75 7.5 37 10.25 2.154

Influent 22/10/2008 214 609 7.71 380 35.84 5.306

Effluent 22/10/2008 6 37 7.92 15 10.72 1.731

Influent 31/03/2009 315 1105 7.45 390 26.35 8.015

Effluent 31/03/2009 12 75 7.38 28 16.80 3.885

Influent 16/04/2009 195 586 7.41 181 <1 2.669

Effluent 16/04/2009 8 61 7.5 24 15.51 2.701

Note: Exceedences are in red.

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LEITRIM COUNTY COUNCIL

DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES 2006 IMPLEMENTATION REPORT

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Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 S.I. 12 of 2001

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 SECTION 1 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS

1.1 Existing Condition

In the EPA survey of Dangerous Substances in Surface Freshwaters 1999-2000, there are 5 sites in County Leitrim.

Site no. 40 Lough Allen S.E. Drummans Island Site no. 41 Lough Allen N.W. Drumshambo Site no. 43 0.5 km d/s Carrick on Shannon Site no. 44 Rail bridge d/s Masonite Site no. 45 D/s Roosky

Atrazine, Simazine, Toluene, Xylenes, Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc were analysed. All 5 sites complied with the standards as set out in the Regulations.

Dichloromethane, Cyanide and Fluoride were not included in the EPA survey.

The River Shannon was monitored at Carrick on Shannon upstream of the town on 1 occasion in 2005 as part of the EU (Quality of Surface Water Intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water) Regulations, 1989. Lough Gill was monitored at the intake point for the North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme under the above Regulation also in 2005.

Surface water at the landfills at Mohill and Carrick on Shannon were analysed for dangerous substances as part of the Waste Licence issued by the EPA for these facilities.

For inspection purposes only. Monitoring for dangerous substancesConsent of copyright was owner carri requireded out for any at other 14 use. No sites on rivers in Co. Leitrim in 2005. The samples were taken on two occasions i.e. March and September. The sampling points were strategically chosen at points downstream of potential pressures and at locations taking in large river catchment areas. The sites chosen on the River Shannon corresponded closely with the 3 No identified sites above. Lough Allen was not sampling for dangerous substances due to the difficulty in getting to the sampling points and also the fact that the water quality determined by the EPA survey was deemed satisfactory. Further monitoring was deemed un-necessary at this time.

See Table 1.1 for summary of sampling locations and annual mean concentrations.

1.2 Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory

Surface Water Abstractions The data from the monitoring under the EU (Quality of Surface Water Intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water) Regulations, 1989 showed no exceedence in dangerous substance such as Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Fluoride and Lead. No exceedences in the levels of Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Fluoride and Lead were detected.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:06 Landfill Impact The surface water upstream and downstream of Mohill landfill sampled in 2003 and 2004 showed full compliance with the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001. The surface water in the vicinity of the Carrick on Shannon landfill analysed in January 2002 showed an Arsenic level of 99µg/l and a Lead level of 48µg/l. Further exceedences have been detected in monitoring carried out in July 2003, with high levels of Copper, Lead and Chromium detected. However landfill remediation work is almost complete at this closed landfill and analysis carried our in May 2004 revealed no exceedences of heavy metal standards.

Other River Monitoring Sites

Of the 14 No sites monitored for dangerous substances in 2005 only 2 sites showed exceedences in the standards as follows: • The Easky River downstream of Glenfarne Village at grid Ref: 201830 337213 showed a slight exceedence in the standard for cyanide at an annual mean concentration of 11.6 µg/l. This sampling site is located downstream of the IPPC licensed facility – Glenfarne Wood Products where chemical wood preservation takes place. • The River Shannon downstream of Masonite Ire Ltd at Grid Ref: 200786 296043 showed an exceedence for fluoride at an annual mean concentration of 1013µg/l.

Leitrim County Council undertook the sampling for the above surveys and the analysis was contracted to an external laboratory. A problem with detection limits and result reporting was detected in the first round of analysis. This laboratory is no longer being used. The above annual mean concentrations were based on 3 No. samples taken at each site during the course of 2005. In each case only one sample exceeded the standard and 2 No. subsequent samples were well below the standard.

While laboratory error is seen as a For pr inspectionobable purposes cause only. of the above exceedences in Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Dangerous Substances Standards the exceedences have been notified to the EPA as a precautionary measure.It is proposed that the 2 No locations where exceedences in the standards were detected be re-sampled early in 2007, at the same frequency, prior to any corrective action being taken. Both upstream of the potential pressure and downstream will be sampled for the parameters identified as exceeding the standards.

1.3 Standards to be achieved by December 31, 2010

Substance μg/l Substance Standard (μg/l) for Fresh Waters Hardness of water measured in mg/l CaCO3 < or = 100 mg/l CaCO3 > 100 mg/l CaCO3 Atrazine 1.0 Arsenic 25 25 Dichloromethane 10.0 Chromium 5 30 Simazine 1.0 Copper 5 30 Toluene 10.0 Cyanide 10 10 Tributyltin 0.001 Fluoride 500 500 Xylenes 10.0 Lead 5 10 Nickel 8 50 Zinc See note 100

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Note: In the case of Zinc the standard shall be- 8µg/l for water hardness less than or equal to 10mg/l CaCO3, 50µg/l for water hardness greater than 10mg/l CaCO3 and less than or equal to 100mg/l CaCO3

1.4 Proposed Article 9(1) and 9(2) extensions

Based on the data to hand at present no Article 9(1) or (2) extensions are proposed.

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SECTION 2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

2.1 Identification of pressures

The North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme has just been completed and has replaced 2 No. small water treatment plants. The South Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme has been extended to replace a further treatment plant. There are now only 2 No. aluminium sulphate dosing water treatment plants in the County.

There are 17 No. Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants in the county.

Mohill landfill has undergone rehabilitation and the leachate from the site is sewered to Mohill UWWTP. Carrick on Shannon landfill site has also undergone rehabilitation and work is underway to have the leachate sewered to the local UWWTP. The EPA has issued both these facilities with a Waste Licence. The surface water and groundwater in the vicinity of each of these facilities is monitored in accordance with the licence.

There are 5 No. IPC licensed activities in operation in the County. 1. The Valspar Corporation, Water based paint manufacturers in Ballinamore discharge wastewater to the sewer in Ballinamore, which in turn discharges to the Shannon Erne Waterway. 2. Masonite Ire Ltd manufacturers of wooden door finishing at Derryoughter, For inspection purposes only. Drumsna dischargesConsent wastewater of copyright owner to required the forShannon. any other use. 3. A.S. Richardson, Newtowngore, involved in the treatment or preservation of wood, involving the use of preservatives, with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. 4. Glenfarne Wood Products Ltd, Annagh, Glenfarne, involved in the treatment or preservation of wood, involving the use of preservatives, with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. 5. Brendan Kiernan Piggery, Ballyconnell Pig Unit, Ballyheady, Ballyconnell has an IPC licence which covers land spread areas in Co. Leitrim administrative area.

There is a further IPC licensed activity located in Co. Roscommon administrative area that discharges to the sewer in Carrick on Shannon, namely Irish Rubber Components, Tullyleague, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon.

There are 14 No. licenses to discharge to waters under Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 and 27 No licences to discharge to sewer under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 in operation at present.

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An assessment of Waste Management (Movement of Hazardous Waste) Regulations, 1998 C1 forms gave the following list:

1. Clinical, health care, dental, Veterinary and pharmacy waste.

2. Waste from manufacture of water based paints (Valspar Corporation)

3. Waste from the production, formulation and use of resins, latex , plasticiers glues / adhesives, phenol, formaldehyde, liquid wurtz resin, Melanaine Urea Formaldehyde, COD waste, waste batteries, cytotoxic waste (Masonite)

4. Paint and Thinners

5. Glycol Ethers (Modular Cold Storage)

6. Battery Acid –sulphuric acid Sligo and Manorhamilton Carrick on Shannon Keshcarrigan and Ballinamore (Eircom)

7. Used lead acid batteries and primary batteries

8. Mercury Vapour from used fluorescent bulbs

9. Asbestos

10. Diesel, Petrol, Home heating oil

11. Cresylic Acid (Westmark Schulte Industrial Estate Carrick on Shannon)

12. Caliumhydroxide- 45% caustic soda, rubber manufacture raw materials (Elastometal Manorhamilton) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

13. Xylene, ethyl alcohol (General Hospital Letterkenny Co. Donegal)

14. Concentrated Acids, Ammonia, COD Waste, liquid mercury, Expired chemicals (Leitrim County Council Laboratory)

15. Expired Chemicals (All Secondary schools)

16. Photographic fixer and developer

17. Perchloroethylene

18. Wood preservative waste containing Copper, Arsenic and Chromium

19. Used sheep dip

There were no reports of incidences or spillages of any of these substances either on site or during transport in the period July 2004 to July 2006.

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2.2 Proposed new monitoring locations

The Easky River upstream and downstream of Glenfarne Wood Products will be monitored on 2 No. occasions in early 2007 for cyanide. The River Shannon upstream and downstream of Masonite Ire Ltd will be monitored on 2 No. occasions in 2007 for fluoride.

There were no other exceedences in dangerous substances detected during the period of monitoring in 2005. There are no plans to carry out any further monitoring in this regard.

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SECTION 3 PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION

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• Monitoring for dangerous substances was carried out at 14 No sites on rivers in Co. Leitrim in 2005. The samples were taken on two occasions i.e. March and September. The sampling points were strategically chosen at points downstream of potential pressures and at locations taking in large river catchment areas. • 48 No. Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River catchment. Follow up action was taken in regard to 22 No. of these farms. Follow up visits were made to a further 13 No farms in the Lough Gill catchment and 5 No farm surveys were carried out in Garadice lake area. Reference was made in each instant to storage of dangerous chemicals. There were no major issues detected. • All complaints regarding water pollution have been investigated and followed up in accordance with documented complaint procedures. • River channel surveys and investigations have been carried out at specific locations along the River Shannon, Bradogue River, Annadale stream, Laheen stream and stream flowing into Gangin Lake. These locations showed drop in Q value measurements in 2001-2003 period. • Fish farm in L Allen licensed under Water Pollution Acts and licence audits carried out • Liaison with Cavan County Council has taken place re Dowra UWWTP and Dowra Livestock Mart. • Some of the wrong sewer connections in Mohill town were corrected and further work is needed. • Phosphate removal facilities have been installed at 6 No. Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants, namely; Ballinamore, Drumahaire, Drumshanbo, Kinlough, Manorhamilton and Mohill. • Liaison with Waterways Ireland re sewage holding tanks on boats and pump out facilities has taken place. A sub committee of the Shannon RBD For inspection purposes only. Steering Group hasConsent been of copyright set ownerup to required co-ord for anyinate other use. efforts to address the issue of sewage pump outs and boat holding tanks throughout the Shannon Navigation System. Good progress is being made with enforcement action underway. • Measure to require all marts to have Nutrient Management Plans for spreading of mart washings and slurry has commenced. Consultation in regard to intent to serve notice re NMP has been made with the EPA. This is the first step in the process. Action to completed in 2007.

See Section 4 for further details on progress during reporting period, problems encountered and future plans/new directions.

See Table 2.1 for a revised timescale for completion of remaining measures set out in Measures Report December 2004.

SECTION 4 PROGRESS TO DATE

4.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures

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Progress during reporting period (Dec 2004 to July 2006)

• There were 4 No. licences to discharge to waters issued under Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. • A major drive to licence premises that have a trade discharge to sewer was undertaken in 2005. This resulted in 24 No. licences to discharge to sewer issued under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. A total of 51 No. enforcement notices were issued in relation to licensing of restaurants in the county. The installation and maintenance of grease traps to prevent grease entering public sewers is the main requirement for licence compliance. This is in order to prevent sewer blockages in the network and to ensure proper operation of the urban wastewater treatment plants. • All new licences issued take into consideration the requirements of the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001. To date there were no at risk facilities licensed. A general condition was set on each licence in regard to the parameters as a precautionary measure. • Licence monitoring and enforcement action has included 101 samples of licensed discharges, 1 No. Section 12 notice and 1 No case for non compliance sent to Councils Solicitors for prosecution over the period. • A total of 1439 No. environmental complaints (incl. Waste, litter, water, noise and air pollution) were investigated during the reporting period. Enforcement procedures were taken in 783 No. cases, of which 39 No. related to on the spot litter fines. • Water Pollution Act enforcement measures have resulted in 68 No For inspection purposes only. Section 12Consent Notices, of copyright 1 Noowner Section required for any17 other Notice use. and 11 No Section 16 notices being issued during the above period. • A total of 21 No. Waste Management Permits were issued to date. • There are 4 No. prosecutions under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990 pending and 2 No. cases pending under the Waste Management Act 1996. A further 9 No cases have been dealt with under Waste Management in the reporting period. • Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River system over the reporting period. A total of 48 No. farms were visited with follow up action consisting mainly of warning letters was issued to 7 No of the farms. Follow up action on 13 No. farms in the Lough Gill catchment was also completed in 2005. • Pig slurry from Co Cavan pig farms is spread on 5 No farms in the Garadice Lake area of County Leitrim. These farms were inspected in relation to the slurry holdings and spreading operations. • A policy on Nutrient Management Planning for New Farm Development had been adopted and is being implemented by Leitrim County Council. • Provision of sewer network contract to commence shortly for 6 No. villages in County that do not have sewer system. Shortlist for the

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 DBO contract for treatment plants for these 6 sites and a further 5 existing sewered areas has been done and Water Services are awaiting approval of final contract from DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed at all 11 No. locations as part of the contract. • Extension of Carrick on Shannon UWWTP has progressed to the point where Water Services are awaiting final approval of contract documents from the DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed as part of the contract.

Problems Encountered

An unexpected workload of planning applications for agricultural development has occurred since Mar 2006. This has impacted considerably on the scheduled workload for 2006. The request by the River Basin District Projects to get involved in the Small Stream Risk Assessment has also impacted on work schedules. Approx 20% of staff resources for the year was involved (3 months x 2 staff).

Future Plans/New Directions

The introduction of strict planning guidelines for proposed developments at listed lakes will be drawn up. Preparation of a Major Pollution Control Response Project for the Upper Shannon has commenced. This initiative is in conjunction with Longford and Roscommon County Council. Leitrim County Council has commenced a risk analysis of commercial/industrial premises in the River Shannon area. Work has commenced on compiling a panel of approved consultants for single house site suitability assessment in unsewered areas of County Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is Forconsidering inspection purposes the only. introduction of Byelaws on septic Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. tanks similar to those introduced by Cavan County Council.

4.2 Consultative and Co-operative Measures

Progress during Reporting Period

River Basin Management has been discussed at the Environmental Policy, Water and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee within the County Council during the reporting period.

Public consultation as part of the River Basin District Management Planning for the Shannon, Western and NS Share RBD’s in the Co. Leitrim area is ongoing at present.

Liaison with the EPA in regard to IPC licensed facilities is ongoing.

Leitrim County Council have participated fully in the Enforcement Network Erne-Blackwater Surface Water Working Group set up by the EPA. This has facilitated liaison with Cavan and Longford County Council in relation to environmental enforcement activity in shared catchment areas.

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Problems Encountered

As detailed above in 4.1

Future Plans/New Directions

It is an offence under The Shannon Navigation By-laws to discharge sewage from a boat directly to the River Shannon or Shannon/Erne Waterway. Liaison with Waterways Ireland in regard to the improved implementation of this by- law is planned. Consultation will also take place with Waterways Ireland regarding the proposed review of the above By-law in particular in relation to sewage storage tanks on vessels. Enforcement action is being taken for the provision of sewage pump out facilities to be provided by all hire boat companies and large private marinas on the Shannon and Shannon Erne Waterways in the administrative area of County Leitrim.

4.3 Monitoring Measures

Progress during Reporting Period

Monitoring for dangerous substances was carried out at 14 No sites on rivers in Co. Leitrim in 2005. The samples were taken on two occasions i.e. March and September. The sampling points were strategically chosen at points downstream of potential pressures and at locations taking in large river catchment areas. See Table 1.1 for summary of sampling locations and annual mean concentrations.

Further monitoring carried out by Leitrim County Council includes Urban Wastewater analysis, licensed For inspection discharge purposes monitoring,only. pollution incident Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. monitoring, bathing water monitoring, drinking water monitoring and groundwater monitoring at landfill sites.

Problems Encountered

Future Plans/New Directions

It is proposed that the 2 No locations where exceedences in the standards were detected in above sampling programme be re-sampled early in 2007, at the same frequency, prior to any corrective action being taken. Both upstream of the potential pressure and downstream will be sampled for the parameters identified as exceeding the standards.

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Leitrim County Council will be participating fully in the Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme in 2007 with 25 No. river stations and 17 No. lakes to be monitored for physiochemical parameters.

Monitoring of UWWTP, drinking water, licensed discharges, landfill leachate and bathing water will continue in accordance with a scheduled programme. Pollution incidents will be monitored as required.

4.4 Public Education and Advisory Measures

Progress during Reporting Period

Environmental Education Officer

The Council employs a full time officer to raise public awareness on environment issues. This includes the generation of effective publicity for and maximising community participation in the Council’s activities and initiatives in the area of litter management and control. Their duties include: • Development and implementation of schools education programme; • Liaison with community groups and local business groups; • Implementation of the Litter Management and Waste Management Plans; • Dealing with environmental queries.

Community Initiatives

The Council promotes national campaigns such as An Taisce’s National Spring Clean as well as local waste management community initiatives. A new ‘Adopt a Bring Bank’ initiative to ensure that the county’s 38 No. bring For inspection purposes only. banks are properly maintainedConsent of copyright has owner be enrequired launc for anyhed other through use. Jamestown Tidy Towns and Bornacoola Development Association. Community groups receive a grant from Leitrim County Council for the upkeep or improvement works. A similar programme ‘Adopt a Road’ involves local communities and businesses in litter-picking on stretches of roads and the council provides assistance and litter removal.

Environmental Projects

Through Agenda 21 Environmental Fund, funding of up to €8,000 is available annually for community environmental projects. Projects including composting workshops, school and community composting projects as well as other educational activities have been supported under this programme.

The Green Schools Programme

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 the Green Flag status. The Green Schools programme is theme-based, starting with Waste Management, moving on to Energy and the third topic is water. Leitrim County Council run schools competitions annually including a table quiz for senior classes and poster competition for junior classes.

Future Plans/New Directions

Through the Waste Against Race’s Action at Work programme, Leitrim County Council is looking at ways of reducing its waste and associated costs within the council itself. The Action at Work is a staff-led initiative looking at practical ways of reducing waste at work.

It is proposed to design and circulate an awareness brochure on septic tank/single house sewage treatment plant care and maintenance.

Public education will continue as above.

4.5 Summary and Conclusions

Progress during Reporting Period

The monitoring programme proposed for 2005 was successfully completed. Work has commenced on identification of sources of dangerous substances within the industrial and agricultural sectors. The issue of dangerous substances have been incorporated into licensing of discharges under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 &1990. Other measures identified in the Phosphorus Implementation Report 2006 will also assist in compliance with the Dangerous Substances Regulations 2001.

Problems Encountered For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The rate at which new environmental legislation is enacted and its subsequent implementation has continued to be a problem for local authorities. In particular data gathering, attendance at meetings and briefings for River Basin District Projects has impacted on work schedules. The proposed river and lake monitoring programme for surveillance and operational monitoring scheduled to commence in Dec 2006 will a put additional strain on staff resources.

The provision of a dedicated team is essential to the implementation of the measures set out in this report. All measures and associated timeframes are dependant on the retention of a three person dedicated team and financial support from central government where appropriate.

Future Plans/New Directions

The areas in the county that have been identified, as having failed the Dangerous Substances Regulations standards will be prioritized for monitoring. Investigations will follow in the event of continued exceedences.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 Co-operation with Longford and Roscommon County Councils to produce a Major Pollution Control Response for the Upper Shannon area is a new initiative and should prove very worthwhile in promotion of dangerous substance awareness and control.

Environmental enforcement activities are planned for 8 No. quarries in the county.

Priority actions identified in the Phosphorus Regulations Implementation Report 2006 may also assist in control of dangerous substances in fresh water such as: Investigation into causes of pollution in the 6 No. lakes not in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations All river sites that have shown deterioration in Q value will be inspected to establish any cause for deterioration in biological quality rating, (25 No. sites identified). All necessary enforcement action follow up will be carried out. Liaison with neighboring local authorities regarding facilities outside of Co. Leitrim.

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TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVERS IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

TABLE 1.2: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF LAKES IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

TABLE 1.3: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF TIDAL WATER AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LAKES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

TABLE 2.4 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR TIDAL WATERS

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 TABLE 1: Summary of current status of river in functional area and standards to be achieved

Local Authority Name Report Year

Is an If Yes, Is an If there is Article What is Article an Water Water 9(1) the 9(2) identifiable Hardness Is Baseline Hardness Has Extens propose Exemp Where Quality is source, Baseline (mg/l CaCo3) Quality (mg/l CaCo3) Standard to be Standard ion d tion Unsatisfactory What please Monitoring Station Dangerous Condition (where Satisfactory? Current (where Achieved by 2010 Been Propo complia Propos is the Principal enter River Name River Code Code Station Location Name XY Co-ordinates substance ug/l applicable) Yes/No Condition applicable) (ug/l) Achieved? sed? nce date ed? Source of Pollution details Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Arsenic ug/l 0.98 89 25 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Atrazine ug/l <0.01 89 1 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Chromium ug/l 0.96 89 5 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Copper ug/l 1.5 89 5 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Cyanide ug/l <5 89 10 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Dichloromethane ug/l <1 89 10 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Fluoride ug/l 1013 89 500 No No No Possibly IPC industry Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Lead ug/l <0.38 89 5 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Nickle ug/l 2.5 89 8 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Simazine ug/l <0.01 89 1 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Toluene ug/l <1 89 10 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Xylene's ug/l <1 89 10 Yes No No Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite 200786/296043 Zinc ug/l 5.2 89 50 Yes No No

Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Arsenic ug/l 1.6 68.5 25 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Atrazine ug/l <0.01 68.5 1 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Chromium ug/l 2.6 68.5 5 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Copper ug/l 4.25 68.5 5 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Cyanide ug/l 11.6 68.5 10 No No No Possibly IPC Industry Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Dichloromethane ug/l <1 68.5 10 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Fluoride ug/l 420 68.5 500 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Lead ug/l 1.78 68.5 5 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Nickle ug/l 4 68.5 8 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Simazine ug/l <0.01 68.5 1 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Toluene ug/l <1 68.5 10 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Xylene's ug/l <1 68.5 10 Yes No No Easky River D/S Glenfarne 201830/337213 Zinc ug/l 3.9 68.5 50 Yes No

Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Arsenic ug/l 0.98 83 25 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Atrazine ug/l <0.01 83 1 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Chromium ug/l 1.5 83 5 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Copper ug/l 2.6 83 5 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Cyanide ug/l <5 83 10 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Dichloromethane ug/l <1 83 10 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Fluoride ug/l 90 83 500 Yes No No For inspection purposes only. Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Lead ug/lConsent of copyright owner required for any other 2.19 use. 83 5 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Nickle ug/l 2.5 83 8 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Simazine ug/l <0.01 83 1 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Toluene ug/l 1 83 10 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Xylene's ug/l <1 83 10 Yes No No Drowes River 35D03 35/D/030100 Lennox Bridge Zinc ug/l 3.2 83 50 Yes No No

Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Arsenic ug/l 0.98 132.5 25 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Atrazine ug/l <0.01 132.5 1 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Chromium ug/l 1.5 132.5 30 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Copper ug/l 1.6 132.5 30 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Cyanide ug/l <5 132.5 10 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Dichloromethane ug/l <1 132.5 10 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Fluoride ug/l 210 132.5 500 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Lead ug/l 0.69 132.5 10 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Nickle ug/l 1.5 132.5 50 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Simazine ug/l <0.01 132.5 1 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Toluene ug/l <1 132.5 10 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Xylene's ug/l <1 132.5 10 Yes No No Duff River 35D05 35/D/050400 Bunduff Bridge Zinc ug/l 3.2 132.5 100 Yes No No

Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Arsenic ug/l >0.96 68.8 25 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Atrazine ug/l 1 68.8 1 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Chromium ug/l 1.5 68.8 5 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Copper ug/l 1.5 68.8 5 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Cyanide ug/l <5 68.8 10 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Dichloromethane ug/l <1 68.8 10 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Fluoride ug/l 180 68.8 500 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Lead ug/l 0.69 68.8 5 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Nickle ug/l 2.5 68.8 8 Yes No No

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Simazine ug/l <0.01 68.8 1 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Toluene ug/l 1 68.8 10 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Xylene's ug/l <1 68.8 10 Yes No No Bonet River 35D06 35/B/060600 D/S Dromhair UWWTP Zinc ug/l <3.0 68.8 50 Yes No No

Drumshanbo Stream D/S UWWTP 197293/311331 Arsenic ug/l 1 52.96 25 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Atrazine ug/l <0.01 52.96 1 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Chromium ug/l 1.5 52.96 5 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Copper ug/l 3.3 52.96 5 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Cyanide ug/l <5 52.96 10 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Dichloromethane ug/l <1 52.96 10 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Fluoride ug/l 150 52.96 500 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Lead ug/l 1 52.96 5 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Nickle ug/l 4.5 52.96 8 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Simazine ug/l <0.01 52.96 1 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Toluene ug/l <1 52.96 10 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Xylene's ug/l <1 52.96 10 Yes No No Drumshanbo Stream Drumshanbo Stream 197293/311331 Zinc ug/l 10.8 52.96 50 Yes No No

Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Arsenic ug/l 1 61.6 25 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Atrazine ug/l <0.01 61.6 1 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Chromium ug/l 1 61.6 5 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Copper ug/l 2.6 61.6 5 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Cyanide ug/l 6.5 61.6 10 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Dichloromethane ug/l <1 61.6 10 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Fluoride ug/l 130 61.6 500 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Lead ug/l 0.69 61.6 5 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Nickle ug/l 2.5 61.6 8 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Simazine ug/l <0.01 61.6 1 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Toluene ug/l <1 61.6 10 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Xylene's ug/l <1 61.6 10 Yes No No Yellow Ballinamore 36Y01 36/Y/010510 D/S UWWTP Zinc ug/l <3.2 61.6 50 Yes No No

Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Arsenic ug/l 1 235.5 25 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Atrazine ug/l <0.01 235.5 1 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Chromium ug/l 2.5 235.5 30 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Copper ug/l 2.5 235.5 30 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Cyanide ug/l <5 235.5 10 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Dichloromethane ug/l <1 235.5 10 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Fluoride ug/l 380 235.5 500 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Lead ug/l 1.15 235.5 10 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Nickle ug/l 2.5 235.5 50 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Simazine ug/l <0.01 235.5 1 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Toluene ug/l <1 235.5 10 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Xylene's ug/l <1 235.5 10 Yes No No Mohil Stream 26R02 26/R/020058 D/S Mohill UWWTP Zinc ug/l 4.2 235.5 100 Yes No No For inspection purposes only. Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Arsenic ug/lConsent of copyright owner required for any other 1use. 62.07 25 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Atrazine ug/l <0.01 62.07 1 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Chromium ug/l 3 62.07 5 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Copper ug/l 3 62.07 5 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Cyanide ug/l 5.5 62.07 10 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Dichloromethane ug/l 1.5 62.07 10 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Fluoride ug/l 150 62.07 500 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Lead ug/l 0.69 62.07 5 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Nickle ug/l 4 62.07 8 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Simazine ug/l <0.01 62.07 1 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Toluene ug/l 1 62.07 10 Yes No No Cloone River 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Xylene's ug/l <1 62.07 10 Yes No No 26C05 26/C/050400 Lurga Bridge Zinc ug/l <3.2 62.07 50 Yes No No

Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Arsenic ug/l 1 67.5 25 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Atrazine ug/l 1 67.5 1 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Chromium ug/l 1 67.5 5 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Copper ug/l 2 67.5 5 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Cyanide ug/l 5.5 67.5 10 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Dichloromethane ug/l 2.5 67.5 10 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Fluoride ug/l 90 67.5 500 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Lead ug/l 0.69 67.5 5 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Nickle ug/l 2.5 67.5 8 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Simazine ug/l <0.01 67.5 1 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Toluene ug/l <1 67.5 10 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Xylene's ug/l <1 67.5 10 Yes No No Woodford River 36W01 36/W/010100 Ballincor Bridge Zinc ug/l 3.2 67.5 50 Yes No No

Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Arsenic ug/l 6.5 274 25 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Atrazine ug/l <0.01 274 1 Yes No No

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Chromium ug/l 6 274 30 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Copper ug/l 10 274 30 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Cyanide ug/l <5 274 10 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Dichloromethane ug/l 1.5 274 10 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Fluoride ug/l 250 274 500 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Lead ug/l 0.69 274 10 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Nickle ug/l 4.5 274 50 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Simazine ug/l <0.01 274 1 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Toluene ug/l <1 274 10 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Xylene's ug/l <1 274 10 Yes No No Newtowngore Stream Newtowngore 2214019/310735 Zinc ug/l <3.2 274 100 Yes No No

Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Arsenic ug/l 0.98 49.5 25 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Atrazine ug/l <0.01 49.5 1 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Chromium ug/l 1 49.5 5 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Copper ug/l 2.5 49.5 5 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Cyanide ug/l <5 49.5 10 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Dichloromethane ug/l <1 49.5 10 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Fluoride ug/l 105 49.5 500 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Lead ug/l 0.69 49.5 5 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Nickle ug/l 2 49.5 8 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Simazine ug/l <0.01 49.5 1 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Toluene ug/l 1 49.5 10 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Xylene's ug/l <1 49.5 10 Yes No No Cullies River 36C03 36/C/030600 Be N Kilbrackan House Zinc ug/l 2.73 49.5 50 Yes No No

Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Arsenic ug/l 1 65.33 25 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Atrazine ug/l <0.01 65.33 1 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Chromium ug/l 1 65.33 5 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Copper ug/l 4.6 65.33 5 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Cyanide ug/l 9.6 65.33 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Dichloromethane ug/l <1 65.33 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Fluoride ug/l 130 65.33 500 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Lead ug/l 2.13 65.33 5 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Nickle ug/l 2.67 65.33 8 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Simazine ug/l <0.01 65.33 1 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Toluene ug/l <1 65.33 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Xylene's ug/l <1 65.33 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper D/S Carrick UWWTP 194717/298744 Zinc ug/l 3.2 65.33 50 Yes No No

Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Arsenic ug/l 1 101 25 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Atrazine ug/l <0.01 101 1 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Chromium ug/l 1.3 101 30 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Copper ug/l 15.25 101 30 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Cyanide ug/l 8.6 101 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Dichloromethane ug/l <1 101 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Fluoride ug/l 120 101 500 Yes No No For inspection purposes only. Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Lead ug/lConsent of copyright owner required for any other 3.8 use. 101 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Nickle ug/l 4.5 101 50 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Simazine ug/l <0.01 101 1 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Toluene ug/l <1 101 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Xylene's ug/l <1 101 10 Yes No No Shannon Upper 26502 26/S/021200 Rooskey Bridge Zinc ug/l 12.73 101 100 Yes No No

Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Atrazine <0.25 20-240 yes 1 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Dichloromethane 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Simazine <0.25 20-240 yes 1 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Toluene n/r 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Tributyltin 20-240 0.001 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Xylenes <3 20-240 yes 10 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Arsenic <1 20-240 yes 25 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Chromium <1 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Copper 2.7 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Cyanide 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Fluoride 20-240 500 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Lead <1 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Nickel 3.3 20-240 yes 8 no no Shannon 26S02 43 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shannon Zinc 2.4 20-240 yes 50 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Atrazine <0.25 20-240 yes 1 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Dichloromethane 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Simazine <0.25 20-240 yes 1 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Toluene <5.0 20-240 yes 10 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Tributyltin 20-240 0.001 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Xylenes <3 20-240 yes 10 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Arsenic <1 20-240 yes 25 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Chromium <1 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Copper 1.9 20-240 yes 5 no no

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Cyanide 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Fluoride 20-240 500 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Lead <1 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Nickel 3 20-240 yes 8 no no Shannon 26S02 44 rail bridge d/s Masonite Zinc <1 20-240 yes 50 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Atrazine <0.25 20-240 yes 1 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Dichloromethane 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Simazine <0.25 20-240 yes 1 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Toluene <5.0 20-240 yes 10 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Tributyltin 20-240 0.001 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Xylenes <3 20-240 yes 10 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Arsenic <1 20-240 yes 25 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Chromium <1 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Copper 1.8 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Cyanide 20-240 10 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Fluoride 20-240 500 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Lead 1.1 20-240 yes 5 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Nickel 2.4 20-240 yes 8 no no Shannon 26S02 45 d/s Roosky Zinc <1 20-240 yes 50 no no

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 TABLE 1: Summary of current status of lake in functional area and standards to be achieved

Local Authority Name Report Year Water Is an Is an Water Hardness Article If Yes, Article Where Quality is Hardness Is Baseline (mg/l Standard to Has 9(1) What is the 9(2) Unsatisfactory If there is an Monitoring Baseline (mg/l CaCo3) Quality CaCo3) be Achieved Standard Extensio proposed Exempti What is the identifiable Station Dangerous Condition (where Satisfactory? Current (where by 2010 Been n compliance on Principal Source source, please Lake Name Lake Code Code Station Location Name Grid Reference substance ug/l applicable) Yes/No Condition applicable) (ug/l) Achieved? Propose date Propose of Pollution enter details Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Atrazine <0.5 yes 1 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Dichloromethane 10 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Simazine <0.5 yes 1 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Toluene <1 yes 10 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Tributyltin 0.001 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Xylenes <3 yes 10 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Arsenic <1 yes 25 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Chromium <1 yes 5 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Copper 2 yes 5 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Cyanide 10 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Fluoride 500 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Lead <1 yes 5 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Nickel 3.2 yes 8 no no Lough Allen 5 40 L.Allen SE Drummans Island G 960 200 Zinc <1 yes 8 or 50 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Atrazine <0.5 yes 1 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Dichloromethane 10 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Simazine <0.5 yes 1 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Toluene <1 yes 10 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Tributyltin 0.001 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Xylenes <3 yes 10 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Arsenic <1 yes 25 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Chromium <1 yes 5 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Copper 2.9 yes 5 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Cyanide 10 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Fluoride 500 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Lead <1 yes 5 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Nickel 3.9 yes 8 no no Lough Allen 5 41 L.Allen NW Drumshambo G 960 200 Zinc <1 yes 8 or 50 no no

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 TABLE 1: Summary of current status of tidal water and standards to be achieved Local Authority Name Report Year Where Quality is Is Baseline Has If Yes, What is Is an Article Unsatisfactory If there is an Tidal Station Baseline Quality Standard to Standard Is an Article the proposed 9(2) What is the identifiable Water Monitoring Location Grid Dangerous Condition Satisfactory? Current be Achieved Been 9(1) Extension compliance Exemption Principal Source source, please Tidal Water Name Code Station Code Name Reference substance ug/l Yes/No Condition by 2010 (ug/l) Achieved? Proposed? date Proposed? of Pollution enter details

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:07 TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

Local Authority Name Leitrim Reporting Year 2006 Action Completed Responsible for Within Timeframe If Not, State Revised Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe

To maintain the baseline Gather information on use and Incorporate Dangerous Action complete. 41 farms quality in rivers and lakes Planning Control and disposal of Dangerous Substances section on Carry out 20 surveyed in 2003, 53 farms in Leitrim Enforcement Measures substances used in Farming Farm survey Surveys in 2002 SE Environment in 2005 yes Gather information on use and Planning Control and disposal of Dangerous Request this information schedule actions in 2007 Enforcement Measures substances used in Forestry from forestry in leitrim 2002 SE Environment none action plan No end 2007 Gather information on use and Incorporate Dangerous Planning Control and disposal of Dangerous Substances section on schedule actions in 2007 Enforcement Measures substances used in Industry discharge licenses review Review 5 in 2002 SE Environment action plan No end 2007 Incorporate Dangerous 4 No Section 4 Notices Substances section on issued and 24 No Section new discharge licenses Ongoing SE Environment 16 licences issued ongoing ongoing Gather information on sales of Planning Control and Dangerous substances by Request this information schedule actions in 2007 Enforcement Measures suppliers from suppliers in leitrim Before end of 2002 SE Environment action plan no end 2007 Compile list of hotspots around the County based Monitoring carried out in Monitor new sites Monitoring Measures Broaden Baseline Data on desk study Before end of 2003 SE Environment 2005 on identified sites yes Monitoring carried out in commence monitoring 2005 SE Environment 2005 on identified sites yes incorporate into monitoring Monitoring carried out in Resample existing sites Monitoring Measures update data programme Before end of 2004 SE Environment 2005 on identified sites no end 2005 To verify exceedance in Dangerous Substances sample at 2 No. locations Standard at 2 No u/s and d/s of suspected locations and follow up To identify if corrective cause of exceedance in if needed Monitoring Measures action needed 2007 end 2007

Develop Major Pollution Prevent accidental Control Response Plan To maintain the baseline discharges of dangerous for the R Shannon area quality in rivers and Planning Control and substances and manage any with Longford Co Co and lakes in Leitrim Enforcement Measures accidents effectively Roscommon Co Co end 2007 Assess * No. quarries for To maintain the baseline Prevent doscharge of environmental impact For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. quality in rivers and Planning Control and dangerous substances from and impose adequate lakes in Leitrim Enforcement Measures quarries controls end 2007

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

Local Authority Name Reporting Year Action Completed Responsible for Within Timeframe If Not, State Revised River Reach of River Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County Implementation See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County Shannon 0.5km d/sCarrick on Shann Maintain current status Implementation Table Maintain current status Implementation Table Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County Implementation See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County Shannon rail bridge d/s Masonite Maintain current status Implementation Table Maintain current status Implementation Table Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County Implementation See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County See Table 2.1 County Shannon d/s Roosky Maintain current status Implementation Table Maintain current status Implementation Table Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Shannon (Upper) D/S Masonite Fluoride 500ug/l comply with Fluoride Standard Re-sample at location and u/s 2007 Environmental Services new measure Easky River d/s Glenfarne Village Cyanide 10ug/l comply with cyanide standard Re-sample at location and u/s 2007 Environmental Services new measure

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LAKES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

Local Authority Name Reporting Year Responsibl e for Action Completed Standard to be Implement Within Timeframe If Not, State Revised Lake achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe ation Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe See Table See Table 2.1County 2.1County See Table 2.1County See Table 2.1County Implementation Implementa See Table 2.1County See Table 2.1County See Table 2.1County See Table 2.1County Lough Allen Maintain current status Implementation Table Maintain current status Implementation Table Table tion Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table Implementation Table

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR TIDAL WATERS Local Authority Name Reporting Year Action Completed Within If Not, State Standard to Responsible for Progress Corrective Timeframe Revised Tidal Water be achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation to Date Actions Yes/No Timeframe

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 SITE SYNOPSIS

SITE NAME: AGHNAMONA BOG NHA

SITE CODE: 000422

Aghnamona Bog NHA is located 2 km east of Roosky, in the townlands of Cornagillagh, Drumard, Meelragh, Aghnamona, Aghnahunshin in Co. Leitrim and Clooncolligan, Co. Longford. The River Shannon lies to the west of the site. The site comprises a relatively large raised bog that includes both areas of high bog and cutover, and it forms part of a bog complex within this area. The site is bounded by agricultural land on all margins.

The site comprises a large flat raised bog, separated into four lobes by a railway line and the main Longford/Carrick-on-Shannon road. The fragmented nature of the high bog has led to the overall desiccation of this habitat, particularly to the eastern lobes. Cutover bog occurs around much of the larger western lobe. Regeneration has occurred on some areas of cutover around the high bog margins. A large flush runs along the centre of the main western lobe. An area of coniferous plantation is present on the high bog to the north. A modified natural channel flows from the south end of the bog into the River Shannon to the west.

Much of the high bog has vegetation typical of the Midland Raised Bog type, consisting of Ling Heather ( Calluna vulgaris ) and cottongrasses ( Eriophorum spp.). Other species present include Bog-rosemary ( Andromeda polifolia ) and Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos ). In places the high bog topography forms wet flats and hollows. An extensive flush runs the full length of the larger western lobe. A number of Downy Birch ( Betula pubescens ) trees occur in association with the flush. Bog moss ( Sphagnum spp.) cover is generally For inspection good purposes in only. this area and forms spongy carpets Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. towards the south. Purple Moor-grass ( Molinia caerulea ) dominates towards the southern end of the bog. Bog Myrtle ( Myrica gale ) also occurs here.

Current landuse on the site consists of peat-cutting along some of the margins of the western lobe. An area of old cutaway to the east has been reclaimed for pasture. Damaging activities associated with these landuses include drainage and burning. Fire damage was recorded in the 1980s but since then there has been good bog moss regeneration on the high bog. These are all activities that have resulted in loss of habitat and damage to the hydrological status of the site, and pose a continuing threat to its viability.

Aghnamona Bog NHA is a site of considerable conservation significance, comprising as it does a raised bog, a rare habitat in the E.U. and one that is becoming increasingly scarce and under threat in Ireland. The site supports a good diversity of raised bog microhabitats including hummock/hollow complexes, and there are some pools present. Ireland has a high proportion of the total E.U. resource of raised bog (over 50%) and so has a special responsibility for its conservation at an international level.

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SITE NAME: CORRACRAMPH BOG NHA

SITE CODE: 001420

Corracramph Bog NHA is located approximately 1.5 km east of Dromod, mainly in the townlands of Corracramph South, Rinnagowna, Meelragh and Clooneagh in Co. Leitrim. The site comprises a raised bog that includes both areas of high bog and cutover bog. The site is bounded in the north by a local road running from Dromod to Lough Rinn and in the south by a local road running from Roosky towards Lough Rinn.

This site is the remnant of a larger bog that is now cutover and reclaimed for agriculture, the original bog has also been split up by a network of roads. This bog is split by a mineral ridge, which is a general feature of the local landscape with long mineral ridges running between areas of raised bog. Another interesting feature of the locality is that the bedrock under the peat is sandstone and shale. There are areas of hummocks throughout the high bog and pools in the centre and north of the site. There is an in-filling lake in the north of the site and a flush just south of the lake. Cutover is found mostly in the north and south-east of this site.

Much of the high bog has vegetation typical of a Northern Midland Raised Bog, consisting of Ling Heather ( Calluna vulgaris ), Hare’s-tail Cottongrass ( Eriophorum vaginatum ), Cranberry ( Vaccinium oxycoccos ), the moss Racomitrium lanuginosum and the liverwort Pleurozia purpurea . The hummock forming bog moss Sphagnum capillifolium is common in the centre of the high bog and the liverwort Pleurozia purpurea was also recorded here. ForThe inspection hummock purposes only. forming bog moss S. imbricatum has Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. also been recorded on the bog. Bog mosses ( Sphagnum sp.) form a spongy mat in places but due to past damage from drying out and burning they are rarely present as carpets or large hummocks. There are pools in the centre of the high bog containing the aquatic bog moss S. cuspidatum , Great Sundew ( Drosera anglica ) and Brown Beak-sedge ( Rhynchospora fusca ). Ling Heather, Cottongrass ( Eriophorum sp.) and Deergrass ( Scirpus cespitosus ) are abundant between the pools. The presence of dead bog moss hummocks and dried pools provide evidence of recent burning in the centre and north-east of the bog; Bog Asphodel ( Narthecium ossifragum ) is abundant in some areas that have been burnt.

Gubagraffy Lough in the north of the site is infilling, with Common Club-rush (Scirpus lacustris ), Bogbean ( Menyanthes trifoliata ) and Pondweed ( Potamogeton sp.) found around the lake. Most of the lake is infilled with Bulrush ( Typha latifolia ), Lesser Water-parsnip ( Berula erecta ) and Yellow Iris ( Iris pseudacorus ). To the south of the lake is a Purple Moor-grass dominated flush with Bog-myrtle (Myrica gale ) and Early-purple Orchid ( Orchis masculata ). There are tracks running through the high bog which are covered in Gorse ( Ulex sp.) and Birch ( Betula sp.) scrub. On the south-west tip of the high bog there is conifer encroachment on a dry burnt area. A small birch wood is present in the west of the site on an area of old cutover and on

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 old cutover in the south of the site there is a dense area of Bracken ( Pteridium aquilinum ). Most of the cutover on the east of the site has been reclaimed for agriculture and is now improved grassland.

The internationally important species Greenland White-fronted Goose has been recorded on this site.

Current landuses on the site include peat-cutting and agriculture. Mechanised peat- cutting is taking place in the south-east and north of the site. Cutover on the eastern side of the site has been reclaimed for agriculture with many fields of improved grassland. Damaging activities associated with these landuses include drainage throughout the site and burning of the high bog. Regular burning on the high bog has caused the most damage to this bog. All these activities have resulted in the loss of habitat, damage to the hydrological status of the site, and pose a continuing threat to its viability. Dumping is taking place along the tracks on this site.

Corracramph Bog NHA is a site of considerable conservation significance comprising as it does a raised bog, a rare habitat in the E.U. and one that is becoming increasingly scarce and under threat in Ireland. This site supports a good diversity of raised bog microhabitats, including hummocks, pools and a flush. The bog is also at the northern extreme for a Midland Raised Bog. Ireland has a high proportion of the total E.U. resource of raised bog (over 50%) and so has a special responsibility for its conservation at an international level.

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

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 hras an Chontae, Cmick-011-Shamon, I Cornhairle Chontae Liatroma Co. Leitrim. Phone: (07 1) 9620005

Leitrim County Council Website:Fax: www.~eitrimcoco.ie(071) 9621982

IS Mhll'ER 1S BEING DEA1.T WITH BY TEL.NO. Em.No.

Date: Our Ref: Your Ref:

Mr. Proinsias De Batuin, Development Application Unit, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Dun Scein, Harcourt Lane, Dublin 2

Sth March 2009

Dear Proinsias,

Under the Wastewater Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, Leitrim County Council is obliged to consult with the National Parks and Wildlife Service to assess the impact of the wastewater discharge on any sites or species. The deadline for receipt of the next round of completed application forms is 22" June 2009.

have Included the relevant sections from the application form and guidance ~rotesfor your information. Complete copies of both the Application Form and Guidance Notes can be found at: ~ttp://www.e~a.ie/downloads/forms/lic/wwda~

The relevant Section from the Application Form (Section F.1) is as follows: For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. o Indicate whether or not emissions from the agglomeration or any plant, methods, processes, operating procedures or other factors which affect such emissions are likely to have a significant effect on - a site (until the adoption, in respect of the site, of a decision by the European Commfsslon under Article 21 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC for the purposes of the third paragraph of Article 4(2) of that Directive) -

(i) notified for the purposes of Regulation 4 of the Natural Habitats Regulations, subject to any amendments made to it by virtue of Regulation 5 of those Regulations,

details of which have been transmitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation 5(4) of the Natural Habitats Regulations, or

(Hi) added by virtue of Regulation 6 of the Natural Habitats Regulations to the list transmitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation 5(4) of those Regufatiins,

a site adopted by the European Commission as a site of Community hnportance for the purposes of Article 4(2) of Council Directive 92/43/€~~'in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 21 of that Directive,

a special area of conservation within the meaning of the Natural Habitats Regulations, or

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 (d) an area classifled pursuant to Article 4(1) or 4(2) of Council Directive 79/409/EEI?;

'Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (01 No. L 206,22.07.1992)

'Council Diredive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the consetvation of wild birds (01 No. L 103,25.4.1979)

The relevant section from the Guidance Notes is as follows:

Discharges, either from the waste water works or in proximity to the waste water works, likely to have a signiflcant effect on a European site. Ifdeemed likely to have a signiflcant effect an appropriate assessment of the implications for the site in view of the sites conservation objectives must be carried out. The determination of the likely effect on a European site shall be carried out in consultation with the National Parka and Wildlife Service. Evidence of this consultation process shail be provided as part of the application documentation. Any speciflc correspondence from the National Parks and Wildlife Service In reiatlon to the European site, i.e., correspondence in relation to the extent of the deslgnated area, the rationale for such a designation and details of the flora and fauna protected. Where no EIS has been prepared for a waste water works it is necessary for Water Services Authorities to liaise with NPWS to determine whether an appropriate assessment is required for. the. .-. site. The presence of any biological species sensitive to any substance in the emission. Sensitive areas or areas of swclal interest wlthin 2 kilometres of the emission Doint which could be affected by the emlsilon.

The three Wastewater treatment For inspection plants purposes to only. be licensed in June 2009 are: Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Carrigallen Dromod Tullaghan

Yours sincerely,

Anne Ferry Environmental Technlclan Water Services

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 OIDHREACHTA AGUS RIALTAIS A~TIOIL .- . - . .L ..- THE ENVIRONMENT, HERI~AGE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 15" October 2007 !

Mr. Vincent Dwyer, AlDirector of Service, Leitrim County Council, -.* ,.,- Aras an Chontae, nN RomN CQMHSHAOIL Carrick-on-Shmony County Leitrim OIDHR€ACklli\ AGOS

Re: $aitrim*Towns & WBIaees Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study RIALTAIS A~~liii~ -

DEPARTMENTOF A Chara,

THE ENVIRONMEN?; HERITAGE 1 wish to acknowledge the submission, dated 17' JuIy 2007, of the Fee ProposaI prepared by AND Nicholas O'Dwyer, consulting engineers for the provision of a preliminary report for the Leitrim Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme Phase 2. a~acI, u~~n.2 The Council shouId note, that in accordance with Circular L1/06 the Departments approval is

FOIRGNIMH IRISH LlFE not required for the Fee Proposal provided the fees are within the approved budget, hhich is the case with the fee proposai now to hand. SR. NA MAINISTREACH ~OCHT: 1 The Council is requested to submit a Planning Phase budget for the scheme so that the budget BALE ATHA CLIATtl I 0 for the scheme can be finalised. BLOCK I, FLOOR 2 Finally, the Councils attention is brought the recently announced Water Services Investment IRISH LIFE CENTRE For inspection purposes only. Programme 2007-2009 forConsent Leitrim. of copyright In this owner the required Leitrim for any Towns other use. & Villages Sewerage Scheme

LOWER ABBEY STREET Phase 2 is identified as the Leitrim Towns & Villag2s Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study. The Council is requested to identify the scheme as per the Water Services Investment Programme DUBLIN I in ail future correspondence.

I would like to apoiogise for the delaying in responding to the Councils letter. If you have any Tel No: +353 1 888 2000 queries relating to the above, please contact the undersigned at (01) 8882164. LoColl No: 1890 20 20 2 1

Fax No. +353 1 888 2687

Eoin Bennis, Water Services Section,

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LEITRIM COUNTY COUNCIL

PHOSPHORUS 2006 IMPLEMENTATION REPORT

Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998

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SECTION 1 - WATER QUALITY IN FUNCTIONAL AREA

1.1 Summary of Current Water Quality

There are 3 distinct Hydrometric Areas in County Leitrim covering the River Shannon System, the Erne River System and the Lough Gill catchment. The water quality monitoring data is mainly derived from the National River Monitoring Programme and the National Lake Monitoring Programme carried out by the EPA.

RIVERS

The current information available from the Environmental Protection Agency in regard to Biological Quality Ratings assigned to rivers in Co. Leitrim relates to the period 2003 to 2005. See Table 1.1 for details.

The EPA biological monitoring programme for 2004-2—5 included 73 No. sampling stations in the county covering 33 No. rivers.

A physiochemical monitoring programme is undertaken in the Shannon Catchment whereby 19 No. sampling stations are monitored for ortho phosphate at a minimum frequency of 10 times per year covering 9 No. rivers. This monitoring is undertaken by the Shannon RBD Laboratory, Roscommon on behalf of Leitrim County Council. 9 No of these stations are also biological monitoring stations but 10 No are additional stations bringing the total river stations monitored in the County to 83 No monitoring stations.

Table A Summary of the water For qualityinspection purposes data only. for rivers is presented below: Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Category 2004 Measures Report 2006 Measures Report Satisfactory (Q4, Q4-5, Q5, 79 % 85 % 30µg/lP) Slightly polluted (Q3-4, 50µg/lP) 10 % 10 % Moderately polluted (Q3, Q2-3, 11 % 5 % 70µg/lP) Seriously polluted (Q2 or less, 0 % 0 % >70µg/lP) Overall compliance rate with 64.4% 71% Phosphorus Standards

While the above summary shows that the number of satisfactory water quality sites in our rivers has increased there is also an improvement in the moderately polluted category. However water quality is deteriorating at some of the pristine water quality sites with only 2 No. Q5 stations remaining. Many of the high water quality sites are slipping to a lower Q value while still remaining in satisfactory condition. When an assessment is made of the compliance with baseline quality (set in 1995 - 1997) it shows that there is only 71% of the water quality stations meeting the required standard. The Phosphorus Regulations National

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 Implementation Report, 2005 shows that the national average figure for compliance is lower at 63.4%.

There are 8 No. river sites slightly polluted and 4 No. sites moderately polluted. These sampling stations relate to 9 No. rivers listed below;

Table B Rivers Requiring Improvement in Water Quality

Rivers with Slightly polluted stations Rivers with Moderately polluted stations Eslin (Shannon RBD) Eslin (Shannon RBD) Owennayle (Shannon RBD) Rinn (Shannon RBD) Killanummery (Western RBD) Annadale Stream (Shannon RBD) Aghacashlaun (NS Share RBD) Cullies (NS Share RBD) Cullies (NS Share RBD) Laheen Stream (NS Share RBD) Legga Stream(NS Share RBD)

The following River Q Value monitoring stations are actually located entirely in either County Longford or County Cavan but have been incorrectly assigned to Leitrim in the data supplied by the EPA. The relevant local authorities have been notified and the stations have been deleted from the Leitrim list of stations in Table 1.1.

Table C Water Quality Stations not in County Leitrim

River name River Biological Station location name Grid Reference code monitoring XY co-ordinates Station LONGFORD Black 26B04 0070 Bridge N.W. of Ballinamuck 218350 291067 Black 26B04 0080 Bridge S.W.of Ballinamuck 217567 290041 For inspection purposes only. Black 26B04 0100Consent of copyrightBridge owner required near for anyBreanniscullew other use. 215997 288605 Creelaghta 26C22 0800 Br N.W. of Carrowdrumman 218301 289115 CAVAN Blackwater 36B04 0180 Br W of Knockmore 215425 319694 Blackwater 36B04 0400 Br d/s Blackwater Br 220277 314605 Blackwater 36B04 0600 Br u/s ballymagauran L 220800 313100

LAKES

There are 27 No. lakes monitored under the National Lake Monitoring programme, see Table 1.2 for details.. These lakes are generally monitored 3 – 4 times per year. Large lakes such as Lough Allen and Lough Melvin are monitored at a number of locations while most other lakes are only monitored at one location, mostly midlake sample. However some lakes were monitored along the shore due to remoteness/lack of access on to the lake with a boat.

A considerable improvement in lake water quality in the county is evident when compared to results from 2001 to 2003 period. The current trophic status has been calculated from the combined chlorophyll measurements for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005.

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Table D The Number of Lakes in Each Category

Category 2004 Implementation 2006 Implementation Report Report Oligotrophic 6 9 Mesotrophic 13 13 Eutrophic 7 1 Hypertrophic 1 3 Strongly Eutrophic 0 1

• 82% of the lakes monitored in Co. Leitrim are satisfactory water quality. • 18% of the lakes monitored in Co. Leitrim are unsatisfactory water quality and need improvement by 2007. This compares with 48% unsatisfactory in 2004. • Out of the 27 lakes monitored 8 No. lakes improved in water quality and are now in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations 1996. See Table E below. • 6 No. lakes require improvement in water quality status during the reporting period – see Table F below • The two largest lakes in the County, Lough Melvin and Lough Allen have retained their good water quality status (oligotrophic).

Table E Lakes That Have Improved in Water Quality Status

Lake Baseline trophic 2001-2003 Trophic Current Trophic status Status Status Lough Anarry Mesotrophic Mesotrophic Oligotrophic Lough Bran Mesotrophic Eutrophic Oligotrophic Calloughs lake Eutrophic Eutrophic Mesotrophic Drumlaheen lake Eutrophic Eutrophic Mesotrophic

Lough Na Crough Mesotrophic For inspectionMe purposessotrophic only. Oligotrophic Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Lough Nambrack Mesotrophic Mesotrophic Oligotrophic Lough Rinn Eutrophic Mesotrophic Mesotrophic St John’s Lake Mesotrophic Mesotrophic Oligotrophic

Table F Lakes not in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations, 1996

Lake Baseline Trophic Current Throphic Trophic RBD Catchment Status Status Status by 2007 Donagher Mesotrophic S-Eutrophic Mesotrophic Shannon Acres Hypertrophic Hypertrophic Eutrophic Shannon Gangins Hypertrophic Hypertrophic Eutrophic NS Share Gulladoo Eutrophic Hypertrophic Mesotrophic NS Share Scur Mesotrophic Eutrophic Mesotrophic NS Share Rowan Oligotrophic Mesotrophic Oligotrophic Shannon

(See Table 1.2 )

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SECTION 2 – IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES

2.1 Update on Original Proposed Measures The Implementation Programme Summary Tables have been updated for river stretches, lakes and the County as a whole; see Tables 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 in appendices. All new measures/actions proposed for the first time and new river stretches needing improvement are highlighted in bold.

2.2 Completed Measures The following is a list of actions set out in the 2004 Implementation Report that have been completed to date: • A Nutrient Management Plan template has been developed and agreed with the planning department for issue to planning applicants for new slurry storage facilities. • All complaints regarding water pollution have been investigated and followed up in accordance with documented complaint procedures. • River channel surveys and investigations have been carried out at specific locations along the River Shannon, Bradogue River, Annadale stream, Laheen stream and stream flowing into Gangin Lake. These locations showed drop in Q value measurements in 2001-2003 period. • Fish farm in L Allen licensed under Water Pollution Acts and licence audits carried out • Liaison with Cavan County Council has taken place re Dowra UWWTP and Dowra Livestock Mart. • Some of the wrong sewer connections in Mohill town were corrected and further work is needed. • Phosphate removal facilities have been installed at 6 No. Urban Wastewater For inspection purposes only. Treatment Plants, namely;Consent of copyright Ballinamor owner requirede, forDrumahaire, any other use. Drumshanbo, Kinlough, Manorhamilton and Mohill. • Liaison with Waterways Ireland re sewage holding tanks on boats and pump out facilities has taken place. A sub committee of the Shannon RBD Steering Group has been set up to co-ordinate efforts to address the issue of sewage pump outs and boat holding tanks throughout the Shannon Navigation System. Good progress is being made with enforcement action underway. • 48 No. Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River catchment. Follow up action was taken in regard to 22 No. of these farms. • 5 No farm surveys in Garadice lake area has been undertaken on farms where pig slurry from IPPC licensed facilities are spread. • Measure to require all marts to have Nutrient Management Plans for spreading of mart washings and slurry has commenced. Consultation in regard to intent to serve notice re NMP has been made with the EPA. This is the first step in the process. Action to completed in 2007.

No Progress was made on the following actions set out in the 2004 Implementation Report: • Environmental Inspections of grant aided forestry plantations and clear felling operations (under planning permission requirement size). While this measure was

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 identified in the previous implementation report it is recognised that the Forestry Service have published their own set of guidelines for forestry development and clearfelling taking into consideration the environmental impact of these activities. Therefore the priority to implement this measure has been reduced and will be addressed when resources are available. • Farm surveys in the following catchment areas: 1. Arderry stream – water quality improvement in current reporting period. No further action proposed at this time. 2. L Allen – lake water quality remains satisfactory, rescheduled for 2008 3. L Melvin – Cross border study including farm surveys in 2007 by Northern Regional Fishery Board as part of study. 4. Glencar lake – to commence in 2007 5. Carrickaport lake – lake water satisfactory, measure still within timeframe, but may need to be rescheduled for 2008 6. Lough Sallagh - lake water satisfactory, measure still within timeframe, but may need to be rescheduled for 2008 7. Lough Scur – scheduled for 2007 8. Derrycassen lake – rescheduled for 2008 9. Rowan lake – scheduled for 2007 10. Lough Rinn - water quality improvement in current reporting period. No further action proposed at this time. • River channel surveys of Eslin River and Cullies River – rescheduled for 2007. • Establishment of a working group to ensure preservation of Lough Rinn. This measure has now been deemed un-necessary at this time, as water quality has improved. • Provision of Phosphate removal at Lough Rinn Amenity site sewage treatment plant – scheduled for 2007. • Control of pig slurry spreading in Rowan lake catchment – to be addressed in 2007 • Liaison with Waterways Ireland and ESB re flushing of Acres lake – to be addressed in 2007. For inspection purposes only. • Control of sheep dip Consenttanks of in copyright Glenade owner required Lake for catchment any other use. – to be addressed in 2007.

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SECTION 3 – PROGRESS TO DATE

3.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures

Progress during reporting period (Dec 2004 to July 2006)

• There were 4 No. licences to discharge to waters issued under Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. • A major drive to licence premises that have a trade discharge to sewer was undertaken in 2005. This resulted in 24 No. licences to discharge to sewer issued under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. A total of 51 No. enforcement notices were issued in relation to licensing of restaurants in the county. The installation and maintenance of grease traps to prevent grease entering public sewers is the main requirement for licence compliance. This is in order to prevent sewer blockages in the network and to ensure proper operation of the urban wastewater treatment plants. • All new licences issued take into consideration the requirements of the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001. • Licence monitoring and enforcement action has included 101 samples of licensed discharges, 1 No. Section 12 notice and 1 No case for non compliance sent to Councils Solicitors for prosecution over the period. • A total of 1439 No. environmental complaints (incl. Waste, litter, water, noise and air pollution) were investigated during the reporting period. Enforcement procedures were taken in 783 No. cases, of which 39 No. related to on the spot litter fines. • Water Pollution Act enforcement measures have resulted in 68 No Section 12 Notices, 1 No Section 17 Notice and 11 No Section 16 notices being issued during the above period. For inspection purposes only. • A total of 21 ConsentNo. Waste of copyright Management owner required for any Permits other use. were issued to date. • There are 4 No. prosecutions under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990 pending and 2 No. cases pending under the Waste Management Act 1996. A further 9 No cases have been dealt with under Waste Management in the reporting period. • Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River system over the reporting period. A total of 48 No. farms were visited with follow up action consisting mainly of warning letters was issued to 7 No of the farms. Follow up action on 13 No. farms in the Lough Gill catchment was also completed in 2005. • Pig slurry from Co Cavan pig farms is spread on 4 No farms in the Garadice Lake area of County Leitrim. These farms were inspected in relation to the slurry holdings and spreading operations. • A policy on Nutrient Management Planning for New Farm Development had been adopted and is being implemented by Leitrim County Council. • Provision of sewer network contract to commence shortly for 6 No. villages in County that do not have sewer system. Shortlist for the DBO contract for treatment plants for these 6 sites and a further 5 existing sewered areas has been done and Water Services are awaiting approval of

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:08 final contract from DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed at all 11 No. locations as part of the contract. • Extension of Carrick on Shannon UWWTP has progressed to the point where Water Services are awaiting final approval of contract documents from the DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed as part of the contract.

Problems Encountered

Future Plans/New Directions

The introduction of strict planning guidelines for proposed developments at listed lakes will be drawn up. Preparation of a Major Pollution Control Response Project for the Upper Shannon has commenced. This initiative is in conjunction with Longford and Roscommon County Council. Leitrim County Council has commenced a risk analysis of commercial/industrial premises in the River Shannon area. Work has commenced on compiling a panel of approved consultants for single house site suitability assessment in unsewered areas of County Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is considering the introduction of Byelaws on septic tanks similar to those introduced by Cavan County Council. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 3.2 Consultative and Co-operative Measures

Progress during Reporting Period

River Basin Management has been discussed at the Environmental Policy, Water and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee within the County Council during the reporting period.

Public consultation as part of the River Basin District Management Planning for the Shannon, Western and NS Share RBD’s in the Co. Leitrim area is ongoing at present.

Liaison with the EPA in regard to IPC licensed facilities is ongoing.

Leitrim County Council have participated fully in the Enforcement Network Erne- Blackwater Surface Water Working Group set up by the EPA. This has facilitated liaison with Cavan and Longford County Council in relation to environmental enforcement activity in shared catchment areas.

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As detailed above in 3.1

Future Plans/New Directions

It is an offence under The Shannon Navigation By-laws to discharge sewage from a boat directly to the River Shannon or Shannon/Erne Waterway. Liaison with Waterways Ireland in regard to the improved implementation of this by-law is planned. Consultation will also take place with Waterways Ireland regarding the proposed review of the above By-law in particular in relation to sewage storage tanks on vessels. Enforcement action is being taken for the provision of sewage pump out facilities to be provided by all hire boat companies and large private marinas on the Shannon and Shannon Erne Waterways in the administrative area of County Leitrim. Joint co-operation with Roscommon County Council is being sought re drinking water source protection of the South Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme.

3.3 Monitoring Measures

Progress during Reporting Period

The Shannon RBD Laboratory in Roscommon continues to monitor 21 No sites on the River Shannon catchment in County Leitrim on a monthly basis. This allows values for mean ortho phosphate to be determined at these sites in accordance with the Phosphate Regulations.

A desk study of the river water quality at all sampling stations that are monitored for Q value was conducted. The Q stations that were showing deterioration were identified using MapInfo. It has been scheduled in the 2006 action plan to inspect each of these sites to see if there is any For inspection identifiabl purposese only. pressure at or closely u/s of the site that Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. may impact on the Q value. This work has commenced and some valuable information has been gathered to date that may improve the water quality at the site when enforcement action is taken. Follow up action will be scheduled in early 2007.

A total of 86 No first and second order streams in the Western RBD were assessed for the Small Stream Risk Assessment programme. In the course of this work 151 sites were visited with only 60% of the sites were suitable for the SSRS assessment. However this work was found to be very useful tool and it is planned to use it to assist in detecting the source of pollution at Q station sites in the Western RBD and other catchments in the county in 2007.

A comprehensive lake monitoring programme is undertaken each year. A total of 27 lakes are monitored. This involved boat surveys on all lakes with 11 No. lakes being monitored 2-3 times during the year and the remaining 16 No. lakes monitored once during the summer period. This is carried out as part of a National Lake Monitoring Programme established by the EPA.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 Further monitoring carried out by Leitrim County Council includes Urban Wastewater analysis, licensed discharge monitoring, pollution incident monitoring, bathing water monitoring, drinking water monitoring and groundwater monitoring at landfill sites.

Problems Encountered A high percentage of the small stream sites identified for SSRS monitoring were deemed not suitable which meant further sites had to be identified and work progress was slowed down. Resources are required to be allocated to enforcement in areas at risk.

Future Plans/New Directions

Following inspection of all EPA river monitoring stations that are showing a deterioration in water quality follow up enforcement action will be carried out where necessary.

It is planned to carry out SSRS habitat assessments in the area upstream of 7 No. river stations that have deteriorated from satisfactory water quality to unsatisfactory water quality over the last 2-3 years. This together with close examination of river banks, riparian zones and general activity in the area of the sampling station, followed by enforcement action where necessary may assist greatly in eliminating the pressures causing the deterioration of water quality especially where the upper reaches of some upland rivers are concerned.

Monitoring of UWWTP, drinking water, licensed discharges, landfill leachate and bathing water will continue in Foraccordan inspection purposesce with only. a scheduled programme. Pollution Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. incidents will be monitored as required.

3.4 Public Education and Advisory Measures

Progress during Reporting Period

Environmental Education Officer

Community Initiatives

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The Council promotes national campaigns such as An Taisce’s National Spring Clean as well as local waste management community initiatives. A new ‘Adopt a Bring Bank’ initiative to ensure that the county’s 38 No. bring banks are properly maintained has been launched through Jamestown Tidy Towns and Bornacoola Development Association. Community groups receive a grant from Leitrim County Council for the upkeep or improvement works. A similar programme ‘Adopt a Road’ involves local communities and businesses in litter-picking on stretches of roads and the council provides assistance and litter removal.

Environmental Projects

The Green Schools Programme

This national programme, which is administered by An Tàisce, aims to promote whole school activity to develop environmental awareness in both the school itself and the wider community. 77% of schools in the county are registered and participating in the programme. To date 6 schools have attained the Green Flag status. The Green Schools programme is theme-based, starting with Waste Management, moving on to Energy and the third topic is water. Leitrim County Council run schools competitions annually including a table quiz for senior classes and poster competition for junior classes.

Future Plans/New Directions

Through the Waste Against Race’s For inspection Action purposes at only.Work programme, Leitrim County Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Council is looking at ways of reducing its waste and associated costs within the council itself. The Action at Work is a staff-led initiative looking at practical ways of reducing waste at work.

It is proposed to design and circulate an awareness brochure on septic tank/single house sewage treatment plant care and maintenance.

Public education will continue as above.

3.5 Summary and Conclusions

Progress during Reporting Period

While there has been good progress in regard to many of the planning control and enforcement measures there was somewhat lower activity in regard to farm surveys than expected.

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The rate at which new environmental legislation is enacted and its subsequent implementation has continued to be a problem for local authorities. In particular data gathering, attendance at meetings and briefings for River Basin District Projects has impacted on work schedules. The proposed river and lake monitoring programme for surveillance and operational monitoring scheduled to commence in Dec 2006 will a put additional strain on staff resources.

Future Plans/New Directions

The areas in the county that have been identified, as poor water quality will be prioritized for investigation. In particular pig slurry and mart washings land spreading operations will be addressed by requesting Nutrient Management Plans for these activities.

Investigation into causes of pollution in the 6 No. remaining lakes not in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations will receive priority attention in 2007. All river sites that have shown deterioration in Q value will be inspected to establish any cause for deterioration in biological quality rating, (25 No. sites identified). All necessary enforcement action follow up will be carried out.

Liaison with neighboring local authorities regarding facilities outside of Co. Leitrim will also be a priority for 2007. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The continued provision of phosphate removal facilities at UWWTP in the county and the maintenance of existing facilities should show marked improvements in the years to come.

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APPENDICES

TABLE 1.1: RIVER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED BY 2007

TABLE 1.2: LAKE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED BY 2007

TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LAKES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 TABLE 1.1: RIVER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED BY 2007

Local Authority Name Leitrim Implementation 2006

Stand ard to be Standard to Achie Is Baseline be ved by Has Either Does an If Yes, What is Where Quality is Biological Baseline Quality Current Achieved 2007 Standard Article 3(9) the revised Unsatisfactory What If there is an Monitoring Baseline Q- MRP Value Satisfactory? Current MRP Value by 2007 Q MRP Been Extension compliance is the Principal identifiable source, River Name River Code Station Station Location Name Grid Reference value ug/l P Yes/No Q-Value ug/l P Value Value Achieved? Apply? date Source of Pollution please enter details Hydrometric Area 26 ARDERRY STREAM 26A10 0300 Br NW of Killyfea 217600 303700 4 yes 4 30 no n/a ARDERRY STREAM 26A10 0500 Br u/s Corraneary Str confl 216600 302000 3-4 no 4 4 30 yes no n/a

substandard UWWTP discharge from Drumlish BLACK (SOUTH LEITRIM) 26B04 0200 Bellantra Bridge 212900 289400 4-5 30 yes 4 47 4-5 20 no no n/a Sewage effluent Village, Co. Longford BLACK (SOUTH LEITRIM) 26B04 0300 Cloonlaughil: Br u/s Rinn R 210700 287100 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a unknown maybe forestry, septic tanks BOLEYBAUN STREAM 26B30 0400 Br 2 km u/s Main Chan confl 190473 326660 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a or farms CLOONE 26C05 0080 Br at Ballykiltyfae 215207 302744 18 yes 16 20 yes no n/a CLOONE 26C05 0100 Wooden Bridge, S.E. of Tooma 215605 301365 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a CLOONE 26C05 0250 Br u/s Relagh R confl 213538 298335 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a CLOONE 26C05 0300 Br at Riverstown 212180 297970 28 yes 21 30 yes no n/a CLOONE 26C05 0400 Lurga Bridge 211273 296037 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a CLOONE 26C05 0500 Br d/s Lough Errew 210254 293712 26 yes 26 30 yes no n/a DIFFAGHER 26D02 0200 Cloonemeone Bridge 193451.3 324541.7 4-5 11 yes Q4-5 11 4-5 20 yes no n/a unknown maybe forestry, septic tanks ESLIN 26E01 0100 Drumgownagh Bridge 205200 302400 4-5 20 yes 3-4 21 4-5 20 no no n/a or farms ESLIN 26E01 0150 Bridge SW of Stuck 205100 300400 4 yes 4 30 no n/a ESLIN 26E01 0300 Lough Erril Bridge 205500 296700 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a unknown maybe forestry, septic tanks ESLIN 26E01 0400 Corrascoffy Bridge 205350 293080 4 30 yes 37 4 30 no no n/a or farms unknown should be satisfactory as previous source of pollution from Meat factory in Dromod is ESLIN 26E01 0480 0.4km u/s Dromod Br 205437 290179 26 yes 31 30 no no n/a closed up in years. ESLIN 26E01 0500 Bridge E. of Dromod 205500 289800 3 no 3-4 3-4 50 yes no n/a

For inspection purposes only. should be satisfactory Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. as previous source of pollution from Meat factory in Dromod is ESLIN 26E01 0600 Killinaker Bridge 205400 288000 3 no 3-4 50 no n/a closed up in years. KILLADISKERT STREAM 26K16 0600 Bridge u/s confl. with main Diffaghe 193289 325253 4 yes Q4-5 4 30 yes no n/a OWENGAR (LEITRIM) 26O02 0075 SE Letter 4-5 18 yes Q4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a OWENGAR (LEITRIM) 26O02 0100 Bridge at Barragh 191435.9 323463.2 4 yes 4 30 no n/a OWENGAR (LEITRIM) 26O02 0200 Bridge at Annaghgerry 192416.4 323894.4 4-5 11 yes 4 11 4-5 15 yes no n/a OWENNAYLE 26O05 0050 Bridge N.E. of Aughrim 197501 330291 4 yes 3-4 4 30 no no n/a Unknown OWENNAYLE 26O05 0100 Bridge d/s Owennayle Bridge 197111 326285 4-5 6 yes 4 4 4-5 15 yes no n/a small stream receiving water for Mohill RINN 26R02 0060 Bridge 1.6 km d/s Mohill 208800 295500 2-3 no 2-3 3 70 no no n/a Sewage effluent UWWTP small stream receiving water for Mohill RINN 26R02 0100 Br u/s Lough Rinn 209300 293900 2-3 no 2-3 3 70 no no n/a Sewage effluent UWWTP RINN 26R02 0150 Tooman Br d/s Lough Rinn 210351 290565 30 yes 26 30 yes RINN 26R02 0200 Annaghveagh Bridge 210300 289700 3-4 no 4 4 30 yes no n/a RINN 26R02 0300 Johnston's Bridge 209091 286462 4-5 37 no 4 36 4-5 20 no no n/a Unknown RELAGH 26R05 0400 Br u/s Drumroosk Branch confl. 212700 304200 5 yes 4-5 5 15 No no n/a maybe cattle manure 3 farmyards close to site RELAGH 26R05 0500 Br NE of Adoon Lough 212161 302970 24 yes 19 30 yes no n/a RELAGH 26R05 0700 Bridge S. of Edergole 212300 301400 3-4 no 4-5 4 30 yes no n/a RELAGH 26R05 0900 Bridge u/s Cloone River confl 212500 297900 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 0300 Dowra Br 199124 326694 2 20 yes no n/a SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 0400 New Br, Mahanagh 195642 311764 4 10 yes 1 4 20 yes no n/a SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 0500 Battle Bridge 194869 305110 4-5 13 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a unknown SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 1000 Jamestown Br 198098 297141 12 yes 10 20 yes no n/a SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 1010 Jamestown Weir 197900 297800 3-4 9no 4 9 4 20 yes no n/a SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 1200 Rooskey Bridge 205500 287000 14 yes 10 20 yes no n/a SHANNON (Upper) 26S02 1410 Rooskey: d/s Lock (LHS) 205354 286229 10 20 yes no n/a STONY 26S09 0100 Stoneyriver Bridge 198500 318500 2.5 yes 3 20 yes no n/a

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 YELLOW (BALLINAGLERA) 26Y01 0100 Bridge N. of Aughrim 202900 322300 5 5 yes 4-5 3 5 15 yes no n/a YELLOW (BALLINAGLERA) 26Y01 0200 Bridge u/s Lough Allen 199100 322000 4-5 4 yes 4 2 4-5 15 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0010 Bridge u/s Glenade Lough 181894.8 347205.4 4-5 yes 5 4-5 20 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0050 Bridge 1.5 km d/s Glenade L 183849.3 328059.2 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0100 New Bridge 186914.3 341282.4 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0200 Bridge d/s Owenmore River 187070.4 338963.5 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0400 Bridge at Gortgarrigan 184793.3 333899.4 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0500 Bellanamore Bridge 181881.9 330200.2 4 yes 4-5 4 30 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0520 Just u/s Killanummery confl. 180688 330349 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0550 Br in Dromahaire 180553 330900 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a BONET 35B06 0600 1.8 km d/s Dromahaire Bridge 179805.2 331723.7 4 20 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a BRADOGE 35B07 0060 Bridge N. of Cornaglah 188437.3 357417.8 3-4 no 4 4 30 yes no n/a BRACKARY 35B10 0200 Bridge nr Curraghfore School 188848 341246.2 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a BRACKARY 35B10 0500 Bridge u/s Owenmore River 188337 339393.1 3 no 4 3-4 50 yes no n/a CASHEL STREAM (BONET) 35C03 0200 Bridge W. of Corratimore 184970 327180 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a CASHEL STREAM (BONET) 35C03 0700 Br. SE of Glebe 185902.4 329598.4 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 No no n/a unknown CASHEL STREAM (BONET) 35C03 1000 Bridge u/s Camoge Bridge 182373 330227 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a CASHEL STREAM (BONET) 35C03 1200 Bridge d/s Camoge Bridge 182299.2 330353.3 4-5 yes 4-5 20 no n/a DIFFREEN 35D01 0100 Bridge u/s Glencar Lake 177574.9 342339.2 5 yes 4 5 15 no no n/a unknown, old sheep dip tank upstream DROWES 35D03 0100 Lennox's Bridge 181808.2 357253.5 3-4 no 4 4 30 yes no n/a DROWES 35D03 0200 Bundrowes Bridge 179183.4 358254.3 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a DUFF 35D05 0020 Br E of Cloontyprughlish 179050 348085 5 yes 5 5 15 yes no n/a DUFF 35D05 0100 Bridge S. of Largydonnell 179295.1 351142.3 4 yes 4-5 4 30 yes no n/a recent forestry plantation just upstream noted.May DUFF 35D05 0250 Brocky Br 175221 353206 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 No no n/a be a factor.

Farmyard close to Bridge on Sligo side - notified Sligo Co Co. No slurry/manure storage facilities at DUFF 35D05 0400 Bunduff Bridge 175448.2 356850.3 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a sheds GLENANIFF 35G02 0200 Bridge u/s Lough Melvin 192043.8 349680.9 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a KILLANUMMERY 35K03 0400 Bridge N of Garvagh Glebe 183766.7 325153.3 3-4 no 3-4 4 30 no no n/a unknown KILLANUMMERY 35K03 0600 Bridge S.S.W. of Killanummery 180243.1 328320.3 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a KILLANUMMERY 35K03 0900 Bridge u/s Bonet River confl 180632.3 330236.4 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a unknown NEWTOWN MANOR STREAM 35N01 0500 Br u/s L. Gill 178698.5 335191.3 4 yes 4 30 no n/a OWENMORE (MANORHAMILTON 35O08 0220 Br near Black Park House 192261.1 339477.2 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a unknown OWENMORE (MANORHAMILTON 35O08 0400 Br u/s Bonet River confl 187751 339227 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a SHANVAUS 35S01 0400 Second Br u/s Shanvaus Br 183712.6 340673.8 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a SHANVAUS 35S01 1100 Bridge u/s Bonet River confl 186397.6 337758.9 4 yes 4-5 4 30 yes no n/a TULLINWILLIN STREAM 35T03 0200 Bridge u/s Belhavel Lough 187895.9 329808.7 4 yes 4-5 4 30 yes no n/a TULLYNASCREEN 35T06 0100 Bridge near Tullynascreen 181499 325100 4 yes 4 30 no n/a TULLYNASCREEN 35T06 0200 Br NE Sracummer 180906 325956 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a Silt/gravel removal from site by local farmer and recent For inspection purposes only. AGHACASHLAUN 36A03 0300 Br N of Derrinkeher 206510 313450 5 yesConsent of copyright 3-4 owner required for 5any other use.15 no no n/a aforestation AGHACASHLAUN 36A03 0500 Br N of Drumgud 204850 310850 4-5 yes 4-5 4-5 20 yes no n/a AGHACASHLAUN 36A03 0800 Br SW of Drumany 4 yes 4 30 no n/a ANNADALE STREAM 36A05 0300 Br NE of Carrickaport 201570 310430 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a

silt build up. Concern if site is suitable any longer for Q station ANNADALE STREAM 36A05 0500 Br SW of Annadale 203530 309665 4 yes 3 4 30 no no n/a monitoring? BLACKWATER (NEWTOWNGORE) 36B04 0040 Br W of Drumderg 4-5 yes 4-5 20 no n/a BLACKWATER (NEWTOWNGORE) 36B04 0100 Br NW of Sradrinan 5 yes 5 15 no n/a BLACKWATER (NEWTOWNGORE) 36B04 0200 Br NE of Sradrinan 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a a lot of recent forestation u/s CULLIES 36C03 0300 Br u/s Gulladoo L 224800 298600 3 no 4 3-4 50 yes no n/a CULLIES 36C03 0550 Br u/s Drumhart L 226300 302600 3-4 no 3-4 4 30 no no n/a Unknown, May be agricultural CULLIES 36C03 0600 Kilbracken Br 226255 304329 3-4 no 3 4 no no n/a Unknown, May be agricultural CORNAVANNOGE 36C04 0400 Br NW of Ardvarney 196942 337634 5 yes 5 15 no n/a CORNAVANNOGE 36C04 0600 Br u/s L Macnean 200880 337570 5 yes 5 15 no n/a LAHEEN STREAM 36L02 0300 Br W of Aghavilla 221000 305800 4 yes 4-5 4 30 yes no n/a LAHEEN STREAM 36L02 0600 Br SW of Drummercross 224200 307500 3-4 no 4 30 no n/a LAHEEN STREAM 36L02 0800 Br u/s Cullies R confl 226500 307700 3-4 no 3-4 4 30 no no n/a Unknown, May be agricultural LEGGA STREAM 36L03 0300 1st Br d/s Doogary L 220291 296202 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a LEGGA STREAM 36L03 0600 Br d/s Gortermone Lough 221845 297091 3 no 3-4 50 no n/a LEGGA STREAM 36L03 0700 Br u/s Gulladoo Lough 223332 298973 4 yes 3-4 4 30 no no n/a Unknown, May be agricultural YELLOW (BALLINAMORE) 36Y01 0050 Br nr Stralongford 207400 316900 4 yes 4 4 30 yes no n/a recent forestry plantation just upstream noted.May YELLOW (BALLINAMORE) 36Y01 0200 Mill Br 208193 312999 4-5 yes 4 4-5 20 no no n/a be a factor. YELLOW (BALLINAMORE) 36Y01 0330 Br just u/s Johns L 209200 311900 5 yes 5 15 no n/a

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Local Authority Name Leitrim County Council Reporting Year 2006 Action Completed Responsible for Within Timeframe If No, State Revised River Reach of River Standard Measures Actions Timeframe Implementation Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe

Satisfactory river reaches are listed first. The measures listed are designed to maintain satisfactory water quality in these reaches. Unsatisfactory river reaches are listed second with more specific measures to improve water quality.

Arderry Stream Br u/s Corraneary Str confl. To maintain Q 4 status Provision of adequate environmental control of forestry development Assess all applications for grant aided forestry development, fertalisation and clearfelling in conjunction with Forest Services 2007 SE Environment Discussion with planning department to set up system formalise process ongoing measures

Insure that new farm development has adequate control for slurry spreading operations Agree with Planning that NMPs accompany applications for new slurry tanks 2007 SE Environment policy agreed and being implemented. Guidance document produced for planning permission applicants ongoing measures PET systema in exclusive use and raised bed perculationwith imported soil is required. New policy bei investigated in line with some other local authorities eg use of bye laws and panal of approved assessorsfor New single house development to have adequate sewage treatment in line with EPA Guidance 2000 Agree policy with planning department and implement 2007 SE Environment site suitability in accordance with EPA manual. ongoing measures General enforcement of the Water Pollution Ac Investigate environmental complaints and follow u 2007 SE Environment complaints are investigated on an ongoing basis. See main report for deta ongoing measures

Reduce P from diffuse or unknown point discharges at specific sites River channel surveys of river stretches showing slipage of Q value 2007 SE Environment 33% of sites inspected. Follow up action required. ongoing measures Habitat assessment /surveys of river bank conditions and riparian zones for all Q5 and Q4-5 sites 2007 SE Environment

Arderry Stream Br N of Killyfea To maintain Q 4 status Measures as above

Black (South Leitirm) Cloonlaughil Br u/s Rinn R To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above Cloone Station 0080 to 0500 To maintain present good status Measures as above 2007 Diffagher Clooonemeona Br To maintain MRP value Measures as above Eslin 0100 to 0300 To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007 Eslin Bridge E. of Dromod To maintain Q3-4 status and improve to Measures as above 2007 Killadiskert Stream Br u/s confl. With Diffagher Owengar Leitrim Br at Annaghgerry To maintain MRP value Measures as above 2007 Owenayle Bridge d/s Owenayle bridge To maintain MRP value and improve to Measures as above 2007 Relagh Bridge S. of Edergole To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above 2007 Relagh Bridge u/s Cloone River confl To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007 Rinn Annaghveagh Br To maintain Q4 status Measures as above

Shannon (Upper) Br near mahanagh To maintain MRP value Measures as above 2007 Shannon (Upper) Jamestown Br To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007

Yellow Ballinaglera Bridge N. of Aughrim To maintain MRP value and improve to Measures as above 2007 Yellow Ballinaglera Bridge u/s Lough Allen To maintain MRP value and improve to Measures as above 2007

Bonet Bridge u/s Glenade lough To maintain Q5 status Measures as above 2007 Bonet Bridge 1.5 Km d/s Glenade L To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above 2007 Bonet New Bridge To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above 2007 Bonet Bridge d/s Owenmore Rv. To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007 Bonet Bridge at Gortgarrigan To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007 Bonet Bellanamore bridge To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above 2007 Bonet D/S Dromahaire To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007 Reduce P imput to rive Extend Drumahaire UWWTP and provide P remova end 2006 SE Water Services Temperory Plant in place with P removal. New plant on new site to be installed by mid 2008 no mid 2008 Bradogue Br North of Cornaglah To maintain Q4 status Measures as above 2007

Brackary Bridge NR Curraghfore school To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Brackary Bridge u/s Owenmore Rv To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Cashel stream Bridge W of Corratimore To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Cashel stream Bridge d/s Camoge Bridge To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Drowes Lennoxs Bridge To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Drowes Bundrowes bridge To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Duff DUFF - Br E of CloontyprughlisTo maintain Q5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Duff Bridge S. of Largydonnell To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Glenaniff Bridge u/s Lough Melvin To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Killanummery Bridge SSW of Killanummery To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Owenmore (ManorhamiltonBridge u/s Bonet Rv confl. To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond UWWTP Provide P removal from Manorhamilton UWWTP 2004 SE Water Services Complete with Flow measurement yes

Shanvaus Second Br u/s Shanvaus Br To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Shanvaus Bridge u/s Bonet Rv. Confl. To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above For inspection purposes only. to 2007 and beyond Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Tullinwillin Stream Br u/s Belhavel Lough To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Tullynascreen Br NW Sracummer To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Aghacashlaun Br N of Drumgud To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Annadale Stream Br NE of Carrickaport To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Cullies River Br u/s Gulladoo Lake To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Laheen Stream Br W of Aghavilla To maintain Q4-5 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Legga Stream 1st Br d/s Doogary Lake To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Yellow Ballinamore Br nr Stralongford To maintain Q4 status Measures as above to 2007 and beyond

Unsatisfactory river reaches Measures as above for all unsatisfactory site in addition to those detailed below

Hydrometric Area 26 Black (South Leitrim) Bellintra Br To regain Q4-5 status Reduce Phosphate imputs Liaise with Longford Co Co re Drumlish UWWTP and Landfill 2007 SE Environment Letter sent to Longford Co Council in 2005 Seek to have Longford Co Coulcil to prioritise upgrade of Drumlish UWWTP 2007 SE Environment New Measure Eslin Drumgownagh Br To regain Q4-5 status Reduce Phosphate imputs site investigation 2007 SE Environment Visual inspection of site and upstream carried out. Some follow up action needed. 2007

Eslin Corrascoffy Bridge To reduce MRP to below 30 Reduce Phosphate imputs River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action 2002 SE Environment none put in 2007 action plan 2007 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing measure

Eslin 0.4 Km u/s Dromod Br MRP 36 Measures as above as above to 2007 and beyondSE Environment Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 ongoing measure

Eslin Br E of Dromod To regain Q3-4 as a minimum Measures as above as above to 2007 and beyondSE Environment Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing measure

investigate unauthorised urban discharges/wrong connections River chanel survey 2005 SE Environment 1 No unauthorised discharge - now licenced to discharge to sewer. Further investigation carried out. Status improved in 2005 Q3-4 recorded

Eslin Killinaker Br Q3-4 Measures as above as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing measure still within timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing measure

investifate unauthorised urban discharges/wrong connections River chanel survey 2005 SE Environment see above

DBO contract shortlist done and awaiting approval of fina Owengar Leitrim s/w Durmkeeran d/s of outfall 488 Reduce P from Drumkeerin urban area Provide upgraded UWWTP and P removal 2005 SE Water Services Wastewater recirculation pumps installed and soil polishing filter as interm measure. contract from DOEHLG No mid 2008 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing measure Owennayle Br N.E. of Aughrim to regain Q4 status investigate cause habitat assessment/survey of river bank and riparian zone 2007 SE Environment new measure new measure Rinn Bridge 1.6 km d/s Mohill 2 to 3 Reduce P from Mohill urban area Provide P removal at Mohill UWWTP 2004 SE Water Services Phosphate removal system installed incl. Flow measurement and auto samp yes

Investigate disolved oxygen and flow in the receiving waters 2007 SE Environment new measure new measure

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 Investigate the feasibility of provision of aeration of the UWWTP discharge prior to discharge to stream 2007 SE Environment/Water Services new measure Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 Rehabilitate Mohill landfi 2004 SE Environment completa and leachate piped to sewer for treatme yes

Correct wrong sewer connections at Mohill Town Jun-05 SE Water Services Some progress made but more to do Get action on Water ServicesNo Jun-07 Rinn Br u/s Lough Rinn 2 to 3 Reduce P from Mohill urban area all 6 actions as above 2005 SE Water Services/Environment yes

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007

Rinn Tooman Br, d/s L Rinn 32 Reduce P from Mohill urban area all 6 actions as above 2005 SE Water Services/Environment yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 MRP values for 2005 recorded as 26 ug/l therefore within P Regs standard

Need for working group not Need for working group seen as a priority at the not seen as a priority at Establish a working Group to oversee protection of L Rinn Establish a working group with Fishery Board 2005 SE Environment none present time no the present time

Reduce Phosphate imput to Lough Rinn Licence discharge from L Rynn House Development and secure compliance 2005 SE Environment Licence has beenissued and Phosphate removal has been installed. Licence is being enforced yes

Rinn Johnstons Br improve status form Q4 to Q4-5 investigate possible cause of deterioration investigate tributory stream just upstream by using Small stream risk score 2007 SE Environment new measure

measures to improve P imputs to Black River-see above may influence this site also. Assessment of Black R

Relagh River Br u/s Drumroosk Branch Coto regain Q5 status Assess river at this location habitat assessment/survey of river bank and riparian zone 2007 SE Environment Initial investigation carried out - further action needed new measure Shannon (Upper) New Br, Mahanagh 3 to 4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action 2002 SE Environment action complete and improvement in MRP detected in 2005 results yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007

Fish farm control Issue Licence to Discharge to waters Jun-05 SE Environment Licence issued and being enforced yes New treatment plant Reduce P loads from sewered areas Upgrade Drumkeeran UWWTP end 2006 SE Water Services Wastewater recirculation pumps installed and soil polishing filter as interm measure. scheduled as DBO contract No end 2007

Provide Phosphorus removal at Drumkeeran UWWTP end 2006 SE Water Services P removal will be provided as part of uverall upgrade contract No Mid 2008

Provide P removal at Drumshanbo UWWTP Jun-05 SE Water Services complete yes

Liasie with Cavan Co Co re Dowra UWWTP Jun-05 SE Environment verbal liason has taken place yes

Sewer Networkcontract to commence shortly. Shortlist for DBO contract for treatment plant done and awaiti Reduce P loads from unsewered areas Provide sewage system for Ballinagleragh Village end 2006 SE Water Services approval of final contract from DOEHLG No Mid 2008

liaise with Waterways Ireland re implementation of Shannon Navigation By-laws 2005 SE Environment Ameeting has been held with Waterways Ire in 2006 and issue is on agenda for Shannon RBD steering Group meetings yes

Liaise with Roscommom Co Co regarding environmental treats to Arigna River Jun-05 SE Environment none 2007 Shannon (Upper) Jamestown Weir Q3 Reduce Phosphate imputs Upgrade Carrick on Shannon UWWTP end 2007 SE Water Services Awaiting approval of final contract doc from DoEHLG still within timeframe Mid 2008 Sewer Networkcontract to commence shortly. Shortlist for DBO contract for treatment plant done and awaiti Provide Public sewage system for jamestown Village end 2006 SE Water Services approval of final contract from DOEHLG no end 2007 proposal to provide P Leitrim Village UWWTP provide P removal end 2005 SE Water Services none removal in 2007 end 2007 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action end 2006 SE Environment investigation complete and improvement in Q value in 2005 to Q4 status yes Investigate a previous high risk farm in area 2005 SE Environment investigation complete and improvement in Q value in 2005 to Q4 status yes Farm surveys in area end 2006 SE Environment none no 2007 Environmental control on Industrial site end 2005 SE Environment Licence to discharge issued in 2003 and enforcement of licence ongoing Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007

Hydrometric Area 35 River channel survey complete and enforcement action taken. Abattoir control enforced. Q station currne Bradogue River Br N of Cornaglah To improve Q3 to Q3-4 at least Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action end 2005 SE Environment Q4 yes

Liaise with Fermanagh District Council re environmental pressures on river 2005 SE Environment Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007

Hydrometric Area 36 participation in Erne/Blackwater Working Group Attendance and active participation in working group 2007 Scientific Officer ongoing ongoing

Aghacashlaun Br N of Derrinkeher To improve Q 3-4 to Q 5 find cause of deterioration and rectify habitat assessment/survey of river bank and riparian zone end 2006 SE Environment Initial site investigation complete. Gravel has been taken out of this river at sampling site. Also forestry replanting had recently New measure take corrective action where appropriate Jun-07 SE Environment New measure Annadale Stream Br sw of Annadale Q3-4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action end 2006 SE Environment River channel survey completed. No cause of pollutiion found. The site did appear to be very silted and possibly unsuitable for Q station yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above For inspection purposes only. 2007 Ongoing Blackwater(NewtowngoreBr N E of Stradrinan To improve Q 4 to Q4-5 Investigate to find any obvious cause habitat assessment/survey of river bank and riparian zoneConsent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2007 SE Environment Visual inspection carried out. All u/s in Co. Cavan.A lot of recent forestry just u/s of site New measure Inform Cavan Co Council of findings 2007 SE Environment New measure Cullies Stream Br u/s Gulladoo Lake To improve Q3-4 to Q4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action end 2005 SE Environment river channel survey not done but other activity in area such as farm surveys may have has general effect. I Staff recruitment in progress Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 ongoing Reduce Phosphate imputs Farm surveys in area end 2005 SE Environment 7 No. farms were surveyed in area of Gulladoo lake area just u/s of sampling site. Follow up action taken where needed. yes Cullies Stream Br u/s Drumhart Lake To improve from Q3-4 to Q4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action end 2006 SE Environment none specify for 2007 action plan No 2007 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Reduce Phosphate imputs Farm surveys in area end 2005 SE Environment none specify for 2007 action plan No 2007 Cullies Stream Kilbracken Br To improve from Q3 to Q4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action end 2007 SE Environment none specify for 2007 action plan Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 Reduce Phosphate imputs Farm surveys in area end 2005 SE Environment 5 No. farm surveys carried out u/s of site and follow up action taken where appropriate yes Laheen Stream Br W of Aghavilla To improve from Q3 to Q4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action 2002 SE Environment River channel survey complete. Improvement in water quality status achieved no end 2005 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 ongoing Reduce Phosphate imputs Farm surveys in area end 2005 SE Environment 5 No farm surveys done in river catchment and follow up action taken yes

Laheen Stream Br SW of Drummercross To improve from Q3 to Q4 Investigate to find cause River channel survey to identify any sourse of pollution and follow up action 2002 SE Environment River channel survey complete. Water quality status was not determined in 2004-2005 period achieved no end 2005 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 ongoing Reduce Phosphate imputs Farm surveys in area end 2005 SE Environment 5 No farm surveys done in river catchment and follow up action taken yes Laheen Stream Br u/s Cullies R confl To improve from Q3 to Q4 Investigate to find cause To be decidied after cause is known 2002 SE Environment River channel survey complete. Some improvement in water quality status achieved no end 2005 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 ongoing Reduce Phosphate imputs Farm surveys in area end 2005 SE Environment 5 No farm surveys done in river catchment and follow up action taken yes

Legga Stream u/s Gulladoo Lake to improve from Q3-4 to Q4 farm surveys carry out farm surveys in area end 2006 SE Environment 17 No farm surveys carried out in area yes Liaise with Longford Co Council participation in Erne/Blackwater working group ongoing Scientific Officer full participation is taking place. Special meeting held in Leitrim Co Coucil with reps from Cavan and Longford to concentrate on point sources. Woodford River Ballincor Br Q3-4 Reduce P loading from Ballinamore UWWTP Restore P removal system at UWWTP Jun-05 SE Water Services P removal facilities installed and operating yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 ongoing

Reduce P imput from Cruisers liaise with Waterways Ireland re implementation of Shannon Navigation By-laws 2006 SE Environment meeting with waterways Ire held in June 2006 no 2007

Provision of P removal from Waterways Ire wastewater treatment plant at Haughtons shore and upgrade to include boat pump out facilities 2006 SE Environment/Waterwaynone put issue on agenda for futurNo 2007

Yellow Ballinamore Mill Br to improve from Q4 to Q4-5 Investigate to find any obvious cause habitat assessment/survey of river bank and riparian zone 2007 SE Environment initial visual inspectionof sampling site carried out - recently planted forest just upstream new measure

farm surcey up stream site and follow up 2007 SE Environment new measure Yellow Ballinamore 0.6 Km ds Ballinamore Br MRP 40 Reduce P loading from Ballinamore UWWTP Restore P removal system at UWWTP Jun-05 SE Water Services P removal facilities installed and operating yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 Yellow Ballinamore 0.8 Km ds Ballinamore Br MRP 55 Reduce P loading from Ballinamore UWWTP Restore P removal system at UWWTP Jun-05 SE Water Services P removal facilities installed and operating yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 TABLE 1.2: LAKE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED BY 2007

Local Authority Name Leitrim Implementation Rep 2004

Baseline Total Current Total Standard to be Achieved Has Either Does an Article If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an identifiable Baseline Trophic Phosphorus Is Baseline Quality Current Trophic Phosphorus Value Standard to be Achieved by 2007 (Total Standard Been 3(9) Extension revised compliance Unsatisfactory What is the source or sources, please Lake Name Lake Code Grid Reference Status Value ug/l P Satisfactory? Yes/No Status 2005 ug/l P by 2007 (Trophic Status) Phosphorus) Achieved? Apply? date Principal Source of Pollution enter details

Septic tanks, Other - cruiser traffic, heavily modified lake - Acres E no h-E M no no part of Canal system Adoon M yes M M Yes yes 2010 Allen G960 200 O yes O O Yes no Annary M yes O M Yes yes 2010 Belhavel M yes M M Yes yes 2013 Bran M yes O M Yes yes 2010 Calloughs E no M M Yes yes 2010 Carrickport M yes M M Yes yes 2010 Carrigeener G830 336 M yes M M Yes yes 2013 Derrycassan M yes M No monitoring data yes 2013 Afforestation/Agricultural run Donagher M yes s-E M No yes 2010 off Drumhaleen H090075 E no M M Yes yes 2013 Fenagh M yes M M Yes yes 2010

UWWTP, Urban storm water Gangin H no H E No yes 2010 overflows and run-offs Garidice H180 110 M yes M M Yes no Glenade G825 464 M yes M M Yes yes 2013 Glencar G750 435 O yes O O Yes yes 2010

Agricultural run off / farmyard Gulladoo H245 000 E no H M No yes 2013 discharges Killooman O yes O O Yes yes 2013 Melvin G900 540 O yes O O Yes no Na Croagh M yes O M Yes yes 2013 Nacarriga M yes M M Yes yes 2013 Nambrack M yes O M Yes yes 2013 Rinn N100 930 E no M M Yes yes 2010

afforestation/Agricultural run Rowan H085 060 O yes M O No yes 2010 off/septic tanks st. John's H090 100 M yes O M Yes yes 2013 Sallagh N160 912 M yes M M Yes yes 2013

Urban stormwater overflows/ septic tanks/ heavily modified Scur H025 085 M yes m-E M no yes 2013 waterbody as it is part of Canal system

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION

Local Authority Name Leitrim County Council Reporting Year 2004 Action Completed Responsible for Within Timeframe If No, State Revised Lake Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe

Wastewater recirculation pumps installed and soil New treatment plant Reduce P from Drumkeerin Provide upgraded polishing filter as interm scheduled as DBO contract Lough Allen Olligotrophic urban area Maintain oligotrophic status UWWTP and P removal 2006 SE Water Services measure for 2006 No mid 2008 Assess all applications for grant aided forestry development, fertalisation Provision of adequate and clearfelling in environmental control of forestry Lower amount of P from conjunction with Forest development Forestry Services 2007 SE Environment none formalise process 2007 policy agreed and being Insure that new farm Agree with Planning that implemented. Guidance development has adequate NMPs accompany document produced for control for slurry spreading Lower amount of P from applications for new slurry planning permission operations Agriculture tanks 2007 SE Environment applicants ongoing measure

New policy being investigated in line with New single house development some other local authorities to have adequate sewage eg use of bye laws / panal of treatment in line with EPA Lower amount of P from single Agree policy with planning consultants for aceptable Guidance 2000 houses in unsewered areas department and implement 2007 SE Environment soil suitablitiy tests ongoing measure

complaints are investigated General enforcement of the Lower amount of P from Investigate environmental on an ongoing basis. See Water Pollution Act unauthorised activities complaints and follow up 2007 SE Environment main report for details onging measure Ensure adequate control on Issue Licence to Discharge Licence issued and being Fish farm control Salmon Fish Farm located on to waters Jun-05 SE Environment implemented yes Review Planning not due yet (within Permission and Discharge end 2007 SE Environment none timeframe) Landspreading of mart waste Issue Notice under S 21 A Livestock mart waste control in accordance with a Nutrient of Water Pollution Acton Jun-05 SE Environment Investigation started No Jun-07 Assess NMP and approve same Dec-05 SE Environment No End 2007 Liasie with Cavan Co Co re verbal communication made Dowra mart waste control Apr-05 SE Environment with Cavan Co Co yes Reduce P loads from sewered Provide good secondary Upgrade Drumkeeran DBO contract shortlist done areas treatment and P removal at all UWWTP end 2006 SE Water Services and awaiting approval of no mid 2008 Provide Phosphorus DBO contract shortlist done removal at Drumkeeran For inspection purposes only. and awaiting approval of UWWTP endConsent 2006 of copyright SE owner Water required Services for any otherfinal use. contract from DOEHLG No mid 2008

Provide P removal at Drumshanbo UWWTP Jun-05 SE Water Services complete yes

Liasie with Cavan Co Co re Dowra UWWTP verbal communication made Phosphate reduction Jun-05 SE Environment with Cavan Co Co yes commence shortly. Shortlist Reduce P loads from Reduce Phosphorus imputs to Provide sewage system for for DBO contract for unsewered areas lake Ballinagleragh Village end 2006 SE Water Services treatment plant done and No mid 2008 Reduce P from agricultural Farm surveys and follow assign duty in Action plan for Agricultural control activity up action Jun-05 SE Environment none 2008 No end 2008

DBO contract shortlist done Reduce P loads from sewered Provide new UWWTP at and awaiting approval of Lough Melvin mesotrophic areas maintain mesotrophic status Kiltyclogher and P removal 2006 SE Water Services final contract from DOEHLG No mid 2008

DBO contract shortlist done Install new UWWTP at and awaiting approval of Kinlough 2006 SE Water Services final contract from DOEHLG No mid 2008 reduce storm overflow discharge 2005 SE Water Services work in progress No end 2006

Phosphate Removal system Reduce P from Kinlough has been installed at urban area 2006 SE Water Services Kinlough UWWTP in 2004 yes

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 authorities re Garrison UWWTP and general discussion with NS Share Reduce P imputs from Northern pollution enforcement Project co-ordinator has Ireland maintain mesotrophic status measures Jul-05 SE Environment taken place no end 2006 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment Ongoing New study lead by Northern Regional Fishery Board Continue to attend Lough underway. Leitrim Co Co Melvin Catchment representative on Steering Planning and control maintain mesotrophic status Management Meetings 2007 committee ongoing measure

Installation of data loggers Instalation of data loggers is measure completed in maintain mesotrophic status on inflowing streams 2002 SE Environment complete NO Sept 06 Farm surveys will be carried out in 2007 under control of carry out farm surveys and NRFishery Board as part of folloow up actions 2007 SE Environment none new study still within timeframe

Feasibility study undertaken Reduce P loads from Provide sewage system at and included in the 2007 - unsewered areas maintain mesotrophic status Rossinver Village 2007 SE Water Services 2012 programme still within timeframe

Control pig slurry importation to Decrease improper disposal of Carry out spot checks on Garadice mesotrophic the catchment pig slurry in the catchment relavent farms and NMP's 2002 2003 SE Environment spot checks complete No Mar-06 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing carry out farm surveys and follow up actions 2007 SE Environment none work to commence in 2007 Still withing timeframe

Phosphorous removal in Lower amount of P getting into Restore P removal system P removal system installed Ballinamore UWWTP lake to full use End 2004 SE Water Services and operation satisfactory yes

Reduce P loads from Lower amount of P getting into Licence all Section 4 unsewered areas lake unlicenced activities Jun-05 SE Environment activities identified No 2006 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Glencar Mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment on going Still within timeframe Lower amount of P from carry out farm surveys and Agriculture folow up action 2006 SE Environment none farm surveys to start in 2007 2008 Control of sheep dip tank location 2005 SE Environment none 2007

For inspection purposes only. Reed bed installed for mart Consent of copyright owner required for any otherwashings use. and licence to Reduce P to lake through discharge issued. Very small was completed in 2005 Control Livestock Mart waste responible slurry and sloiled Control mart washings and amount of solid waste landspreading to be plus ongoing Calloughs Lake moderately eutrophic disposal water spreading solid waste 2002 SE Environment remaining for land spreading controlled by NMP no enforcement of licence Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Lake improved to meet P no farm surveys in Regs Standard so no further carry out farm surveys and immediate area of this lake action demed necessary at folloow up actions 2007 SE Environment but some in catchment area. this time Still withing timeframe Phosphate removal system installed incl. Flow Reduce P from Mohill urban Provide P removal at measurement and auto Rinn Mesotrophic area Reduce P imput to lake Mohill UWWTP 2004 SE Water Services sampler No 2005

completa and leachate Rehabilitate Mohill landfill 2004 SE Environment piped to sewer for treatment yes Correct wrong sewer Some progress made but get action schedule from connections at Mohill Town Jun-05 SE Water services more to do Water Services No 2007

Need for working Establish a working Group to Improve on overall effort to Establish a working group Need for working group not group not seen as a oversee protection of L Rinn protect lake with Fishery Board 2005 SE Environment none seen as a priority at this time No priority at this time Lake improved to meet P carry out farm surveys on Regs Standard so no further Lower amount of P from High risk farms and folow action demed necessary at Agriculture Agriculture up action 2007 SE Environment none this time Still withing timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing measure

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 Licence has been issued Licence discharge from L and Phosphate removal has Reduce Phosphate imput to Protect mesotrophic status of Rynn House Development been installed. Licence is Lough Rinn lake and secure compliance 2005 SE Environment being enforced yes Provide P removal for amenity site wastewater treatment plant 2006 SE Environment/Roads none No end 2007 Control waste from Mohill on Mart operators to Section 21A Notice served livestock mart Reduce P imput into lake produce NMP Jun-05 SE Environment on Mart Follow up action No Jun-07 Assess NMP and approve same Mar-06 SE Environment No end 07 Control P imputs from Provide sewage system in Sewer Networkcontract to unsewered areas Reduce P imput into lake Cloone Village 2006 SE Water Services commence shortly. Shortlist No mid 2008 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Donoher mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment Ongoing measure Still within timeframe

Carry out inflowing river work completed in Gangin Eutrophic Investigate cause of pollution Protect trophic status of lake channel survey 2002 SE Environment channel survey carried out No 2005 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing 4 farms surveyed in lake carry out farm surveys and catchment and folllow up folow up action 2007 SE Environment action taken yes Phosphate removal from Reduce P loads from sewered Carrigallen UWWTP plus proposal to provide P areas Protect trophic status of lake upgrade end 2005 SE WaterServices removal in 2007 no end 2007 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Annary Oligotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment Ongoing Still within timeframe

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Adoon mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment Ongoing Still within timeframe

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Rowan mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment Ongoing Still withing timeframe carry out farm surveys and folow up action 2007 SE Environment none Still within timeframe Control of Pig slurry spreading by NMP's 2005 SE Environment none No 2007 Secondary treatment plant Reduce P from Fenagh Urban Reduce eutrophic status to secure funding and installed with reed bed Fenagh Eutrophic area mesotrophic commision work 2003 SE WaterServices technology yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. tank and general enforcement measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing carry out farm surveys and folow up action 2007 SE Environment none Still within timeframe Control of Pig slurry spreading by NMP's 2005 SE Environment none no 2007 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Bran mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe Lake improved to meet P Regs Standard so no further carry out farm surveys and action demed necessary at folow up action 2007 SE Environment none this time Still within timeframe Investigate sewage disposal arrangements at commercial premises close Investigation complete and to lake 2005 SE Environment follow up action taken yes Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Carrickaport(Drumcong) mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe carry out farm surveys and folow up action 2007 SE Environment none Still within timeframe 2008

Sewer Networkcontract to commence shortly. Shortlist for DBO contract for Instal Public sewer and treatment plant done and Reduce P imput from treatment plant at awaiting approval of final unsewered area Maintain trophic status of lake Drumcong Village 2006 SE WaterServices contract from DOEHLG No mid 2008

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Acres Hypertrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Provision of toilet facilities There are toilet facilities at Reduction in P from sewage return lake to mesotrophic with connection to town the amenity site swimming action deem sources status sewer at amenity 2006 SE WaterServices pool. Progress on No unnecessary Ameeting has been held with Waterways Ire in 2006 Byelaws forbidding use of and issue is on agenda for marine based toilets on Shannon RBD steering lake 2006 SE WaterServices Group meetings yes liaise with Waterways Ireland re implementation meeting with Waterways Ire of Shannon Navigation By- has been held and progress laws 2005 SE Environment is being made no 2007 Environmental control on proposed new development in area of ongoing inspections on work lake 2005 SE Environment in progress ongoing end 2006 Laise with Waterways Ire and ESB re flushing of lake 2005 SE Environment none 2007 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Carrigeencor Lough mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Drumlaheen Lake mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Glenade Lake oligotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe

Control of sheep dip tank Council tanks identified in location 2007 SE Environment area Still within timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Gulladoo Lake eutrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe 7 No farms surveyed in area carry out farm surveys and and follow up action taken folow up action 2007 SE Environment where appropriate Still within timeframe

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Killoman oligotrophic measures as above For2007 inspection SE Environment purposes only. ongoing Still within timeframe Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Nacarriga mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe

Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Na Crough Ultra oligotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Nambrack mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement lough Sallagh Eutrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe carry out farm surveys and folow up action 2007 SE Environment none Still within timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Scur mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe carry out farm surveys and folowpg up action g 2007 SE Environment none Still within timeframe Reduce P imput from sewered UWWTP and provide P proposal to provide P area Maintain trophic status removaly 2006 SE Water Services removal in 2007 2007 re Marina at Keshcarrigan meeting held with connection to public sewer 2005 SE Environment Waterways Ire in June 2006 no 2007 Environmental control on proposed new development in area of lake 2005 SE Environment ongoing no 2007

EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement St Johns mesotrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe

Still within timeframe Forestry, Agriculture, Septic tank and general enforcement Derrycassan Eutrophic measures as above 2007 SE Environment ongoing Still within timeframe carry out farm surveys and folow up action 2006 SE Environment Still within timeframe 2008

Reduce imput of P from Provide P removal at proposal to provide P sewered area Reduce P imput to lake Newtowngore UWWTP 2007 SE Water Services removal in 2007 Still within timeframe 2007 liaise with Waterways meeting held with Reduce P imput from Cruisers Reduce P imput to lake Ireland re implementation 2005 SE Environment Waterways Ire in June 2006 2007 attendance at Erne liaise with EPA re IPC Blackwater Working group licenced industry at where all relavent pressures Reduce P from industry Reduce P imput to lake Newtowngore 2005 SE Environment are discussed 2007

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:23:37:09 TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA

Local Authority Name Leitrim County Council Reporting Year 2006 Action Completed Responsible for Within Timeframe If No, State Revised Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Implementation Progress to Date Corrective Actions Yes/No Timeframe Assess all applications for To improve unsatisfactory grant aided forestry water quality and to Provision of adequate development, fertalisation maintain water quality in environmental control of forestry Lower amount of P from and clearfelling in Discussion with planning Co Leitrim development Agriculture conjunction with Forest 2007 SE Environment department to set up system formalise process ongoing measures policy agreed and being Insure that new farm Agree with Planning that implemented. Guidance development has adequate NMPs accompany document produced for control for slurry spreading Lower amount of P from single applications for new slurry planning permission operations houses in unsewered areas tanks 2007 SE Environment applicants ongoing measures New single house development New policy being to have adequate sewage investigated in line with treatment in line with EPA Lower amount of P from Agree policy with planning some other local authorities Guidance 2000 unauthorised activities department and implement 2007 SE Environment eg use of bye laws / panal of ongoing measures

complaints are investigated General enforcement of the Investigate environmental on an ongoing basis. See Water Pollution Act complaints and follow up 2007 SE Environment main report for details ongoing measures Reduce P from diffuse or River channel surveys of unknown point discharges at Improve and maintain good river stretches showing specific sites river water quality slipage of Q value 2007 SE Environment 33% of sites inspected. Follow up action required. ongoing measures Habitat assessment /surveys of river bank conditions and riparian zones for all Q5 and Q4-5 sites 2007 SE Environment

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