24933600016n.pdf WWD Application Form Version 6/08
This is a draft document and is subject to revision.
Waste Water Discharge Licence Application Form
For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Ref. No: (Office use only)
Environmental Protection Agency PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford Lo Call: 1890 335599 Telephone: 053-9160600 Fax: 053-9160699 Web: www.epa.ie Email: [email protected]
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Tracking Amendments to Draft Application Form
Version Date Amendment since Reason No. previous version V. 1. 11/10/07 N/A V. 2. 18/10/07 Inclusion of a Note 1 To highlight the superscript for requirement for filtered Orthophosphate in Tables samples in measurement D.1(i)(b) & D.1(ii)(b). of O-Phosphate for waste water discharges. V.3. 13/11/07 Amend wording of Section To accurately reflect the F.2 to include ‘abstraction’. information required
Amend wording of Checklist To accurately reflect the in Annex to reflect wording Regulations and to obtain of Regulation 16(5) of S.I. the application No. 684 of 2007. documentation in appropriate format.
Inclusion of unique point To aid in cross-referencing code for each point of of application discharge and storm water documentation. overflow. V.4 18/04/08 Inclusion of requirement to To accurately determine provide name of the agglomeration to be agglomeration to which the licensed. application relates. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Amend wording of Section To accurately reflect the B.7. (iii) to reflect the title Water Services Act, 2007. of Water Services Authority. To obtain accurate Addition of new Section B.9 population equivalent (ii) in order to obtain figures for the information on agglomeration. developments yet to contribute to the waste water works. To obtain accurate information on design and Addition of sub-sections spill frequency from these C.1.1 & C.1.2 in order to structures. clarify information required for Storm water overflow and pumping stations within the works. To acquire information on the population loading Amend Section D.1 to onto the plant and to include a requirement for provide information on monitoring data for influent performance rates within
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to waste water treatment the plant. plants, where available. To acquire accurate Amend wording of Section information on the E.1 to request information sampling and monitoring on composite sampling/flow provisions for discharges monitoring provisions. from the works. V.5 07/07/2008 Amend wording of B.7 (iii) To accurately reflect the to include reference to Water Services Act, 2007 Water Services Authorities. requirements.
Amend Section G.1 to include Shellfish Waters Directive. V.6 26/08/2007 Amendments to Section D To clarify the reporting to reflect new web based requirements. reporting.
Amended requirements for To streamline reporting reporting on discharges requirements. under E.1 Waste Water Discharge Frequency and Quantities.
Amendment to Section F.1 To clarify the reporting to specify the type of requirements for ambient monitoring and reporting monitoring. required for the background environment.
Removal of Annexes to To reflect the new web application form. based reporting requirements.
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Environmental Protection Agency Application for a Waste Water Discharge Licence Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007.
CONTENTS Page
TRACKING AMENDMENTS TO DRAFT APPLICATION FORM 2
ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM 7
PROCEDURES 8
SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 10
SECTION B: GENERAL 13
B.1 AGGLOMERATION DETAILS 13
APPLICANT’S DETAILS 13
CO-APPLICANT’S DETAILS 13
DESIGN, BUILD & OPERATE CONTRACTOR DETAILS 14 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. B.2 LOCATION OF ASSOCIATED WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT(S) 14
B.3 LOCATION OF PRIMARY DISCHARGE POINT 15
B.4 LOCATION OF SECONDARY DISCHARGE POINT(S) 16
B.5 LOCATION OF STORM WATER OVERFLOW POINT(S) 16
B.6 PLANNING AUTHORITY 17
B.7 OTHER AUTHORITIES 17
B.8 NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS 18
B.9 (I) POPULATION EQUIVALENT OF AGGLOMERATION 19
B.10 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 20
B.11 SIGNIFICANT CORRESPONDENCE 21
B.12 FORESHORE ACT LICENCES. 21
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SECTION C: INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 22
C.1 OPERATIONAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS 22
C.2 OUTFALL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 24
SECTION D: DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT 26
D.1 DISCHARGES TO SURFACE WATERS 26
D.2 TABULAR DATA ON DISCHARGE POINTS 27
SECTION E: MONITORING 28
E.1 WASTE WATER DISCHARGE FREQUENCY AND QUANTITIES – EXISTING & PROPOSED 28
E.2. MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS 28
E.3. TABULAR DATA ON MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS 28
E.4 SAMPLING DATA 29
SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE DISCHARGE(S) 30
F.1. ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT ON RECEIVING SURFACE OR GROUND WATER 30
F.2 TABULAR DATA ON DRINKING WATER ABSTRACTION POINT(S) 38
SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS 39
G.1 COMPLIANCE WITH COUNCIL DIRECTIVES 39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. G.2 COMPLIANCE WITH WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR PHOSPHORUS REGULATIONS (S.I. NO. 258 OF 1998). 41
G.3 IMPACT MITIGATION 41
G.4 STORM WATER OVERFLOW 43
SECTION H: DECLARATION 44
SECTION I: JOINT DECLARATION 45
ANNEX 1: TABLES/ATTACHMENTS
ANNEX 2: CHECKLIST
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ATTACHMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS:
ATTACHMENT MAP TITLE Nr.
B.1 MAP 1 TALLOW AGGLOMERATION B.2 MAP 2 SITE LOCATION PLAN B.2 MAP 3 FUTURE TALLOW WWTP SITE LOCATION PLAN B.2 MAP 4 FUTURE TALLOW WWTP SITE LAYOUT PLAN (INDICATIVE ONLY) B.3 MAP 5 PRIMARY DISCHARGE LOCATION (SW1) B.3 MAP 6 FUTURE PRIMARY DISCHARGE LOCATION (SW1- FUTURE) B.4 MAP 7 SECONDARY DISCHARGE LOCATION (SW2) B.6 TEXT PART VIII PLANNING B.8 MAP 8 LOCATION OF SITE NOTICE B.8 TEXT NEWSPAPER NOTICE AND SITE NOTICE B.10 TEXT CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME AND PROGRAMME OF WORKS B.11 TEXT SECTION 63 CORRESPONDANCE C.2 MAP 9 PRIMARY DISCHARGE OUTFALL DETAIL (SW1) C.2 MAP 10 FUTURE PRIMARY DISCHARGE OUTFALL DETAIL (SW1-FUTURE) C.2 MAP 11 SECONDARY DISCHARGE OUTFALL DETAIL (SW2) E.2 TEXT MONITORING PROGRAMME AND ACCREDITATION F.1 TEXT EPA MONITORING DATA; CORRESPONDENCE FROM DOE; SITE SYNOPYSIS; FLORA AND FAUNA REPORT; G2 TEXT WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL PHOSPHOROUS REGULATION For inspection IMPLEMENTATION purposes only. REPORT Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
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ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM
This form is for the purpose of making an application for a Waste Water Discharge Licence under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) or for the review of an existing Waste Water Discharge licence.
The Application Form must be completed in accordance with the instructions and guidance provided in the Waste Water Discharge Licensing Application Guidance Note. The Guidance Note gives an overview of Waste Water Licensing, outlines the licence application process (including the number of copies required) and specifies the information to be submitted as part of the application. The Guidance Note and application form are available to download from the Licensing page of the EPA’s website at www.epa.ie.
A valid application for a Waste Water Discharge Licence must contain the information prescribed in the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007). Regulation 16 of the Regulations sets out the statutory requirements for information to accompany a licence application. The application form is designed in such a way as to set out these questions in a structured manner and not necessarily in the order presented in the Regulations. In order to ensure a legally valid application in respect of Regulation 16 requirements, please complete the Regulation 16 Checklist provided in Annex 2.
This Application Form does not purport to be and should not be considered a legal interpretation of th e prov Forision inspections and purposes requirements only. of the Waste Water Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in the Application Form, the EPA assumes no responsibility and gives no guarantee, or warranty concerning the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of the information provided herein and does not accept any liability whatsoever arising from any errors or omissions.
Should there be any contradiction between the information requirements set out in the Application Form and any clarifying explanation contained in the accompanying Guidance Note, then the requirements in this Application Form shall take precedence.
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PROCEDURES
The procedure for making and processing of applications for waste water discharge licences, and for the processing of reviews of such licences, appear in the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) and is summarised below. The application fees that shall accompany an application are listed in the Third Schedule to the Regulations.
Prior to submitting an application the applicant must publish in a newspaper circulating in the area, and erect at the point nearest to the waste water treatment plant concerned or, if no such plant exists, at a location nearest the primary discharge point, a notice of intention to apply. An applicant, not being the local authority in whose functional area the relevant waste water discharge, or discharges, to which the relevant application relates, takes place or is to take place, must also notify the relevant Local Authority, in writing, of their intention to apply.
An application for a licence must be submitted on the appropriate form (available from the Agency) with the correct fee, and should contain relevant supporting documentation as attachments. The application should be based on responses to the form and include supporting written text and the appropriate use of tables and drawings. Where point source emissions occur, a system of unique reference numbers should be used to denote each discharge point. These should be simple, logical, and traceable throughout the application.
The application form is divided into a number of sections of related information. The purpose of these divisions is to facilitate both the applicant and the Agency in the provision of the information and its assessment. Please adhere to the format as set out in the application form and clearly number each section and associated attachment, if applicable, accordingly. Attachments should be clearly numbered, titled and paginated and must contain the required information as set out in the application form. Additional attachments may be included to supply any fu rt h e rFor ininspectionformat purposesion only.supporting the application. Any references made should beConsent suppor of copyrightted by owner a requiredbibliography. for any other use.
All questions should be answered. Where information is requested in the application form, which is not relevant to the particular application, the words “not applicable” should be clearly written on the form. The abbreviation “N/A” should not be used.
Additional information may need to be submitted beyond that which is explicitly requested on this form. Any references made should be supported by a bibliography. The Agency may request further information if it considers that its provision is material to the assessment of the application. Advice should be sought from the Agency where there is doubt about the type of information required or the level of detail.
Information supplied in this application, including supporting documentation will be put on public display and be open to inspection by any person.
Applicants should be aware that a contravention of the conditions of a waste water discharge licence is an offence under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007.
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The provision of information in an application for a waste water discharge licence which is false or misleading is an offence under Regulation 35 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007).
Note: Drawings. The following guidelines are included to assist applicants:
• All drawings submitted should be titled and dated. • All drawings should have a unique reference number and should be signed by a clearly identifiable person. • All drawings should indicate a scale and the direction of north. • All drawings should, generally, be to a scale of between 1:20 to 1:500, depending upon the degree of detail needed to be shown and the size of the facility. Drawings delineating the boundary can be to a smaller scale of between 1:1000 to 1:10560, but must clearly and accurately present the required level of detail. Drawings showing the waste water treatment plant location, if such a plant exists, can be to a scale of between 1:50 000 to 1:126 720. All drawings should, however, be A3 or less and of an appropriate scale such that they are clearly legible. Provide legends on all drawings and maps as appropriate. • In exceptional circumstances, where A3 is considered inadequate, a larger size may be requested by the Agency.
It should be noted that it will not be possible to process or determine the application until the required documents have been provided in sufficient detail and to a satisfactory standard.
For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
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SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY
The waste water works for the agglomeration of Tallow includes all the sewers, their accessories and all structural devices for the collection, storage, treatment or discharge of waste water.
The existing sewerage scheme servicing the agglomeration of Tallow was upgraded in 2007-2008 as part of the ongoing works to improve the sewerage facilities at Tallow in order that the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001 are complied with. This work forms part of the Waterford Grouped Villages Sewerage Scheme upgrades (Ardmore, Tallow, Stradbally, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas and Ballyduff/Kilmeadan). The upgrade work to the collection system at Tallow included the construction of new partially combined sewers to replace the existing combined sewers that are or will be under capacity to serve existing and future development and the construction of new foul sewers to cater for the foul sewage from future developments.
The village is serviced by two distinct collection systems. The west of the village is served by a network which flows entirely by gravity in a predominantly south-north direction from Gallows Hill to a septic tank located at Convent Field on the floodplain of the River Bride at the Northern extremity of the village. The septic tank has between 3 to 7 hours retention time. The outfall from the village septic tank is an open ended pipe which discharges to the River Bride (waterbody code 18_2778) approximately 200m downstream of Tallow Bridge (SW1 - 200028E, 094202N). The east of the village, in and around the Woodview Estate, is serviced by a separate collection network which flows by gravity directly via a 375mm Ø sewer into a reed bed system to the north of Woodview Estate. The effluent passes through the reed bed where it is degraded by natural biological processes before discharging to the River Bride approximately 430 metres downstream of Tallow Bridge via a surface water stream (SW2 - 200146E, 094039N). For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
The existing village septic tank accepts approximately 75% of the foul flow generated in Tallow while the remaining 25% passes through a temporary reed bed prior to discharge to the River Bride.
The origin of the effluent in Tallow comprises waste water generated from domestic/residential, commercial and industrial sources. Meadow Fresh Foods Ltd. is the main industrial discharge to the sewer. The facility is licensed under Section 16 of the local Government (Water Pollution) Acts.
The Tallow Hill drinking water abstraction (spring) is located north of Tallow village. 40m³ of drinking water is abstracted from this point on a daily basis. This abstraction is not impacted upon by the effluent discharges to the Bride.
Prior to the recent upgrade of the collection system in Tallow, the area was serviced primarily by a combined system thus storm water flows were delivered to the septic tank and reed bed. A separate storm sewer has now been provided to cater for the existing storm water from roads and roofs and for future housing and industrial developments. The stormwater system has a number of outfalls to the Glenaboy
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River and to the River Bride. Stormwater runoff is unlikely to have high organic strength and the risks to the waters of the River Bride and the Glenaboy from diesel spills are considered to be negligible due to the presence of petrol interceptors along the collection system.
Since the upgrade of the collection system, stormwater flows entering the village septic tank have been reduced from approximately 427m³/day to approximately 206m³/day. This allows for greater retention time in the septic tank and thus a better quality effluent is discharged to the River Bride.
It is proposed to make the village septic tank and the reed bed redundant following the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility adjacent to the site of the existing septic tank at Convent Field. This treatment plant will discharge to the River Bride approximately 205m downstream of Tallow Bridge (SW1 – Future - 200030E, 094211N). The proposed treatment plant will provide preliminary and secondary treatment with nutrient removal.
Disposal of sewage sludge from the proposed wastewater treatment plant is subject to the recommendations of the Sludge Management Plan for County Waterford. It has been recommended that dewatered sludge from Tallow WWTP be transported to a satellite site at Cappoquin. The volume of sludge produced has been estimated as 7.8m3/day to 13.6m3/day for 2005 and 2025 respectively. This figure is liable to change depending on the final process design of the plant which is to be determined by the DBO Contractor.
The Waterford Grouped Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme has been identified as a scheme to commence in 2007 under the Water Services Investment Programme (WSIP) 2007-2009 at an estimated capital cost of € 48,310,000. In the case of Tallow the estimated capital cost for the proposed improvements and upgrades to the sewerage scheme is €5,150,630 including VAT. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The main channel of the River Bride is designated as salmonid under the European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations, 1988 (S.I. No. 293/1988). The Regulations require that specific water quality standards must be achieved for salmonid waters. The Bride has a good stock of salmonid fish including brown trout and salmon.
The River Bride also forms part of Blackwater River SAC (site code 0002170). The site consists of the freshwater stretches of the River Blackwater as far upstream as Ballydesmond, the tidal stretches as far as Youghal Harbour and many tributaries, the larger of which includes the Bride.
The Bride also discharges into the Lower Blackwater Estuary (downstream of Dromana Ferry, to near East Point, Youghal Harbour) which is designated a nutrient sensitive water under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations, 2001. (S.I. No. 254 of 2001). The Blackwater Estuary is located some distance away from Tallow but it is fed upstream by the River Bride. The Estuary is designated a SPA (site code 004028). The transitional waters of the Blackwater Estuary are also designated a pNHA (site code 000072).
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The Water Framework Directive requires that such designated waters shall achieve ‘Good Status’ by 2015. The Tallow Bridge monitoring site is located upstream of the Tallow septic tank discharge and is a designated Water Framework Directive monitoring point (station code 18B050800). The EPA undertakes regular physico- chemical and biological monitoring at this point. The latest Q-value for this site is Q4 (unpolluted) for the year 2003. The nearest monitoring station downstream of the discharges is in a tidal stretch of the river (transitional waters) and the biological Q- monitoring cannot therefore be applied.
A flora and fauna impact assessment was carried out in May - July 2005 on the terrestrial and aquatic environments in the vicinity of the proposed new sewerage scheme in Tallow. The survey found that the proposed scheme would not have significant negative impacts on the surrounding environment. Mitigation measures were suggested where relevant.
The construction and appropriate operation of the new waste water treatment plant at Tallow with a design PE of 2,527 will ensure that the receiving water quality will not be put at risk of failing to meet the required status under the Water Framework Directive due the discharge of domestic sewage from Tallow to the River Bride. The proposed new treatment plant is to be operated on a 24 hour basis 365 days a year.
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SECTION B: GENERAL
Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
B.1 Agglomeration Details
Name of Agglomeration: Tallow
Applicant’s Details Name and Address for Correspondence Only application documentation submitted by the applicant and by the nominated person will be deemed to have come from the applicant. Provide a drawing detailing the agglomeration to which the licence application relates. It should have the boundary of the agglomeration to which the licence application relates clearly marked in red ink.
Name*: Waterford County Council Address: Civic Offices Davitts Quay Dungarvan Co. Waterford Tel: 058 22000 Fax: 058 20883 e-mail: [email protected] *This should be the name of the water services authority in whose ownership or control the waste water works is vested. *Where an application is being submitted on behalf of more than one water services authority the details provided in Section B.1 shall be that of the lead water services authority.
Name*: Mr. Pat McCarthy, Senior Engineer Address: Civic Offices For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Davitts Quay Dungarvan Co. Waterford Tel: 058 22000 Fax: 058 20883 e-mail: [email protected] *This should be the name of person nominated by the water services authority for the purposes of the application.
Co-Applicant’s Details Name*: Not Applicable Address:
Tel: Fax: e-mail: *This should be the name of a water services authority, other than the lead authority, where multiple authorities are the subject of a waste water discharge (authorisation) licence application.
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Design, Build & Operate Contractor Details Name*: Contract is to be awarded through public procurement in November 2010. Address:
Tel: Fax: e-mail: *Where a design, build & operate contract is in place for the waste water works, or any part thereof, the details of the contractor should be provided.
Attachment B.1 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (≤A3) of the agglomeration served by the waste water works showing the boundary clearly marked in red ink. These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g., ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. These drawings should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.2 Location of Associated Waste Water Treatment Plant(s) Give the location of the waste water treatment plant associated with the waste water works, if such a plant or plants exists.
Name*: John O’Sullivan Address: Village Septic Tank Convent Field Townparks East, For inspection purposes only. Tallow, Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Co. Waterford Grid ref 199700E, 93983N (6E, 6N) Level of Preliminary Treatment Primary 0868185424 Telephone: Fax: e-mail: *This should be the name of the person responsible for the supervision of the waste water treatment plant.
Name*: New wastewater treatment plant Address: Adjacent to the Convent Field Townparks East, Tallow, Co. Waterford Grid ref 199719E, 93998N (6E, 6N)
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Level of Secondary with nutrient removal Treatment Primary Telephone: Fax: e-mail:
Attachment B.2 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (≤A3) of the site boundary and overall site plan, including labelled discharge, monitoring and sampling points. These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo- referenced digital drawing files (e.g., ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. These drawings should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.3 Location of Primary Discharge Point
Give the location of the primary discharge point, as defined in the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulation, associated with the waste water works.
Type of Open Pipe Discharge Unique SW1 Point Code Location River Bride Grid ref 200028E, 094202N (6E, 6N)
For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Type of Open Pipe Discharge Unique SW1 - Future Point Code Location River Bride (waterbody code 18_2778) Grid ref 200030E, 094211N (6E, 6N)
Attachment B.3 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (≤A3) of the discharge point, including labelled monitoring and sampling points associated with the discharge point. These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This data should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing the drawings and tabular data requested in sections B.1, B.2, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.4 Location of Secondary Discharge Point(s)
Give the location of all secondary discharge point(s) associated with the waste water works. Please refer to Guidance Note for information on Secondary discharge points.
Type of Reed Bed Discharge Unique SW2 Point Code Location Near Woodview Estate, Townparks East, Tallow. Grid ref 200146E, 094039N (6E, 6N)
Attachment B.4 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (≤A3) of the discharge point(s), including labelled monitoring and sampling points associated with the discharge point(s). These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This data should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.5 Location of Storm Water Overflow Point(s)
Give the location of all storm water overflow point(s) associated with the waste water works. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Type of Not Applicable. There are no storm overflows. Discharge Unique Point Code Location Grid ref (6E, 6N)
Attachment B.5 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (≤A3) of storm water overflow point(s) associated with the waste water works, including labelled monitoring and sampling points associated with the discharge point(s). These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This data should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.6 Planning Authority
Give the name of the planning authority, or authorities, in whose functional area the discharge or discharges take place or are proposed to take place.
Name: Waterford County Council Address: Civic Offices Davitts Quay Dungarvan Co. Waterford Tel: 058 22000 Fax: 058 42911 e-mail: [email protected]
Planning Permission relating to the waste water works which is the subject of this application:- (tick as appropriate)
Part 8 Planning procedure has been approved for all villages. has been obtained √ is being processed is not yet applied for is not required
Local Authority Planning File Reference No: Not Applicable - Part 8 Planning
Attachment B.6 should contain the most recent planning permission, including a copy of all conditions, and where an EIS was required, copies of any such EIS and any certification associated with the EIS, should also be enclosed. Where planning permission is not required for the development, provide reasons, relevant correspondence, etc. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Attachment included Yes No
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B.7 Other Authorities
B.7 (i) Shannon Free Airport Development Company (SFADCo.) area
The applicant should tick the appropriate box below to identify whether the discharge or discharges are located within the Shannon Free Airport Development Company (SFADCo.) area.
Attachment B.7(i) should contain details of any or all discharges located within the SFADCo. area.
Within the SFADCo Area Yes No
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B.7 (ii) Health Services Executive Region
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The applicant should indicate the Health Services Executive Region where the discharge or discharges are or will be located.
Name: Health Service Executive South Address: Cork Road Waterford
Tel: 051 846776 Fax: 051 842811 e-mail:
B.7 (iii) Other Relevant Water Services Authorities
Regulation 13 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 requires all applicants, not being the water services authority in whose functional area the relevant waste water discharge or discharges, to which the relevant application relates, takes place or is to take place, to notify the relevant water services authority of the said application.
Name: Not Applicable Address:
Tel: Fax: e-mail:
Relevant Authority Notified Yes No
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Attachment B.7(iii) should contain a copy of the notice issued to the relevant For inspection purposes only. local authority. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.8 Notices and Advertisements
Regulations 10 and 11 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 require all applicants to advertise the application in a newspaper and by way of a site notice. See Guidance Note.
Attachment B.8 should contain a copy of the site notice and an appropriately scaled drawing (≤A3) showing its location. The original application must include the original page of the newspaper in which the advertisement was placed. The relevant page of the newspaper containing the advertisement should be included with the original and two copies of the application.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.9 (i) Population Equivalent of Agglomeration
TABLE B.9.1 POPULATION EQUIVALENT OF AGGLOMERATION
The population equivalent (p.e.) of the agglomeration to be, or being, served by the waste water works should be provided and the period in which the population equivalent data was compiled should be indicated.
The Population Equivalent of the agglomeration is estimated based on the Design Review Report conducted in 2004 for the Waterford Grouped Villages Sewerage Scheme. The Design Review Report estimated the PE for 2005 based on the 2002 Census figures with future PE calculated based on predictions of 5% growth rate per annum for the first 10 years and 2.6% per annum thereafter.
2004 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 Population 932 979 1249 1594 1812 2060
Design Flows & Loads for Tallow WWTP Flow BOD p.e. (m3/day) (Kg BOD/day) 2005 2025 2005 2025 2005 2025 Domestic 151.75 319.30 58.74 123.60 979 2,060 Trade 29.00 29.00 28.00 28.00 467 467 Infiltration 48.95 103.00 - - - - Total 229.70 451.30 86.74 151.60 1,446 2,527
The current population (2009) of the Tallow agglomeration was interpolated as 1190 from the population figures calculated in the Design Review and the trade PE remains at 467 resulting in a current PE of 1657.
Population Equivalent 1657 (current - 2009) Data Compiled (Year) 2004 Method Census 2002 Figures and For inspection purposes only. Design Review Report Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Population Equivalent 2527 (proposed - 2025) Data Compiled (Year) 2004 Method Census 2002 Figures and Design Review Report
B.9 (ii) Pending Development
Where planning permission has been granted for development(s), but development has not been commenced or completed to date, within the boundary of the agglomeration and this development is being, or is to be, served by the waste water works provide the following information; • information on the calculated population equivalent (p.e.) to be contributed to the waste water works as a result of those planning permissions granted, • the percentage of the projected p.e. to be contributed by the non-domestic activities, and • the ability of the waste water works to accommodate this extra hydraulic and organic loading without posing an environmental risk to the receiving water habitat.
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Based on studies completed for the Preliminary Report and Design Review Report for the Tallow sewerage scheme, the design PE of the new WWTP incorporated annual population increases for the agglomeration. The new WWTP will cater for future growth in Tallow up to the design year of 2025.
B.9 (iii) FEES
State the relevant Class of waste water discharge as per Column 1 of the Second Schedule, and the appropriate fee as per Columns 2 or 3 of the Third Schedule of the Waste Water Discharges (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 684 of 2007.
Class of waste water discharge Fee (in €) Discharges from agglomerations 15,000 with a population equivalent of 1,001 to 2,000
Appropriate Fee Included Yes No
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B.10 Capital Investment Programme State whether a programme of works has been prioritised for the development of infrastructure to appropriately collect, convey, treat and discharge waste water from the relevant agglomeration. If a programme of works has been prioritised provide details on funding, (local or national), allocated to the capital project. Provide details on the extent and type of work to be undertaken and the likely timeframes for this work to be completed.
The collection system serving the village of Tallow was upgraded in 2007-2008. This work forms part of the Waterford Grouped Villages Sewerage Scheme upgrades (Ardmore, Tallow, Stradbally, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas For inspection purposes only. and Ballyduff/Kilmeada). TheConsent scope of copyright of work owner requireds to thefor any collection other use. system included the construction of new partially combined sewers to replace the existing combined sewers that are or will be under capacity to serve existing and future development and the construction of new foul sewers to cater for the foul sewage from future developments. The upgrade to the collection system is funded under the Water Services Investment Programme. The final account on the scheme has not yet been completed however a preliminary estimate of €2m has been provided.
It is proposed to construct a new waste water treatment facility to serve Tallow Village at a green field site adjacent to the existing septic tank at Convent Field. The new facility is to provide preliminary treatment in the form of screening and secondary treatment with nutrient removal (process design to be determined by the DBO Contractor). The estimated capital cost for the proposed WWTP is €2,117,910 including VAT.
The construction of the treatment plant with auxiliary works and sea outfall is scheduled to commence on 24th November 2010 with an anticipated completion date of 23rd November 2012.
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Attachment B.10 should contain the most recent development programme, including a copy of any approved funding for the project and a timeframe for the completion of the necessary works to take place.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.11 Significant Correspondence
Provide a summary of any correspondence resulting from a Section 63 notice issued by the Agency in relation to the waste water works under the Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003, as amended by Section 13 of Protection of the Environment Act, 2003.
Attachment B.11 should contain a summary of any relevant correspondence issued in relation to a Section 63 notice.
The following is a record of correspondence relating to the Section 63 notice issued by the EPA to Waterford County Council: Section 63 Correspondence - Tallow Date Originator To 13.09.05 Waterford County Council EPA 25.08.05 EPA Waterford County Council 08.07.04 Waterford County Council EPA 26.06.04 EPA Waterford County Council 24.06.04 Waterford County Council EPA 08.06.04 EPA Waterford County Council 04.06.04 Waterford County Council EPA 04.06.04 EPA Waterford County Council
20.05.04 EPA For inspection purposes only.Waterford County Council Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Attachment included Yes No
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B.12 Foreshore Act Licences.
Provide a copy of the most recent Foreshore Act licence issued in relation to discharges from the waste water works issued under the Foreshore Act 1933. Not Applicable
Attachment B.12 should contain the most recent licence issued under the Forsehore Act 1933, including a copy of all conditions attached to the licence and any monitoring returns for the previous 12-month period, if applicable.
Attachment included Yes No
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SECTION C: INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
C.1 Operational Information Requirements Provide a description of the plant, process and design capacity for the areas of the waste water works where discharges occur, to include a copy of such plans, drawings or maps, (site plans and location maps, process flow diagrams), and such other particulars, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary to describe all aspects of the area of the waste water works discharging to the aquatic environment. Maps and drawings must be no larger than A3 size.
The west of the village is served by a collection system which flows entirely by gravity in a predominantly south-north direction to a septic tank located on the floodplain of the River Bride at the Northern extremity of the village. The design capacity of the septic tank is estimated to be equivalent to 367 people. This figure is well below the existing population equivalent (2009) of Tallow Village of approximately 1,657. The outfall from the septic tank is an open ended pipe which discharges to the River Bride approximately 200m downstream of Tallow Bridge (200028E, 094202N).
The east of the village, in and around the Woodview Estate, is serviced by a separate collection network which flows by gravity directly via a 375mm Ø sewer into a reed bed system to the north of Woodview Estate. The effluent passes through the reed bed where it is degraded by natural biological processes before discharging to the River Bride approximately 430 metres downstream of Tallow Bridge via a surface water stream (200146E, 094039N).
It is proposed to construct a new wastewater treatment plant at the site of the For inspection purposes only. existing septic tank in TallowConsent with of copyright a design owner requiredpopulation for any other equivalent use. of 2,527. Below summarises the design flows and loads for the Tallow wastewater treatment plant:
Flow BOD (m3/day) (Kg BOD/day) 2005 2025 2005 2025 Domestic 151.75 319.30 58.74 123.60 Trade 29.00 29.00 28.00 28.00
Infiltration 48.95 103.00 - -
Total 229.70 451.30 86.74 151.60
The treatment process to be used at the proposed new waste water treatment plant at Tallow will be determined by the DBO Contractor.
Under the new scheme, foul flows which are currently discharging to the septic tank and to the reed bed will be diverted to the new wastewater treatment plant adjacent to Convent Field.
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The proposed new waste water treatment facility will provide preliminary treatment consisting of fine and coarse screening. Downstream of preliminary treatment secondary treatment will be provided prior to discharge to the proposed outfall pipeline. A suitable secondary treatment process is to be determined by the DBO Contractor. Nutrient removal is also to be provided. The provision of secondary treatment facilities will ensure compliance with the relevant standards as set out in the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (25mg/lBOD5 125mg/l COD and 35mg/l Suspended Solids).
The volume of sludge produced has been estimated as 7.8m3/day to 13.6m3/day for 2005 and 2025 respectively. This figure is liable to change depending on the final process design to be determined by the DBO Contractor. Sludge is to be transferred to Cappoquin for further treatment.
Volumes and capacities of the unit processes for the proposed wastewater treatment plant at Tallow are detailed below:
Process Unit Unit Year Year Year
2005 2015 2025
Fine & Coarse screens m3/day 1,619 2,582 3,311
(Formula A) 3 Flow Measurement (FFT) m /day 689 1,067 1,354 Biological Treatment m3 115 178 226 3 Gravity Sludge m 109 156 191 Thickening Tank (Glass Coated Steel) Storm Tanks with m3 80 130 160 emergency overflow facility
For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. C.1.1 Storm Water Overflows
There are no stormwater overflows in the Tallow collection system. A separate storm sewer caters for the existing storm water from roads and roofs and for future housing and industrial developments. The stormwater system has a number of outfalls to the Glenaboy River and to the River Bride. Stormwater runoff is unlikely to have high organic strength and the risks to the waters of the River Bride and the Glenaboy from diesel spills are considered to be minimal due to the presence of petrol interceptors along the collection system.
For each storm water overflow within the waste water works the following information shall be submitted:
• An assessment to determine compliance with the criteria for storm water overflows, as set out in the DoEHLG ‘Procedures and Criteria in Relation to Storm Water Overflows’, 1995 and any other guidance as may be specified by the Agency, and • Identify whether any of the storm water overflows are to be decommissioned, and identify a date by which these overflows will cease, if applicable.
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C.1.2 Pumping Stations
For each pump station operating within the waste water works, provide details of the following:
There are no pump stations in Tallow. Both the existing and future sewerage scheme operate by gravity.
• Number of duty and standby pumps at each pump station; • The measures taken in the event of power failure; • Details of storage capacity at each pump station; • Frequency and duration of activation of emergency overflow to receiving waters. Clarify the location where such discharges enter the receiving waters.
Attachment C.1 should contain supporting documentation with regard to the plant and process capacity, systems, storm water overflows, emergency overflows, etc., including flow diagrams of each with any relevant additional information. These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This data should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
Attachment included Yes No
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C.2 Outfall Design and Construction Provide details on the primary discharge point & secondary discharge points and storm overflows to include reference, location, design criteria and construction detail. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The existing primary discharge is from the village septic tank at Convent Field. The outfall from the septic tank is an open ended pipe which discharges to the River Bride (waterbody code 18_2778) approximately 200m downstream of Tallow Bridge (200028E, 094202N).
The existing secondary discharge is from the reed bed at Woodview Estate which discharges to a nearby stream which subsequently flows to the River bride approximately 430 metres downstream of Tallow Bridge (200146E, 094039N).
Both the primary and secondary discharges are to be made redundant following the construction and operation of the proposed new wastewater treatment plant adjacent to the site of the existing village septic tank. The new treatment plant is to be designed to accommodate dry weather flows of up to 451m3/day. The Works will discharge to the River Bride via an outfall approximately 225mm in diameter. There will be a necessity to provide a flap valve somewhere in the line in order to protect the Works from flood-water flows. The location of the flap value and the final design of the outfall will be determined by the DBO Contractor.
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Attachment C.2 should contain any supporting documentation on the design and construction of any and all discharge outfalls, including stormwater overflows, from the waste water works.
Attachment included Yes No
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SECTION D: DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
Give particulars of the source, location, nature, composition, quantity, level and rate of discharges arising from the agglomeration and, where relevant, the period or periods during which such emissions are made or are to be made.
Details of all discharges of waste water from the agglomeration should be submitted via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/. The applicant should address in particular all discharge points where the substances outlined in Tables D.1(i), (b) & (c) and D.1(ii), (b) & (c) of Annex 1 are emitted.
Where it is considered that any of the substances listed in Annex X of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) or any of the Relevant Pollutants listed in Annex VIII of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) are being discharged from the waste water works or are seen to be present in the receiving water environment downstream of a discharge from the works (as a result of any monitoring programme, e.g., under the Water Framework Directive Programme of Measures) the applicant shall screen the discharge for the relevant substance.
D.1 Discharges to Surface Waters Details of all discharges of waste water from the agglomeration should be supplied via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/. Tables D.1(i)(a), (b) & (c), should be completed for the primary discharge point from the agglomeration and Tables For inspection purposes only. D.1(ii)(a), (b) & (c) shouldConsent be ofcompl copyrighte ownerted requiredfor each for any other seco use. ndary discharge point, where relevant. Table D.1(iii)(a) should be completed for each storm water overflow. Individual Tables must be completed for each discharge point.
Where monitoring information is available for the influent to the plant this data should also be provided in response to Section D.1.
Supporting information should form Attachment D.1
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D.2 Tabular Data on Discharge Points Applicants should submit the following information for each discharge point:
Table D.2:
PT_CD PT_TYPE LA_NAME RWB_TYPE RWB_NAME DESIGNATION EASTING NORTHING
SW1 Primary Waterford River River Bride Salmonid and 200028 94202 County Blackwater River Council SAC (site code 0002170) SW1- Primary Waterford River River Bride Salmonid and 200030 94211 Future County Blackwater River Council SAC (site code 0002170) SW2 Constructed Waterford River River Bride Salmonid and 200146 94039 Wetlands County Blackwater River Discharge Council SAC (site code 0002170)
An individual record (i.e. row) is required for each discharge point. Acceptable file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A standard Excel template can be downloaded from the EPA website at www.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a separate CD- Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, E.3 and F.2.
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SECTION E: MONITORING Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
E.1 Waste Water Discharge Frequency and Quantities – Existing & Proposed Provide an estimation of the quantity of waste water likely to be emitted in relation to all primary and secondary discharge points applied for. This information should be included in Table E.1(i) via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/.
Provide an estimation of the quantity of waste water likely to be emitted in relation to all storm water overflows within the agglomeration applied for. This information should be included in Table E.1(ii) via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/.
Indicate if composite sampling or continuous flow monitoring is in place on the primary or any other discharge points. Detail any plans and timescales for the provision of composite sampling and continuous flow meters.
E.2. Monitoring and Sampling Points
Programmes for environmental monitoring should be submitted as part of the application. These programmes should be provided as Attachment E.2.
Reference should be made to, provision of sampling points and safe means of access, sampling methods, analytical and quality control procedures, including equipment calibration, equipment maintenance and data recording/reporting procedures to be carried out in order to ensure accurate and reliable monitoring. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. In determining the sampling programme to be carried out, the variability of the emission and its effect on the receiving environment should be considered.
Details of any accreditation or certification of analysis should be included. Attachment E.2 should contain any supporting information.
Attachment included Yes No
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E.3. Tabular data on Monitoring and Sampling Points
Applicants should submit the following information for each monitoring and sampling point:
PT_CD PT_TYPE MON_TYPE EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED S SW1 Primary 200034 94200 N M SW1d Primary 200071 94183 N
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M SW1u Primary 199916 94305 N SW2 Secondary S 200135 94047 N SW2d Secondary M 200267 94166 N
An individual record (i.e., row) is required for each monitoring and sampling point. Acceptable file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A standard Excel template can be downloaded from the EPA website at www.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2 and F.2.
E.4 Sampling Data Regulation 16(1)(h) of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 requires all applicants in the case of an existing waste water treatment plant to specify the sampling data pertaining to the discharge based on the samples taken in the 12 months preceding the making of the application.
Regulation 16(1)(l) of the regulations requires applicants to give details of compliance with any applicable monitoring requirements and treatment standards.
The existing effluent discharges from the septic tank and reed bed are monitored by the Local Authority in accordance with Article 10 of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001. The results of this monitoring are issued to the EPA at regular intervals. The most recent monitoring data (Attachment E4) indicate that the effluent currently discharged to the River Bride does not satisfy the requirements for discharge standards as set out under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations.
Attachment E.4 should contain any supporting information.
Attachment included Yes No
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SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE DISCHARGE(S)
Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
Detailed information is required to enable the Agency to assess the existing receiving environment. This section requires the provision of information on the ambient environmental conditions within the receiving water(s) upstream and downstream of any discharge(s).
Where development is proposed to be carried out, being development which is of a class for the time being specified under Article 24 (First Schedule) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, the information on the state of the existing environment should be addressed in the EIS. In such cases, it will suffice for the purposes of this section to provide adequate cross-references to the relevant sections in the EIS.
F.1. Assessment of Impact on Receiving Surface or Ground Water
o Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made.
The existing sewerage scheme servicing the agglomeration of Tallow consists of two separate networks. The west of the village is served by a collection system which flows entirely by gravity to a septic tank located at the Northern extremity of the village which discharges to the River Bride. The east of the village is serviced by a separate collection network For which inspection flpurposesows only.by gravity directly to a reed bed Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. system which indirectly discharges to the River Bride.
Figures from the Design Review show that up to 230m³/day of urban waste water is discharged to the River Bride. This wastewater contains approximately the following constituents:
Parameter Units 2005 DWF m3/day 230 Total BOD5 load Kg 102 BOD5/day Total COD load Kg 182 COD/day Total Suspended Solids (SS) Kg SS/day 110 Total Ammonia Kg 12 AmmN/day Total Phosphorus Kg P/day 12 Total Nitrogen Kg N/day 58
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The concentrations of various parameters for the treated effluent from the reed bed are estimated approximately as follows:- Influent Effluent COD (mg/l) 700-220 310-30 SS (mg/l) 250-25 200-10 Ammonia (mg/l) 80-20 12-0 Ortho-P (mg/l) 23-2 2.5-1
The Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 254 of 2001) require that the Water Services Authority must provide a collecting system for urban waste water for every agglomeration with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 and shall provide treatment plants which provide for secondary treatment or an equivalent treatment for every agglomeration with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
The design population (2025) of Tallow Village is 2,527 p.e. therefore a proposed waste water treatment plant for the village must provide secondary treatment. Additionally more stringent treatment shall be applied to discharges where this is required to ensure that the receiving waters satisfy any other relevant Community Directives. The River Bride is designated as salmonid under National Legislation. The Regulations require that specific water quality standards must be met in order to support salmonid fish species. The proposed new wastewater treatment plant is to be designed so as to provide nutrient removal in order that the water quality standards required by the Salmonid Regulations are not breeched due to the discharge.
It is proposed to construct a new wastewater treatment pant adjacent to the site of the existing village septic tank. The septic tank and reed bed will be made redundant following the commissioning of the new plant. At present the septic tank provides low levels of treatment to the effluent before discharge to the receiving water. The level of treatment provided by the reed bed system is unknown and is thought to For inspection purposes only. vary. The proposed waste waterConsent treatm of copyrightent owner pl antrequired for for Tallowany other use. Village will be designed to achieve a 25:35 mg/l standard for BOD5:SS. The existing effluent discharges from the septic tank and reed bed are monitored by the Local Authority in accordance with Article 10 of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001. The results of this monitoring are issued to the EPA at regular intervals. The most recent monitoring data available is for 2004 – 2005 (Attachment E4). This data indicates that the effluent currently discharged to the River Bride does not satisfy the requirements for discharge standards as set out under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations.
The effects of effluent discharges from the proposed new wastewater treatment plant on the receiving waters were examined as part of the 2004 design review in relation to BOD5 levels in the River Bride. Both the current and future estimated flows and loads were considered.
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Confirmation of Emission Limit value for BOD5 Description Unit Value River Bride DWF (m3/s) 0.90 River Bride DWF (m3/day) 77,760 River Bride BOD5 Concentration-measured (mg/l) 1.1 DWF (2005) (m3/day) 230 BOD5 Effluent concentration-from secondary WWTP (mg/l) 25 (2005) River Bride BOD5 concentration calculated (mg/l) 1.170 downstream of mixing zone Increase in BOD5 concentration (mg/l) 0.070 DWF (2025) (m3/day) 451 BOD5 Effluent concentration-from secondary WWTP (mg/l) 25 (2025) River Bride BOD5 concentration calculated (mg/l) 1.238 downstream of mixing zone Increase in BOD5 concentration (mg/l) 0.138
The figures in the table above indicate that a treated effluent standard of 25 mg BOD/l will not result in river BOD levels increasing above the limit of <5.0mg/l as set out under the Salmonid Regulations. The increase in BOD levels downstream of the treated effluent outfall is less than 1.0mg/l.
The site of the existing septic tank is liable to flooding by the River Bride. In order to prevent contamination of the water, the future wastewater treatment plant will be constructed on an artificially elevated area.
A flora and fauna survey was carried out in the area in 2005 in order to determine the potential impacts of the proposed scheme on the environment (Ref. Attachment For inspection purposes only. F1). A macroinvertebrate assesConsent sofm copyrightent of owner the required receiv for anyi ngother use.water (River Bride) was undertaken as part of the study. The River Bride was sampled upstream and downstream of the present and proposed point of effluent discharge to the river. The study indicated that the river is being marginally impacted by the discharges from the septic tank and reed bed as evident by a drop in water quality from Q4 to Q3-4 between the upstream and downstream sites that were monitored.
o Details of all monitoring of the receiving water should be supplied via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/. Tables F.1(i)(a) & (b) should be completed for the primary discharge point. Surface water monitoring locations upstream and downstream of the discharge point shall be screened for those substances listed in Tables F.1(i)(a) & (b). Monitoring of surface water shall be carried out at not less than two points, one upstream from the discharge location and one downstream.
Tables F.1(i)(a) & (b) are supplied via the web-based link
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o For discharges from secondary discharge points Tables F.1(ii)(a) & (b) should be completed. Furthermore, provide summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the surface water or ground (aquifers, soils, sub-soils and rock environment), including any impact on environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made.
Tables F.1(ii)(a) & (b) are supplied via the web-based link.
o Provide details of the extent and type of ground emissions at the works. For larger discharges to groundwaters, e.g., from Integrated Constructed Wetlands, large scale percolation areas, etc., a comprehensive report must be completed which should include, inter alia, topography, meteorological data, water quality, geology, hydrology, and hydrogeology. The latter must in particular present the aquifer classification and vulnerability. The Geological Survey of Ireland Groundwater Protection Scheme Dept of the Environment and Local Government, Geological Survey of Ireland, EPA (1999) methodology should be used for any such classification. This report should also identify all surface water bodies and water wells that may be at risk as a result of the ground discharge.
There are no groundwater emissions from the existing or proposed discharges to which this licence application pertains.
o Describe the existing environment in terms of water quality with particular reference to environmental quality standards or other legislative standards. Submit a copy of the most recent water quality management plan or catchment management plan in place for the receiving water body. Give details of any designation under any Council Directive or Regulations that apply in relation to the receiving water. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The Tallow catchment is largely residential with one primary industrial trader (Meadow Fresh Foods, a vegetable processing factory) and a range of commercial services. The commercial and retail facilities include supermarkets, restaurants, B&B accommodations, and Banks. Industrial development in the village is limited however the area to the south-east of Tallow is zoned industrial to facilitate start-up industry. The IDA site is currently empty. The origin of the effluent therefore comprises waste water generated from the following sectors: Domestic/Residential, Commercial and Industrial
Meadow Fresh Foods Ltd. is licensed under Section 16 of the local Government (Water Pollution) Acts. The following limits are set for trade effluent discharges to sewer from this site:
Parameter Limit Value
PH 6 to 9 BOD5 (mg/l) < 5 Temperature (ºC) 450
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Parameter Limit Value
COD (mg/l) 600 Suspended Solids (mg/l) 600
The Water Framework Directive requires that waterbodies achieve ‘Good Status’ by 2015. The EPA has recently released the Water Framework Directive river waterbody classification dataset which has classified the Bride River (waterbody code 18_2778) as Moderate on the basis of ecological status which is determined by the results of monitoring data on macroinvertebrates (Q-Value), fish, diatoms, river morphology and supporting physico-chemical data.
The Department of the Environment Heritage & Local Government published the Draft European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2008 for consultation on 5th September 2008. These draft Regulations are a follow up to the initial consultation document published by the EPA in 2007. The draft Regulations provides quality standards for the classification of surface waters in accordance with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. The document sets out standards to be achieved for thermal, oxygen and nutrient conditions for river waters in order that the overall aim of ‘Good Status’ is achieved.
Waterford County Council undertook monitoring of the receiving water both upstream and downstream of the primary and secondary discharges at Tallow.
The Dry Weather Flow at hydrometric station 18001 (Mogeely), upstream of the discharge point, is recorded as 0.47m³/sec and the 95 percentile flow is 0.9m³/sec. The median flow for the River Bride is 6.4085m³/sec. This is an estimated value. This figure was derived using a flow estimation tool which has been developed by the EPA which looks at parameters such as soil type, slope, rainfall etc. to provide an estimation of flow for a particular river/stream. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The assimilative capacity calculations for the existing and future discharges are presented below and the figures in bold text indicate that the parameter exceeds the environmental quality standard.
The Phosphorus Regulations [Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998] specify a maximum allowable concentration of Molybdate-Reactive Phosphate (MRP) for rivers. This concentration is related to the existing baseline Biological Quality (Q) Rating for the river. The EPA has assigned a biotic index for the River Bride as Q4 (fair water quality) for 1994, 1997 and 2000. The Phosphorus Regulations specify a maximum allowable concentration of Molybdate-Reactive Phosphate (Median concentration using as a minimum ten samples) of 30µg/l for a river with a Q4 rating. Additionally the Regulations require that for a site with an existing baseline Q- rating of Q4, a minimum target Q-rating of Q4 must be achieved.
Waterford County Council undertakes monitoring in accordance with the Phosphorous Regulations at Tallow Bridge (18B050800). The Waterford County Council Phosphorus Regulations Implementation Report, 2006 (Appendix G2) demonstrates compliance with the Regulations.
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The effects of effluent discharges from the proposed new wastewater treatment plant on the receiving waters were examined as part of the 2004 design review in relation to MRP levels in the River Bride. Both the current and future estimated flows and loads were considered.
Confirmation of Emission Limit value for Ortho-Phosphates: Description Unit Value River Bride 95%ile Flow (m3/day) 77,760 River Bride Ortho-P Level (mg/l) 0.020 DWF (2005) (m3/day) 230 Effluent Ortho-P Level (mg/l) 8 River Bride Ortho-P Level-calculated downstream of (mg/l) 0.044 mixing zone DWF (2025) (m3/day) 451 Effluent Ortho-P Level (mg/l) 8 River Bride Ortho-P Level-calculated downstream of (mg/l) 0.066 mixing zone
As mentioned, in order to meet the requirements for maintaining a Q4 Biological Quality Rating, the ortho-Phosphate levels in the River Bride must not exceed 0.03mg/l. In order to achieve this nutrient removal is proposed for the new wastewater treatment plant.
The River Bride is designated as salmonid under National Legislation. The Regulations require that specific water quality standards must be met in order to support salmonid fish species. Some of the relevant parameters and the standards applicable for salmonid waters are provided below:
Parameter Salmonid For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.Water Limit Values PH 6 to 9 BOD5 mg/l < 5
Nitrites (mg/l NO2) < 0.05
NH3 mg/l (Non-ionized Ammonia) < 0.02
NH4 mg/l (Total Ammonia) < 1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) < 25
Some of the other parameters to be monitored include petroleum hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds, total residual chlorine, zinc and copper. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) undertakes monitoring of the River Bride at monitoring station 18B050800 (Tallow Bridge). Recent monitoring data for the period 2001 – 2008 shows that the water quality of the River Bride at this point is in compliance with the requirements of the Salmonid Regulations (Attachment F1). It should be noted however that this monitoring station is located upstream of the waste water discharges at Tallow.
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The River Bride discharges into the Lower Blackwater Estuary which is designated a nutrient sensitive water under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations, 2001. (S.I. No. 254 of 2001). While the wastewater discharges from Tallow do not discharge into the sensitive water, they do discharge in to the River Bride which subsequently flows to the Blackwater Estuary some distance away. The new waste water treatment plant at the site of the Convent Field will be designed to discharge treated effluent at or below the standard of 25mg/l:35mg/l:125mg/l BOD5:SS:COD. In addition, nutrient removal is to be provided in order that the treated effluent shall meet a standard of 0.5mg/l for orthophosphates. The influent and effluent to the proposed new wastewater treatment plant will be monitored and sampled using 24- hour composite samplers. This data may be used to establish whether the discharge poses any risk to the sensitive waters of the Lower Blackwater Estuary.
o Provide a statement as to whether or not emissions of main polluting substances (as defined in the Dangerous Substances Regulations S.I. No. 12 of 2001) to water are likely to impair the environment.
Upstream and downstream monitoring of the primary discharge will take place on a regular basis to monitor the receiving waters for the main polluting substances as defined in the Dangerous Substances Regulations S.I. No. 12 of 2001. In the event that any of the main polluting substances are present in the discharge, further investigations will be pursued to identify the source of the substance and measures will be taken to prevent impacts on the receiving waters.
o In circumstances where water abstraction points exist downstream of any discharge describe measures to be undertaken to ensure that discharges from the waste water works will not have a significant effect on faecal coliform, salmonella and protozoan pathogen numbers, e.g., Cryptosporidium and Giardi For inspectiona, inpurposes the only. receiving water environment. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
There are no abstraction points downstream of any discharge points to which this licence pertains. The Tallow Hill drinking water abstraction (spring) is located north of Tallow village. 40m³ of drinking water is abstracted from this point on a daily basis. This abstraction is not impacted upon by the effluent discharges to the Bride.
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) a site (until the adoption, in respect of the site, of a decision by the European Commission 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,
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(ii) details of which have been transmitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation 5(4) of the Natural Habitats Regulations, or
(iii) 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 Regulations,
(b) a site adopted by the European Commission as a site of Community importance for the purposes of Article 4(2) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC1 in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 21 of that Directive,
(c) a special area of conservation within the meaning of the Natural Habitats Regulations, or
(d) an area classified pursuant to Article 4(1) or 4(2) of Council Directive 79/409/EEC2;
1Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ No. L 206, 22.07.1992)
2Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ No. L 103, 25.4.1979)
The River Bride forms part of Blackwater River SAC (site code 0002170). The site consists of the freshwater stretches of the River Blackwater as far upstream as Ballydesmond, the tidal stretches as far as Youghal Harbour and many tributaries, the larger of which includes the Bride. The site is a candidate SAC selected for alluvial wet woodlands and Yew wood, both priority habitats listed on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats Directive. The site is also selected as a candidate SAC for a variety of other habitats lis ted on For Annex inspection I purposes of the only. E.U. Habitats Directive e.g. tidal Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. mudflats. Annex II species are also present e.g. River Lamprey, Freshwater Pearl Mussel etc. The proposed new wastewater treatment plant at Tallow will discharge effluent of a higher standard than that which is currently discharging to the River Bride, thus ensuring that there is no deterioration in water quality as a result of the effluent discharge. The stretch of the River Bride which will be affected by the proposed WWTP does not support alluvial wet woodland or other habitats listed on Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive. The Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government do not envisage that the proposed development will have any negative impact on the Blackwater river SAC (Ref. attachment F1)
The Blackwater Estuary, which is located some distance away from Tallow but which is fed upstream by the River Bride is designated a SPA (site code 004028). The transitional waters of the Blackwater Estuary are also designated a pNHA (site code 000072). These designated areas are at such a distance from the discharges at Tallow that there is likely to be no impact from the discharges.
o Describe, where appropriate, measures for minimising pollution over long distances or in the territory of other states.
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Not Applicable
o This section should also contain full details of any modelling of discharges from the agglomeration. Full details of the assessment and any other relevant information on the receiving environment should be submitted as Attachment F.1.
Hydrodynamic modelling of the discharge was not conducted. Assimilative capacity calculations were calculated for the River Bride as part of the Design Review completed in 2004 to assess the impact of the effluent on the receiving waters. These are outlined above.
Attachment included Yes No
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F.2 Tabular Data on Drinking Water Abstraction Point(s) Applicants should submit the following information for each downstream or downgradient drinking water abstraction point. The zone of contribution for the abstraction point should be delineated and any potential risks from the waste water discharge to the water quality at that abstraction point identified.
ABS_CD AGG_SERVED ABS_VOL PT_CD DIS_DS EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED
N/A N/A No N /A N/A N/A N/A N/A Abstraction downstream Note: Attach any risk assessment that may have been carried out in relation to the abstraction point(s) listed.
An individual record (i.e. row) is required for each abstraction point. Acceptable file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A standard Excel template can be downloaded from the EPA website at www.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a separate CD- Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2 and E.3. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Attachment F.2 should contain any supporting information.
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SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS
Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
G.1 Compliance with Council Directives Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that emissions from the agglomeration or any premises, plant, methods, processes, operating procedures or other factors which affect such emissions will comply with, or will not result in the contravention of the;
• Dangerous Substances Directive 2006/11/EC, • Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC, • Birds Directive 79/409/EEC, • Groundwater Directives 80/68/EEC & 2006/118/EC, • Drinking Water Directives 80/778/EEC, • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, • Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, • Environmental Liabilities Directive 2004/35/EC, • Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC, and • Shellfish Waters Directive (79/923/EEC).
1. Dangerous Substances Directive 2006/11/EC – Waterford County Council has implemented a monitoring programme to ensure compliance with the Directive. The parameters sampled and the initial results are presented in section D1.
2. Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC – The objectives of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) are to protect all high status waters, prevent further deterioration of all waters and to restore degraded surface and ground waters to good status by 2015. For inspectionThe sewera purposes only.ge collection system at Tallow has Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. recently been upgraded to provide a separate network for storm flows thus improving the retention time in the existing septic tank and therefore providing a higher standard of treatment to the effluent before it is discharged to the River Bride. Waterford County Council through the Water Services Investment Programme proposes to construct a new wastewater treatment facility at Tallow to provide secondary treatment to the effluent prior to discharge to the River Bride. Daily monitoring of inlet and outlet flows will be scheduled at the WWTP and a monitoring programme will be implemented to monitor in the receiving waters.
Waterford county council will sample the constructed wetland (SW2) 4 times per annum. Physicochemical monitoring is currently carried out on the River Bride as part of the Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. This monitoring will continue into the future.
3. Birds Directive 79/409/EEC – The directive aims to conserve and manage populations of wild birds throughout Europe by part through the designation of Special Protection Areas (SPA) for birds and their habitats. The Blackwater Estuary, which is located some distance away from Tallow but which is fed
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upstream by the River Bride is designated a SPA (site code 004028). The transitional waters of the Blackwater Estuary are also designated a pNHA (site code 000072). The discharge from the septic tank and reed bed at Tallow are at such a distance away from the SPA and pNHA that they are sufficiently diluted by the River Bride before it meets the Blackwater Estuary.
4. Groundwater Directives 80/68/EEC and 2006/118/EC – Not Applicable as there are no emissions to groundwater.
5. Drinking Water Directives – Not Applicable as there are no abstraction points downstream of any discharge points to which this licence pertains.
6. Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC – The Waterford Grouped Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme was identified as a scheme to commence in 2007 under the Water Services Investment Programme (WSIP) 2007-2009 at an estimated capital cost of € 48,310,000. In the case of Tallow the estimated capital cost for the proposed improvements and upgrades to the sewerage collection system is €3,032,720 including VAT at 13.5%. It should be noted however that the work to the collection system is complete and that the final account is currently being undertaken. An estimated final account figure of in the region of €2million has been provided. The estimated capital cost for the proposed WWTP is €2,117,910 including VAT. The new facility will be designed to provide secondary treatment to the effluent with nutrient removal.
7. Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC – The River Bride forms part of Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation (SAC site code 0002170). The site consists of the freshwater stretches of the River Blackwater as far upstream as Ballydesmond, the tidal stretches as far as Youghal Harbour and many tributaries, the larger of which includes the Bride. A site synopsis is located in Attachment G1. The site is a candidate SAC selected for alluvial wet woodlands and Yew wood, both priority habitats listed on A nnex For inspectionI of the purposes E.U. only. Habitats Directive. The site is also Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. selected as a candidate SAC for a variety of other habitats listed on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats Directive e.g. tidal mudflats. Annex II species are also present e.g. River Lamprey, Freshwater Pearl Mussel etc. The new wastewater treatment plant will discharge effluent at a higher standard than is currently being discharges to the Bride thereby improving the water quality for the protection of the Annex II species.
8. Environmental Liabilities Directive 2004/35/EC - Regard to the EPA Guidance on Environmental Liability Risk Assessment, Residuals Management Plans and Financial Provision was made during completion of this application and it is considered that the provision of the new WWTP and collection system at Tallow will enhance compliance with this Directive.
9. Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC – There are no designated bathing waters in the proximity of the existing or proposed discharges to the River Bride.
10. Shellfish Waters Directive 79/923/EEC - There are no designated shellfish waters in the proximity of the existing or proposed discharges to the River Bride
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Attachment G.1 should contain the most recent programme of improvements, including a copy of any approved funding for the project and a timeframe for the completion of the necessary works to take place.
Attachment included Yes No
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G.2 Compliance with Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations (S.I. No. 258 of 1998).
Provide details on a programme of improvements, including any water quality management plans or catchment management plans in place, to ensure that improvements of water quality required under the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorous Regulations (S.I. No. 258 of 1998) are being achieved. Provide details of any specific measures adopted for waste water works specified in Phosphorus Measures Implementation reports and the progress to date of those measures. Provide details highlighting any waste water works that have been identified as the principal sources of pollution under the P regulations.
Waterford County Council’s Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Implementation Report, 2006 (ref. Attachment F1) outlines the measures implemented by the Council to manage water quality within their functional area. The report outlines that the River Bride is satisfactory (Q4) in terms of the Phosphorous Regulations and therefore no specific measures are proposed for the Bride however general measures are proposed.
Attachment G.2 should contain the most recent programme of improvements and any associated documentation requested under Section G.3 of the application.
For inspection purposes only. Attachment included Consent of copyright owner required for any otherY use.es No
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G.3 Impact Mitigation Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that discharges from the agglomeration will not result in significant environmental pollution.
Attachment G.3 should contain the most recent programme of improvements, including a copy of any approved funding for the project and a timeframe for the completion of the necessary works to take place.
Attachment included Yes No
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Considerable capital funding has been invested in Tallow under the Water Services Investment Programme to date. The collection system was upgraded in 2007-2008 at an estimated cost of €2million. Investment of €2,117,910 including VAT is proposed for the development of a new wastewater treatment plant for Tallow. The
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newly constructed sewage scheme is expected to provide adequate treatment for the existing population of the area and has been designed to meet the future needs.
The future wastewater treatment plant is anticipated to comprise of the following: - Screening - fine screen(s) and a manually raked bar screen; - Biological Treatment – most likely Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) - Nutrient Removal - Final Settlement (if required by the process). - Gravity Sludge Thickening. - Storm water/Treatment and Disposal.
Once operational, the new waste water treatment plant will be required to monitor effluent quality on a monthly basis under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001, S.I. No. 254 of 2001. Monitoring results will be issued to the EPA on an annual basis. Additionally the DBO Contractor will operate a Performance Management System for the Works which will assist in the proper operation and monitoring of the plant.
A monitoring programme has been developed for the purposes of this licence application (ref. Attachment E2). Physicochemical, dangerous substances and metals monitoring was undertaken at the existing primary discharge point as part of this license application. It is proposed that physicochemical sampling of the primary discharge will increase to 4 per annum when secondary treatment plant is in operation at Tallow. At present monitoring is proposed once annually. A subsequent monitoring programme may be proposed on review of the results of the initial programme.
An appropriate monitoring programme will be devised prior to operating the new waste water treatment plant in order to comply with the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007, S.I. No. 684 of 2007. The DBO contractor will be required to provide sufficient measuring devices and sampling equipment to enable the proper monitoring, sam Forpling inspection and purposes analysis only. to be carried out. Based on the Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. inlet and outlet monitoring an estimation of the incoming waste water flow rate and pollutants load can be made and an estimation of the quality and quantity of flows discharged to the outfall. It is envisaged that monitoring of the current septic tank and reed bed will cease following commissioning of the new Works.
Additional to the monitoring required under the conditions of this license application, monitoring will continue to be undertaken by the EPA and Local Authority for the purposes of demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive.
Any future deterioration in water quality may be identified under these monitoring programmes. In the event that there is deterioration in water quality, investigative monitoring may be undertaken as part of the Water Framework Directive to identify the source of pollution. Where pollution is attributed to the sewage scheme, an appropriate programme of measures will be developed to address the problem.
The Works are to be newly constructed to meet with the current discharge standard. However it is likely to be condition of the Contract that the Contractor undertakes intermittent legislation reviews in order to identify any additional standards that
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need to be met by the Works. Nitrogen reduction is not specifically required for compliance with the relevant Regulations. It is a recommendation of the Preliminary Report however that the DBO Contractor be instructed to allow for the retro-fitting of such equipment.
G.4 Storm Water Overflow Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that discharges other than the primary and secondary discharges comply with the definition of ‘storm water overflow’ as per Regulation 3 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007.
Attachment G.4 should contain the most recent programme of improvements, including a copy of any approved funding for the project and a timeframe for the completion of the necessary works to take place.
Attachment included Yes No
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Not applicable
For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
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SECTION H: DECLARATION
Declaration
I hereby make application for a waste water discharge licence/revised licence, pursuant to the provisions of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007).
I certify that the information given in this application is truthful, accurate and complete.
I give consent to the EPA to copy this application for its own use and to make it available for inspection and copying by the public, both in the form of paper files available for inspection at EPA and local authority offices, and via the EPA's website.
This consent relates to this application itself and to any further information or submission, whether provided by me as Applicant, any person acting on the Applicant’s behalf, or any other person.
Signed by : Date : (on behalf of the organisation)
Print signature name:
Position in organisation:
For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
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SECTION I: JOINT DECLARATION
Joint Declaration Note1 I hereby make application for a waste water discharge licence/revised licence, pursuant to the provisions of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007).
I certify that the information given in this application is truthful, accurate and complete.
I give consent to the EPA to copy this application for its own use and to make it available for inspection and copying by the public, both in the form of paper files available for inspection at EPA and local authority offices, and via the EPA's website.
This consent relates to this application itself and to any further information or submission whether provided by me as Applicant, any person acting on the Applicant’s behalf, or any other person.
Lead Authority
Signed by : Date : (on behalf of the organisation)
Print signature name:
Position in organisation:
Co-Applicants
For inspection purposes only. Signed by : Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Date : (on behalf of the organisation)
Print signature name:
Position in organisation:
Signed by : Date : (on behalf of the organisation)
Print signature name:
Position in organisation:
Note 1: In the case of an application being lodged on behalf of more than a single water services authority the following declaration must be signed by all applicants.
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REVISION : A TALLOW WASTE WATER DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION DATE : FEB 2009 WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL MAP 3 - FUTURE TALLOW WWTP SITE LOCATION PROJECT Nr. 249336 P:\Cork\Design\acad\Mapinfo\249336\TALLOW\Workspaces\MAP_3.wor
EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 ATTACHMENT B.2 MAP 4
LEGEND TALLOW WWTP 4 SITE 3 TREATED EFFLUENT 6
SLUDGE SLUDGE THICKENER R STORAGE CONTROL TANK BUILDING
TREATED EFFLUENT TO RIVER OUTFALL FLOW MONITORING & SAMPLING
MAINTENANCE/ FINAL MONITORING STORE & SAMPLING ROOM STORM WATER HOLDING TANK BUNDED FERRIC SULPHATE TANK WWTP SITE SLUDGE BOUNDARY SUMP TWIN ForAERATION inspection purposes TANK only. FINAL Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. SETTLING TANKS
SCREENING INLET FLOW LIFT CHAMBER MONITORING STATION
ACCESS ROAD
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EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 ATTACHMENT B.3 Tallowbridge N72 MAP 5 LEGEND Tallow Sweep PRIMARY DISCHARGE N72 LOCATION
MONITORING LOCATION
34 Point Easting Northing
6 SW1 200028 094202 R SW1u 199887 094322 SW1d 200048 094186
Tallow Bridge
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SW1 River Bride
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EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 ATTACHMENT B.3 Tallowbridge N72 MAP 6 LEGEND Tallow Sweep FUTURE PRIMARY N72 DISCHARGE LOCATION
FUTURE MONITORING LOCATION
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6 Point Easting Northing
R SW1-FUTURE 200030 094211 SW1u 199887 094322 SW1d 200048 094186
Tallow Bridge
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EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 ATTACHMENT B.4 MAP 7 LEGEND SECONDARY DISCHARGE LOCATION River Bride MONITORING LOCATION
SW1d Point Easting Northing SW2 200146 094039 SW2d SW1d 200048 094186 SW2d 200266 094155
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EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 Attachment B.6
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EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 :OMHAIRli;; (;HONTAE PttOR11AIRGE WATERFORD COUNTY COUl\lCI'l tiurthQi, Tilhlocht. Clg!J& CU'S"I Corp ~'k.1i (J3;rltiurIH, (JVi< Otf~Qh ungamt'kl'ifi, OUlrtyarmfi. o. Ph_ Uli'\j.e. C", W"t"rfoO;l. ~t (~"'\;;r~~ ~x 4S9j) tr'1;.Jii1:" ~i'ftl~W-;i1~d~}tdt::oc{J ":t' ~.r~iWtl!r~ #.I: """9 RESOLUTION }'rQPO!ii!Q bY ClI,.. P, Leahy, Seoonded byCU,., K, Wilkinson, find resolved, 'A: "TRill B'e;tiJ~tr,Iembt1So1~t;~:eJ"{O/Ti County Council !uJvin8COIfSlti!ntlllt"tf ~:·2~rtso~yp~;',.J?1l1 p(~,,~~g"~'1)evelDPmtnJ ReguJMi~If~)mJlj'~Grt)lIl?~:\~t>:' ... ~; ftOIlJ~S";& .. ifii~ Sewerag~. \:'" itgree ttl p"roc:eed wilhprb/!.!Jsl!tfwf),b,i;fii.·~~~·;)~ :bi,Com.d:tion: 'Wjtk~f~:; .,-",';, ( For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 Attachment B.8 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 March. 2009, and marked "Emergency Works Project 2009." 087-2525327 It will be a condition of the award of the contract that the Rep. for South Contractors will submit:- • Current Tax Clearance Certificate and/or statement of suitability from the Revenue Commissioners • Insurances Waterford County Council • Evidence of Membership of the ClF Pension Fund CJrn(;dlrie Cont EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR A WASTE WATER DISCHARGE LICENCE In accordance with the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 684 of 2007, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Waste Water Discharge Licence for Tallow Agglomeration, Co. Waterford at the following locations: Discharge Type Function Townland Receptor Grid Reference Primary Main Outfall Townparks River Bride 200028E East 94202N Secondary Minor Outfall Townparks River Bride 200146E East 94186N Waterford County Council proposes to provide a wastewater treatment plant at Townparks East, Tallow, Co. Waterford (199735E, 94030N) as part of the Waterford Grouped Towns & Villages Sewerage Scheme. It is proposed to discharge treated wastewater from this plant to the River Bride. The proposed location is detailed in the table below: Discharge Type Function ForTo inspectionwnland purposes only.Receptor Grid Reference Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Primary Main Outfall Townparks River Bride 200030E 94211N East A copy of the application for the Waste Water Discharge Licence and such further information relating to the application as may be furnished to the Agency in the course of the Agency’s consideration of the Application shall as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Agency be available for inspection or purchase at the • Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Lo Call 1890 335599 Telephone: 053-9160600 Fax: 053-9160699 Email:[email protected] and at • Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Telephone: (058)22000 Fax: (058)20883. Submissions in relation to the application may be made to the Environmental Protection Agency at its headquarters described above. Michael Quinn, Director of Services Transport & Infrastructure. Wednesday, 25th February, 2009. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL SITE NOTICE APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR A WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LICENCE In accordance with the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 684 of 2007, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Waste Water Discharge Licence for Tallow Agglomeration, Co. Waterford at the following locations: Discharge Type Function Townland Receptor Grid Reference Primary Main Outfall Townparks River Bride E200028 N094202 East Secondary Minor Outfall Townparks River Bride E200146 N094186 East Waterford County Council proposes to provide a wastewater treatment plant at Townparks East, Tallow, Co. Waterford, Grid Reference (E199735, N094030). It is proposed to discharge treated wastewater from this plant to Ardmore Bay. The proposed location is detailed in the table below: For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Discharge Type Function Townland Receptor Grid Reference Primary Main Townparks River Bride E200030 N094211 East A copy of the application for the Waste Water Discharge Licence and such further information relating to the application as may be furnished to the Agency in the course of the Agency’s consideration of the Application shall as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Agency be available for inspection or purchase at the · Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford, Lo Call 1890 335599 Telephone: 053-9160600 Fax: 053-9160699 Email:[email protected] and at · Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Telephone: (058)20894 Fax: (058)20889. Submissions in relation to the application may be made to the Environmental Protection Agency at its headquarters described above. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 R ATTACHMENT B.8 MAP 8 Tallow Bridge Description Easting Northing SITE NOTICE 199646 094010 LOCATION U River Bride 4 3 6 R U For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 10 4.5 Kv FW C W D N U Burial Ground Convent 5.8 U N D Lisfinney Close Chapel CW (c) Ordnance Survey Ireland. All rights reserved. Scale 1:2,500 9.4 Licence number 2003/07CCMA/Waterford County Council. Approved : ______ 1 0 K REVISION : A TALLOW WASTE WATER DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION DATE : FEB 2009 WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL MAP 8 - LOCATIONOF SITE NOTICE PROJECT Nr. 249336 P:\Cork\Design\acad\Mapinfo\249336\TALLOW\Workspaces\MAP_8.wor EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:17 Attachment B.I0 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 1,680,000 1,680,000 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 1,515,000 1,515,000 .-..,.Schemes to Advance through Planning carrick-on-Suir Rathgormac Water Supply SCheme W 2,155,000 Clashmore Sewerage Scheme (Collection System) S 515,000 Dunhill Sewerage Scheme S 160,000 . Faithlegg Water Supply Scheme W 2,100,000 Kilmacthomas Water Supply Scheme W 1,100,000 Lismore Sewerage Scheme S 5,215,000 Portlaw sewerage SCheme S 4,895,000 Portlaw Water Supply Scheme W 1,855,000 Tramore Sewerage Scheme (Collection System) S 10,500,000 28,495,000 2,600,000 50,000 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 3 L 3 -J------~. -I -~ --j! . : ' I I _~ ;]I 8 J .Jl n .~ L U ~ ~ .;1 ttl i: 13 ., "' £ l ~ For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. • • [ 8 ~ s 8 ~ ~ S i ; J: ~ • " " " " g ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ lll~ ~ ~ " ~ Ii ~ ! ., ~ ! i 1 t i 1 ! , ] 1 ~ i 3 :1I } ! ? ~ ~ ~ ~ i i .~ § ? ~ , , 1: ! ;~g ~ f • ~ , ~ § ~ } ~ i , ! ~ < ! ~ ~ ~ ~ I : ~ : I 1 • EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ..... 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[)7 p r-m- UpJat",dCo"W",",llon~,I"ge3ull9"t F"OSU10! .'=:::cr wee Appr()~,,1 lull I;J04UI We,]:;1 b-·-=:== 22~ Aoap1 H Paye3 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 3 3 L "" • " "I·· ,0 [ r o o 1l , , o ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. .II .[ ~ s ~ ~ , , ~ ~ - " 2 c '" g ~ g 3 ~ 2 " ~ 2 - " ~ II ~ ~ j , 0 , N :>:;'i , J N j , ! ~. ~ a i~ ! , ~ ; ;;:i.i ; .~ z 1.~ j 1 l I "j l ~ g' i ~~ t g1! " , ~ ~ ,-13 , ~~ ! ;: " ~ "j 3 1. ~ ~ ." ! ~ " ~ ~ ] ~~ ~ ~ J ~ ~ J § l~ I 0 ,~ , ! § 0 ~ 1 i < ~~ £ ~ . ~ ,~ l~ ~ j J E{, I JI 1 ;;:'5 ~ ; i 1 ! i ~ ~ ~ I 3 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 j n ,JI 3f------~-- 1------....--#------1I---4------&rliJ f------~~------I_I---=~=:::J:=ft:=j~ ..=-'>LJ------_I m----I-- L a ------~ ------~- -~ -~------.--, 8 _~ ---IH--~_+l_L_-l1J .. : ,,-----;;;-- he-+l------c~=~ocr=l=c==~.. =c=~= oiJ --I- ---.IT ~5 ~, ~ I 0 ~ ) f, 8 J 8 r IL Jl II 1) £ £ £ For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. .Ii , Ii II o I ~-;- ~ .~ .u ] ] I II !i. l :;g ·3f~----~----- I • • • [ ~ ~ ~ ~ 8 8 - 3: ~ ~ ~ ~ l ;:E ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ " " !. " ~ " - f-- ~ ~ 8 2 ;§ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~;:: g ~ i ~ ~ g ia 2 - ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ ~ ~ - ~ " ~ •• " ~ ~ ~ f-- II ~ } ~ ~ <; ~ i ~ " ~ I , l l , - ~ 4 i " ~ ..~o S ~ ~ ~ g~ "~ ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ ; • ~I I ,88 =- ~ •~ . EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Attachment B.II For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 COMHAIRLE CONTAE PHORT LAJRGE WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Rannog Seirbhisi Uisce Water Services Department Oifigf Cathartha, Dun Garbhan, Civic Offices, Co. Phort Lairge Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tel.: 058 22000 Fax: 058 20883 emaii: [email protected] My Reference: Your Reference: Date MoThag: Do Thag: Data: Mr. David Smith, 13th September 2005 Public Authority Enforcement, Office of Environmental Enforcement, Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford. Re: Section 63(3)(a) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 PAE 2005/281 River Bride Tallow. Dear Mr. Smith, I refer to your letter dated 26th August 2005 regarding the above. The effluent discharging to the public sewerage system in Tallow is treated by a septic tank treatment system and discharges to the River Bride downstream of Tallow Bridge. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. From investigation, the effluent discharging to the public sewerage system is reSUlting in levels slightly higher than that of domestic sewerage. The river water quality testing indicates no significant difference in water quality between upstream and down stream sampling points. This is also borne out by EPA monitoring results for 2004 for the River Bride, which indicates satisfactory water quality upstream and downstream of the discharge. (Results attached) As a short-term solution the septic tank in Tallow is being de-sludged at present and shall be monitored more frequently including sampling. As a long-term solution, Tallow is one of the villages included in the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme presently being undertaken by Waterford County Council. This scheme costing an estimated 45 million euro is included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2004-2006. The part 8 planning is completed. It is expected that the contract documents would be completed in 2006 and subject to the Department of the Environment. Heritage and Local Failte roimh chomhfhreagras tri Ghaeilge EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Government approving same, construction should commence on the overall scheme early 2007. Also, the main industry discharging into the public sewer system in Tallow, is revising their existing discharge licence to sewer under section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 and 1990. I trust the foregoing deals with the matter raised. Yours sincerely ~t \-leccrc~ For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Environmental Enforcement Mr. Pat McCarthy Director ofService (001 5 (,5&) . PO Box 3000. Johnstown Castle Estate County Wexford, Ireland Waterford Co. Council, Bosca Poist 3000, Civic Offices, ~~ H,1f4-~ Eastat Chaislean Bhaile Sheain «f#. Contae Loch Garman Eire Dungarvan, ~ e.('~ T: +353 53 60600 Co. Waterford cktt,ll r F: +353 53 60699 E: [email protected] ~S t11'1lob W: www.epaje Section 63(1) ofthe Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003* Report Request Re: Lismore - Untreated Sewage -PAE2005/281 ~'" -, Dear Mr. McCarthy The Agency has received a complaint concerning the discharg~ ofuntreated sewagy-'to the River Bride downstream ofthe bridge in Tallow, previo~s correspondence.' from the complainant stated Lismore, Co Waterford, which was incorre'ct. . The Agency hereby requests that Waterford County Council furnish the Agency with a report on this complaint including site visits, water quality results, an assessment of the impact this discharge has on the receiving water and any plans to deal with this For inspection purposes only. discharge. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. You are requested to furnish this report by 14 September 2005. Please note that compliance wiH1 this request is obligatory and that failure to comply constitutes an offence contrary to Section 63(8) ofthe EPA Acts 1992 and 2003 and may lead to prosecution and/or further action by the Agency. Yours sincerely, ~~~ David Smith Public Authority Enforcement Office ofEnvironmental Enforcement *Section 63 ofthe EPA Act 1992 as amended by Section 13 ofthe Protection ofthe EnviroIUnent Act 2003. S.63(J) - Specific Report Request EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 COMHAIRLE CONTAE PHORT LAIRGE WATERFORD' COUNTY COUNCIL Stiurthoir-)ompar & )nfra~truchtur Director of Transport & Infrastructure Olfigi Cathartha, Civic Offices, Dun Garbhan, Dungarvan, Co. Phort Lairge Co. Waterford. Tel.: 05822055 Fax~ 05820883 Director of Services & County Engineer email: [email protected] John O'Flynn, BE, C.Eng., FIEl, CIWEM, Eur. lng. • My.Heference:.· c, Your Reference: ~ . "~.' ..... ",' 'Date: MoThag: Do Thag: Data: Our Ref: JOFIMC 8 July, 2004. Ms. Jacinta Longworth Public Authority Enforcement Office ofEnvironmental Enforcement Environmental Protection Agency P.O. Box 3000 Johnstown Castle Estate Co. Wexford. RE: Discharge ofWastewater Effluent to the River Bride, Tallow, Co. WaterfOrd. Dear Ms. Longworth, I refer to your letter of 18th June 2004 and previous correspondence regarding the above matter. I have had the matter investigated by our Pollution Officer, Josephine McGrath, B.E. and our Executive Scientist, Paul ForCarroll, inspection purposesMSC only.and I now attach their reports ofthe th th Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 24 June 2004 and 26 June 2004. You will see from these reports that industrial effluent discharging to the public sewerage system in Tallow is resulting in relatively high discharges for domestic sewage, However it can be seen from Mr. O'Carroll's report the problem is largely one of aesthetics, as river water quality testing indicates no significant difference in water quality between upstream and downstream sampling points. This is also borne out by EPA monitoring results for 2003 for the River Bride, which indicates satisfactory water quality upstream and downstream ofthe discharge. Tallow is one ofthe villages included in the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme presently being undertaken by Waterford County Council. This scheme costing an estimated 45 million euro is included in the Government's recently published Water Services Investment Programme 2004-2006. The preliminary report for the project was approved by the Department earlier this year and consultants have now been appointed to prepare contract documents for same. It is expected t1).at the contract documents would be completed in 2005 and subject to the Department ofthe Environment, Heritage & Local. Fjilte roimh chomhfhreagras tri Ghaeilge EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Government approving same, construction should commence in the Autumn ofnext year. In the meantime there is little the Council can practicalIy do to alleviate the situation which is only one ofaesthetics in any case. You will note that Ms. Josephine McGrath has also visited Meadow Fresh Foods which is an .industry discharging. into the public sewer system in Tallow. This company have apparently exceeded the allowable limits in their discharge/licence and this matter is being followed up by Ms. McGrath. I trust the foregoing deals with the matters raised by you in your Section 63(1) Notice th served on Waterford County Council 0:0, the 20 May 2004. Yours sincerely, 'OhIlO'FIY~~ Director ofServices & County Engineer c.c. Josephine McGrath For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Waterford County Council InterOffice Memo To: Jolm 0' Flynn, Director ofServices & County Engineer From: Josephine McGrath t/E.E., Water Services Date: 24th June 2004 Subject: Section 63 Request-Discharge ofwastewater effluent to the River Bride, Tallow, Co.Waterford. I refer to a Section 63 notice from the EPA regarding the discharge of waste to th'e River Bride, Tallow, Co. Waterford. O~ 15th June 2004 Josephine McGrath NE.E. and Paul Carroll, Executive Scientific Officer investigated the above. During our investigation wastewater effluent could be seen discharging to the River Bride, upstream of Tallow bridge. The effluent is discharging from a septic tank operated by Waterford County Council serving the Tallow community. At the time we informed Noel Healy (area engineer) of the problem, It was decided that the septic tank would be monitored more frequently and desludge when necessary as the short-term solution. The up grading of Tallow Sewage Scheme is the proposed long-term solution and is included in the Seven Village's Sewerage Scheme Contract (estimated cost of€43m). The preliminary report includes for the provision of secondary treatment and collection system upgrade for Tallow which, has been approved by the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government. It is expected that contract documents and tender phase will be completed by mid 2005 and construction to commence in Autumn 2005. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Sampling carried out by Paul Carroll on the septic tank in Tallow, upstream & downstream of the discharge (report attached) on 24/6/04, resulted in COD and suspended solids being relatively high for domestic sewage. A visit to Meadow Fresh Foods (operation involves washing & peeling of potatoes and vegetables), who are the main industry discharging to the sewer in Tallow took place in 1/7/04. A sample taken at the time of my visit resulted in an exceedence of the emission limits in their Discharge Licence. An investigation is presently underway to establish the cause of the exceedence. Monitoring shall be carried out to verify compliance with the Discharge Licence. The receiving waters will be assessed upon completion of investigation. Signed: _ Josephine McGrath tiE. E.. Water Services EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 <~, Memorandum To: Ms Josephine McGrath. EE, Sanitary Services cc: From: Paul Carroll, Executive Scientific Officer Date: 26/0612004 Re: Section 63 Report Request- Discharge10 River Bride Tallow- Additional comments to your report A sample was taken ofthe septic tank discharge and receiving waters on 24/6104, results below; RESULTS LOCATION Suspended Chemical Ammonia Phosphate OlIoridemlY'l SoIidsmglJ Oxygen mlY'lN mlY'lP CI DemllJldmglJ 02 Discharge from Tallow village septic tank to river HOll 2000 9.8 3.5 71 bride RiverBride at station 0800. Tallow Bndge - 5 0.07 0.06 18 up.slream ofdisclllll"Re RiverBride at station 0900, IllJleville Quay - 21 0.08 (107 20 downstream ofdischarge (fidal) For inspection purposes only. DISCUSSION Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The COD and suspended solids content ofthe discharge are relatively high for domestic sewage, possible indicating entry ofindustrial discharge. This, along with low river water flows, may be contributing to the problem in the receiving water. However the problem is largely one ofvisual appearance, as river water tests indicate no significant difference in water quality between upstream and downstream sampling points. This is also borne out byEPA monitoring results, 2003 results attached, for the RiverBride, which indicate satisfactory water quality upstream and downstream ofthe discharge. RECOMMENDATIONS (in addition to planned upgrade of sewerage scheme and deslodging ofseptic tank) Review section 16 licences for Tallow, enforce'licence conditions, and carry out any necessary monitoring to verifY compliance with licence conditions. Monitordischarge and receiving water quality to assess impact of work carried out. 1 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 iL Environmental Protet.tion Agenq-, Regiollal Water Laboratory, Kilkenny- River Monitoring Dao. lIVer Bride Code 18B05' Tributary of: BlllcJcwlttu Statlon No. 0800 Tallowbridge Latest Biological Quality Rating ( 2000 , =Q4 Grid Ref: W 998 943 Date lime Temp 00 DO BOO Colour pH Cond Salinity o-Phos Ammonia Un-lon-amm NIlJ1le Nitrate Chlofide T·Coli Ecoll .Alkalinity Row "C %Sat mgII02 mg/I02 HlIZll/l lIS/em olea mg/lP mll!lN mgIINH3 mgIIN mgnN mgIlCl 110Qml 1100rnl mg/lC3C03 m31see 0810112003 12:11 5.2 96 12.2 1.0 5 7.8 302 0.03 0.02 0.0002 0.009 5.3 19 25J02I2OO3 12:57 9.4 96 11.0 0.8 30 7.8 315 0.02 0.02 0.0003' 0.008 5.1 21 25lO3l2OO3 11:25 9.9 100 11.3 0.3 5 7.9 317 0.02 0.01 0.0002 0.007 5.6 20 94 ,', 4.8 241P4/2OO3 13:07 ,13.2 98 10.3 1.6 15· 8.0' 310 0.02 0.07 0.0020 . 0.012 21 ' 27lO5l2OO3 11:05 12,4 100 10.7 1.1 10 7.4 312 0.02 <0.01 0.008 5.4 18 97 2.wet2003 1~56 14.9 118 11.9 1.6 15 8.1 310 0.01, 0.01 0.0002 0.007 4.1 19 24J0712003 11:25 15.1 93 9.4 1.1 40 7.8 321 0.04 0.02 0.0003 0.015 4.6 20 21J081'2OO3 13:00 16.3 103 10.1 2.4 10 8.3 356 0.01 0.02 0.0017 0.006 7.3 22 138 23J09I2OO3 11:50 12.5 98 1Q.4 0.9 10 &.0 368 ,0.04 0.02 0.0005 0.009 4.8 20 1511012003 13:19 13.2 92 9.7 1.0 ' StatIon No. 1000 Brvis Bladawater R. Conf.· tidal ~test BIological Quality Rating ( ) = Grid Ref: X 079 923 DatlI lima Temp DO 00 BOD Colour pH Cond Salinity a-Phos Ammonia Un';on-amm NIlI\lS Nilral8 ChIDllcle ToCoIl E.caII Alkalinity Row "C %Sat mgII02 1Ilq/l 02 Hazen uS/Cnl 0/00 IIl!l/lP IIIA/IN Il1I\llNH3 mgIIN tftIlIlN ,IIIA/ICI 1100m1 110Qm1 ft1lI/ICaC03 m3Isec 0810112003 11:52 5.0 94 12.0 1.1 15 7.8 311 0.03 0.04 0.0003 0.010 4.3 20 'WI 2510212003 13:12 8.3 98 11.3 1.0 20 7.9 348 0.02 O.O~ 0;0004 0.010 4.0 24 2510312003 11:40 10.0 96 10.8 0.5 5 1.9 359 0.02 0.02 0.0003 0.006 4.5 25 113 24JQ412OO3 13:24 12.0 94 10.1 1.7 5 ao 407 0.01 0.04 0.0011 0.010 3.7 37 ZTI05I2OO3 11:25 12.7 93 9.9 1.0 10 7.5 313 0.02 0.01 0.0001 0.010 5.3 18 96 2<1lO6l2OO3 15:19 18.0 101 9.6 1.5 10 8.0 696 0.01 0.02 0.0008 0.009 3.5 107 24J0712OO3 11:45 16.7 85 8.3 1.1 60 7.7 304 0.05 0.02 0.0004 0.020 3.2 21 21J08I2OO3 13:17 18.0 132 12.5 1.8 10 8.7 765 <0.01 0.01 0.0023 0.014 2.1 147 172 23ID9I2OO3 12:10 14.4 101 10.3 3.4 20 8.1 550 <0.01 0.03 0.0010 0.029 4.5 63 1511012003 13:37 13.9 76 7.8 1.6 30 7.8 872 0.03 0.05 0.0009 0.017 3.2' 146 2511112003 13:18 8.0 99 11.7 1.2 30 7.8 308 0.03 0.04 0.0005 0.010 4.2 24 88 River Bride Code 18B05 Assessment For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Colour is naturally high and nitrates are moderately elevated. Otherwise other results for 2003 are reasonably satisfactory. The Bride is a Designated Salmonid river under EU Directive 78/659/EEC. Change from 2002 No significant change observed. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Environmental Enforcement PO Box 3000. Johnstown Castle Estate County Wexford. Ireland Bosca Poist 3000, Ms Josephine McGrath Eastat Chaislean Bhaile Sheain T/EE Contae Loch Garman Eire Water Services T: +353 5360600 Waterford County Council F: +353 53 60699 E: [email protected] Civic Offices W; www.epa.ie Dungarvan V~i'a. dWORD COUi~TY CJUNGIl. Lo Call: 1890 33 55 99 Co Waterford. - 9 JUN ~jG4 08 June 2004 WATER SERVICES SECTION Re: Discharge ofwaste water effluent to the River Bride, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Dear Ms. McGrath Further to your letter of4 June 2004 seeking more precise information as to where this discharge is alleged to take place. This complaint was received over the phone so unfortunately the Agency is not in receipt ofany written information concerning same. Based on the details ofthe call, this discharge ofwaste water effluent is allegedly taking place as one comes into Tallow over the bridge, down in the fields on the left For inspection purposes only. is discharging into hand side, about 400 yards downConsentthe of copyrightfield. ownerA septic requiredtank for anyoverflow other use. the river. The river is tidal up to the bridge and at relevant times, one can see that the river bed is stained and sewage fungus is growing in it. No life in the substrate. The complainant (Mr Dan Delaney - no further details were left) had apparently notified the Council ofthis but the problem still persists. Trusting that this infonnation is ofassistance to you. Yours sincerely, 'r) u;ft fa ! Jacinta Longwo 'h rPublic Authori~ forcement Office ofEnvironmental Enforcement EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 COMHAlRLE CONTAE PHORT LA.IRGE WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Rann6g Seirbhisi Uisce Water Services Department Oifigi Cathanha, Civic Offices, Dun Garbhan, Dungarvan, Co. Phort Lairge Co. Waterford. Tel.: 058 22000 Fax: 058 20883 email: [email protected] My Reference: Your Reference: Dale: Mo Thag: Do Thag: Dala: 4- / b / O/...t Niamh O'Neill Public Authority Enforcement Office ofEnvironmental Enforcement P.O. Box 3000 Johnstown Castle Estate Co. Wexford Section 63(1) ofthe Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 Report Request RE: Complaint regarding the alleged discharge ofwaste water effluent to the River Bride, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Dear Niamh, With reference to the above request, can you provide further information regarding the location in Tallow where the alleged Fordischarge inspection purposesofeffluent only. is entering the River Bride. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Yours sincerely, ~ . '- ~"~,,"l(i:::>""Vje:.- M~(".::.rc,T ., Josephine• McGrath, tlE.E. Water Services Failte roimh chomhfhreagras tri Ghaeiige EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Memorandum To: Mr John O'Flynn, Director ofServices & County Engineer CC: Ms Joseppine McGrath, EE, Sanitary Services From: Paul Carron. Executive Scientific Officer, Adamstown Laboratory Date: 04/06/2004 Re: Section 63 Report Request- Alleged Discharge to River Bride, Tallow Dear Mr O'Flynn, The complaint as set out in the Section 63 notice is quite vague; therefore I recommend that the council write to the EPA requesting more detail about the complaint, specifically the nature and location ofthe alleged discharge. This information will enable us to conduct a full investigation as to the cause ofthe problem. NB: The EPA has requested a reply Forby inspection11 June purposes2004. only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 1 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ~ r eQ9 O IRECTOR tnvii'mfmental R E eElV E 0 Enforcfment 2 t MAY 200'* PO Bo 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate TRANSP"RT Coun Wexford. Ireland Mr. Denis McCarthy U &INFRASTRUC Basca oist 3000, l COUNTY c:- TU/1I&ta Chaislean Bhail;. Sheafn Director ofServices L. c:NGINEER Cont e loch Garman Eire Waterford County Council -..-.J 53 53 60600 Arus Brugha F: +353 53 60699 E: [email protected] Dungarvan .epa.ie Co. Waterford CC: Mr John 0' Flynn -- Director ofServices. 20 May 2004 ,Section 63ft) ofthe Environmental Protection Age:n~c~y=x:;~~;;;e~l Report Request Re: Complaint regarding the alleged discharge ofwaste water effluent to the River Bride, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Dear Mr McCarthy, The Agency has received a complaint concern'fng the alleged discharge ofefth!enj: to the River Bride in Tallow, Co Waterford. It is alleged that the discharge is having a negative impact on the receiving surface water. The Agency hereby requests that Waterford County CounciJinvestigate this complaint and proville a rep0l!on; -- -_.~ For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. I. Identification ofthe cause ofthe problem, 2. Measures taken or to be taken to improve the quality ofthe receiving water ensuring that discharges do not have a negative impact on the river. You are requested to furnish this report by 11 June 2004. Please note that compliance with this request is obligatory and that failure to comply constitutes an offence contrary to Section 63(8) ofthe EPA Acts 1992 and 2003 and may lead to prosecution and/or further action by the Agency. Yours sincerely, 'I r"\ ;.~~inJJ",_, f·V,"'f~- ) " c ~e-, ~,,->J~CfaU Niamh 0' Neill Public Authority Enforcement -r~- Office ofEnvironmental Enforcement '" Section 63 ofthe EPA Act 1992 as 3JPended by Section i3 ofthe Protection ofthe ~ Environment Act 2003. _....S.63( Lk Specific Report Request. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ------c.. Attachment e.2 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ATTACHMENT C.2 MAP 9 / / / / / / / / /Mh\ /Mh\ /Mh\ /Mh\ /Mh\ ~ \QZ19I \Q.6.Y \Q.6'y / \9..?!Y ~ 3= / (/) ~ ---l ---l ~ f- ::::> 0 w ~-TANK c:> 0::: 0 0) r") to CD v 00 CD 00 r") 0) 00 GROUND LEVEL 0 L!") r-- v to r-- 00 ('oj N ('oj r-ri r0 r0 r0 0 0 0) r") 1'0 CD 0 N v 0 N v v 0) INVERT LEVEL 00 1'0 CX=! N CD CD c::i c:i ~ ~ N ('oj ('oj PIPE DIAMETER 225mm ¢ CONCRETE SEPTIC 82 235 214 137 GRADIENT 1/ TANK 0) O'l L!") N CD CHAINAGE r") 0) O'l CD r-- 0 L!") ~ N r") 1'0 v KEY PLAN SCALE 1:20,000 REVISION: A TAlLOW WASTE WATER DISCHARGE UCENCE APPUCATION Mott ~ DATE : FEBRUARY 2009 WATERFORD COUNlY COUNCIL MAP 9 - PRIMARY DISCHARGE OUTFALL DETAIL (SW1) JOB NR. 2-4-9336 ]1 1MacDonald -.....:;...- - DRG NR. 2-4-9336FG701 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ATTACHMENT C.2 '" MAP 10 PROPOSED OUTFALL TO BE DESIGNED AND / CONSTRUCTED BY OTHERS / For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. / --.--.--.-...... --.--- _.--.-.-- LAYOUT PLAN SCALE 1:1,000 REVISION: A TAlLOW WASlE WAlER DISCHARGE UCENCE APPUCATION Mott ~ DAlE : FEBRUARY 2009 WAlERFORD COUNlY COUNCIL MAP 10 - FUTURE PRIMARY DISCHARGE OUTFALL DETAIL (SW1-FUTURE) JOB NR. 2-4-9336 ]1 1MacDonald -.....:;...- - DRG NR. 2-4-9336FG702 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ATTACHMENT C.2 ./ MAP 11 ./ ./ ./ FLOWS CROSS EXISTING TEMPORARY REED BED OUTFALLING TO STREAM For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. LAYOUT PLAN SCALE 1:2,000 VERT. = 1: 100 HORZ. = 1: 1,000 DATUM Om 0.0. (Malin Head) GROUND LEVEL ~ N CHAINAGE o KEY PLAN SCALE 1:20,000 REVISION: A TAlLOW WASlE WAlER DISCHARGE UCENCE APPUCATION Mott ~ DAlE: FEBRUARY 2009 WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL MAP 11 - SECONDARY DISCHARGE OUTFALL DETAIL (SW2) JOB NR. 2-4-9336 ]1 1MacDonald _--:}:>:_ DRG NR. 2-4-9336FG703 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Attachment E.2 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 EURO environmental services Chemical Testing Laboratory TESTING \ltTAILED IN SCOPE REG NO. '\'\ 91 Pennanent Laborato(Y: Cat 0 A SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION INAB Classification number Type of test/properties Standard specifications measured Materials/products tested Range of measurement Equipment/techniques used Documented in-house methods based on 766 Waters Standard Methods for the examination of tll .01 Waters for potable and domestic PH(4-13) pH units Water and Wastewater, 20 Edition purposes Method 450Q-H+8 - SOP 110 Standard Methods for the examination of 05 Trade Wastes Conductivity Water and wastewater, 201tl Edition Industrial Waters (5J.1s-100,OOO IJScm-1) Method 25108 - SOP 112 Standard Methods for the examination of 1tl BOD Water and wastewater, 20 Edition (2-6mg/L) Method 52108 - SOP 113 Standard Methods for the examination of th COD water and wastewater, 20 Edition (5-60,000 mglL) Method 5220D - SOP 107 766 Waters For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. .01 Waters for potable and domestic Chloride (20 -10,OOOmg/L) Standard Methods for the examination of purposes water and wastewater, 20111 Edition .04 Sewage Method 4500 - C-E - SOP 100 .05 Trade Wastes Industrial Wate~ Ammonia (0.2 -1000 mglL as N) Standard Methods for the examination of .99 Other Waters water and wastewater, 201tl Edition Sulface Waters Method 4500 NH]F - SOP 114 Groundwaters Total Oxidised Nitrogen (TON) (1 - 8 mg/L as N) Standard Methods for the examination of water and wastewater, 201tl Edition Method 4500 NO]H - SOP 151 I Edition 10 14 - 09 - 2007 119T Page 40fG EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 EURO environmental services Chemical Testing Laboratory TESTING Qt=.TAILED IN SCOPE REG NO. ,\'\9i PennanentLaborato~ Cat 0 A SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION INAB Classification number Type of test/properties Standard specifications measured Materials/products tested Range of measurement Equipment/techniques used Documented in-house methods based on 766 Waters .01 Waters for potable and domestic Standard Methods for the examination of purposes Orthophosphate water and wastewater, 20th Edition. .04 Sewage (0.1 -1000 mg/L as P) Method 4500 -PE- SOP 117 .05 Trade Wastes Industrial Waters .99 Other Waters Surface Waters SUlphate (10 - 30 mg/L as SO.) Standard Methods for the examination of Groundwaters water and wastewater, 20111 Edition. Method 4500-8 OlE- SOP 119 Total Phosphate Standard methods for the examination of (0.1 - 0.5 mglL as P) water and wastewater, 20th Edition. (0.5 - 4 mg/L as P) Method 4500-P B- SOP 166 Na, Ca, For Kinspectionand Mg purposesICP-MS only.run Standard methods for the examination of Consent(0.5 of-100 copyrightppm) owner required for any other use. water and wastewater, 20th Edition. Method 3120 B- SOP 184 BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene Based on USEPA methods, 524.2 and Xylenes): SOP 179 Benzene (5 - 100~gll) Ethylbenzene (5 - 100~g/L) Toluene (5 - 1OO~g/L) o~xylene (5 -1001Jg/L) m,p-xylene (10 - 2001Jg/L) THMs (TrihaJomethanes): Based on USEPA methods, 524.2 Chlororform SOP 186 Bromochloromethane Dibromocloromethane Bromoform (5 -200~/L) I Edition 10 14 - 09 - 2007 119T Page 50f6 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 EURO environmental services ~ 15017025 I NA~~ Chemical Testing Laboratory TESTING oElAILED IN SCOPE REG NO. ,,91 Permanent Laboratory: Cate 0 A SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION INAB Classification number Type of test/properties Standard specifications measured Materials/products tested Range of measurement Equipment/techniques used 766 Waters .01 Waters for potable and domestic Hardness (Total) Standard Methods for the Examination of th purposes (100 - 400 mg/L CaC03 ) Water and Wastewater, 20 Edition .05 Trade Wastes Method 2340 C Industrial Waters SOP 111 .99 Other Waters Surface Waters Groundwaters Alkalinity (Total) Standard Methods for the Examination of th (50 -10.000 mglL CaC03 ) Water and Wastewater, 20 Edition Method 2320 B SOP 102 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. .04 Sewage .05 Trade Wastes Colour (Apparent) Standard Methods for the Examination Industrial Waters (10 - 500ptCo Units) Of Water and Wastewater, 20th Edition .99 Other Waters Method 2120 B Surface Waters SOP 108 Groundwaters Turbidity Standard Methods for the Examination (0.01 - 1100 NTU) OfWater and Wastewater, 20th Edition Method 2130 A SOP 109 I Edition 10 14 - 09 - 2007 119T Page 6 of 6 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Test and Calibration Methods Procedure Equipment Analysis equipment has the necessary instructions listed in the associated GOP to allow for the correct handling, processing and testing ofitems. All instructions, procedures and methods are controlled as per ENV-2-0003 Document control. This ensures that documents are maintained at the correct revisions and are readily available at all times. Deviations from approved procedures are only allowed when the deviation has been justified and approved by the appropriate personnel. Following this it must be comprehensively documented and approved by the customer. Selection ofmethods Methods are chosen for use by reference to recognised standards. The scope of accreditation is outlined in the relevant certification document. References such as these will be held at the latest revisions unless it is not possible to do so. Unless a method is specified by the customer it will be the responsibility ofthe company to select an appropriate method with reference to international standards, reference methods, technical organisations etc. Where a customer specifies a method to be used then it is the responsibility ofthe relevant supervisor/manager to comment on the suitability ofthe method ifappropriate. A reference to the procedure used for testing is included on the certificate ofanalysis or final report as per ENV-2-0025 Reporting results. Measurement and Traceability Procedure For inspection purposes only. Reference standards and Consentreference of copyrightmaterials owner required for any other use. All in house calibrations are carried out using certified reference standards that are traceable to national or international standards ofreference. Internal calibrations are carried out in accordance with the approved SOP/GOP. Where reference materials are used then they are traceable to SI units ofmeasurement. Intermediate checks are carried out using internal quality control and the use ofexternal proficiency checks and interlaboratory comparisons. EURO environmental services use a number ofdifferent proficiency organisations across its scope ofaccreditation. Handling oftest and calibration items Collected samples are maintained under environmental conditions that do not alter the" integrity of the result. For regulatory purposes, a chain of custody record is maintained from the collection of sample, to sample storage, to sample analysis. The record details who has possession of the samples and the location of the items and these requirements are detailed in the relevant sOPs/Gaps that are used for the field testing. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 Samples that arrive at the laboratory are received at the sample reception area and logged into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by the LIMS administrator. This process allocates a unique specific identification to each sample. The LIMS system records; • Date samples were received • Whether sample was received or collected • Time samples were received • Who sample is received from • The number ofsamples received • Condition ofsamples on receipt • Whether chain ofcustody /request letter is received • Customer sample reference number/ name • Whether written instructions accompanied the samples • Laboratory sample reference number • Parameters Requested • Initial ofanalyst logging in the sample • The medium being tested, Air/ Water/ Soil/Drinking water/trade effluent/ground water/surface water/other. • Customer PO Number. The number generated by the LIMS system is broken down by; • The first four digits are the Customer Number which are specific to each company or client and does not change (ie. 0010 is customer Joe Bloggs, 0020 is customer Tom Smith) • The next three digits refer to the frequency ofthe sample (ie. 001 refers to the first sample or batch ofsamples on a particular date received, 002 refers to the next sample or batch ofsamples on a different date) • The [mal two digits refer to the sample For inspectionnumber purposes only.(ie. The first sample received from a Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. particular batch on a given date is given 01, the second is given 02, etc...) Example - On 30 - 8 - 99 two samples are received from Joe Bloggs they are then logged in with the following Laboratory Reference Numbers; Sample 1 - 0010/ 001/ 01, Sample 2 - 0010/ 001/ 02 SOP 408 details the actions and functioning ofthis process. Any departures from standard sampling procedures will be detailed on the chain of custody record. Customers may include written instructions with the samples which could list test requirements that may differ from their norm or may be additional for a given reason. These written instructions are held on file with the COC details in order to confirm any requests for analysis by the customer. In the event that a sample may be unsuitable for testing (eg. not enough sample, sample bottle broken, etc...) then this is noted in the "condition note" on the Batch page ofthe EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 LIMS. The customer is then notified ofany problem before any work is proceeded with. Ifthe sample is collected by courier service, the courier service must also be notified by the LIMS administrator/ QS to whether another sample is to be collected. Where the received details are not specific enough to allow the sample to be entered onto the system then LIMS staffwill requested clarification from relevant personnel. Samples are stored as required by the relevant procedures. The storage environment is monitored as per SOP/GOP procedures for the area. It is the responsibility ofsample reception (i.e. LM / DTM) to ensure disposal ofsamples only after all ofthe analysis has been completed and the report submitted to the client. Samples may be held for longer periods ifrequested by the customer. All labels are removed from sample bottles prior to disposal to ensure integrity ofthe laboratory and its customer. The normal sample retention time is two weeks from the receipt date. QUALITY ASSURANCE Q-Lab Ltd operates to an INAB accredited management system compliant with the organisational and technical requirements ofISO 17025:2005 for a testing laboratory. Scientific Analysis Laboratories operate to a UKAS accredited management system compliant with the organisational and technical requirements ofISO 17025:2005 for a testing laboratory. In compliance with the requirements ofISO 17025:2005 quality assurance is based on the following; - Review ofrequests, tenders, Forcontracts inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. - Approved Suppliers and Approved Product list - Competency oftechnical personnel and operators - Calibration ofmeasuring equipment traceable to NSIT; - Performance checks ofrelevant equipment using calibrated measuring devices - Validation oftest methods. - Use ofCertified Reference Materials for precision, recovery and reproducibility - Analysis ofreagents/blanks for purity and recovery - Monitoring oftechnical performance using QC data - External Quality assessment through participation in External proficiency test schemes Quality control data is monitored and analysed for trends. Warning and control limits are established and updated on a rolling basis. Test Methods are compliant with the requirements ofthe tender document. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 { ( WATERFORD CO CO Current and planned monitoring (see notes 1 & 2) bacteriological WNTP Location physicochem (see note 2) metals dangerous substances Comment Ardmore SW1 219413 77570 1 0 1 1 Ardmore SW1u 219572 77491 1 0 1 1 Ardmore SW1d 219274 77899 1 10 1 1 bathing water programme Dunmore SW1 269187 99868 1 0 1 1 Dunmore SW2 269109 100147 1 0 1 1 Dunmore SW3 268875 100689 1 0 1 1 Dunmore SW3u 268945 100561 1 0 1 1 Dunmore DSW3d 269920 100708 1 10 1 1 bathing water programme Dunmore SW2u 269182 100203 1 0 1 1 Dunmore DW2d 269014 100124 1 0 1 1 Dunmore SW1d 269208 99914 1 0 1 1 Dunmore SW1 u 268926 99516 1 0 1 1 sample constructed wetland only (secondary treatment) Tallow SW2 200135 94047 4 0 1 1 Bride sampled uls of confluence with Blackwater as part of WFD programme Tallow SW2d 200267 94166 1 0 1 1 Bride sampled at Tallowbridge as part of WFD programme Tallow SW1d 200071 94183 1 0 1 1 Tallow SW1 200034 94200 1 0 1 1 Tallow SW1u 199916 94305 1 0 1 1 Blackwater Sampled at Lismore Br as part of WFD programme Lismore SW2u 204773 98790 1 0 1 1 Lismore SW2 204829 98753 1 0 1 1 Blackwater Sampled at Lismore Br as part of WFD programme Lismore SW1u 204859 98754 1 0 1 1 Lismore SW1 204885 98755 4 0 1 1 secondary plant Blackwater Sampled 2 km dis of WNTP as part of WFD programme Lismore SW1d 204937 98752 1 0 1 1 Cappoquin SW1 d 209960 99319 1 0 1 1 Glenafallia and Blackwater sampled as part of WFD programme Cappoquin SW1 210075 99407 1 0 1 1 Cappoquin SW1 u 210047 99528 1 0 1 Glenafallia and Blackwa Glenafallia and Blackwater sampled as part of WFD programme Glenafallia and Blackwater sampled as part of WFD programme Cappoquin SW2u 210328 99162 1 0 1 1 Cappoquin SW2 210246 99167 1 0 1 1 Glenafallia and Blackwater sampled as part of WFD programme Cappoquin SW2d 210184 99157 1 0 1 1 Glenafallia and Blackwater sampled as part of WFD programme Cappoquin SW3u 211021 99050 1 0 1 1 Cappoquin SW3 210985 99069 1 0 1 For inspection1 purposes only. 99098 1 0 Consent1 of copyright1 owner requiredGlenafallia for any otherand use.Blackwater sampled as part of WFD programme Cappoquin SW3d 210884 Note 1 Physicochemical sampling of primary discharge will increase to 4 per annum when secondary treatment plants are in operation at Ardmore, Cappoquin, Dunmore, and Tallow. Note 2 Bacteriological monitoring carried out under bathing water schedule. Frequency will change to 4 per annum from 2011. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:18 ------_.. _-- Attachment E.4 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 ( ( Local Authority Plant Location Sample Date Tvpe BOD COD TSS MRP Total N NH3 TON Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementarv Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 12/10/2004 Grab 5.8 45.2 1.8 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 11/08/2004 Grab 4.45 46.45 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 15/12/2004 Grab 6.1 43.6 1.59 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 10/12/2004 Grab 13 70 8 7.415 6.323 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 18/10/2004 Grab 6.8 39.2 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 09/03/2004 Grab 56 110 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 29/11/2004 Grab 5.79 44.7 0.54 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 15/06/2004 Grab 18 90 0 7.2 13 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 27107/2004 Grab 5.98 21.2 1.52 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 17/11/2004 Grab 4.7 33.9 0.64 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementarv Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 11/04/2004 Grab 9.45 16.5 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementarv Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 08/04/2004 Grab 5.2 13.2 0.45 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 22/11/2004 Grab 5.03 41.5 0.64 Waterford County Council Tallow Supplementary Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 19/10/2005 Grab 14 79 0.74 0.85 4.3 Waterford County Council Tallow Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 12108/2004 Grab 52 1163 9.1 34.75 1.6 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Waterford County Council Tallow Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 24/06/2004 Grab 2000 1108 3.5 9.8 -5 Waterford County Council Tallow Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent 23/11/2005 Grab 52 133 41 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 Attachment F.l For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 EPA Monitoring Data River Bride For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 ( ( Stat,on No. 0800 __"!~I~bnd~_ 18B05 I BOO 10.1 --99 11.2 1.5 85 17.5 255 0.048 0.059 0.0004 1 4.3 I 0.030 I 18 I I 3.0 I 27 Bn.de .~ti~.~~;'~.:O~.-('~~-~APr-Ol 1_~_~_~ __" _ 18B05 I BOO Bnde Stat,on No. 0800 29-May-Ol 12:26 16.2 102 10.0 1.4 1---30---18.0 352 0.087 I 0.014 0.0005 I 4.9 1 0.028 I 18 -2.0 __ :rall"",~~~_I.l" _ 18B05 I BOO Bride Stat,on No_ OBOO 27-Jun-Ol 12:05 15.9 101 10.0 30 1--7.9 372 I 0.047 I 0.027 I 0.0007 I 5.5 I 0.026 22 3.0 I 38 ~ s-J~~~J~"!!5fao-- i3:5n----17~9------r-i04 18B05 I BOO ,,- - 25-Jul-Ol g.g 11 15 18.0 371 -0:045- I 0.024 -+ 0.0010 4.8 I 0.013 18 17328 1226 2.0 44 .!allo~!.i£SL_ ! ------·--95 18BOSI BOO Bride Station No. 0800 2D-Au9-ol 13:38 15.1 9.6 1.3 125 17_7 266 0.067 0.034 0.0Oil6i3.1 10_010 I 18 1----252iJ---t8ss-j------i <6.0 nO 51 870--1"------+------/----:;--"---+-- 18B05 I BOO Bnde s~S;~"J'~%\jfoo ---24:Oet-ol 12561--123-r86 9.2 1.2 100 17.7 246 0.043 0.026 0.0003 4.1 I 0.012 20 7308 61 !~!~~~~~5!~~. ______. ._ -t------t------~-r---<2---- -'-ii8Os--1 BOO Bride Station No. 0800 2D-Nov-ol 13.04 9.1 96 11.1 2.0 15 7.5 309 0.020 0.013 ---o:oooi--- 5.4 0.007 19 1476 768 --59" -_....!~~~~~~------_.._- --ii~0ii7--+__a.om-+--oooo3:"-T 18B05 I BOO Bnde Station No. 0800 05-Dee-Ol 10:55 9.1 93 10.7 2.7 125 7.3 222 4.0- 0.019 20 40820 16230 1 -r---~I 20 34"- Bridesir:~"J'~~~5{oo- --+-----I------+------I------,-~---+----55 18B05 I BOO -- 15-Jan-02 i32iil ------7ii ----r 91 16irii:g----r--iio---T7.7 ziiii ' 0.;-27"- 1.827 0.0172 I 4.4 I 0.013 22 !~~~~E~~_\;l~____ .~_. . ___ -30--,---T-o.o4ii----~-_t-O_;_oo04---t 18B051 BOO Bride Slation No. 0800 20-Feb-02 11: 15 8.8 98 11.4 1.2 20 17.8 53 100191 20 i------I -----t- 9.4 <2 25 ___ -T~"'E~-'!9.~ _ --O:o29--~-__t---o~ooo3:---t5:1___t0.009i__zoi------___t_i------t_ 18B051 BOO Bride Station No. 0800 12-Mar-02 13.3 7.7 97 11.6 1.7 I 20 7.7 296 6.4 <2 I 31 ______I~!l~~~~~_~_~ "._ .... _ --iii8Osr BOO Bnde Station No. 0800 25-Apr-02 12:12 1i:2 --I 105 11.5 0.9 --2oTY9T---zii9---r- 0.021 0.021 -6:0004- 5.0 0.009 19---- 25 ______"!~II~"'~~ -s~:;;-'JgJJ~:OO ---<0:ooO-,----T--5~4- 18B05 I BOO Bnde 23-Sep-02 i-0:45-1 ------103--r-93 10.4 1.0 -8.0 392 0.026 I <0.003 I 0.013 23 <6.0 <2 27 ______I~l2~~~~_~~ _ ------+---+------1------+ 18B05 I 800 Bride Station No. 0800 30-0ct-Q2 11 :49 10:71 88 9:ii-·-I--·l.l --iis---T7.4 230 -0069-- 0.045 0.0003 4.0 0.008 19 3.0 31 __Tall""'E~ Brid"'-S~:~"J'~nJJg:oo- 3iT- For inspection purposes only. i-iiEiosT BOO -25-Feb-03 i25ir-9.4 -r--96 11.0 I 0.8 30 7.8 Consent of copyright0.019 owner 0.020requiredI for0.0003 any other use.5.1 0.008 I 21 3.0 I 34 .._.!~~~~E~~Ja~_._.. _ 18B05 I 800 Bnde Station No. 0800 25-Mar-03 11 :25 99 100 l1T-r-O~3---__r----5---T7.9 -3iT 0.023 0.012 0.0002 I 5.6 0.007 20 94 <2 45 18B05 I BOO Bnde -S~:~"J'~nJJ~:oo-- 24-Apr-03 i3~on - ---1"3:2 98 10.3 1.6 15 8.0 310 0.023 0.069 0.0019 4.8 0.012 21 +------+----I------+------t------<2--T---;j4""- ______I~!l2~~~~9_~ _ 18B05 I BOO Bnde Station No. 0800 27-May-03 11 :05 12:4-r 100 10:y--r---i:1----r- 10 -7.4 312 0.015 <0.003 <0.0001 5.4 0.008 18 97 <6.0 3.0 21 18B05 I 800 Bnde -s~:~~£~o-- -24~Jun-03 i4:561--14-:-9----T118 11.9 1.6 15 18.1 310 0.006 0.005 0.0002-r--4:7""--1 0.007 19 ~ <2 34 :r;!lI~~!!.I.l"-______-40-i-7:8j--:l21-----T--o~o:i9---r--Q.(J15- 18B05 I 800 Bnde Station No. 0800 24-Jui-03 11 :25 15.1 93 9.4 1.1 O~0003 4.6 0.015 20 3.0 I 32 ___ ._.!~il~"'~~JJ.9_~ ------.--- ._._. 1. ._._._. .-----.,--- iiiEiiisT--iioo Bnde Station No_ 0800 21-Aug-03 13:00 16.3 103 10.1 24-r--i-o-----18.3 356 0.014 0.024 I 0.0017 7.3 0.006 - 22 138 2.0 36 -----_!~!~~~-~~.~._._.- -_._-- -----6:9---__r---i-o-T8.0 18B05 1 800 Bnde Station No_ 0800 23-Sep-03 11 :50 12.5 98 10.4 368 0.044 0.020 0.0005_ I 4.8 0.009 20 <6.0 2.0 <20 -Str~~~~''-~iiO-15-0et-03 18B05 I 800 Bride 13:1-9-r----i"3T--T--92 sT- 1.0 <5 17.8 400 0.034 0.013 00002 --+----c-n-".0 1 0.016 22 <6.0 -3.0 37 _____ !~11~"'~~_9_~ _ -i-ii8OsT"iiiiii-' -ii-:4 -r- 89 11.0 1.5 20 -7.9 Z93--' 0.032 0.021 0.0003 4.7 o.ooa- 85 <6.0 2.0 20 Bride __~~T~~~;~~~ ~~NOV-03 hl~_~~ 18B05 1 -000- Bride Stallon No. 0800 07-Jan-04 11 :58 8.9 96 11.1 1--O~9--r-30 I 78 270 0.043 0.037 0.0005 52 10.015 16 13.3 _____ .."!~!19"'~nJJ_\l~ ._ .1 L...--__.._...... _._..._._._.._.. .L ----L--...l __._.._...._.._ .._l...... _. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 ( ( Stalion No. 0800 7_9 ------r- 97 11_5 0_6 70 18_0 290 0_011 <0_003 <0.0001 5:st0:004i-T9---·------79 6_7 <2 <20 -::~r:::--- :~~~~]:::~ ;-~--;-: --Tl-- +------_+__-+------f------::::: -;;:::::: 15_7 112 11.1 2_9 15 8_6 342 <0_006 0_013 0_0016 0_012 1 19 <2 I 38 _. .!~~e~~!!~.9.~______. 18605 800 Bride Station No_ 0800 23-Jun-04 11:47 13.1 78 8~i- 4_6 70 1-7_8 317 0_060 I 0_088 0.0012 4_1 0_037 I 25 96 32_6 3.0 53 ______Iallo\VI>ri~_'!~______18605 800 Bnde Station No_ 0800 28-Jul-04 12:10 16.4 110 10:8--1 --i-2T -'-5- T83 -:i8'--- 0_006--- 0_010 0_0007 I 4.4 0_015 I 18 43 ..I~I~\VI>ri~______f- --9-5 --- 186051800 Bride Station No_ 0800 31-Aug-04 11:20 13_6 -+ 100 1 lO:;n--iA-- 277 --o1i22 - I <0_003 I <0.0001 s:o 0_006 1 22 --<-6---I <2 1 71 ______I~i!?wbridge _ __ 18B05 800 Bride Station No. 0800 14-0ct-04 13:37 10_6 92 10.2 I 1.4 :;-l:: 265 0_049 0012--1--0:ooC)2---t 4_1 1 0010 I 22 82 18_1 '-S805S00 Bride-Strm!~~~~g:0030~NOV-Q4i22i-T----sor96 11.4 i:3-1 ---20 -17.9i----32210:026 --To:Oi1-r---000oiT-5:'-- 0_006 T --20--- 96- <6.0 <2 43 !~!~~~~2.Q.~ .. . _._ . +------+------~- 18605 800 Bride Station No_ 0800 19-Jan-05 12:23 8_0 95 11.3 1_7 60 18_0 259 0_047 0_063 0_0012 4.4 0.015 I 21 5_0 I 61 --00_,-4------<6--- --:~;.i~;;:-:~:;:::::: ;~~~~l-~-,:-:---~:-~I ~: 14_3 0_4 10 8.0 329 0.004 0_0001 5_1 0_004 I 19 105 <2 47 -:::: j ::- :::: 1.8 70 7_8 -253-- 0_041 0_048 0_0007 4_2 0_012 I 22 67 15_0 51 ______-.!~!~wbndg~ _ '0-' 18B05 800 Bride Station No_ 0800 27-Apr-05 11 :20 10_6 '07 11_91--0:9--1 1018_0 276 0_012 -I 0006 1 0.000i---t5:rlo:ooo1 22 1 <8.8 14_0 24 __ ._I~~!e~_~~~.9~ __ _.. _. __ _ 3_5 1----60--T7_7 ---0:0005---- 4_ 1 ------~- 18B05 800 Bode Station No_ 0800 26-May-05 nm 13.9 100 10_3 277 0_016 1 0.Q35 0-01~--l 18 73 4_0 29 ------118605 800------Bode __Tallo\Vbri~_'!~Station No_ 0800 ------28-Jun-05 11:55 ,6"5 ----1-- 94 92--r 31 ---,0----T78 356 ~0.006-T~O:iiO:iI~0000, ---"150 0_020 -- 110 <6_0 12_0 23 ______"!:~11'!\V1>ri~_9-"______18B05 800 Bnde Station No_ 0800 28-Jul-05 11:15 14.4 92 g:4 1.4 30 17.8 321 0.049 ·1 0_025 I 0_0005 t4-;:-_2--+~;;+-:CC;--+-- 97 .______~!!9.~~~_ _ ~ 9_9 0_9 30 18_2 348 0_014 -j 0_020 1 6:001-0-14_4 -"-i17-t <6_0 I 3_0 I 33 I -:.~~:- ;~: :1-~~--1,; OS----r ---'5 -T8_0 4_6to:owl--i7----I------t-T-lo2"------r----<~-I---- iS805800-- BOde-sire~~~C:~d6lfoo-- 27-Jun-06 1250"1- 161 103 10_1 --24---T 20 8_1 364 ---O:OOS ---or 0.009 --[ -----0:0004[-4":9-- 0_019 I 21 120 ------_!~!~~~~~~.~~._--- ._-_._--- --....------0:Oi-9------126----r----~T----<2-----1 <20 18B05 800 Bride Station No. 0800 01-Aug-06 11:25 16.3 97 9_5 1_1 20 -8.2 392 0_007 0_0004 ---sT 0_016 I 22 ______+______.T_all~"'~ll.d_'!~___ _ _ 0_017-'-"2i--r------r--t_-137------~_,-3:6- 18605 800 Bride Station No_ 0800 22-Aug-06 12:55 17.3 108 10.4 2_3 10 -8.2 409 0_011 0_049 0_0029 5_2 68 ______T~II~"'~~~_9.~______------1---- 88 --J------+-----1------, 18605 1 80U Bode Station No_ 0800 28-Sep--06 12:30 ,4-i 8_9 ---4"TTi251 7.4 Z'9 0_060 0_020 0_0002 3_2 0_013 I 15 5 12_6 ____ _ "!:.all~"'.t>ri.d1l~_ _ _ 18B05 800 Bode Station No_ 0800 20-Mar-07 12:50 7.3 97 11.7 1.2 20 17_6 299 0_032 0_013 0.0001 5.4 0.005 I 18 ._----.------_.!~!~~~~~-~------1------+---+------i-i5----r------r-~-5---- 18B05 800 Bride Station No_ 0800 01-May-07 12:15 13:4--- -'09 11:4 0.7 10 1-8.4 375 <0.006 1 0.022 0.0015 I 4_7 0_023 I 20 <30 9_8 -i:7· 30 7_91 314 0_110 0_012 -0:0003"14":7"" O_OOg I 18 99- <30 --~~~~5~ _~ __S~~ Bode __s~~~~;~::~~~ ~~JUI-07 i'_~_5I~~~~~:_~~ __ r 96 18B05 800 Bode Station No_ 0800 08-Aug-07 11 :30 14_1 97 10_0 1_3 40 \-7_8 277 0.021 I 0_009 0_0002 4_4 0_006 \ 18 90 <6 <5 <30 ----_._- ---_.!~~~-~~j~------18B05 800 Bnde Station No. 0800 18-Sep-07 13:40 12_3 110 11.8 0_9 15 18:4 342 0_009 0_021 0_0013 5_5 0_007 I 19 108 -too <6_0 - r-<"5--- <30 -·------si---r------~-l----<5----r--- <30-- -is805 800 BrldeS~~~~~~dg:oo 31-0ct-07 i,-,ol,-iil 96 10_6 1 1_1 40 7.8 -325- -oioo-- 0_013 0_0002 3_9 0_014 1 20 T_allo"'b~d_'!~ _ ----L--_-l.. ..J.- ~...... _ EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 (' (' Bride Station No. 0800 8.1 110 <5 I <30 _ _ T_all''':'~~ ------R. Conf. - tidal _.L ...__--.l.-__l . .._l _ EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 (' ( Station No. 1000 123-Sep-02 Br uls Blackwater R. Conf. - lidal . 1 1 '-3:0-- 18805 I 1000 I Bride 1-·siatiOO··No.·100oT:io~Oct-02 I i·2:oiQ-·-·-·---10:2.-----r--S8 9.9 2.0 125 1-7.4 172 0.092 0.077 0.0004 1.8 0.011 I --;;0------1- -37" Br u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal +------t--..---- 18B05 I 1000 I Bride 1·-St;iiion-N;;~-10ooTos:"Dec-02 I i"3:29r------rr--·-..··I----·s9 10:6 0.9 30 17.5 276 0.039 0.038 0.0002 5.2 0.013 I 19 <2 1 32 Br uls Blackwater n 18B05 l'O(50TBr;derS~ti~~%;;c.~~'ot 08-Jan-03 11 i:S"2T--·s:6-- -r---94 12.0 1.1 15 17.8 311 -0:026------1 0.036 1 0.000:i-----t-.i.3 I0.010 I 20 48.6 4.0 32 Br u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - lidal 18805 I 1000 1Bride ISiation-N;;-:-1000T2~Feb-03113:i2T---83------r--96 1i:3---r-;~O----r-----20- I791 348 0.024 I 0.023 0.0004 -4.0 0.010 1 24 3.0 39 Br uls Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal ··'8BiiS--r-iooo-1BrideT-·Stati·on··NO:1000--nS~Mar-03 I i-1:40-r-----'O:O---·-r···96 10.8 ---os---r--··s·-·---r 79 359 0.016 0019 0.0003 4.5 0.006 -r--2S------+-+------i-i3----···1··------t-7i-r--4s- Br u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal -0~011------r----ooo---t-00011 18B05 I 1000 I Bride ISlaiioo·No:1o-00---1 24-Apr-03 I 1324 I 12.0 I 94 10.1 I 1.7 S--18.0 467- 3.7 0.010 I 37 <2 1 40 Br u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - lidal -'-SBosTlOoolBrideT--Staii,;;;--NCi:1oo0127-May-03 I i-1:2sT---lii------1 93 9.9 1.0 10 17.5 313 0.017 0.014 0:0001 5.3- 0.010 I 18 96 7.8 2.0 23 Br uJs Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal -t------..------t------g:s---.. 18B05 1 1000 I Bride 1--s-iati-on··N;;~-i-OOe)-1 24-Jun-03 115:19 1 18.0 1 101 9.6 1.5 10 18.0 696 0.012 0.021 0.0008 3.5 0.009 I 107 2.0 42 Br uJs Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal -'8B05r'-OOOIBridersiaiiOnN;;~,-oOoT24-JUI-03 I 11:4sT----i-i3T--r85 8.3 1.7 60 -I 7.71 304·-- 0.050 I 0.019 I 0.0004 3.2 0.020 I 21 3.0 I 38 Br u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal 18805 I 1000 I Bnde r---siaiion-No:lOooTii·:;;"u9-03 1 i-il"ir---1S:o··---l----i32 12.5 1.6 10 187 765 <0.006 0.013 0.0023 2.1 0.014 I 147 172 ------. 20 I 37 1 Sr u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal 18805 I j(ioolBi-ideT-siaiio;;-No:1000r23=Sep-03 1,-2:-iOr-----i"4X-----ri01 10.3 3.4 20 18.1 550 <0.006 0.027 0.0010 4.5 0.029 I 63 45.4 3.0 <20 Br u/s Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal -,-sBosT--i-ooo-1Brider--Staiion--No-10·00··ris·:oct03 Tii-iiT ---·-'-3"9 I 76 7:9-- 1.6 30 17.8 872 0.030 0.050 I 0.0009 3.2 0.017 I 146 ----~--r---4__:o_r---2T Br uls Blackwater R. Conf. - lidal 18B05 1 1000 1Bride 1--St;iii';;'-No~100oT2~Nov-03 113:18 1 8.0 I 99 11.7 1.2 30 17.8 308 0.031 I 0.044 1-0:6005 4.2 I0.010 I 24 1 88 49 3.0 35 Br uls Blackwater R. Conf. - lidal ·-+----+-·---1--~ 18B05 I 1000 IBride 1----Staiion-N;;-:-1000roi~jan-04 Ti-3:os-r-----9:o--·--r--87 10~1--r·2~1·-r-3oi~ 284 For inspection0.040 purposes0.041 only. 0.0004 4.6 0.016 1 20 3.0 24 Br uls Blackwater Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. R. Conf. - lidal ------··9-S------r---·-·-1-3--·-r--· m ----j------t-T-~--t 18B05 1 1000 I Bride r-S~~ti~*n~o'_'i%~~TU_Mar-04 I ;-1:36r-----ii--0------l--91 10.8 I 10 I 30 I 8.1 279 -----o:02i- --romfl----0:600-S--r47 I 0007 I 20 25.4 t-<2 20 Br ufs Blackwater 18BOsT100iT1Bf;ders~ii~*%~C.~%~~T21~APr-041 11:10r----g:ii------r--95 10.8 I 2.1 I 70 17.9 270 0.021 0.021 0.0004 2.6 0.012 I 21 71 2.0 39 Br ufs Blackwater 18B05 I 1000 I Bride r-·S~ti~~~~o':-~-%'1io--n-ii:May-04 1,2"os--I------iS-:i------r -96 9:i -·-1 ---i:1 ---r----i-s--·--r8.2 357 <0.006 0.048 I 0.0024 4.6 0.016 I 22 <2 41 Br ufs Blackwater R. Conf. - tidal 18B05r·iOoolBrideT--siation-No:-ioooT23:Jun-04 If:i:42l-----iS-:ii-----Ts6 8.5 I 3.1 1--'i0--18.0 593 -::0-.-006 I 0.014----i-O:0005 I 38 10.0241 821 ---n---nn----t--t--14-3- ~--j-3.0 1 117 Br ufs Blackwater R. Canf. - tidal ----i5~0'8--to:o:to__r__-O~31--t-3.3i0:0i4·r_____ -'8BOS-T--ieioo-1BrideTsiati-on-No:i-oOo--nS:JUI-04 I 1230 I 18.0 I 102 9.7 -----ix--r-30 I8.31 618 94 2.0 44 Br ufs Blackwater ____i3,__ EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 ( ( Bride I Slation No_ 1000 Bf u1s Blackwater R. Conf_ - tidal 18805 I 1000 IBride 1·-·StatiOn-·No_-liioor3i~bct-07 I '·i·oo-1 11_5 ---l-·B"6n:4-·-T--i·i-·r·-iso-·~·254·-·-·-·r·-·-·O~lfjo·--·-~-r-·-O~0005-·-·r1.TlO:Oio--r-24-l------r-·r---5a---r--- 39_6 I <5 --r-3i Bf uJs Blackwater R. Conf_ - tidal -'-8B05r-·'-iioo"1BrideT-·s-tation"No~-liiOo-r27:NoV-Q7 I '-3:4Sr··--g-o·--"'-·r---86T9:g-··-r- ·i·:o·nr-:io"'1~-3s8"---··rn-"''''--·--·---·r--·-·r-·---·-·-·- ...----.l.-.----,--r...--.r--.-.-.-.---.-.--.---r---r---.-'03---.--1 I <5 I 32 Bf u1s Blackwater 1-8BOST·1000"1BrideTs~~ti~~%O:-~%~O--r2--8~Jan-08 I13:i01-·s-:s--·--T-9iJf16:·5roTl"2o-n:n---·2Eig·--·-r--:;OOoij-- I 0_025 r·-·o.0002-rS.2 I 0009 I 21 76 I 14.2 I <2 I 31 Sr uJs Blackwater R. Conf_ - tidal 18805 I 1000 IBnde I--SlatiOO-"NO:-1·000Ti·:i:f'eb-08 I '-34Sr---·-B"X----r-92 I 10_8 1_2 I 15 17-81 302 I 0_018 I 0_015 0_0002 I 5_0 I 0_009 I 20 87 I I <2 I 23 Sr u1s Blackwater R. Canf. - tidal -i·8BOsT·,·ooo· I Brid;;r--si;;ti-;;;;·-NO:·i-o·oo·l27~Mar-08 I i2'20r--·----·g-·,·-·-·"'·-r -96T1'--.' -·r-··-·-·-"'·T"'"3o----·T""81""I-jOg- n._.+_._._._._..._..... -.-.-,---.---"---.--.-.-.-.-.-. -~.---.--.~-- .•---.---.-..._----.----.-.-.-~---~-.-.-.----.---~---.-.------.~-.----.-.--+-- ...-----. Bf u/s Blackwater R. Conf_ - tidal For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 Correspondence from the Department ofEnvironment, Heritage & Local Government For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 4 ;# OCI0832 hI:, i h December 2004 Our Ref.: G2004/548 Your Ref.: NSIUB .. Mr Neil Smyth, EG Pettit & Company, Springville House, Blackrock Road, AN ROINN COMHSHAOI~ Cork OIOHREACHTA AGUS Re: W~~...fp.rd G,roupe«tVill~ges Sewerage Scheme RlALTA/S AInUIL Dear Mr Smyth, DEPARTMENT Of THE We refer again to your letter of the 9th November 2004 in reference to the above. EaONMENT. HERITAGE AND Outlined below are the nature conservation comments / recommendations of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT Department ofthe Environment, Heritage and Local Govemment. In some cases interesting habitats (from the conservation point of view) are likely to be affected by the proposals, although they may not be designated or proposed for designation. It may be possible for the engineers and planners of these Waste Water Treatment Plant's (WWTP) to take these into account and to avoid or DUNSCtJNE minimise damage to them. In such cases their non-designated status is made clear, UN.i FHEARCAIR and such areas are indicated in yellow on the maps enclosed. WLEATHA CUl.TH 1 In all cases, the documents examined here involve a plan showing the proposed collection system only. Ardmore (A8889-N-I03): HARCOURT LANE There appears to be four options for the WWTP. All ofthese are to the west ofthe main beach and all are well away from the only protected habitat in the area (Ardmore Head candidate Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) Site Code No. 002123 (site synopsis attached). The outfall will be to the sea well off the main beach. I do not envisage any effect whatsoever on the Ardmore Head cSAC. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Tel: +353 1411 7109 Non-designated habitat: At the north end of Ardmore main beach behind the car P..: +3531411 712G park there is a small marsh. This was once a reed-fringed pool, but in recent years it has dried out due to a better drainage system to the sea. Currently it consists of Reeds developing into scrub, but at times in winter it may hold some water. Formerly, it had breeding Little Grebe, Mute Swan, Mallard, Moorhen, Coot, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting and Stonechat. In its current state it is likely to hold only a few Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting and Stonechat. The site is locally important. BallydufflKilmeaden (A8889-N-203): The location ofthe WWTP and most of the collection pipes appear to me to be in either agricultural land or following existing roads. However, the outfall pipe will Website: www.environ.ie Patpear 100% Athchursailte Printed on 100% recycled paper EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 ----_..•.. ------, be to the River Suir, which is within the River Suir cSAC, site code No. 002137 (site synopsis attached). Provided the necessary care is taken with regard to restoring the habitat affected by the outfall pipe, then there should be little or no negative effect on the River Suir SAC. Non-designated habitat: There is little in the way of interesting non-designated habitats that are likely to be affected. Cappoquio (A8889-N-303): There are two options for the WWTP at Cappoquin. Both are for sites on the east bank ofthe Blackwater River about lkm downstream from Cappoquin. Neither site is within the Blackwater River cSAC, site code No. 002170 (site synopsis attached), but both adjoin it. The outfall pipe will be to the Blackwater River, within the SAC. Provided the necessary care is taken with regard to restoring the habitat affected by the outfall pipe, then there should be little or no negative effect on the Blackwater River SAC. • Non-designated habitat: There are no interesting non-designated habitats within the 'collection' area, or along the route ofthe pipe from the town ofCappoquin to the WWTP. Dunmore East (A8889-N-403): There are two options for the WWTP at Dunmore East. Both are for sites immediately to the south and west of the town. Both appear to be in agricultural land and are well back from the cliff top. The River Suir cSAC extends to sea around Dunmore East. One of the most important conservation issues at Dunmore East is the conservation of the cliffs containing the Kittiwake colonies. It is not envisaged that any damage to these cliffs as a result of the WWTP. The outfall pipe(s) go straight to the sea, within the River Suir SAC. Provided the necessary care is taken with regard to restoring the habitat affected by the outfall pipe(s), then there should be little or no negative effect on the River Suir SAC. • Non-designated habitat: There are no interesting non-designated habitats within the 'collection' area that are likely to be affected. . For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Kilmacthomas (A8889-N-S03): There are four options for the WWTP, all close to the River Mahon. None of the site options are on land of serious conservation interest. The outfall will be to the River Mahon. Non-designated habitat: The River Mahon holds a population (unknown size) of Freshwater Mussels (Margaritifera margaritifera). The known segment of the population is situated about 6km downstream, but there may be other unknown populations since the river has not been thoroughly surveyed. Freshwater Mussels require very clean waters. Therefore, no reduction in river quality should be allowed. However, I presume the present situation is that sewage is released to this river, therefore, the new treatment plant should improve the situation. A survey of EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 .. the Freshwater Mussel population ofthe River Mahon is recommended. Stradbally (A8889-N-603): The site ofthe proposed WWTP is in agricultural land and is well away from any designated site the coastline here is proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA). There appears to be an outfall to the River Tay at present, which in turn discharges to Stradbally Cove. Although it is not clear from the map, the present outfall may be discontinued. The new outfall will be straight to the sea at Ballyvooney Cove, to the east of the village of Stradbally. Although this area (Ballyvooney Cove) is pNHA, discharge here is preferable than to either the River Tay or Stradbally Cove, which is a very enclosed and sheltered area. The River Tay has a Freshwater Mussel population, although the downstream extent of it is unknown. A survey of the Freshwater Mussel population ofthe River Tay is recommended. Non-designated habitat: There are no interesting non-designated habitats within the 'collection' area that are likely to be affected. • Tallow (A8889-N-703): The site of the proposed WWTP is within the Blackwater River SAC (Site Code No. 002170). The site is agricultural land, usually in pasture, which is prone to flood during winter rainstorms. The outfall will be to the River Bride, also within the Blackwater River SAC. The area taken up by the WWTP will be very small when viewed against the size of the SAC, and the benefits that will accrue from better water quality. However, there are alternative locations nearby, just outside the SAC boundary. Provided the necessary care is taken with regard to restoring the habitat affected by the outfall pipe(s), then there should be little or no negative effect on the Blackwater River SAC. Non-designated habitat: There are no interesting non-designated habitats within the 'collection' area that are likely to be affected. • Ifyou have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Helen Francis, Development Applications Unit EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 Site Synopsis (002170) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 SITE SYNOPSIS SITE NAME: BLACKWATER RIVER (CORKIWATERFORD) SITE CODE: 002170 The River Blackwater is one of the largest rivers in Ireland, draining a major part of Co. Cork and five ranges of mountains. In times of heavy rainfall the levels can fluctuate widely by more than 12 feet on the gauge at Careysville. The peaty nature of the terrain in the upper reaches and of some of the tributaries gives the water a pronounced dark colour. The site consists of the freshwater stretches ofthe River Blackwater as far upstream as Ballydesmond, the tidal stretches as far as Youghal Harbour and many tributaries, the larger of which includes the Licky, Bride, Flesk, Chimneyfield, Finisk, Araglin, Awbeg (Buttevant), Clyda, Glen, Allow, Dalua, Brogeen, Rathcool, Finnow, Owentaraglin and Awnaskirtaun. The extent ofthe Blackwater and its tributaries in this site, flows through the counties of Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Towns along, but not in the site, include Rathmore, Millstreet, Kanturk, Banteer, Mallow, Buttevant, Doneraile, Castletownroche, Fermoy, Ballyduff, Rathcormac, Tallow, Lismore, Cappoquin and Youghal. The Blackwater rises in boggy land of east Kerry, where Namurian grits and shales build the low heather-covered plateaux. Near Kanturk the plateaux enclose a basin of productive Coal Measures. On leaving the Namurian rocks the Blackwater turns eastwards along the northern slopes of the Boggeraghs before entering the narrow limestone strike vale at Mallow. The valley deepens as first the Nagles Mountains and then the Knockmealdowns impinge upon it. Interesting geological features along this For inspection purposes only. stretch of the Blackwater ValleyConsent includeof copyright limestoneowner required forcliffs any otherand use.caves near the villages and small towns of Killavullen and Ballyhooly; the Killavullen caves contain fossil material from the end of the glacial period. The associated basic soils in this area support the growth of plant communities which are rare in Cork because in general the county's rocks are acidic. At Cappoquin the river suddenly turns south and cuts through high ridges of Old Red Sandstone. The Araglin valley is predominantly underlain by sandstone, with limestone occurring in the lower reaches near Fermoy. The site is a candidate SAC selected for alluvial wet woodlands and Yew wood, both priority habitats listed on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats Directive. The site is also selected as a candidate SAC for floating river vegetation, estuaries, tidal mudflats, Salicornia mudflats, Atlantic salt meadows, Mediterranean salt meadows, perennial vegetation of stony banks and old Oak woodlands, all habitats listed on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats Directive. The site is also selected for the following species listed on Annex II of the same directive - Sea Lamprey, River Lamprey, Brook Lamprey, Freshwater Pearl Mussel, Crayfish, Twaite Shad, Atlantic Salmon, Otter and the plant, Killarney Fern. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 Wet woodlands are found where river embankments, particularly on the River Bride, have broken down and where the channel edges in the steep-sided valley between Cappoquin and Youghal are subject to daily inundation. The river side of the embankments was often used for willow growing in the past (most recently at Cappoquin) so that the channel is lined by narrow woods ofWhite and Almond-leaved Willow (Salix alba and S. triandra) with isolated Crack Willow (S.fragilis) and Osier (S. viminalis). Grey Willow (S. cinerea) spreads naturally into the sites and occasionally, as at Villierstown on the Blackwater and Sapperton on the Bride, forms woods with a distinctive mix of woodland and marsh plants, including Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus), Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus), Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) and various mosses and algae. These wet woodlands form one ofthe most extensive tracts of the wet woodland habitat in the country. A small stand of Yew (Taxus baccata) woodland, a rare habitat in Ireland and the EO, occurs within the site. This is on a limestone ridge at Dromana, near Villierstown. While there are some patches ofthe wood with a canopy of Yew and some very old trees, the quality is generally poor due to the dominance ofnon-native and invasive species such as Sycamore, Beech and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menzsisii). However, the future prospect for this Yew wood is good as the site is proposed for restoration under a Coillte EO Life Programme. Owing to its rarity, Yew woodland is listed with priority status on Annex I ofthe ED Habitats Directive. Marshes and reedbeds cover most of the flat areas beside the rivers and often occur in mosaic with the wet woodland. Common Reed (Phragmites australis) is ubiquitous and is harvested for thatching. There is also much Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) and, at the edges of the reeds, the Greater and Lesser Pond-sedge (Carex riparia and C. acutiformis). Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe crocata), Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), Nettle (Urtica dioica), Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Marsh Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), For inspectionWater purposesMint only.(Mentha aquatica) and Water Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides). At Banteer there are a number ofhollows in the sediments of the floodplain where subsidence and subterranean drainage have created isolated wetlands, sunk below the level ofthe surrounding fields. The water rises and falls in these holes depending on the watertable and several different communities have developed on the acidic or neutral sediments. Many of the ponds are ringed about with Grey Willows, rooted in the mineral soils but sometimes collapsed into the water. Beneath the densest stands are woodland herbs like Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) with locally abundant Starwort (Callitriche stagnalis) and Marsh Ragwort (Senecio palustris). One of the depressions has Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) and a little Oak (Quercus robur) in addition to the willows. Floating river vegetation is found along much of the freshwater stretches within the site. The species list is quite extensive and includes Pond Water-crowfoot (Ranunculus peltatus), Water-crowfoot (Ranunculus spp.), Canadian Pondweed (Elodea canadensis), Broad-leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton natans), Pondweed (Potamogeton spp.), Water Milfoil (Myriophyllum spp.), Common Club-rush (Scirpus EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 lacustris), Water-starwort (Callitriche spp.), Lesser Water-parsnip (Berula erecta) particularly on the Awbeg, Water-cress (Nasturtium officinale), Hemlock Water dropwort, Fine-leaved Water-dropwort (0. aquatica), Common Duckweed (Lemna minor), Yellow Water-lily (Nuphar lutea), Unbranched Bur-reed (Sparganium emersum) and the moss Fontinalis antipyretica. The grassland adjacent to the rivers of the site is generally heavily improved, although liable to flooding in many places. However, fields ofmore species-rich wet grassland with species such as Yellow-flag (Iris pseudacorus), Meadow-sweet, Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) and rushes (Juncus spp.) occur occasionally. Extensive fields of wet grassland also occur at Annagh Bog on the Awbeg. These fields are dominated by Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) and rushes. The Blackwater Valley has a number of dry woodlands; these have mostly been managed by the estates in which they occur, frequently with the introduction of Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and a few conifers, and sometimes of Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) and Laurel. Oak woodland is well developed on sandstone about Ballinatray, with the acid Oak woodland community of Holly (flex aquifolium), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Greater Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica) and Buckler Ferns (Dryopteris affinis, D. aemula) occurring in one place. Irish Spurge (Euphorbia hyberna) continues eastwards on acid rocks from its headquarters to the west but there are many plants ofricher soils, for example Wood Violet (Viola reichenbachiana), Goldilocks (Ranunculus auricomus), Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) and Red Campion (Silene dioica). Oak woodland is also found in Rincrew, Carrigane, Glendine, Newport and Dromana. The spread of Rhododendron is locally a problem, as is over-grazing. A few limestone rocks stand over the river in places showing traces of a less acidic woodland type with Ash, False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula). For inspection purposes only. In the vicinity of Lismore, twoConsentdeep of copyrightvalleys ownercut requiredin Oldfor anyRed other use.Sandstone join to form the Owenashad River before flowing into the Blackwater at Lismore. These valleys retain something close to their original cover of Oak with Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Holly and Hazel (Corylus avellana) also occurring. There has been much planting of Beech (as well as some of coniferous species) among the Oak on the shallower slopes and here both Rhododendron and Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) have invaded the woodland. The Oak wood community in the Lismore and Glenmore valleys is of the classical upland type, in which some Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and Downy Birch occur. Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and Ivy (Hedera helix) cover many of the trees while Greater Woodrush, Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) and, locally, Bilberry dominate the ground flora. Ferns present on the site include Hard Fern (Blechnum spicant), Male Fern (Dryopteris fllix-mas) , Buckler Ferns (D. dilatata, D. aemula) and Lady Fern (Athyriumfelix-femina). There are many mosses present and large species such as Rhytidiadelphus spp., Polytrichum formosum, Mnium hornum and Dicranum spp. are noticeable. The lichen flora is important and includes 'old forest' species which imply a continuity of woodland here since ancient times. Tree Lungwort (Lobaria spp.) is the most conspicuous and is widespread. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 The Araglin valley consists predominantly of broadleaved woodland. Oak and Beech are joined by Hazel, Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) and Goat Willow (Salix caprea). The ground flora is relatively rich with Pignut (Conopodium majus), Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca). The presence of Ivy Broomrape (Orobanche hederae), a local species within Ireland, suggests that the woodland, along with its attendant Ivy is long established. Along the lower reaches of the Awbeg River, the valley sides are generally cloaked with mixed deciduous woodland ofestate origin. The dominant species is Beech, although a range of other species are also present, e.g. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), Ash and Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). In places the alien invasive species, Cherry Laurel, dominates the understorey. Parts of the woodlands are more semi-natural in composition, being dominated by Ash with Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and Spindle (Euonymus europaea) also present. However, the most natural areas of woodland appear to be the wet areas dominated by Alder and willows (Salix spp.). The ground flora ofthe dry woodland areas features species such as Pignut, Wood Avens (Geum urbanum), Ivy and Soft Shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum), while the ground flora of the wet woodland areas contains characteristic species such as Remote Sedge (Carex remota) and Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium). In places along the upper Bride, scrubby, semi-natural deciduous woodland of Willow, Oak and Rowan occurs with abundant Great Woodrush in the ground flora. The Bunaglanna River passes down a very steep valley, flowing in a north-south direction to meet the Bride River. It flows through blanket bog to heath and then scattered woodland. The higher levels ofmoisture here enable a vigorous moss and fern community to flourish, along with a well-developed epiphyte community on the tree trunks and branches. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. At Banteer a type of wetland occurs near the railway line which offers a complete contrast to the others. Old turf banks are colonised by Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis) and Eared Willow (Salix aurita) and between them there is a sheet of Bottle Sedge (Carex rostrata), Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris), Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata), Marsh St. John's-wort (Hypericum elodes) and the mosses Sphagnum auriculatum and Aulacomnium palustre. The cover is a scraw with characteristic species like Marsh Willowherb (Epilobium palustre) and Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza incarnata). The soil high up the Lismore valleys and in rocky places is poor in nutrients but it becomes richer where streams enter and also along the valley bottoms. In such sites Wood Speedwell (Veronica montana), Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa), Enchanter's Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana), Barren Strawberry (Potentilla sterilis) and Shield Fern occur. There is some Wild Garlic, Three-nerved Sandwort (Moehringia trinervia) and Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) locally, with Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage, Meadowsweet and Bugle in wet places. A Hazel stand at the base of the Glenakeeffe valley shows this community well. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 The area has been subject to much tree felling in the recent past and re-sprouting stumps have given rise to areas of bushy Hazel, Holly, Rusty Willow (Salix cinerea subsp. oleifoila) and Downy Birch. The ground in the clearings is heathy with Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Slender St John's-wort (Hypericum pulchrum) and the occasional Broom (Cytisus scoparius) occurring. The estuary and the other Habitats Directive Annex I habitats within it form a large component of the site. Very extensive areas of intertidal flats, comprised of substrates ranging from fine, silty mud to coarse sand with pebbles/stones are present. The main expanses occur at the southern end of the site with the best examples at Kinsalebeg in Co. Waterford and between Youghal and the main bridge north of it across the river in Co. Cork. Other areas occur along the tributaries of the Licky in east Co. Waterford and Glendine, Newport, Bride and Killahaly Rivers in Waterford west of the Blackwater and large tracts along the Tourig River in Co. Cork. There are narrow bands ofintertidal flats along the main river as far north as Camphire Island. Patches of green algae (filamentous, Vlva species and Enteromorpha sp.) occur in places, while fucoid algae are common on the more stony flats even as high upstream as Glenassy or Coneen. The area of saltmarsh within the site is small. The best examples occur at the mouths of the tributaries and in the townlands of Foxhole and Blackbog. Those found are generally characteristic of Atlantic salt meadows. The species list at Foxhole consists of Common Saltmarsh-grass (Puccinellia maritima), small amounts of Greater Sea spurrey (Spergularia media), Glasswort (Salicornia sp.), Sea Arrowgrass (Triglochin maritima), Annual Sea-blite (Suaeda maritima) and Sea Purslane (Halimione portulacoides) - the latter a very recent coloniser - at the edges. Some Sea Aster (Aster tripolium) occurs, generally with Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). Sea Couch grass (Elymus pycnanthus) and small isolated clumps of Sea Club-rush (Scirpus maritimus) are also seen. On the Tourig River additional saltmarsh species found For inspection purposes only. include Lavender (LimoniunConsentspp.), of copyrightSea Thrift owner required(Armeria for any othermaritima), use. Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Common Scurvy-grass (Cochlearia officinalis) and Sea Plantain (Plantago maritima). Oraches (Atriplex spp.) are found on channel edges. The shingle spit at Ferrypoint supports a good example of perennial vegetation of stony banks. The spit is composed of small stones and cobbles and has a well developed and diverse flora. At the lowest part, Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris), Curled Dock (Rumex crispus) and Yellow-horned Poppy (Glauciumjlavum) occur with at a slightly higher level Sea Mayweed (Tripleurospermum maritimum), Cleavers (Galium aparine), Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum), Sandwort (Honkenya peploides), Spear-leaved Orache (Atriplex prostrata) and Babington's Orache (A. glabriuscula). Other species present include Sea Rocket (Cakile maritima), Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) and Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria). The top of the spit is more vegetated and includes lichens and bryophytes (including Tortula ruraliformis and Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus). The site supports several Red Data Book plant species, i.e. Starved Wood Sedge (Carex depauperata), Killarney Fern (Trichomanes speciosum), Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), Bird's-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis, Golden Dock (Rumex maritimus) and Bird Cherry (Prunus padus). The first three of these are also protected under the EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 Flora (Protection) Order 1999. The following plants, relatively rare nationally, are also found within the site: Toothwort (Lathraea squamaria) associated with woodlands on the Awbeg and Blackwater; Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) and Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) on the Blackwater; Common Calamint (Calamintha ascendens), Red Campion (Silene dioica), Sand Leek (Allium scorodoprasum) and Wood Club-rush (Scirpus sylvaticus) on the Awbeg. The site is also important for the presence of several Habitats Directive Annex II animal species, including Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Brook Lamprey (Lampetra planeri), River Lamprey (L. fluviatilis), Twaite Shad (Alosafallaxfallax), Freshwater Pearl-mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera), Otter (Lutra lutra) and Salmon (Salmo salar). The Awbeg supports a population ofWhite-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes). This threatened species has been recorded from a number of locations and its remains are also frequently found in Otter spraints, particularly in the lower reaches of the river. The freshwater stretches ofthe Blackwater and Bride Rivers are designated salmonid rivers. The Blackwater is noted for its enormous run of salmon over the years. The river is characterised by mighty pools, lovely streams, glides and generally, a good push ofwater coming through except in very low water. Spring salmon fishing can be carried out as far upstream as Fermoy and is very highly regarded especially at Careysville. The Bride, main Blackwater upstream of Fermoy and some of the tributaries are more associated with grilse fishing. The site supports many of the mammal species occurring in Ireland. Those which are listed in the Irish Red Data Book include Pine Marten, Badger and Irish Hare. The bat species Natterer's Bat, Daubenton's Bat, Whiskered Bat, Brown Long-eared Bat and Pipistrelle, are to be seen feeding along the river, roosting under the old bridges and in old buildings. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Common Frog, a Red Data Book species that is also legally protected (Wildlife Act, 1976), occurs throughout the site. The rare bush cricket, Metrioptera roselii (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae), has been recorded in the reed/willow vegetation of the river embankment on the Lower Blackwater River. The Swan Mussel (Anodonta cygnea), a scarce species nationally, occurs at a few sites along the freshwater stretches of the Blackwater. Several bird species listed on Annex I of the RD. Birds Directive are found on the site. Some use it as a staging area, others are vagrants, while others use it more regularly. Internationally important numbers of Whooper Swan (average peak 174, 1994/95 95/96) and nationally important numbers Bewick's Swan (average peak 35, 1994/95 95/96) use the Blackwater Callows. Golden Plover occur in regionally important numbers on the Blackwater Estuary (average peak 885, 1984/85-86/87) and on the River Bride (absolute max. 2141, 1994/95). Staging Terns visit the site annually (Sandwich Tern (>300) and Arctic/Common Tern (>200), average peak 1974-1994). The site also supports populations of the following: Red Throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, Barnacle Goose, Ruff, Wood Sandpiper and Greenland White-fronted Goose. Three breeding territories for Peregrine Falcon are known along the Blackwater Valley. This, the Awbeg and the Bride River are also thought to support at EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 least 30 pairs of Kingfisher. Little Egret now breed at the site (12 pairs in 1997, 19 pairs in 1998) and this represents about 90% of the breeding population in Ireland. The site holds important numbers of wintering waterfowl. Both the Blackwater Callows and the Blackwater Estuary Special Protection Areas (SPAs) hold internationally important numbers ofBlack-tailed Godwit (average peak 847, 1994/95 95/96 on the callows, average peak 845, 1974/75-93/94 in the estuary). The Blackwater Callows also hold Wigeon (average peak 2752), Teal (average peak 1316), Mallard (average peak 427), Shoveler (average peak 28), Lapwing (average peak 880), Curlew (average peak 416) and Black-headed Gull (average peak 396) (counts from 1994/95-95/96). Numbers of birds using the Blackwater Estuary, given as the mean of the highest monthly maxima over 20 years (1974-94), are Shelduck (137 +10 breeding pairs), Wigeon (780), Teal (280), Mallard (320 + 10 breeding pairs), Goldeneye (11 97), Oystercatcher (340), Ringed Plover (50 + 4 breeding pairs), Grey Plover (36), Lapwing (1680), Knot (150), Dunlin (2293), Snipe (272), Black-tailed Godwit (845), Bar-tailed Godwit (130), Curlew (920), Redshank (340), Turnstone (130), Black headed Gull (4000) and Lesser Black-backed Gull (172). The greatest numbers (75%) of the wintering waterfowl of the estuary are located in the Kinsalebeg area on the east of the estuary in Co. Waterford. The remainder are concentrated along the Tourig Estuary on the Co. Cork side. The river and river margins also support many Heron, non-breeding Cormorant and Mute Swan (average peak 53, 1994/95-95/96 in the Blackwater Callows). Heron occurs all along the Bride and Blackwater Rivers - 2 or 3 pairs at Dromana Rock; c. 25 pairs in the woodland opposite; 8 pairs at Ardsallagh Wood and c. 20 pairs at Rincrew Wood have been recorded. Some of these are quite large and significant heronries. Significant numbers ofCormorant are found north of the bridge at Youghal and there are some important roosts present at Ardsallagh Wood, downstream of Strancally Castle and at the mouth ofthe Newport River. Ofnote are the high numbers of For inspection purposes only. wintering Pochard (e.g. 275Consentindividuals of copyright ownerin 1997) requiredfound for any otherat use.Ballyhay quarry on the Awbeg, the best site for Pochard in County Cork. Other important species found within the site include Long-eared Owl, which occurs all along the Blackwater River, and Bam Owl, a Red Data Book species, which is found in some old buildings and in Castlehyde west of Fermoy. Reed Warbler, a scarce breeding species in Ireland, was found for the first time in the site in 1998 at two locations. It is not known whether or not this species breeds on the site, although it is known to nearby to the south of Youghal. Dipper occurs on the rivers. Landuse at the site is mainly centred on agricultural activities. The banks of much of the site and the callows, which extend almost from Fermoy to Cappoquin, are dominated by improved grasslands which are drained and heavily fertilised. These areas are grazed and used for silage production. Slurry is spread over much of this area. Arable crops are grown. The spreading of slurry and fertiliser poses a threat to the water quality of this salmonid river and to the populations of Habitats Directive Annex II animal species within it. Many of the woodlands along the rivers belong to old estates and support many non-native species. Little active woodland management occurs. Fishing is a main tourist attraction along stretches of the Blackwater and its tributaries and there are a number of Angler Associations, some with a number of EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 beats. Fishing stands and styles have been erected in places. Both commercial and leisure fishing takes place on the rivers. Other recreational activities such as boating, golfing and walking are also popular. Water skiing is carried out at Villierstown. Parts of Doneraile Park and Anne's Grove are included in the site: both areas are primarily managed for amenity purposes. There is some hunting of game birds and Mink within the site. Ballyhay quarry is still actively quarried for sand and gravel. Several industrial developments, which discharge into the river, border the site. The main threats to the site and current damaging activities include high inputs of nutrients into the river system from agricultural run-off and several sewage plants, dredging of the upper reaches of the Awbeg, overgrazing within the woodland areas, and invasion by non native species, for example Cherry Laurel. Overall, the River Blackwater is of considerable conservation significance for the occurrence of good examples of habitats and of populations ofplant and animal species that are listed on Annexes I and IT of the E.U. Habitats Directive respectively; furthermore it is of high conservation value for the populations of bird species that use it. Two Special Protection Areas, designated under the E.U. Birds Directive, are also located within the site - Blackwater Callows and Blackwater Estuary. Additionally, the importance of the site is enhanced by the presence of a suite of uncommon plant species. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 13.09.2006 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 Flora & Fauna Report For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 TALLOW SEWERAGE SCHEME FLORA AND FAUNA EIS REPORT (May-July 2005) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Commissioned by: E.G. Pettit & Co. Carried out by: Aquatic Services Unit, UCC (July 2005) 1 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF 3 2 FLORA 4 2.1 Introduction and Methodology 4 2.2 Site Description 4 2.3 Evaluation 6 2.4 Impacts 7 2.5 Mitigation 7 2.6 References 7 3 FAUNA - BIRDS 9 3.1 Background & Conservation Designation 9 3.2 Survey Methods 9 3.3 Results 10 3.4 Potential Impacts 13 3.5 Mitigation Measures 15 3.6 Summary and Conclusion 15 3.7 References 16 4 FAUNA - MAMMALS 17 4.1 Introduction 17 4.2 Methods 17 4.3 Results 17 4.4 Impact 17 4.5 Recommendations 17 5 AQUATIC - FRESHWATER 18 5.1 Receiving Environment 18 5.2 Water Quality Assessment Methods 18 5.3 Results - Sampling Site Description 19 5.4 Potential Impacts For inspection purposes only. 23 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 5.5 Mitigation Measures 23 2 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 1 INTRODUCTION AND BRIEF The Aquatic Services Unit were commissioned by E.G. Pettit & Co. to carry out a flora and fauna impact assessment of the proposed upgrade to the surface water and wastewater drainage systems in Tallow, County Waterford. The work was to cover terrestrial ecological aspects as well as aquatic habitats potentially affected by the proposed development. It is the understanding of the Aquatic Services Unit that a copy of this report will be sent to the Development Applications Unit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service for comment. Tallow built on the banks of the Glenaboy River just north of the lower reaches of the River Bride, one of the principal tributaries of the Munster Blackwater. The Glenaboy is a small mountain river, which passes north through the town before joining the Bride upstream of Tallow Bridge. A few hundred metres downstream of the bridge the Bride is under tidal influence. The Bride is generally unpolluted throughout its catchment although, not in a pristine state due in particular to the intensification in agriculture along its banks over the past three decades. It has a good stock of salmonid fish including brown trout and salmon and it is renowned for it's seatrout runs. Coarse fish, (roach and dace) are taken in the lower reaches. At present municipal, wastewater is discharged separately via a septic tank and a reed bed to the main channel of the Bride about 150m downstream of Tallow Bridge. The new proposal would be to construct a secondary treatment plant close to the site of the existing septic tank and direct all wastewater from Tallow, including that now processed via the reed bed and discharge the treated wastewater to the same point in the channel, which now receives the waste from the septic tank. An sewer overflow now being discharged to the Glenaboy For inspectionin the purposestown only.would cease. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. In undertaking this work the following studies were undertaken: • Terrestrial Flora and Habitats Ms. Jo Goodyear BSc. • Birds Dr. Gavin Fennessy • Mammals Dr. Paddy Sleeman Freshwater Gerard Morgan MSc., The study was coordinated by Gerard Morgan (ASU) who also compiled and edited the report. The report is laid out in five chapters corresponding to the introduction and the four study areas. 3 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 2 FLORA 2.1 Introduction and Methodology The site of the proposed Tallow Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs) and associated works was visited in May 2005. A botanical and habitat survey of was undertaken at the proposed site and associated pipeline and outfalls was undertaken, following the methodology laid out in Heritage Council (2002) and the habitat descriptions in Fossitt (2000). A list of all vascular plant species observed was drawn up for the site. While May is within the optimum plant survey season, some late flowering species may not have visible. Common plant names are given in the text; scientific names are listed in Appendix 1. All plant names follow Preston, Pearman & Dines (2004). The sites and habitats were evaluated following a methodology adapted from RPS Consultants (200 I), which is presented in Appendix 2. Species were evaluated on their rarity with reference to the Irish Red Data Book (Curtis & McGough 1988), the Flora Protection Order (1999) and Preston, Pearman & Dines (2004). Nationally scarce plants are defined as those recorded in less than 65 10-km squares (based pro rata on the UK definition of 100 lO-km square). Hedgerows were evaluated using the criteria outlined in NRA (2005) to differentiate between High, Moderate and Low Value hedgerows. The habitat description, evaluation, impact assessment and mitigation options for each site are presented are presented along with a concluding summary. 2.2 Site Description The proposed WWTP lies about 290m from the banks of the River Bride, within improved agricultural grassland (GAl), For inspectioncurrently purposes only.sparsely grazed by horses. The Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. proposed outfall pipe, running from the north eastern corner of the WWTP compound to the banks of the Bride and storm outfall just to the east are in the in the same field, adjacent to the River Bride (FW2). A hedgerow (WL1) and drainage ditch (FW4) runs along the southern boundary of the WWTP. Four additional surface water outfalls exist to - all to depositing stream, Glenaboy River, (FW2), while pipelines are proposed along roads with adjacent stonewalls (BLI), grassy verges (GS2) or gardens (GA2/BC4) at three locations toward the south west of Tallow. 2.2.1 Improved agricultural grassland (GAl) The ri verside field has been improved in the recent past, as shown by the abundance of perennial rye-grass in the field. However, the dominance of Yorkshire fog, creeping bent and lady's smock in some areas demonstrate elements of wet grassland returning - there are areas of temporary standing water. Creeping buttercup is also frequent, with other agricultural herbs including nettle, broad-leaved dock, hogweed, white clover, mouse-ear and annual meadow-grass. Meadow foxtail and creeping thistle separately form dense patches in the sward. A single mature elder stands in the south-west corner of the field. 4 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:19 2.2.2 Hedgerow (WLl) The unmanaged hedgerow on an earth/stone bank is dominated by hawthorn, with alder, blackthorn and willow and occasional mature ash trees, becoming denser towards the west end. Two oaks were recorded. The ground flora includes bramble, red fescue, ground ivy, cleavers, scaly male fern, field horsetail and nettle. The mossy stone bank supports navelwort and arum lily. Bramble can dominate where no taller shrubs exist, and is also colonising the field margin, with blackthorn. At the western end of the hedge are a mature sycamore and several saplings. 2.2.3 Drainage ditch (FW4) A drainage ditch runs along the north side of the hedge which forms the southern boundary of the field in which the plant will be sited; it has stagnant water approximately 40cm wide. The patchy ditch vegetation includes willow, reed canary grass, floating sweet-grass and common water starwort; meadowsweet, soft rush and wild angelica occur on the bank. A small drainage ditch runs along side the grassy verge from a walled roadside spring between manhole 167-254 in the south west of the town. Watercress and brooklime occur here on wet mud. 2.2.4 Depositing stream sfrivers (FW2) The River Bride flows through a broad channel at least 2m deep at FW5. There is little emergent vegetation, just occasional reed canary-grass. The bank at the proposed effluent outfall point and is grassy with occasional alders east of the storm outfall. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The Glenaboy is over 2m wide with a fast flow. Mats of spiked water-milfoil are the only instream vegetation. The banks support species typical of nutrient-enriched wet areas; nettles, docks, cleavers, wild angelica, Yorkshire fog and reed canary-grass. The stream at by the outfall near manhole 184 is clear and fast flowing with fool's watercress, spiked water-milfoil , water starwort species and water crowfoot species. The banks support tall rank vegetation, including water celery, winter heliotrope, hogweed, nettle, bramble, Yorkshire fog, annual meadow-grass, cleavers, bush vetch and docks. The Glenaboy by the surface outfall near manhole 272 supports fool's watercress, watercress, water starwort species and spiked water-milfoil with hawthorn, water dropwort, scaly male fern and hogweed on the banks. Bramble and gorse scrub cover the bank of the proposed outfall. 2.2.5 Stone walls (BLl) The stone walls of the bridge at near manhole 184 support ivy, alder, ivy-leaved toadflax, maidenhair spleenwort plus exotics including fuchsia and cotoneaster. 5 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 The short linear stretch between manhole 227 and 245 has areas with hawthorn, elder, wild privet and ash on a stone bank, with clematis, ragwort, black spleenwort and ivy. Other parts of wall support navelwort, shining crane's bill and herb robert. The bridge over the Glenaboy by manhole 273 has ivy-leaved toadflax, maidenhair spleenwort, pellitory of the wall, common polypody, groundsel, sweet vernal grass, common cat's ear, ivy, hart's tongue and wall rue. 2.2.6 Dry meadows and grassy verges (GS2) The short linear stretch between manhole 227 and 245 has a grassy bank above the stone wall with Yorkshire fog, daisy, cocksfoot, ragwort, bramble, rose species and red fescue. The linear stretch between manhole 167-254 has a grass-dominated verge on the east side, with red fescue, cocksfoot, Yorkshire fog, barren brome, false brome, tufts of hard and soft rushes, bents and perennial rye-grass. A variety of herbs were recorded: shining crane's-bill, nettle, cleaver, dove's-foot crane's bill, ground ivy, herb Robert, perennial sow thistle, common mouse-ear, ribwort plantain, navelwort, smooth hawk's-beard, spear thistle, broad-leaved dock, silverweed, creeping buttercup, field horsetail, creeping thistle, creeping cinquefoil, dandelion and bush vetch. Grassy banks also run both sides of the road from from manhole 272 to 273, supporting a similar flora to in the stretch from manhole 167 to 254, with the addition of yarrow, black medick, lesser trefoil, meadow vetchling and bramble. Gardens (amenity grassland GA2/flower beds and borders (BC4 )/artificial suifaces (BL3) Along the proposed foul sewer pipeline route lie several gardens, which include planted exotic trees, shrubs and herbs, For inspectionareas purposesof hard only. standing and tarmac and concrete Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. walls as well as lawns. 2.3 Evaluation No rare species were recorded. The nationally scarce species wild celery (41 lO-km squares) was found near manhole 184, but is locally abundant. No rare or legally protected habitats were recorded during the survey. The majority of the habitats recorded were created or altered by humans, which reduces their value for nature conservation. However, dry meadows and grassy verges is a declining habitat within Ireland due to changes in farmland management (Fossitt 2000). This and the streams are of Local Importance. The Hedgerow is rated as Moderate Value, Local Importance (NRA, 2005). The stone wall and drainage ditch are of Local Value; the remaining habitats have low ecological value. The River Bride is a tributary of the River Blackwater cSAC and is included within the designated area, so it is rated Internationally Important. The stretch affected by the proposed WWTP does not support alluvial wet woodland or other habitats listed on Annex I of the ED Habitats Directive. 6 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 2.4 Impacts 2.4.1 Do nothing scenario Assuming that the present farm management continues, there is likely to be little change in any of the managed habitats recorded. If the banks of the stream are left uncut, they may become further colonised by scrub and result in a more shaded water course, which will reduce instream vegetation - this would be a slight negative impact on the habitats involved. 2.4.2 Development scenario The development of the WWTP and associated pipelines will result in the loss of an area of improved agricultural grassland with some wet grassland species. This will have a no change impact. If the drainage ditch or hedgerow is affected, this would have a slight negative impact, particularly if habitat connectivity were affected. Placement of pipelines within the tarmac road corridor (as shown on Drawing No. A8889-N703-A) will not directly impact on the surrounding habitats, apart from outfall points, which will sustain a slight negative impact on the bank and instream vegetation. 2.5 Mitigation Consultation with NPWS should be undertaken to ensure that any development has no long-term impacts on the cSAC. Steps should be taken to protect the hedgerows, grassy verges and streams from direct impacts. Consideration should be given to retaining the hedgerows and drainage ditch within the WWTP design and protecting For inspectionthese purposesareas only. from disturbance and damage. It Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. is recommended that the development be sited >3m from these areas. The streams should not be used to accept run-off that has not passed through silt or petrol interceptors. Landscaping of the WWTP site could also impact on the local ecosystem. Landscaping should emphasise the use of the appropriate native species of local provenance, and avoid the use of any species known to be invasive, including rhododendron, snowberry and sycamore. A qualified ecologist should be consulted on all planting schemes. 2.6 References Curtis, T.G.F. and McGough, H.N. (1988). The Irish Red Data Book. 1 Vascular Plants. The Stationery Office, Dublin. Flora Protection Order (1999) Statutory Instrument 94 of 1999 Fossit, l.A. (2000) A Guide to Habitats in Ireland. Heritage Council. Heritage Council (2002) Habitat Survey Guidelines (Draft): a standard methodology for habitat survey and mapping in Ireland. Heritage Council. NRA (2005) Guidelines for Assessment of the Ecological Impacts of National Road Schemes. National Road Authority, Dublin. 7 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Preston, C.D., Pearman, D.A. & Dines, T.D. (2004) New Atlas of the British and Irish Flora. Oxford University Press. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 8 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 3 FAUNA - BIRDS 3.1 Background & Conservation Designation The proposed development involves the construction of a waste water treatment plant (WWTP) and the laying of some outfall piping and integrating the system with existing sewage and waste water pipes etc. at Tallow, Co. Waterford As the most obvious result of the WWTP scheme will be measurably cleaner water in the River Bride the potential negative effects on birds will be centred on disturbance and loss of habitat in the terrestrial sphere. 3.2 Survey Methods t th The site was visited twice in June 2005 (June 5 \ 19 ). The weather during the survey days was excellent: dry with a light breeze and excellent visibility. The conditions were all comfortably within the acceptable range for conducting an avian survey (Bibby et. ai., 1992). The methodology used to assess the avifauna that use and that might potentially occur at the site was as follows: 1) An effort was made to closely approach every point within the site - special attention was given to the proposed construction area(s) for the treatment plant and associated site-works and pipe-laying 2) Given the small area directly affected by construction of the WWTP a buffer zone of a few hundred metres either side of this site boundary was included to better assess the locally occurring species 3) Birds were surveyed within a narrow corridor along the proposed route of the For inspection purposes only. new outfall pipeline Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 4) All species encountered (seen or heard) were recorded and where possible their abundance and approximate location was noted 5) A handheld GPS was used for navigation, measuring distance and bearing 6) Birds observed flying over, or near, the site were recorded 7) Binoculars and a spotting-scope were used to scan the area 8) Note was taken of the habitat composition of the local landscape to better assess the avian community in the wider locality In this manner a taxa list of the birds present in the area of the WWTP - along with their relative abundances, as well as their associations with various habitats - was generated. In addition species not encountered, but likely to use the available range of habitats during the year, could reasonably be assessed. An important consideration is that any bird survey based on few census visits may not provide a complete picture of the avifauna using the site throughout the year. Surveys conducted during the breeding season are likely to underestimate the number of birds that occur at a site throughout the year. 9 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 3.3 Results The birds recorded in the vicinity are presented in the following sections. Table 3.1 summarises the taxa found in the environs of the development site as well as highlighting species of particular concern. 3.3.1 Species ofConservation Concern BirdWatch Ireland and the RSPB (Northern Ireland) have agreed a list of priority bird species for conservation action on the entire island of Ireland. These Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland are classified into three separate lists (Red, Amber & Green). Red-listed species are of highest conservation concern and Amber-listed species are of medium conservation concern; 18 species are currently Red-listed, while a further 77 are considered Amber-listed (Newton, et al., 1999). These conservation designations take into account the dangers faced by bird species that occur in Ireland. The species of conservation concern recorded during the survey are highlighted. 3.3.2 Site Description and Findings The site of the proposed WWTP for Tallow lies close to the River Bride. The site is situated on the northern end of the town in a wider area of stubble fields, wet meadows, tillage and riparian wooded valley. The outflow would traverse a wet meadow and discharge into the Bride a short distance east of Tallow Bridge. In total, 32 species were recorded in the vicinity of the proposed development (Table 3.1). However, the majority of these species were found along the route of the outfall and around the river itself. Only 12 of the 32 species (37.5%) were encountered in the area around the site of the proposed ForWWTP inspection purposeswhereas only. 29 of 32 (90.6%) were observed Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. in the wider vicinity. The variety of habitat types found in the area between the town and the river is reflected in the diversity of species recorded with birds typically associated with arable land e.g. Yellowhammer, Emberiza citrinella, Collared Dove, Streptopelia decaocto, farmland/woodland e.g. Dunnock, Prunella modularis and Robin, Erithacus rubecula and riparian birds e.g. Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea. In the area of the proposed WWTP Rook, Woodpigeon, Columba palumbus and Swallow, Hirundo rustica were the most common birds. In the wider area, Rook, Corvusfrugilegus, Swallow, Swift, Apus apus and Woodpigeon predominated. Given the habitats present one might also expect to find species such as Snipe, Gallinago gallinago and Skylark, Alauda arvensis locally. Other notable absentees were Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus, Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis and Goldcrest, Regulus regulus. 10 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 3.3.3 Species ofSpecial Conservation Concern Yellowhammer is considered a Red-listed species having suffered a serious decline in population and range in Northern Ireland and a moderate decline in the Republic over the past few decades. Yellowhammers are most associated with cereal growing areas and mixed farms. They are also a priority focus species for research by the RSPB and BirdWatch Ireland. Yellowhammers were observed during both site visits - on both occasions to the south of the area where the WWTP would be located. Three Amber-listed species were also recorded: Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus (overflying), Sand Martin, Riparia riparia (feeding in a mixed flock of hirundines over the site of the proposed WWTP) and Swallow. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 11 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Table 3.1 Bird species recorded around the proposed wastewater treatment development and towards the River Bride, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Birds of Conservation Concern are highlighted (Newton et al., 1999) - Amber (Medium concern) Red (Elevated concern). House Martin Delichon urbica ** Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea * Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba * Wren Troglodytes troglodytes * * Dunnock Prunella modularis * Robin Erithacus rubecula * Blackbird Turdus merula * * Song Thrush Turdus phi/omelos * * Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita * Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochi/us * Blue Tit Parus caeruleus * Great Tit Parus major * * Magpie Pica pica * For inspection purposes only. Jackdaw Corvus Consentmonedula of copyright owner required for* any other use. * Rook Corvus frugi/egus * * Hooded Crow Corvus cornix * Starling Stumis vulgaris ** House Sparrow Passer domesticus * Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs * Greenfinch Carduelis chloris * Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis * 12 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 3.4 Potential Impacts Tallow WWTP would be situated in a wider area of arable land and wet meadow with an outflow pipe being laid across wet meadow to the River Bride. The foremost potential impacts for the scheme would involve the loss or disturbance of habitat related to the construction of the WWTP, access roads and the laying of outflow pipes. The construction of the WWTP and associated pipelines would involve the loss and/or disturbance of some of this habitat. Loss of some open ground would have the obvious effect of decreasing the resource value for birds that feed, nest and roost in these habitats. Given the relatively small scale of the WWTP footprint these effects are likely to be small and spatially confined. The construction and operation of the site would see an increased level of local disturbance making the site less attractive for several species. Hard standing areas, pipes and rooftops would for instance be much more attractive for loafing Gulls and I Corvids than most songbird species. Construction disturbance, habitat removal and post installation disturbance are all potentially negative factors for locally occurring birds e.g. the timing of habitat removal/disturbance could be an important consideration in determining the level of impact on locally occurring birds. Many of these potentially negative effects are amenable to mitigation (See Mitigating Measures) Construction of access roads, pipe routes etc. would have a much greater potential For inspection purposes only. negative impact if they involvedConsentthe of copyrightremoval owner orrequiredsignificant for any other use.degradation of mature patches of vegetation, especially bushes and trees. It is likely that such effects would be minimal in the proposed scheme. The laying of pipes could be potentially disruptive. Use of mechanised equipment, habitat disturbance etc. could have a negative impact on birds occurring along the route of these pipes. Similarly, where pipes, cables etc. associated with the construction need to be above ground, consideration needs to be made of the potential collision risk for birds. However, these impacts should, by and large, be relatively straightforward to mitigate and pose no significant risk to the local avian community. 3.4.1 Specific Issues Affect on Scarce or Uncommon Species In general, the greatest potential effect of disturbance or habitat removal would be that it would act on scarce or uncommon species (internationally, nationally or even regionally). I Crow species (e.g. Rook and Jackdaw) 13 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 The species of conservation concern encountered at this site have been discussed. With careful application of suitable mitigating measures it is unlikely that there would be any significant decline in these species as a result of the development. Of course, as mentioned previously the immediate area of the WWTP would become less attractive for most passerine species but it is highly unlikely that these effects would be anything other than highly localised and of negligible wider significance. Potentially hazardous Design Features for Birds Birds are susceptible to collision with objects in their environment that lack contrast with their surroundings (e.g. California Wind Commission, 1995; Negro & Ferrer, 1995). Above-ground structures including pipes and cables should be coloured to make them clearly visible to birds. Affects ofPests Creating conditions that would allow a small number of species - and not necessarily just birds - to dominate could also disrupt the community. For example, an increase in the number of mammalian predators, such as Rats Rattus norvegicus, or feral Cats Felis sp., could adversely affect the local avian community. This could occur during construction or post installation, if edible wastes were not dealt with carefully. Edible wastes also attract scavenging bird species such as Corvids in great numbers potentially disrupting the balance of the avian community. With mitigation these potential problems are wholly avoidable. Disturbance (not including Habitat removal) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. It is likely that the heavier traffic levels (and noise disturbance) associated with the construction, and to a lesser extent, operation, of the Tallow WWTP could constitute a considerable local increase in disturbance for birds. Noise presents a significant disturbance for local birds - but post installation it is presumed that the operation of the facility would not be particularly noisy and therefore in the medium to long term this disturbance will not constitute a significant adverse impact. Lighting at the site should be relatively minimal. Excessive lighting can provoke inappropriate night singing and territorial disputes in songbirds. 14 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 3.5 Mitigation Measures 1) Birds are prone to collision with objects lacking contrast with the surroundings; this also pertains to the reflective properties of the materials. Materials should be rendered with a matt finish wherever possible and a suitable high contrast colour should be used. 2) Disturbance of breeding birds during construction and/or habitat removal should be avoided, where possible, by minimising such work conducted between April-July, in particular destruction of any mature vegetative cover, offset against the benefits of conducting this work in months that are dry enough to allow movement of heavy machinery without excessive habitat damage. 3) Every effort should be made to retain as much as possible of the mature vegetation at the site of the proposed WWTP and associated access routes. 4) Excessive lighting at the site should be avoided. Floodlights can also lead to inappropriate night singing by passerines and should be turned off wherever possible during the hours of darkness. 5) Planting marginal areas of the site with fruit and seed bearing shrubs/trees would be a welcome mitigating measure. However, conserving existing habitat features would be preferable to introducing entirely 'new' landscape elements. 3.6 Summary and Conclusion This report details the avian community For inspection purposesin the only.VICInIty of the proposed Tallow Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. WWTP in Co. Waterford. The majority of species recorded are common birds of farmland nationally and locally. Given the scale and type of development, as well as the nature of habitats present locally it should be relatively straightforward to mitigate any potential negative impacts of the provision of these treatment facilities in Tallow. The construction of the WWTP would be of benefit to water quality and the local environment in this area. The potential construction site of the WWTP is relatively small in size and any potential negative impacts arising from loss or disturbance of habitat should be highly localised and susceptible to mitigation. Overall, it is probable that with application of suitable measures that there would be no significant negative impact on the local avian communities as a result of this development. In fact, improved local water quality may have a positive impact on certain riparian species found in the wider area e.g. Dipper, Cinclus cinclus and Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis. 15 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 3.7 References Bibby, C.J., Burgess, N.D. & Hill, D.A. (1992). Bird census techniques. Academic Press Ltd., London. California Energy Commission. (1995). Avian collision and electrocution: an annotated bibliography. Internet edition. California Energy Commission, Sacramento. Negro, J.J. & Ferrer, M. (1995). Mitigating measures to reduce electrocution of birds on power lines: a comment on Bevanger's review. Ibis 137: 423-424. Newton, S., Donaghy A., Allen, D. & Gibbons, D. (1999). Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland. Irish Birds, 6: 333-342. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 16 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 4 FAUNA - MAMMALS 4.1 Introduction This report outlines the impact assessment undertaken into the affects on wild mammals of construction of a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and associated works at Tallow, Co. Waterford. The site was visited for fieldwork on July th 4 • 4.2 Methods The site was walked and where there was river frontage the river was waded. Standard wild mammal signs (Bang & Dahlstn1lm 2001) were searched for, with special attention being paid to sign of otters, using otter standard survey techniques by looking for 'spraints' (otter droppings), 'holts' (otter burrows) and tracks (Chapman & Chapman 1982). 4.3 Results Signs of otters (Lutra lutra), [droppings] were found near Tallow Bridge on the River Bride and near the Bridge over the Glenaboy River in the town but no holts [otter burrows] were found. Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were seen near agricultural land at the southern most site bordering the Glenaboy. Very large numbers of pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) can be expected around the outfall site as there is a lot of cover in terms of long grass. Some wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus) can be expected in the hedges and roadsides. 4.4 Impact The project will have: no adverse impact For inspectionon purposesotters only. or the local mammal population. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 4.5 Recommendations Otters are fully protected and of conservation importance. They are not easily disturbed. The sites described are visited by otters but they are not focal points of otter activity. There are large roosts of both Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri) and Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentoni) in the area but the work is not going to affect either species. No other species of wild mammal in theses sites is of conservation significance and so no special mitigation measure is warranted other than to keep to a minimum the amount of hedgerow and other habitat, which are removed or disturbed during construction. 17 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 5 AQUATIC - FRESHWATER 5.1 Receiving Environment 5.1.1 Overview The River Bride, also know as the Northern Bride, is one of the main tributaries of the Munster Blackwater. It rises in the Nagle Mountains about 4 km south of Killavullen and 8km north west of Glenville. It flows east south east for about 8km as far as Kearn Bridge and thereafter for more than 38km past Rathcormack, Castlelyons, Conna and Tallow to join the estuary of the Blackwater not far from Villierstown in Co. Waterford. The Bride is noted for it's stocks of brown trout but in particular it's sea-trout runs and some salmon fishing. 5.1.2 Angling & Fisheries The Bride it is an important angling river throughout the length of its main channel and in the lower reaches of some of its tributaries such as the Douglas. The principle species are seatrout, brown trout and salmon although coarse fish, principally dace and some roach are also plentiful in many reaches and are actively fished in the lower reaches. Eel and pike also occur in the system. There are several active game angling clubs (fishing trout and salmon) on the Bride including, Glenville, Rathcormack, Castlelyons etc. Fly-fishing is encouraged by the clubs. The salmon th angling season stretches from early February I st to September 30 while brown trout th th can be fished from March 17 to September 30 . (Both sets of dates are subject to change by ministerial order from time to time.) 5.2 Water Quality Assessment Methods Samples for macroinvertebrate Foranalysis inspection purposeswere only. collected on the River Bride Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. immediately upstream of Tallow Bridge and about 680m downstream of the main effluent discharge from the town. On the Glenaboy river samples were taken upstream of Tallow and downstream of the last road bridge before it's confluence with the Bride. (Figure 5.1) The EPA Q-value system was employed to assess the water quality based on macroinvertebrate collections. Two samples (combined as one composite) were taken at each site using a kick sample technique. Each sample was collected in areas of moderate to shallow swift current in coarse substrate usually comprising small to large stones and cobbles. The samples thus collected were sieved on site and placed on a white tray on the bank and the macroinvertebrates presented identified and given a relative abundance score. The data arising was assessed using the same biotic index system used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in their on going monitoring of biological quality in Irish rivers. The index assigns a score to the macroinvertebrate collection at a given site depending on the relative proportion of pollution sensitive and pollution tolerant organisms present. The greater the number and diversity of pollution sensitive types present (particularly, certain mayflies, stoneflies and cased caddis flies) the higher the score or quality class assigned to a given site. The highest score category is Q5 which indicates pristine water quality conditions and is recognised by having a high proportion of pollution sensitive species and very few or any pollution 18 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 tolerant forms, whereas Q1 at the other end of the scale indicates gross pollution. The table below indicates the Q-value scores, which can be assigned and the corresponding degree of pollution associated with them. Q-Value Degree of Pollution Q5, Q4-5, Q4 Unpolluted Q3-4 Slightly Polluted Q3, Q2-3 Moderately Polluted Q2, Q 1-2, Ql Serious to Gross Pollution • • • _.~-...... -- For inspection purposes only. Figure 5.1 MacroinvertebrateConsentsampling of copyright ownerpoints requiredon forthe any otherRiver use. Bride and Glenaboy River, Tallow, Co. Waterford. 5.3 Results - Sampling Site Description Table 5.1 presents the macroinvertebrate results from kink-samples taken in the Bride and Glenaboy rivers. The following paragraphs detail the sampling site descriptions. 5.3.1 (B1) River Bride at Tallow (immediately upstream ofBridge) 11/5/05 River Bride immediately u/s Tallow Bridge (northern side of channel). Here the river is >10m wide with samples taken in water of about 25cm depth. The substrate comprised small cobbles, small stones and gravel in a strong, swift flow. Long trailing Water Crow-foot (Ranuneulus sp.) was common in-channel upstream of the bridge (Plate 1) and scattered short clumps of the green filamentous alga, Cladophora, was also in evidence. At the margins, Branched Burr-reed (Sparganium ereetum) and Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinaeea) was frequently present as small stands. The banks were grassed and with Hemlock Water-dropwort (Oenanthe eroeata) and nettle. Scattered Willow (Salix sp.) were a feature of the left bank in particular. 19 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 5.3.2 River Bride at Tallow (current main outfall) 1115105 The sewage outfalls to the Bride downstream of Tallow Bridge on the right bank. Here there is a build up of sewage fungus and silt along the bank for about 10-15 m, where there appears to be a localised eddy keeping the effluent close in to a recess in the bank. Beyond this point the sewage begins to mix with the main flow and the only visible sign is small floating flocks of sewage fungus and solids being carried along in the current. At this point the channel is too deep to allow for proper macroinvertebrate sampling in the bed of the river. 5.3.3 (B2) Bride 600m Downstream ofSewage Outfall. The river was again sampled about 600m downstream of the present and proposed point of effluent discharge to the river at a point where the sewage has well mixed with the flow. The river here is a moderately deep run greater than 10m wide and about 50cm deep. Long, dense trailing Water-Crowfoot, comprise more than 60% cover across the channel, where the water appeared clear and the bottom free of silt (Plate 2). This stretch is shortly downstream of a sharp bend in the river where there is a large deep pool. The kick sample was taken close to the right bank in an area of cobbles, medium stones and gravel in a strong, swift flow. The right bank had Hemlock Water-Dropwort, Cow Parsley, Reed Canary-grass, backed by willow, alder, ash, elder and sycamore. 5.3.4 (G1) Glenaboy River upstream ofTallow (W 9926092689) This stretch of the river was between natural, well-vegetated banks, which cast a medium to strong shade in places (Plate 3). The channel was 4-6m wide and the flow where kick-samples were taken was shallow moderate to swift and turbulent (15 20cm deep). The substrate comprised cobbles, boulders, small stones and gravel. Moss was frequent on boulders, as Forwere inspectionclumps purposesof only.filamentous green algae. Hemlock Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. water-Dropwort was very common marginally. The nature of the stream, its substrates and it's flow marked it out as a typical salmonid river and brown trout or seatrout are likely to nursery there. 5.3.5 (G2) Glenaboy River downstream offootbridge below Tallow The river was 3m wide and about 20cm deep at the point of kick-sampling. The substrate comprised cobbles and small boulders on stones and gravel in swift turbulent flow. There was evidence downstream of some coarse inorganic siltation perhaps associated with the run-off of construction activity. Banks were vegetated with Hemlock Water-dropwort, Hogweed and grass, with Creeping Bent and Watercress on the margin of the channel. Water-crowfoot was frequent in the channel and the red alga Lemanea was common on boulders in moderate-swift flow areas. Scattered Hawthorn, Ash and Sycamore, mainly on the right bank. Good salmonid habitat, perhaps also some coarse fish. 20 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Table 5.1 Macroinvertebrate results and biotic indices data: 11-5-2004 Sites and Site Codes Bl B2 Gl G2 Bride 600m EPA Bride downstream Glenaboy Glenaboy Quality Tallow STP VIs DIs TAXA Category Bridge outfall Tallow Tallow MAYFLIES (Ephemeroptera) Baetis sp. C +++ +++1+ +++ +++ Hepta£eniidae: A ++1+ +++ Ecdyonurus . +1+ Heptagenia ++ Rhitro~ena +++I+D ++++D Evhemerella B ++ ++ +1+ ++ Caenis sp. C + + STONE FLIES (Plecoptera) lsoperla A ++ + + Chloroperla A + Leuctra Sf). B + CADDIS FLIES (Trichoptera) Rhyacophila sp. C ++ + + Hydropsyche sp. C ++1+ + + + Sericostoma personatum ++ + Glossosomatidae C +++ +++ Leptoceridae B + Lepidostoma hirtum B ++ For inspection purposes only. Silo B Consent+ of copyright owner+ required for any+/+ other use. + Limnephilidae C + ++ + TRVEFLIES (Diptera) Chironomidae D + Ceratopogonidae ++ ++ Simuliidae C +++ BEETLES (Coleoptera) Gyrinidae C + + + Dytiscidae C + Elmidae C +++ Liminius volckmari ++1+ Elmis aenea ++ ++++ + = present, ++ = frequent, +++ = common, ++++ = abundant, D = dommant, 21 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Table 5.1 contd: Sites & Site Codes Gl G2 Bl B2 Bride 600m EPA Bride downstream Glenaboy Glenaboy Quality Tallow STP U1s Dis TAXA Category Brid~e outfall Tallow Tallow FIWSHRIMPS (Crustacea) Gammarus sp. C ++ +++ ++ ++/+ Asellus sp. D +/+ ++ SNAILS (Mollusca) Ancylus fluviatilis C ++ ++ Lymnaea peregra + LEECHES (Hirudinea) Glossiphonia complanata + + Erpobdellidae Erpobdella + + Trochaeta sp. + + Helobdella sta/l.nalis + + + WORMS (Annelida) Oligochaetae ++ ++ ++ +++/+ FLATWORMS (Tricladia) Indet. Triclad For inspection purposes only. MITES Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. (Acarina) EPA Q Value Q4 Q3·4 Q4 Q3·4 + = present, ++ = frequent, +++ = common, ++++ = abundant, D = dominant, 22 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 5.4 Potential Impacts 5.4.1 Do Nothing Scenario At present the majority of sewage from Tallow receives primary treatment in a septic tank and then discharges directly to the Bride. In addition, some effluent from a new housing complex on the eastern side of town is directed to a reed-bed close to and east of the septic tank which discharges to the Bride at the next field boundary east of the main septic tank discharge point. In addition, some sewage occasionally overflows via a CSO to the Glenaboy in the town and several surface water outlets also discharge to the Glenaboy. The current study indicates that both rivers are being marginally impacted by these discharges at present in that a drop in water quality from Q4 to Q3-4 i.e. from unpolluted to slightly polluted was detected between upstream and downstream sites on both watercourses. These changes can confidently be attributed to the effluent discharges being received by both from Tallow. These findings are partly corroborated by the Environmental Protection Agency's own data which indicates that the Bride at Tallow Bridge has been unpolluted for several years (Q4) including most recently in 2000. They have no sampling station further downstream so they don't adjudicate on the impact of the Tallow discharges on this watercourse. However, their 2000 sampling on the Glenaboy indicated a marginal reduction in quality from Q4 upstream of Tallow to Q3-4 downstream. It is projected that the in terms of raw effluent that the population equivalent (PE) for Tallow will rise from a current (2005) level of 1446 to 2527 in 2025. Thus is the current treatment arrangements are maintained the quality of the river will inevitably deteriorate, probably on both rivers but certainly on the Bride where one can expect the quality to drop from slightly polluted (Q3-4) to moderately polluted (Q3) with the increasing population. Given that the Glenaboy is a much smaller river, it too would likely deteriorate in quality even though it would be receiving smaller and more intermittent discharges. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 5.4.2 With Treatment The proposed new treatment plant will result in a final effluent concentration of BOD 25mg/l and suspended solids (35mg/l). It is anticipated that an increase in effluent volume from about 230 m3/day at present to 451 m3/d in 2025 will not result in any deterioration in water quality. In fact, the opposite is likely because the total BOD load after secondary treatment is projected to amount to only about 25% of the current load, which is at best receiving primary treatment. Phosphorus levels are also expected to drop following treatment and while the ammonia and nitrate loads will increase by about 50%, the combined impact will still be beneficial on the river because of the very considerable BOD, solids and phosphorus load reductions projected. The treatment system when implemented will result in a change in water quality in the lower Bride from Q3-4 to Q4. The same change will be evident in the Glenaboy where the current overflow system will cease 5.5 Mitigation Measures When the storm water sewers are being excavated care should be taken to ensure that they don't act as conduits for solids contaminated run-off to the river. This might be 23 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 avoided by ensuring that the last one or two metres of the trench before it reaches the watercourse remain unexcavated until all the upstream section has been laid and backfilled. Should any de-watering be required for the trench no solids-contaminated water should be discharged to the stream without adequate treatment. If a mass concrete head wall is envisaged for storm sewer outfalls, care should be taken in pouring liquid cement to prevent any reaching the stream. The work should therefore be done on a dry day and the shuttering should be secure from leaks or the units should be manufactured off-site. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 24 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Plate 1 River Bride looking upstream from Tallow Bridge - Site Bl (note Water Crowfoot) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Plate 2 River Bride -600m downstream of sewage outfall. (Site B2) 25 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Plate 3 Glenaboy River (Site G 1) Upstream of Tallow. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 26 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 APPENDIX 1 List of vascular plant species names recorded from WWTP sites and mentioned in the text. Common name Scientific name Alder Alnus glutinosus Amphibious bistort Persicaria amphibia Annual meadow grass Poa annua Arum lily Arum maculatum Ash Fraxinus excelsior Barren brome Anisantha sterilis Barren strawberry Potentilla sterilis Bay laurel Laurus nobilis Beech Fagus sylvatica Bent grass Agrostis sp. Birch Betula sp. Bird's-foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus Black medick Medicago lupulina Black spleenwort Asplenium adiantum-nigrum Blackcurrant Ribes nigrum Blackthorn Prunus spinosa Bluebell Hyacinthioides non-scripta Bog stitchwort Stellaria alsine Bracken Pteridium aquilinum Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. Broad-leaved dock Rumex obtusifolius Brooklime Veronica beccabunga Buddleja Buddleja davidii Bugle Ajuga reptans Burnet rose Rosa pimpinellifolia Bush vetch Vicia sepium For inspection purposes only. Charlock SinapsisConsentarvensis of copyright owner required for any other use. Cherry Prunus sp. Cleavers Galium aparine Clematis Clematis vitalba Cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata Common cat's-ear Hypochaeris radicata Common chickweed Stellaria media Common dog-violet Viola riviniana Common duckweed Lemna minor Common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum Common osier Salix viminalis Common polypody Polypodium VUlgare Common reed Phragmites australis Common water plantain Alsima plantago-aquatica Common water Starwort Callitriche stagnalis Common valerian Valeriana officinalis Cotoneaster Cotoneaster sp. Cow parsley Anthriscus sylvestris Creeping bent Agrostis stolonifera Creeping buttercup Ranunculus repens Creeping cinquefoil Potentilla reptans Creeping soft-grass Holcus mollis Creeping thistle Cirsium arvense Cut-leaved crane's-bill Geranium dissectum 27 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Appendix 1 contd: Common name Scientific name Curled dock Rumex crispus Cypress Chamaecyparis sp. Daisy Bellis perennis Dandelion Taraxacum officina/e Docks Rumex sp. Dove's-foot crane's-bill Geranium molle Elder Sambucus nigra Elm Ulmus sp. English stone-crop Sedum anglica Erect bur-reed Sparganium erectum Escallonia Escallonia macrantha European larch Larix decidua False brome Brachypodium sy/vaticum False oat-grass Arrhenatherum e/atius Field horsetail Equisetum arvensis Field madder Sherardia arvensis Field wood-rush Luzu/a campestris Floating sweet-grass G/yceria fluitans Fool's watercress Apium nodiflorum Foxglove Digitalis purpurea Fuchsia Fuchsia magel/anica Fumitory Fumaria sp. Germander speedwell Veronica chamaedrys Glaucous sedge Carex flacca Gorse U/ex europaeus Great willowherb Epi/obium hirsutum Greater bird's-foot trefoil Lotus pedicu/aris Greater plantain Plantago major Greater reedmace Typha latifolia For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Greater stitchwort Stel/aria h%stea Ground ivy Glechoma hederacea Groundsel Senecio vulgaris Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus Hard fern Blachnum spicant Hard rush Juncus inflexus Hart's tongue fern Phyllitis scolopendrium Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Hazel Corylus avellana Hedge mustard Sisymbrium officinaIe Hedge woundwort Stachys sy/vatica Herb Robert Geranium robertianum Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium Holly lIex aqui/ifolium Honeysuckle Lonicera peric/ymenum Horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum Ivy Hedera helix Ivy-leaved speedwell Veronica hederifolia Ivy-leaved toadflax Cymba/aria muralis Kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria Knapweed Centaurea nigra Lady fern Athyrium felix-femina Lady's bedstraw Galium verum Lady's smock Cardamine pratensis 28 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Appendix 1 contd: Common name Scientific name Lesser celandine Ranunculus ficaria Lesser pond-sedge Carex acutiformis Lesser trefoil Trifolium dubium Maidenhair spleenwort Asplenium trichomanes Marsh bedstraw Galium palustre Marsh foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus Marsh marigold Caltha palustris Marsh thistle Cirsium palustre Meadow foxtail Alopecurus pratensis Meadow vetchling Lathyrus pratensis Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria Mint Mentha sp (cf longifolia) Montbretia Crocosmia aurea x C. pottsii Navelwort Umbilicus rupestris Nettle Urtica dioica Oak Quercus robur Opposite-leaved pondweed Groenlandia densa Pellitory-of-the-wall Parietaria judaica Pendulous sedge Carex pendula Perennial rye-grass Lolium perenne Perennial sow thistle Sonchus arvensis Primrose Primula vulgaris Purple moor-grass Molinia caerulea Ragwort Senecio jacobaea Red clover Trifolium pratense Red fescue Festuca rubra Redshank Persicaria maculosa Reed canary-grass Phalaris arundinacea Remote sedge Carex remota For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Rhododenron Rhododendron ponticum Ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata Rose Rosa sp. Rough meadow grass Poa trivialis Rusty willow Salix cinerea ssp. oleifolia Scaly male fern Dryopteris affinis Scot's pine Pinus sylvestris Sharp-flowered rush Juncus acutiflorus Shining crane's-bill Geranium lucidum Silverweed Potentilla anserina Soft brome Bromus hordaceus Soft rush Juncus effusus Sorrel Rumex acetosa Squirreltail fescue Vulpia bromoides Smooth hawk's-beard Crepis capillaris Smooth meadow grass Poa pratensis Smooth sow thistle Sonchus oleraceus Snowberry Symphoricarpos alba Soft shield fern Polystichum setifera Spear thistle Cirsium vulgare Spiked water-milfoil Myriophyllum spicatum Spurge Euphorbia sp. Summer snowflake Leucojum aestivum Sweet vernal grass Anthoxanthum odoratum 29 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Appendix 1 contd: Common name Scientific name Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Thistles Cirsium sp. Three-cornered leek Allium triquetum Three-nerved sandwort Moehringia trinervia Thrift Armeria maritima Thyme-leaved speedwell Veronica serpyllifolia Tutsan Hypericum androsaemum Wall-rue Asplenium ruta-muraria Wavy bitter-cress Cardamine flexuousa Water crowfoot Ranunculus sp. Water dropwort Oenanthe crocata Water figwort Scrophularia auriculata Water horsetail Equisetum fluviatile Water mint Mentha aquatica Watercress Rorippa nasturtium-aquatica agg. White clover Trifolium repens Wild angelica Angelica sylvestris Wild carrot Daucus carota Wild celery Apium graveolens Wild privet Ligustrum vulgare Wild radish Raphanus raphanistrum Willow species Salix sp. Willowherb Epilobium sp. Winter heliotrope Petasites fragans Wood avens Geum urbanum Wood sage Teucrium scorodonia Wood sorrel Oxalis acetosella Wych elm Ulmus glabra For inspection purposes only. Yarrow Achillea millefoliumConsent of copyright owner required for any other use. Yellow archangel Lamiastrum galeobdolon spp. argentatum Yellow iris Iris pseudocorus Yellow pimpernel Lysimachia nemorum Yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus 30 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 APPENDIX 2 EVALUATION OF ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT SIGNIFICANCE This methodology for evaluation of ecological importance is adapted from RPS Consultants (2001 ). The criteria shown below are based on an international-national-county-Iocal scale. The local scale is approximately equivalent to one 10 km square but can be operationally defined to reflect the character of the area of interest. For example, for riparian features it could be a section of a river catchment. Because most sites will fall within the local scale, this is sub divided into high local importance-local importance-local value. TableE2.1 Criteria for assessing ecological importance Importance Criteria International Sites which qualify for desiQnation as SACs or SPAs National Sites which qualify for designation as NHAs Sites which hold Red Data Book (Curtis and McGough, 1988) plant species Sites which hold nationally rare invertebrate species, subject to an evaluation as to whether their known status may be largely due to under-recording Sites which hold nationally rare vertebrate species (as defined by Whilde, 1993) Sites which hold nationally important bird populations (defined as 1% of the national population;; Sheppard, 1993) County Sites which hold nationally scarce plant species (recorded from less than 65 10 2 km squares ), unless they are locally abundant Sites which hold nationally scarce invertebrate species (recorded from less than 65 10 km squares), unless they are locally abundant and subject to an evaluation as to whether their known status may be largely due to under-recording Sites which hold regionally scarce vertebrate species Sites which hold semi-natural habitats likely to be of rare occurrence within the county Sites which hold the best examples of a semi-natural habitat type within the county High Local Sites which hold For inspectionsemi-natural purposes only.habitats and/or species likely to be of rare Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Importance occurrence within the local area Sites which hold the best examples of a semi-natural habitat type within the local area Local Importance Sites which hold high quality semi-natural habitats Local Value Any semi-natural habitat the Island of Ireland. 2 based pro-rata on the British criteria of 100 10 km squares (JNCC, 1995). Assessment of Impact Type and Magnitude Criteria for assessing impact type and magnitude are presented in Tables E2.2 and E2.3, respectively. Table E2.2 Criteria for assessing impact type Impact type Criteria Positive impact: A change to the ecoloqy of the affected feature that improves its conservation status. Negative A change to the ecology of the affected feature that reduces its conservation status. impact: 31 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Appendix 2 contd: Table E2.3 Criteria for assessing impact magnitude Impact Definition magnitude No change: No discernible change in the ecology of the affected feature. Imperceptible A change in the ecology of the affected site, the consequences of which are Impact: strictly limited to within the development boundaries. Slight Impact: A change in the ecology of the affected site which has noticeable ecological consequences outside the development boundary, but these consequences are not considered to significantly affect the distribution and/or abundance of species 1 or habitats of conservation importance • Moderate Impact: A change in the ecology of the affected site, which has noticeable ecological consequences outside the development boundary. These consequences are considered to significantly affect the distribution and/or abundance of species or habitats of conservation importance. Substantial A change in the ecology of the affected site, which has noticeable ecological Impact: consequences outside the development boundary. These consequences are considered to significantly affect species or habitats of high conservation importance and to potentially affect the overall viability of those species or 2 habitats in the wider area . Profound Impact: A change in the ecology of the affected site, which has noticeable ecological consequences outside the development boundary. These consequences are considered to be such that the overall viability of species or habitats of high For inspection purposes only. 2 conservationConsentimportance of copyright ownerin requiredthe wider for anyarea other use.is under a very high degree of threat (negative impact) or are likely to increase markedly (positive impact). .. .. It IS not possible to define specific numencal thresholds, as different species/habitat have varying degrees of resilience to ecological perturbation. 2 i.e., the area relevant to the assessed importance of the feature. References Curtis, T.G.F. and McGough, H.N. (1988). The Irish Red Data Book. 1 Vascular Plants. The Stationery Office, Dublin. JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) (1995). Guidelines for Selection of Biological SSSls. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough, UK. RPS Consultants (2001). N25 Waterford Bypass Environmental Impact Statement. RPS Consultants, Cork. Sheppard, R. (1993). Ireland's Wetland Wealth: the birdlife of the estuaries, lakes, coasts, rivers, bogs and turloughs of Ireland (The report of the Winter Wetlands Survey, 1984/85 to 1986/87). Irish Wildbird Conservancy, Dublin. Whilde, A. (1993). Threatened Mammals, Birds, Amphibians and Fish in Ireland. Irish Red Data Book 2: Vertebrates. HMSO, Belfast. 32 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Attachment G.2 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 ------ For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 Waterford County Council Implementation Report 2006 for the Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations, 1998 (S.1. No. 258 of 1998) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Mr John 0'Flynn, BE, F.LE.I., County Engineer / DOS Roads & Infrastructure EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 CONTENTS Page Item Title 2 Contents 3 Introduction 5 Section 1 Water Quality in County Waterford 8 Section 2 Implementation ofMeasures Water Quality Management planning Planning and Control Consultative and Co-operative measures Monitoring Education and Advisory National Measures 14. Section 3 Progress to Date Appendix 1 Tables of Water Quality and planned Measures Appendix 2 Summary of MeasuresFor inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 INTRODUCTION This report was compiled to comply with the reporting requirements ofthe Water Pollution Act, 1977, (amended 1990), (Water quality for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998. The Phosphorus Regulations require local authorities to take measures to ensure no deterioration occurs in rivers and lakes in their functional area, based on quality conditions recorded by the EPA during its monitoring in the period 1995-1997. Where water quality was found to be unsatisfactory during the 1995-1997 period, specified levels of improvement must be achieved within a 10 year timeframe. Local authorities are required to take appropriate pollution control measures to secure compliance with the quality standards. Waterford County Council adopts the environmental management systems approach - consisting of initial review, setting oftargets, formulation and implement measures, audit and review of programme. ing ter f audit THEME SURES REPORT Setting Targets & Objectlvesl Planning for Implementationl Programme Formulation Figure I. Environmental management systems approach Local authorities were required to submit an initial report to the EPA setting out the measures to be For inspection purposes only. taken in the discharge oftheir statutoryConsent of copyrightpollution ownercontrol, requiredand for anyto othersubmit use. two yearly reports on progress in implementing the regulations. This report is in accordance with the 2006 implementation reporting requirements. This bi-annual report serves as the audit and review ofthe environment management programme. 3 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:20 The Phosphorus Regulations (article 3) apply to any part ofa river (or lake) to which the EPA has assigned a biological quality rating (or a lake trophic status) during or since the monitoring period 1995-1997. Accordingly, the following County Waterford rivers and lakes have been assessed and categorised, and are dealt with in this report; Table 1 List ofCounty Waterford Rivers and Lakes NAME OF RIVER NAME OF LAKE Hydrometric area 16 Hydrometric area 17 Hydrometric area 18 Lakes Clodiagh Araglin Blackwater Ballvscanlon Glasha Brickey Bride Ballyshonnock Glenarv Colligan Finisk Belle Nier Dalligan Geoish Carrigavanlry SUiT Dunhill Glenabov Coumalocha Whelan's Bridge Leperstown Glenafallia Coumduala Mahon Glenakeefe Coumfea Mora rlen Glendine Coumshin 'aun Tay Licky Crotty's Manavu J'3 Deelish Owbeg Knockaderry Owenashad Mohra Sgilloge For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 4 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 SECTION 1 - WATER OUALITY IN COUNTY WATERFORD Water Quality Information Water quality infonnation on the biological Q-rating for the relevant rivers and the trophic status of County Waterford lakes is presented in this section. A summary ofwater quality infonnation is contained in appendix I. Infonnation contained in the tables in appendix I includes; .. A tabulated list ofeach part ofa river and lake covered by the rel,'1llations. .. The EPA river and lake identification codes. .. River monitoring station codes ... Grid references. ... Baseline quality ofthe river/lake in 1995-1997. .,. Current quality ofthe river/lake. ... Target quality ofthe river/lake. ~ An indication ofwhether the target quality has been achieved. Waterbodies, where the target value has not yet been achieved, are highlighted by shading. ~ Programme ofmeasures to effect improvement in water quality Water Quality In discussing water quality, a distinction must be drawn between the tenns 'satisfactory' and 'compliant', which are not equivalent. It is possible for a station to be satisfactory (Q4 or higher) but not in compliance with the requirements ofthe regulations as its baseline rating may have been higher. Similarly it is possible for a station to be unsatisfactory (less than Q4) but in compliance with the regulations as its baseline rating may only require an improvement to Q3-4. Hydrometric Area 16. See appendix 1, table 1.1. There are twenty monitoring stations in hydrometric area 16. II ofthese were biologically surveyed in 2005. Ofthese, five (45% ofthe total) were categorised as "unsatisfactory" - having a Q value of less than Q4 - during the most recent biological surveys in 2005. 5 sites were categorised as noncompliant with the criteria specified in the phosphorus regulations. The Clodiagh River was generally satisfactory, apart from the station at Clonea Bridge, which deteriorated somewhat from Q3in 2002 Forto inspectionQ2 in 2005.purposes Thisonly. station is within the mixing zone of Clonea village sewage treatmentConsentplant ofdischarge, copyright ownerand requiredimprovement for any otherworks use. are planned for 2006. A slight disimprovement in Q4-5 sites was recorded. The Glasha or Glenary Rivers were not surveyed in 2002 so no classification was possible. TI1e Nier River was not surveyed in 2005 so no update on its classifications is possible. The Suir quality classification was somewhat variable, with many ofthe stations remaining unchanged since 1996. The main pressures on this stretch ofthe Suir come from fanning, industry and municipal wastewater discharges. The significant improvement observed at station 2600, downstream ofClonmel, where the Q rating went from Q2-3 in 1996 to Q3 -4 in 2002, was maintained in 2005 with a 3-4 rating at this station. This improvement was most likely due to improved municipal waste water treatment. Whelans Bridge River was not surveyed in 2005 so no update on classification was possible. 5 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Hydrometric Area 17. See appendix 1, table 1.2 The baseline survey for the purposes ofclassification in hydrometric area 17 was conducted by the EPA in 1996, and the most recent information available is from the results ofthe 2001 EPA biological survey. There are 27 monitoring stations in this hydrometric area, and ofthese, 7 (26% ofthe total) were categorised as "unsatisfactory" - having a Q value of less than Q4 - during the most recent biological surveys in 2004. 5 sites were categorised as noncompliant with the criteria specified in the phosphorus regulations. The Araglin River improved during the 2001 to 2004 period, with Q ratings at both stations going from Q4 to 04-5. The Brickey improved in its upper stretch in the period 2001 to 2004, with station 050 changing from Q3 to Q4. Station 090 remained at Q3-4. Farming activity, and the fact that the river is slow moving are considered the reasons for this rating. The upper reaches ofthe Colligan showed some improvement from Q4 to Q4-5 at stations 90 and 100. The mid and lower reaches continued to be satisfactory over the period 2001 to 2004. The Dalligan continued to be satisfactory over the period. The previously observed improvement in the quality ofthe Dunhill River was maintained during this period. Leperstown stream remained slightly polluted. The Mahon River was generally satisfactory, apart from the station immediately downstream of Kilmacthomas village. The village sewage discharge is considered responsible for this effect. A disimprovement in the classification ofthe Moraglen tributary ofthe Mahon occurred, with a change from Q4 to Q3-4 at stations 0100 and 0200.. A significant improvement in the classification ofthe River Tay occurred during the 2001- 2004 period. Hydrometric Area 18 see appendix 1, table 1.3 The baseline survey for the purposes ofclassification in hydrometric area 17 was conducted by the EPA in 1997, and the most recent information available is from the results ofthe 2003 EPA biological survey. There are 34 monitoring stations in this hydrometric area, and ofthese, 5 (15% ofthe total) were categorised as "unsatisfactory" - less than Q4 - in 2003, 9 sites were categorised as noncompliant with the criteria specified in the phosphorus regulations, indicating a disimprovement in some high quality sites. The Blackwater River remained satisfactory at all three County Waterford stations, as did the River Bride. The Finisk was generally satisfactory, but the deterioration in high quality sites since 1997 was also observed in 2003 with a slight Fordrop inspectionin biological purposes only.quality from Q4-5 to Q4 at three stations. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Conditions deteriorated in the lower stretches ofthe Glenaboy river since 2000, with farming being the most likely cause. Most of the Glenaboy catchment is in County Cork. The Glenakeeffe, Glenshelane and Monavugga rivers remained satisfactory. Some deterioration in the Glendine river occurred since 200 l with a change from Q4 to Q3-4. TIle Goish River was mostly satisfactory, with an improvement in the lower stretch since 2000. TIle Glenafallia had improved, from Q3-4 to Q4, at station 0200, downstream ofCappoquin. Conditions on the river Lickey had improved along most if its length, except for slight pollution classification at its early stretch. The Owbeg river remained unsatisfactory. The Owenashad had improved along its length since 2000. 6 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Lakes. See appendix 1, table 1.4 13 County Waterford lakes were monitored for the purpose oftrophic classification. The classification criteria applied was the EPA modification ofthe DECO scheme based on annual maximimum chlorophyl1 concentration, see table 2. Table 2 Lake classification scheme Lake Trophic Category Annual Max Chlorophyll mwm3 Oligotrophic <8 Mesotrophic 8-25 Moderately eutrophic 25-35 Strongly eutrophic 35-55 Highly eutrophic 55-75 Hypertrophic >75 Chlorophyl1 and nutrient monitoring was carried out approximately 5 times per year on lowland lakes used as water sources, and at least once per year on upland lakes in the Comeragh mountains. Lake trophic status was observed to vary from year to year, most likely influenced by weather conditions. The most recent monitoring conducted in 2005 indicated that 2 lakes (Counduala and Sgil1ogue) were not in compliance with the requirements ofthe phosphorus regulations. These are both upland lakes and the main suspected pressure is from sheep grazing. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 7 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 SECTION 2 - IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES Measures The measures implemented by Waterford County Council to manage water quality are presented in this section. Water Quality Management Planning in County Waterford River Suir A Water Quality Management Plan for the River Suir Catchment was prepared by the An Foras Forbatha (now EPA) Kilkenny Laboratory on behalfofthe South Eastem local authorities in 1986. This was prepared in accordance with Section 15 ofthe water Pollution Act, 1977. The plan was very comprehensive and included nutrient and organic loadings along the River and tributaries. It allowed for the assimilative capacity at various stretches of the river to be calculated, and gave guidance for the control ofexisting and future discharges and diffuse pollution sources. The plan also set out a comprehensive monitoring schedule for the River Suir and tributaries, and Waterford Harbour. The Three Rivers Project ran from 1998 to 2002 and incorporated the River Suir Catchment Water Quality Management Scheme. The Three Rivers Project took into consideration current water quality legislative requirements, and effectively this scheme superseded the 1986 plan. On the cessation ofthe Three Rivers Project, responsibility for implementing the project recommendations fell to the relevant local authorities, and to service this need, a River Suir Management Group was set up comprising ofall local authorities in the Suir catchment. This management group evolved and was superceded by the Suir Surface Water Working Group, which comprises ofstakeholders such as relevant local authorites, the EPA, the fishery board and the DoEHLG. River Basin Districts In accordance with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) and the EC (water Policy) Regulations 2003, the South Eastern River Basin District (SERBD) and South Western River Basin District (SWRBD) Projects were set up. In County Waterford, these projects cover hydrometric areas 16/17 (SERBD) and 18 (SWRBD). The key requirement ofthe legislation, and the projects main aim, is to achieve "good" water quality status in all waters by 2015. Waterford County Council participates actively in both projects, and designing Programmes ofMeasures and developing River Basin Management Plans for their implementation will be the responsibility ofthe relevant local authorities. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Dungarvan Harbour A Water Quality Management Plan for the Dungarvan Harbour was prepared in 1994 by EG Pettit & Co., consultants, in conjunction with the Kilkenny EPA Laboratory, on behalfof Waterford County Council. The plan included water quality objectives and set out a monitoring regime. General Other Waterford County Council plans and policies, which involve water quality planning, are: 8 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 The County Development Plan 2005 sets out criteria for housing, industrial and agricultural development taking into account existing and planned and wastewater treatment facilities and potential pressures on surface and ground water quality. Policies are designed to minimise the impact ofdevelopment on natural resources or ensure that such impact is consistent with the principles ofsustainability. The Emergency Planfor the Protection ofDrinking Water Supplies 2003 provides for a systematic approach to the prevention and response to contamination ofwater supply sources. The Wastewater Treatment Operational Plan provides a documented system for the management and operation ofurban wastewater treatment plants, with the aim ofensuring that the treated wastewater discharge allows receiving waters to meet the relevant quality objectives, and the relevant provisions ofthe Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations and of any other relevant national regulations. The Groundwater Protection Scheme provides a framework and geological and hydrogeological information for the regulatory process, so that potentially polluting developments can be located and controlled in an environmentally acceptable way. County Waterford Sludge Management Plan, which provides for the acceptable management, treatment, re-use and disposal ofsludge arising from wastewater treatment and other council activities has been submitted to the Department ofEnvironment Heritage and Local Government. The South East Waste Management Plan 2002-2021, provides for the reduction, recycling and disposal ofwaste in an environmentally acceptable manner. This plan is subject to review every five years. Planning and Control Measures Point-source Discharges Section 4 Licences Waterford County Council has 20 Section 4 discharge licences currently in operation. All licences have been devised to take account of the Forrequirements inspection purposesof only.the Phosphorus Regulations. 8 licences Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. have been issued since August 2004 and a further 6 licence applications are at an advanced stage. Section 16 Licences Waterford County Council has 15 Section 16 discharge licences currently in operation. All licences have been devised to take account ofthe requirements ofthe Phosphorus Regulations. I licence has been issued since August 2004. 9 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Management ofWastewater treatment plants Waterford County Council has a documented management system for the operation ofcounty wastewater treatment plants. In order to facilitate the proper operation ofnewly commissioned wastewater treatment plants, warning/advice notices have been sent to all food outlet premises in the urban areas of Dungarvan and Tramore requiring the installation of grease traps prior to discharge to sewer. Upgrade ofSewage treatment plants Since the last implementation report, further progress was made in planning the upgrade of 15 sewerage treatment schemes for Dungarvan, Tramore, Stradbally, Tallow, Ardmore, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas, Kilmeaden/BallydutT, Ballyduff Upper, Aglish, Cheekpoint, Villierstown, Piltown and Clashmore. The Dungarvan and Piltown schemes are now operational. Tramore collection system is complete and the treatment plant is at an advanced stage ofconstruction, with a project completion date ofJune 2007. Contract documents, foreshore licences, compulsory purchase and tendering procedures are at an advanced stage for the remainder ofthe schemes. The project completion date for the majority ofthe schemes is April 2010, with some earlier completions expected. Septic tanks and small scale treatment plants The County Development Plan 2005 directs that where connection to public sewerage facilities is not possible, dwellings must provide their own private means of effluent disposal and treatment. As individual treatment and disposal systems have the potential to cause serious groundwater pollution and a public health hazard, the requirements of the N.S.A.I. Standard S.R.6 of 1991 ~eptic Tank Systems - Recommendations for Domestic Effluent Treatment and Disposalji-om a Single Dwelling house), the Building Regulations or the E.P.A. Wastewater Treatment Manual, Treatment Systems for Single Houses may be taken into account. However, where an applicant proposes to comply with a particular standard, the relevant site suitability test shall be carried out. Adherence to these guidelines is particularly important in County Waterford, as many of the sources of public water supply have been identified as being extremely vulnerable to groundwater pollution. Upgrade of Landfills and Waste Management Both Tramore and Dungarvan landfills have undergone extensive improvement works, including leachate management and capping, designed to minimize impact on the environment. Additionally, Waterford County Council has adopted the Joint Waste Management Plan for the South East Region, 2002. The Joint Plan identifies short, medium and long-tenn objectives for waste management measures in order to bring into practice the waste management hierarchy of reduce, reuse, recycle, and (s4e) disposal. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Non-Point Source Discharges Bye-laws and Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) Pending the deliberations ofthe government on the Nitrate Action Programme under the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), Waterford County Council did not initiate any Bye-laws or NMP measures. However submissions were made to the DoEHLG regarding the action programme and Waterford County Council will assess future actions in light ofthe requirements ofthe action programme and the. European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection ofWaters) Regulations 2006 S.l. No. 3780f2006. 10 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Farm surveys Farm surveys are a key measure for the control ofnon-point (farmyard and land run-oft) discharges due to agricultural activities. A three-person team was convened to focus on farm surveys in county Waterford. Catchments/sub-catchments were targeted, and group meetings monitored action and progress. In the period August 2004 to July 2006 farm surveys were carried out on 5 catchments, the Brickey, Tay, Reisk, Clodiagh and Dunhill rivers. Use was made ofa standard questionnaire and where an existing or potential risk to water quality was indicated, enforcement measures were initiated. In most situations, Waterford County Council adopts an incremental approach, starting with a warning and progressing to legal action ifnecessary. Since the last implementation report, 103 surveys were conducted, 20 verbal or warning notices were issued, 5 section 12 notices were issued and no prosecutions occurred. Licenced Landspreading The records ofspreadlands are held in paper files as part ofthe Environmental Impact Statements. It is the intention ofWaterford County Council to transfer this information to digital format to enable full use ofthe information in terms ofpollution control. Best Farm Management Plans (BFMP) Best Farm Management Plans were prepared for farmers in the Ballyshonnock Lake sub-catchment in 2002, as part ofthe three Rivers Project. Follow-up surveys were carried out by Waterford County Council in 2004. Wetland Construction County Waterford has been the lead county in the development and use ofsurface-tlow emergent vegetation constructed wetlands as a treatment method for sewage and greywaters since the mid 1990's. Waterford County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (DoEHLG) have a co operative and ongoing Research and Development Programme on the use ofthis type ofconstructed wetlands and associated biodiversity. Known as Integrated Constructed Wetlands (lCWs), they are used for the management ofagricultural point sources ofwastewater and for the treatment ofsewage ofvarying scales ranging from single houses to villages/towns, and for some industrial waste waters. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Forestry As part ofthe County Development Plan extra safeguards are required for forestry developments in the catchment areas ofsensitive waters, including those prone to acidification and those used for the purposes ofdrinking water abstraction. Waterford County Council is consulted and comments on proposed forestry aerial fertilisation programmes. II EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Quarrying The control ofquarrying sites with respect to water quality is currently being reviewed. A Section 4 discharge licence is currently being processed for one quarry site, and this will be used as a template for the control ofother sites in the county. Ofparticular concern is stormwater flows from quarry sites, which can contain significant levels ofsuspended solids. lt is intended to strengthen controls of these emissions from quarry sites in the county by way ofWater Pollution Act S12 notices or using conditions imposed during the registration ofquarries under the Planning and Development Act 2000 S261. CONSULTATIVE AND CO-OPERATIVE MEASURES Waterford County Council strives to foster excellent working relationships with all groups and individuals involved in water quality management. Formal consultative arrangements were instituted during the preparation ofthe River Suir and Three Rivers Project Management Plans. This approach is continued in the South Eastern and South Western river Basin District Projects, in which Waterford County Council is a contributing stakeholder. Additionally, Waterford County Council has developed many positive co-operative relationships with various organisations including those outlined below. Environmental Enforcement Network Steering Committee which considers the ongoing work of the network and sets the priorities for the network on an ongoing basis. Waterford County Council is a member ofthe Regional Water Laboratory and Environmental Management Committee, where monitoring strategies and a wide range ofwater quality issues are discussed. The Suir Surface Water Working Group, which comprises ofstakeholders such as relevant local authorites, the EPA, the fishery board and the DoEHLG meets regularly to discuss water quality problems ofcommon concern, particularly in the Suir catchment. Ballyshonnock area farmers were fully co-operative with the voluntary involvement in Best Farm Management Planning in the Ballyshonnock Lake Catchment. The Dunhill Farmers Group participate in the Anne Valley Integrated constructed Wetland Project. This project is ongoing, with regular farm visits by Waterford County Council personnel. A multi-sectoral group from Waterford County Council, OPW, NPW and a consultant hydrogeologist oversees the ICW project. The Waterford City & County Trout Anglers Association and Waterford County Council continue to co-operate annually in the treatment ofForcertain inspectionlakes purposeswith only.barley straw to suppress algal blooms. The Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. voluntary manpower provided by this group is essential to the continuation ofthis work. 12 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 MONITORING MEASURES The EPA carry out the biological surveys which were used to establish baseline water quality conditions, and which are used to monitor progress with regard to the requirements ofthe Phosphorus Regulations. The Kilkenny Regional Water Laboratory carries out an extensive programme ofwater quality monitoring ofrivers and major industrial discharges, on behalfof Waterford County Council. Waterford County Council has its own water testing laboratory and conducts specific monitoring measures, including; Channel surveys on selected stretches ofriver to identify and assess impact from point and non-point discharges. Investigative sampling is conducted to determine the causes ofpollution and in response to complaints. Chemical and/or bacteriological analysis was undertaken as required, and assessments were made ofriver habitat quality. In addition to the river monitoring programme, lake water quality at thirteen lakes in the county is measured by Waterford County Council and furnished to the EPA for inclusion in water quality reports. Since the last implementation report, a substantial increase in the monitoring ofsewage treatment facilities in the county is underway, in order to provide information on phosphorus loadings and impact on receiving water quality. A further expansion ofthis programme is planned, with automatic sampling and flow monitoring where appropriate. The Integrated Constructed Wetlands Project in the Anne (Dunhill) Valley involves approximately monthly testing ofinflow/outflows, receiving waters, and groundwaters for chemical and bacteriological quality. PUBLIC EDUCATIONAND ADVISORYMEASURES An environmental awareness officer is employed by Waterford County Council. Weekly environmental information and advice is given through local press. There is an active programme of environmental awareness measures aimed at schoolchildren, such as debating competitions with environmental topics, etc. Other recent awareness measures undertaken by Waterford County Council include presentations at water quality seminars, attendance at Teagasc For inspectionfarm purposesopen only.days, participation in third level science exhibition, facilitation school groupConsentvisits of copyrightto Waterford owner requiredCounty for anyCouncil other use. facilities, and assisting in second and third level student projects. NATIONAL MEASURES Waterford County Council will continue to contribute and fulfil its responsibilities in respect ofany national measures such as the Nitrates Action Programme, Water Framework Directive and River Basin District Projects. 13 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 SECTION 3 - PROGRESS TO DATE Progress to Date The effectiveness ofpollution control measures taken by Waterford County Council is discussed in this section. Planning Control and Enforcement Measures a) Progress: The various management plans pertaining to water quality, as discussed in section 2, provide a useful framework for water quality management. The continued issuing ofnew, and review ofexisting, section 4 and 16 licences should assist in controlling point source discharges from the industrial sector. This is complemented by the upgrade ofcounty sewage treatment plants, which is progressing well across the county. Farm surveys, backed up by enforcement measures are a key element in controlling diffuse pollution from the agricultural sector. The various research projects underway, particularly the Ballyshonnock Lake Project and the Integrated Constructed Wetland Project, provide valuable information that is relevant to other catchments. b) Problems The increasing requirements ofcurrent environmental legislation leads to many demands on staff time and council resources. The level offarm surveys undertaken in county Waterford was approximately 50 per annum. The surveys were mainly conducted in stretches ofriver where water quality was of concern. However this level ofsurveying may not be sufficient to make an immediate impact on water quality. There appeared to be difficulties in the full implementation by the farmers ofthe nutrient management planning (NMP) aspects ofthe Best Farm Management Plans in the Ballyshonnock Catchment. This was not a reflection on the level ofco-operation given by the farmers, which was good On the council's side, it was a very time-consuming exercise to assess the level ofimplementation ofthe NMPs. The lesson learned from this experience was that, from the point ofview ofa cost/benefit, it may be more beneficial to focus on farmyard pollution control measures. While considering a discharge licence for a quarry, it was discovered that the diffuse run-off For inspection purposes only. generated from the site duringConsentrainfall of copyrightevents ownerfar outweighed required for anyany otherpoint use. source discharges from the site, in terms ofquantity and quality (suspended solids). This situation is likely to be repeated at other similar sites and will need to be addressed. c) Future Plans/New Directions Ifwater quality improvement targets are not met, Waterford County Council will consider the recruitment ofan extra field technician specifically for farm surveys. The point source and diffuse run-off from large sites such as quarries will be assessed and dealt with using pollution control and planning legislation. 14 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Consultative and Co-operative Measures a) Progress: Waterford County Council continues to strive to foster good working relationships with groups and individuals concerned with water quality, as outlined in Section 2. A key fonnal consultative arrangement is with the stakeholders within the context ofthe Environmental Enforcement Network, the Suir Working Group, the Regional Water and Environmental Committee and the South East and South West River Basin District Projects. Reports on the use ofconstructed wetlands for the treatment ofwastewaters have been presented to various local authorities and interested parties. b) Problems No problems during the period c) Future Plans/New Directions Arising from the Anne Valley Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) Project, a guidance document and specification on the design, construction and operation ofsurface flow wetlands for the treatment offannyard soiled water is at draft stage and is expected to be ready for publication in 2006, Further research into this treatment methodology is to be coordinated through the DoEHLG. Waterford County Council will further develop co-operation with relevant stakeholders within the River Basin Management Groups. Monitoring Measures a) Progress Waterford County Council and EPA Regional Laboratory continued the comprehensive monitoring programme ofriver waters and industrial discharges. b) Problems The biological surveys carried out by the EPA provide a valuable method ofassessing river water, however, the three yearly cycle is insufficient to give timely feedback on the effect ofpollution control measures. There are also discrepancies between the water quality status conferred on a water body by biological versus chemical monitoring. This may reflect either the imperfect relationship between phosphorus concentration and biological quality, or Forthe inspectionpresence purposesofan only.agent, other than phosphorus, causing loss ofbiological diversity, such as suspendedConsent of copyrightmatter ownerfrom requiredovergrazing for any otherin use.upland areas, for example. c) Future plans/ new Directions A revised monitoring programme will be devised in late 2005 to take account ofthe requirements of the Water Framework Directive monitoring programme. Waterford County Council will increase the chemical monitoring ofcertain rivers to enable classification ofquality status using phosphorus concentration. 15 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Summary and Conclusions a) Progress The measures to control point-source discharges, namely the upgrade ofmunicipal wastewater plants and licensing of industries, are progressing well, with substantial investment in pollution control infrastructure, both at local authority and industrial level. The research projects indicated that constructed wetlands are effective tools for the control ofsoiled water from farmyards and villages. This issue is currently being considered by a national technical working group and a full report is expected to be published in 2006. b) Problems Diffuse pollution, particularly from agricultural activities is likely to impact on water quality in the medium-term. New initiatives, such as the Nitrates Action Programme should provide impetus to make progress on this. c) Future Plans/New Directions Waterford County Council will control point source discharges through licensing ofindustry and investment in municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Waterford County Council will continue to develop co-operative and consultative measures with all relevant stakeholders in water quality management, particularly through the River Basin District Projects. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 16 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 APPENDIX 1 WATER QUALITY and MEASURES TABLES For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 17 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 Standard to Is Baseline Lake Grid . Trophic Trophic be Achieved Is current Wh Q . . U . f W' p" S Quality standard ere uality IS nsatls actory hat IS the rlnclpal ource 0 t Lake Name Code Referenc Baseline Status Status by 2007 Proposed mcasurt'S rimcfrallll,.' Satisfactor e 2004 2005 (Trophic compliant? Pollution y? Yes/No Status) Trophic Status Agricultural sources of P, shallow lake may be naturally eutrophic -_._._- Belle 61 5665050 M(1998) Yes EMM Yes Groundwater-fed shallow lake may be naturally eutrophic Carrigavantry 835550025 m-E(1998) ~o M M M Yes Agricultural/forestry sources of P, shallow lake may be naturally eutrophic Coumalocha 103 5288098 0(2000) Yes 0 0 0 Yes Coumduala 1045294144 0(2000) Yes h-E s-E 0 No 5heep grazing upgradient I Survey area, reduce grazing pressure 2006 - - - _.in_ catchment if necessary I Coumfea 105 5279099 0(2000) Yes 0 0 0 Yes Coumshinnaun 106 5325110 0(2000) Yes 0 0 0 Yes Crotty's 111 5326125 0(2000) Yes 0 0 0 Yes Deelish 120 X282973 012000\ Yes 0 0 0 Yes Knockaderry 209 5495060 H(1998) No m-E ME Yes 15traw used to supress algal growth. Agricultural sources of P, but shallow lake may be naturally eutrophic For inspection purposes only. Mohra 2285286162 0(2000) Yes 0 0 0 Consent of copyrightYes owner required for any other use. 1 5gilloge 27915297115 0(2000) Yes 0 I M 0 No 1 unknown source, possibly sheep grazing in upland catchment ISurvey area, reduce grazing pressure IIIIII I I I lin catchment if necessary I 2006 Table 1.4 LAKE WATER QUALITY COUNTY WATERFORD Waterbodies currently non-compliant with regulations are shaded I II Appendix 1 Quality and Measures.xls t ~. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 j j II i 1 i 'I ! 1 !i I ! Ii 11 H ~ ! I f f f f i , I I I For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. . , , u .~ , , , i , , - - . :z:. i E "5 I ~ ~ I , 3 ., c !, , ~ . ~ ~ "5 j ~'" .c ~ ~ 2" ~ ~ 0: 8 "'...~ y :g ~ c >- • Z. EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 1 ! , i, 1 I i . ii! I I 1 II j Ii For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. • I I I . I I I I . "0 t i!! f' 8 0 f ~ ~ ... .t:s ...0 ...~· ~ 5- II; > i2· N E - .y :c 0 j j ~· z. 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Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 18 EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 (" (' To maintain waler quality in county ongoing Sanitary and Environmental ongoing rivers and lak.es, dnd improve where sections necesS IrnlJiement WFD monitoring IJrogr Imp!l;lmenl WFD Programmt; of Measures I To tlffed irnproIJerlltml in Willer quality I implerntmt programme of pollution conlrol ongoing Water Services section, wee ongoing Progr Review $4 and S161ictJtlses illligl1l of reduce P inputs from Iictfnsed industry Determine P loads. assimila~ve capacity of ongoing SEE Sanitary Servictls currently 20 S4 and 15 S161icences yes regulations receiving waters, and dettlrmine if changes SE SaniUlI)' Prl Monitor Sewage trealment faJlitles Establbh P ioads from WWTPs Mea:>ure P concentration and lIows 'It 2002 Sf Sanitary A substantial increase in the monitoring of (ongoing WWTPs sewage tmatment facilities in 2004 Assessment of data for P loads is currently underwa Upyr Control discharges from individual house To promote sustainable development lensure new houses comply with SR6 or ongoing DOS Planning Individual houses are dealt with under Table 2.2 County Measures Appendix 2 Summary of measures.xls EPA Export 26-07-2013:12:33:21 For inspection purposes only. 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