Leitrim County Council
Wastewater Discharge Certificate Application for:
Fenagh WWTP
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THISMATTER IS BEING DEALT WITH BY TEL.No. EXT.No.
Date: Our Ref Your Ref:
Ms. Yvonne Furlong, Licensing Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford
IOTHDecember 2010
Fenaah Aaalomeration
Dear Yvonne,
Please find enclosed the following documents regarding Wastewater Discharge Certificate application for Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Works:
I. Wastewater Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Application Form (One signed original and one copy in hardcopy format and two copies in electronic searchable PDF format on CD-ROM)
2. Electronic Locational For Informationinspection purposes only.(One electronic copy on CD-ROM) Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
I confirm that the content of the electronic files on CD are a true copy of the original application form.
If you require any clarification or further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Senior Engineer Water Services
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 WDAppkatlon Form Veciion 2/09
This is a draft document and is subject to revision.
Environmental Protection Agency An Ghniomhoireocht um Chaomhnd Comhshaoil
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a- @f22=” Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Application Form
Tracking Amendments to Draft Application Form
Version Date Amendment since Reason No. previous version v. 1. 12/06/2009 N/A v.2. 17/06/2009 Delete reference to Design To accurately reflect the Build and Operate information required for the small schemes program me
Delete the requirement to To accurately reflect the provide contact in fo rma ti o n information required and for the associated waste the scale of the waste water treatment plant water works
Replace references to the To accurately reflect the Water Services investment information required for Programme with the Small the small schemes Schemes Programme program me
Update references to new To reflect changes in legislation legislation
Inclusion of the To obtain an overview of requirement to submit all discharges within the information on private agglomeration. WWTPs within the ag g lo mera t ion. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 O&!iL= Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Application Form
Envi ron menta I Protection Agency Application for a Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007.
CONTENTS Page
ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM 4 i-’ &J PROCEDURES 5
SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 7
SECTION 6: GENERAL 9
SECTION C: INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 16
SECTION D: DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT 19
SECTION E: MONITORING 21
SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT For inspection purposes & IMPACT only. OF THE DISCHARGE(S) Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 24
SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS 33
SECTION H: DECLARATION 36
SECTION I: JOINT DECLARATION 37
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ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM
This form is for the purpose of making an application for a Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) or for the review of an existing Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation.
The Application Form must be completed in accordance with the instructions and guidance provided in the Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Application Guidance Note. The Guidance Note gives an overview of Waste Water Certificates of Authorisation, outlines the certification 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 Certificate of Authorisation must contain the information prescribed in the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007). Regulation 24 of the Regulations sets out the statutory requirements for information to accompany a Certificate of Authorisation 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 with respect to Regulation 24 requirements, please complete the Regulation 24 Checklist provided in the following web based tool : http://78.137.160.73/epa wwd licensing/.
This Application Form does not purport to be and should not be considered a legal interpretation of the provisions and requirements of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of Forthe inspection material purposes only. contained in the Application Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Form, the EPA assumes no responsibility and gives no guarantee, or warranty concerning the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of f %- the information provided herein and does not accept any liability JI 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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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 PROCEDURES
The procedure for making and processing of applications for waste water discharge Certificates of Authorisation, and for the processing of reviews of such Certificates, appears 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 Reg uI a ti ons.
An application for a Certificate of Authorisation must be submitted on the appropriate form (available from the Agency website - htto://www.epa.ie/whatwedo/licensinu/wwda/) 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 further information supporting the application. Any references made should be supported by a bibliography.
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 Forbe inspection used. purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Additional information may need to be submitted beyond that which is explicitly
\ requested on this form. Any references made should be supported by a
/I bibliography. The Agency may request further information (under notices provided for in the Regulations) 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 Certificate of Authorisation is an offence under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007.
The provision of information in an application for a waste water discharge Certificate of Authorisation 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).
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 Note: Drawinqs. The following guidelines are included to assist applicants:
s 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. e All drawings should indicate a scale and the direction of north. e 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 :lo00 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 OR all drawings and maps as appropriate. In exceptional circumstances, where A3 is considered inadequate, a larger size may be requested by the Agency.
6”‘ LJ 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.
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 WDApplicaatn Form VeEion 2/09
SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
A non-technical summary of the application is to be included here. The summary should identify all environmental impacts of significance associated with the discharge of waste water associated with the waste water works. This description should also indicate, where applicable, the hours during which the waste water works is supervised or manned and days per week of this supervision.
The following information must be included in the non-technicalsummary:
A description of:
- the waste water works and the activities carried out therein, - the sources of emissions from the waste water works, - the nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works into the receiving aqueous environment as well as identification of significant effects of the emissions on the environment, - the proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this is not possible, reducing emissions from the waste water works, - further measures planned to comply with the general principle of the basic obligations of the operator, i.e., that no significant pollution is caused; - measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment.
Supporting information should form Attachment Ne A.l
The Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant is located half a kilometre outside the village on the Carrigallen Road. It was For inspection designed purposes and only. constructed to cater for a population equivalent of 400 Consentp.e in of 2004.copyright ownerThe required plant for anycurrently other use. receives wastewater with a p.e of 132. Due to the current economic climate and the considerable slowdown in the construction industry it is unlikely that the plant will exceed its design capacity in the coming years.
nt Te Treatment consisting of Rotating Biological Contactor (R.6.C) and Constructed Wetland (Reedbed) Systems.
The Rotating Biological Contactor (R.B.C) system consists of a Primary Settlement Tank, a R.B.C unit and a Control Unit for the R.B.C. The Constructed Wetlands System consists of 400m2 of Reed Bed, carrier pipe network, gravel media, HDPE liner barrier and an outlet manhole.
Wastewater enters the wastewater treatment works at the Primary Settlement Tank which is part of the R.B.C system. The wastewater then flows by gravity to the Rotating Biological Contactor (R.6.C) unit. This activated sludge aeration process using mechanical aerators is an attractive process, particularly for this small treatment works, due to the simplicity of operation and low operating costs.
The Wastewater enters a flow measurement chamber (weir) and manhole before moving on through a carrier pipe to the 400m2 Reed Bed System. This system is
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 used as a Tertiary treatment process for final effluent polishing .The treated wastewater leaves this system via an outlet manhole and 10m of gravity laid 150mm dia. Pipe before being discharged to a stream
The Sludge formed in the Secondary Treatment part of the R.B.C unit and the primary settlement tank is removed four times a year. The Sludge is pressed using a mobile sludge press and removed off site .There is no storm overflow at the treatment plant but there is at the Pumping station at Knockmullin. The Plant is visited once a week by the caretaker and there is currently no alarm callout in place.
There are two pumping stations on the Fenagh wastewater network. One at Knockmullin commissioned in 2004 and has an emergency overflow of which there are no plans to decommission in the near future. The other Pumping Station is required for a Group Sewerage Scheme of 14 houses at Fenaghbeg which was commissioned in May 2010.
All Sampling is carried out by Leitrim County Council's environmental laboratory in Carrick on Shannon. A monitoring programme is devised at the beginning of each calendar year and the number of samples taken is based on the size (P.E) of the wastewater treatment plant and the performance in the previous sampling period, as per the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations, 2001,
Monitoring of the effluent for BOD, COD, Suspended Solids, Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus is currently carried out under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations, 2001. Monitoring of the discharge will be revised on granting of the discharge licence.
The Fenagh wastewater treatment plant is working well within its design capacity and Leitrim County Council have no requirements for any future upgrade of the plant.
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 SECTION B: GENERAL
Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.
B.l Agglomeration Details
I Name of Agglomeration: Fenagh
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 Certificate of Authorisation application relates. It should have the boundary of the agglomeration to which the Certificate of Authorisation application relates clearly marked in red ink.
Name*: Leitrim County Council Address: Aras an Chontae Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim
Tel: 0719620005 Fax: 0719621982 1 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 8.1 shall be that of the lead Water Services Authority.
For inspection purposes only. Name*: Mr. William LoweConsent of copyright owner required for any other use. Address: Leitrim County Council Infrastructure Park Lane House Park Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 0719650493 Fax: 0719621982 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*: Single Authority application therefore not applicable Address: Not applicable
Tel: Not applicable Fax: Not applicable e-mail: Not applicable *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 Certificate of Authorisation application.
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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 Attachment 6.1 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (IA3) 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 8.2, B.3, 6.4, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.
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*: Mr. Paddy Beirne Address: Fenagh Waste Water Treatment Plant Fenagh Co. Leitrim
Grid ref 221283E , 307551N (6E, 6N) Level of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Treatment Treatment *This should be the name of the person responsible for the supervision of the waste water treatment plant.
Attachment B.2 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps ( 6.3 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. Discharge Surface Water to Type of Final effluent from WWTP, Ginch open pipe Discharge Unique sw1 Point Code Location Final manhole, post reedbed of Fenagh Waste Water Treatment Plant Grid ref 211294E , 307581M (6E, 6N) EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 Attachment 6.3 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (SA3) 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.l, D.2, E.3 and F.2. I Attachment included I Yes I NO I I I I 9.4 Location of Secondary Discharge Point(s) Give the location of all secondary discharge point@)* associated with the waste water works. Please refer to Guidance Note for information on Secondary discharge points. Discharge No secondary discharge points at this treatment plant therefore not to applicable Type of Not Applicable Discharge Unique Not Applicable Point Code Location Not Applicable Grid ref Not Applicable (6E, 6N) *Where a septic tank is in existence simultaneous to a package plant within an agglomeration, discharges from the septic tank shall be considered as a secondary discharge. Attachment 9.4 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (5A3) of For inspection purposes only. the discharge point(s), includingConsent of copyright labelled owner required monitoring for any other use. 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, 8.2, 8.3, B.5, C.l, D.2, E.3 and F.2. 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. Type of Emergency Overflow from Pumping Station Discharge Unique sw2 Point Code Location Knockmullin Pumping Station Page 11 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 Grid ref 210997E , 307883N (6E, 6N) Attachment B.5 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (5A3) 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-Rorn containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, 8.4, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2. 6.6 Planning Authority \ j 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: Leitrim County Council Address: Planning, Environment & Emergency Services Aras an Chontae Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim Tel: 0719650450 Fax: 0719621982 e-mail: [email protected] Planning Permission relating to the waste water works which is the subject of this application:- (tick as appropriate) For inspection purposes only. has been obtained Consent of copyright owner requiredis being for any otherprocessed use. is not yet applied for is not required J Attachment 6.6 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. Neither planning permission nor an EIS was applicable for the construction of this waste water treatment plant. Under Section 4 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Acts 1963-99 constructions undertaken by the Local Authority are classified as exempted development. I Page 12 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 6.7 Other Authorities B.7 (i) Shannon Free Airport Development Company (SFADCo.) area This facility is not within SFADCo., therefore not applicable. 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. c B.7 (ii) Health Services Executive Region The applicant should indicate the Health Services Executive Region where the discharge or discharges are or will be located. Name: HSE West Address: Merlin Park Regional Hospital Galway Tel: 091 775262 Fax: 091 771318 e-ma il: [email protected] B. Population Equivalent of Agglomeration 8(i) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. TABLE6.8.1 POPULATION EQUIVALENTOF 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. 8.8 (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; 0 information on the calculated population equivalent (p.e.) to be contributed to the waste water works as a result of those planning permissions granted, Page 13 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 Information from Leitrim County Councils planning department in November 2009 is as follows: 0 No. of units under construction -a 0 No. of units not started -1 0 No. of units - 9 = P.E. of 25 0 Current PE - 132 0 Pending Development PE - 25 0 Total P.E. = P.E. of 157 0 the percentage of the projected p.e. to be contributed by the non-domestic activities, and 0% - There are currently no applications pending with Leitrim County Council for non-domestic activity. In the current economic circumstances it is not envisaged that the design PE Loading to Fenagh WWTP will alter. 0 the ability of the waste water works to accommodate this extra hydraulic and c.3 organic loading without posing an environmental risk to the receiving waters. Fenagh WWTP was constructed with a design specification of 400 pe, therefore the current status of the agglomeration (including pending development) is adequately accommodated with surplus capacity. Class of waste water discharge Fee (in C) Discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent of €3,000 ~ less than 500 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. I d I I B.9 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 small schemes programme) 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. Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant is not part of Leitrim Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study . The Fenagh wastewater treatment plant is working well within its design capacity and Leitrim County Council has no plans for any future upgrade of the plant. Attachment B.9 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. Page 14 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 I I B.10 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. No Section 63 Notice under the EPA Acts has been issued to Leitrim County Council in respect of Fenagh WWTP therefore not applicable. Attachment B.10 should contain a summary of any relevant correspondence issued in relation to a Section 63 notice. B.ll 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. No such Foreshore Act Licence has been issued to Leitrim County Council in respect of Fenagh WWTP therefore not applicable. Attachment B.11 should contain the most recent licence issued under the For inspection purposes only. Foreshore Act 1933, includingConsent a copy of copyright of a// ownerconditions required for any attachedother use. to the licence and any monitoring returns for the previous 12-month period, if applicable. Page 15 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:33 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 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 Fenagh wastewater treatment plant is located one kilometre outside the village on the Carrigallen Road. It was designed and constructed to cater for a population equivalent of 400 in 2004. It is currently catering for a population equivalent of 132. This plant provides both Secondary and Tertiary Treatment and consists of: - 1No. “Klargester G11 Carbonaceous Biodisc /Managed Flow System” which includes (a) 1No. 400 P.E Primary Settlement Tank, (b) I No. Rotating Biological Contactor Unit (R.B.C) (c) 1No. Control Kiosk for Pump Sump. (d) 1No. Control Unit for R.B.C. - A flow Measurement Chamber. - A 400m2 Reed Bed Tertiary Treatment System. - Effluent Outlet Manhole. Wastewater is pumped from the Knockmullin Pumping Station to the wastewater treatment works and enters the works at the inlet manhole. It flows from there to a 400 P.E. Primary Settlement Tank which is part of the R.B.C system. The wastewater then flows by gravity to the Rotating Biological Contactor (R.6.C) unit. This activated sludge aeration process using mechanical aerators is an attractive process, particularly for this For inspection small purposes treatment only. works, due to the Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. simplicity of operation and low operating costs. In the Rotating Biological Contactor unit, the plastic media are assembled on a horizontal shaft-usually as vertical discs in the form of a cylinder that can be up to 4m in diameter and 7m long. The shaft is rotated at 1-10 revolutions per minute, and the media are immersed in the wastewater to a depth of 40Y0 of their diameter. The rotation of the assemblage ensures that the media are alternatively in air and wastewater resulting in the development of bio-film. The secondary settlement tank part of the R.B.C and the Primary Settlement Tank are de-sludged four times a year. The Flow enters a flow measurement chamber (weir) and manhole before moving on through carrier pipes to the 400m2 Reed Bed System. This system is used as a Tertiary treatment process for final effluent polishing .As it flows through, the wastewater is purified by microorganisms attached to the reeds and support media. The media consists of gravel and a High Density polyethylene liner barrier is provided beneath the bed to prevent groundwater contamination. The treated wastewater leaves this system via an outlet manhole and 10m of gravity laid 150mm diameter pipe before being discharged to the receiving stream waters. Page 16 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 There are no on site Sludge treatment facilities, however the Primary Settlement tank and R.B.C unit are de-sludged four times a year by Water Services own mobile sludge press. This unit serves all wastewater treatment plants that do not have on site facilities. A polyelectrolyte is added to aid floccing and the sludge is passed between two belts to extract the water. Dried sludge is stored in a large skip located on the mobile unit and this is emptied to a larger skip at Carrick on Shannon. Wastewater taken from the mixed liquor is put back into the settlement tank. Other than the Primary Discharge (SWl), there are no areas where emissions are likely within the plant. C.1.1 Storm Water Overflows For each storm water overflow within the waste water works the following information shall be submitted: 0 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 Oven'lows', 1995 and any other guidance as may be specified by the Agency, and 0 Identify whether any of the storm water overflows are to be decommissioned, and identify a date by which these overflows will cease, if applicable. SW2 - Knockmullin Pumping Station This Emergency Overflow will only be required in times of extreme rainfall or when maintenance is required on the pumps. Discharges from the overflow are rare and are in compliance with the criteria set out in the DoEHLG 'Procedures and Criteria in Relation to Storm Water Overflows'. There are no plans to decommission the overflow in the near future. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. C.1.2 Pumping Stations For each pump station operating within the waste water works, provide details of the following: 0 Number of duty and standby pumps at each pump station; 0 The measures taken in the event of power failure; 0 Details of storage capacity at each pump station; 0 Frequency and duration of activation of emergency overflow to receiving waters. Clarify the location where such discharges enter the receiving waters. There are two pumping stations on the Fenagh wastewater network. One at Knockmullin commissioned in 2004 and has an emergency overflow of which there are no plans to decommission in the near future. The other Pumping Station is required for a Group Sewerage Scheme of 14 houses at Fenaghbeg which was commissioned in May 2010. Knockmullin Pumping Station. The Knockmullin Pumping Station has two pumps, one duty and one standby. There are no measures taken in the event of a power failure, however there is 24 hours storage capacity at the pumping station. The design of this pumping station Page 17 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 is such that the emergency overflow should not be required. Any discharges that do occur will be directed to a stream that flows beside the pumping station. Fenaghbeg Pumping Station The Fenaghbeg Pumping Station has two pumps, one duty and one standby and was commissioned in early 2010. There will be a text message alert system for the area caretaker in the event of a power failure and there is 24 hours storage capacity at the pumping station. This Pumping Station will overflow to the network. 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 8.1, B.2, 8.3, 8.4, B.5, D.2, E.3 and F.2. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Page 18 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 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 discharges 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 'Emissions to Surface/Groundwaters and 'Dangerous Substances Emissions' are emitted I""-. Where it is considered that any of the substances listed in Annex X of the 4-2 Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) or any of the Relevant Pollutants listed in Annex VI11 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.l(i) 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 'Discharge Point Details', 'Emissions to Surface/Groundwaters and 'Dangerous Substances Emissions', should be For completed inspection purposes for only. the primary discharge point from the agglomeration and for eachConsent secondary of copyright owner discharge required for any point,other use. where relevant. Table 'Discharge Point Details' should be completed for each storm water overflow. Individual Tables must be comdeted for each discharse point. Where monitoring information is available for the influent to the waste water treatment plant this data should also be provided in response to Section D.l(i). Attachment included Yes No I I I 4 I Page 19 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 D.l(ii) Discharges to Groundwater 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 licemind. Tables 'Discharge Point Details', 'Emissions to Surface/Groundwaters and 'Dangerous Substances Emissions', should be completed for the primary discharge point from the agglomeration and for each secondary discharge point, where relevant. Table 'Discharge Point Details' should be completed for each storm water overflow Individual Tables must be completed for each discharae point. Where monitoring information is available for the influent to the waste water treatment plant this data should also be provided in response to Section D.l(ii). Fenagh WWTP discharges to surface water body therefore not applicable. Supporting information should form Attachment D.l(ii) D.l (iii) Private Waste Water Treatment Plants Provide information on all independently owned/operated private waste water treatment plants operating within the agglomeration. Submit a copy of the Section 4 discharge licence issued under the Water Pollution Acts 1977 to 1990, as amended for each discharge. There are no privately or independently operated waste water treatment plants within the agglomeration D.2 Tabular Data on Discharge Points For inspection purposes only. Applicants should submit the Consentfollowing of copyright information owner required for for any eachother use. discharge point: Table D.2: PT-CD PT-TYPE LA-NAME RWB-TYPE RWB-NAME DESIGNATION EASTING NORTHING Point Point Type Local Receiving Receiving Protected Area Type 6E-digit 6N-digit GPS Code (e.g., Authority Water Body Water Body (e.g., SAC, GPS Irish Irish National Provide Primary/ Name (e.g., Type (e.g., Name (e.g., candidate SAC, NHA, National Grid label Secondary/ Donegal River, Lake, River Suir) SPA etc.) Grid Reference ID'S Storm County Groundwater, Reference Water Council) Transitional, Overflow) Coastal) I 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 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 6.4, 6.5, C.1, E.3 and F.2. Attachment D2 Page 20 Of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 i . - ..._. ! For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 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 ‘Discharge Point Details’ via the following web based link: http://78.137.l60.73/erja wwd licensin& Submitted online. Hardcopy in Annex 1. 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 ’Discharge Point Details’ via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa wwd licensing/. CJ Submitted online. Hardcopy in Annex 1. 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 monitoring. The Primary Discharge point at Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant (SW1) has neither composite sampling nor continuous flow measurement installed. However composite sampling is carried out using a portable composite sampler, which is taken on and off site whenever required. E.2. Monitoring and Sampling Points Programmes for environmental monitoring should be submitted as part of the For inspection purposes only. E.2. application. These programmesConsent should of copyright be owner provided required for any as other Attachment use. An annual sampling programme is prepared for Fenagh Wastewater Treatment plant in January of each year based on its P.E. and the recommended number of samples required, as per the Fifth Schedule of the Urban Wastewater Treatment ‘-) (4 Regulations, 2001. A copy of the current sampling programme is attached, Attachment E.2.1. Reference should be made to, provision of sampling points and safe means of access, sampling methods, analytical and quality control procedures, including equ i pmen t Cali bration, equipment maintenance a nd data recordi ng/repo rting procedures to be carried out in order to ensure accurate and reliable monitoring. Sampling points at Fenagh wastewater treatment plant are accessible at all stages of treatment and final effluent. Health and safety audits were conducted in 2007 on all waste water treatment plants, these surveys assessed any likely H&S risks including issues of access. The surveys were repeated in October 2009 and focused on the costs of works to be undertaken to eliminate identified hazards and reduce associated risks. In determining the sampling programme to be carried out, the variability of the discharge and its effect on the receiving environment should be considered. Details of any accreditation or certification of analysis should be included. Page 21 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 Sampling methods and quality control procedures for all parameters, including subcontracted analysis, are included as attachments E2.2 to E2.4. Influent and effluent samples are taken on each sampling date, grab samples at the inlet and 24-hour composite samples at the outlet. Influent samples are taken using a rod and bucket and effluent samples are taken via a portable composite sampler. 2 litre samples, representative of the composite sample collected, are taken back to the laboratory for ease of transport. Ambient upstream and downstream samples were taken, using rod and bucket. Samples were taken from the river bank at points which were easily and safely accessed. Analysis carried out on annual monitoring samples is done in Leitrim County Councils own environmental laboratory, with the exception of Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus, which is contracted out to an external laboratory. Test methods for all analysis carried out in the environmental laboratory in relation to (3 wastewater are in Attachment E.2.2. Accreditation details for the external contract laboratory are in Attachment E.2.3. All samples are logged to a central reference book upon arrival at the laboratory. Each sample is given a unique reference number which it retains throughout processing. All samples and results are placed on the computer package Lab Info. and a hard copy of results is also kept on file. All field data is recorded in the first instance on standardised field sheets and laboratory data is recorded on standardised laboratory sheets. All final results are then transferred to the data collection system - LabInfo Version 2.7.1. To date waste water treatment plant results have not been made to the EPA (not yet requested by the EPA) via the EDEN system, it is envisaged that future returns will be conducted via EDEN and consequentially the certification of all results will be used systematically. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. All meters and balance used during analysis are calibrated before use and standards are run with every sample batch. In the case of BOD, COD and SS, blanks are also run with every sample batch. Leitrim County Councils environmental laboratory has a system of laboratory logs where all daily calibration results, temperatures, analysis dates and times and st s fo batch of samples analysed are remrded. The laboratory is not ted takes part in the annual Environmental Protection Agency's Intercalibration Scheme, which it generally performs well in. All laboratory equipment is externally calibrated once per year. A list of the most recent calibration of all relevant laboratory equipment is in Attachment E.2.4. Attachment E.2 should contain any supporting information. E.3. Tabular data on Monitoring and Sampling Points Applicants should submit the following information for each monitoring and sampling point: Page 22 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 PT-TYPE MONTY PE EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED Point Code Point Type Monitoring 6E-digit GPS 6N-digit GPS Y = GPS used Provide (e.g., Type Irish National Irish National N = GPS not label ID'S Primary, M = Monitoring Grid Reference Grid Reference assigned in Secondary, S = Sampling section E of Storm application Water Overflow) I I An individual record (i.e., row) is required for each monitoring andI 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.l, 8.2, B.3, 8.4, 6.5, C.1, D.2 and F.2. Attachment E3 E.4 Sampling Data Regulation 24(i) of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 0 requires all applicants in the case of an existing discharge 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 24(m) requires applicants to give details of compliance with any applicable monitoring requirements and treatment standards. The annual sample of Fenagh WWTP was obtained on 24thFebruary 2010. Attachment E.4 should contain any supporting information. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. In 2009 all monitoring was completed for Fenagh Waste Water Treatment Plant. Attachment E.4 gives data for samples taken between May 2008 to February 2010. Page 23 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 I -- SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE DISCHARGE(S) Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note. Clear and concise 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) and/or the ambient environmental conditions of the groundwater upgradient and downgradient of any discharges. 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- 0 references to the relevant sections in the EIS. F.1. Impact on Receiving Surface water or Groundwater Details of monitoring of the receiving surface water should be supplied via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa wwd licensing/. Tables 'Monitoring Details', 'Monitoring Test Details', 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Details' and 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Test Details' 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 'Monitoring Details', 'Monitoring Test Details', 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Details' and 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Test Details'. Monitoring of surface water shall be carried out at not less than two points, one upstream from the discharge location and one downstream. For inspection purposes only. Submitted online.HardcopyConsent of in copyright Annex owner 1. required for any other use. Details of monitoring of the receiving ground water should be supplied via the fol Iowing web based Ii n k :httu://78.137.160.73/eUa wwd licensing/. Tables 'Monitoring Details', 'Monitoring Test Details', 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Details' and 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Test Details' should be completed for the primary discharge point. Ground water monitoring locations upgradient and down gradient of the discharge point shall be screened for those substances listed in Tables 'Monitoring Details', 'Monitoring Test Details', 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Details' and 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Test Details'. Monitoring of ground water shall be carried out at not less than two points, one upgradient from the discharge location and one downgradient. Not Applicable. For discharges from secondary discharge points Tables 'Monitoring Details', 'Monitoring Test Details', 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Details' and 'Dangerous Substances Monitoring Test Details' should be completed. Not Applicable Describe the existing environment in terms of water quality with particular reference to environmental quality standards or other legislative Page 24 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 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 surface or groundwater. Fenagh Wastewater Treatment plant is located in the Northwestern RBD and falls into the Erne Mid Water Management Unit. The designation of the waterbody IE-NW-36-2082, The Yellow River, Tributary of the Woodford and Erne as poor, has been extrapolated from NW-36-1170 (Derradda Branch, Tributary of Blackwater and Erne), likewise of poor status. The receiving waters into which SW1 discharges is a small stream that forms from a branched source south of Fenagh and flows north, through the village and a further 1.3 km up to Lough Reane. No status has been assigned to this lake since it has no designated sampling point under the EPA programme for operational or surveillance monitoring. The outflow of Lough Reane is at the southern end at Grid Ref. 210233E, 308862 and travels a short distance 0 eastwards before the stream diverts to a swallow hole. Appropriate Assessment Fenagh Stage 1 Screening Step 1 Management of the site Is the plan or project directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site? No Step 2 Description of the Plan or Project For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Identify all the elements of the plant. Fenagh Plant serves a population of 132. The plant is designed for a P.E. of 400. There is one storm water overflow and 2 pumping stations. Volume emitted from the plant is 23.7 M3/day normally. The period of emission is 60 mins /hour 24 hours /day 365 days /year. See table D.l (i) (a) Emissions to surface/Ground waters (Primary Discharge Point) FENAGH WWTP Influent Total Suspended Total Phosphorus SampleDate BOD COD pH Solids Nitrogen (P) PH Units mg/l mg/l units mg/l mg/l ms/l ~ ~~ 21/05/2008 265 670 7.52 111 5.17 8.979 31/07/2008 261 636 7.23 102 83.54 13.188 20/01/2009 78 214 7.5 64 38.08 2.002 Page 25 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 FENAGH WWTP Effluent average 7 69 2 7 18 40 8 I Identify other plans or projects that have the potential for having significant effects on the site. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Industry - none (3 Landfill - none. Tourism - angling and recreation centred on the lakes in the region Agriculture - Mostly beef production Forestry -There are some one off isolated plantations. Sewage - Outside the sewer network septic tanks are used for sewage treatment. Septic tanks can be problematic. Geographical Scope of the wastewater plant and European Sites The effluent from Fenagh WWTP enters a stream in Fenagh village which flows into Lough Reane. A search was conducted on the National Parks and Wildlife site for nearby European sites. There are no sites close to Fenagh WWTP. Page 26 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 I For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 Discussion of Ambient Water sampling Grab samples were taken on the 03/12/09 from the receiving water upstream and downstream of the treatment plant primary discharge. The results were compared to the 2009 Surface Water Regulations. (In cases where there was no limit in the Surface Water Regulations the Drinking Water Regulations 2007 were used for comparison purposes). The limit of detection for mercury is not low enough but the result was still included. There is a big difference between upstream and downstream in the water hardness and conductivity results. Most of the other parameters are lower downstream compared to upstream. Further investigation and samples are needed to ensure the upstream and downstream sites are representative. The upstream sample exceeded BOD Ammonia and Orthophosphate High Status limits in the 2009 Surface Water Regulations. There was compliance however with G the Good status limit for these parameters. The downstream site exceeded BOD High and Good status limit. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. is"i ss Conductivity I2500 uScm-1 I364 I ~ Copper , total 30 ug/l C1 Nitrate as N 50 mg/l 4.112 Nitrite as N 0.5 mg/l 0.008 Total Hardness mg/l 263.1 Total Phosphorus as P 2 , mg/l 0.1 Phenols, total 18 ug/l 0.054 Total Nitrogen as N I15 mg/l 4.859 Atrazine 0.6 ug/l C0.003 Simazine 1 ug/l ~0.007 Cyanide, total 10 ug/l <0.7 Sulphate 250 mg/l 10.83 Fluoride 0.5 mg/l 0.117 Ammonia as N High status 50.040 (mg N/I) 0.06 Page 27 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no yes I I I For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Wing Water Compliance with SW 2009 Limits It Compliance O!O Conductivity 2500 uScm-1 176.5 yes Copper, total 30 ug/l c1 yes Page 28 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 Nitrate as N 50 mg/l 0.155 yes Nitrite as N 0.5 mg/l 0.006 yes mg/l Total Hardness CaC03 101.7 Total Phosphorus as P I 2 10.018I I yes For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Step 3 Characteristics of the Site As there are no European sites in this region this section is not relevant to Fenagh WWTP Step 4 Assessment of significance Page 29 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 Water Services Schemes - Natural Heritage Checklist for Local Authorities (L8/08) 1. Is the development in or on the boundary of a nature conservation site NHA/SAC/SPA? No 2. Will nationally protected species be directly impacted? Wildlife Acts (1976 and 2000), Flora Protection order (S.I. 94 of 1999)? No 3. Is the development a surface water discharge or abstraction in the surface water catchmentl, or immediately downstream of a nature conservation site with water dependant qualifying habitats/ species2? No 4. Is the development a groundwater discharge or abstraction in the ground water catchmentlor within 5 km of a nature conservation site with water- dependant qualifying ha bitats/species2? No 0 5. Is the development in the surface water or groundwater catchment of salmonid waters? No 6. Is the treatment plant in an active or former floodplain or flood zone of a river, lake, etc? No 7. Is the development a surface discharge or abstraction to or from marine waters3 and within 3km of a marine nature conservation site? No 8. Will the project in combination with other projects (existing and proposed) or changes to such projects affect the hydrology or water levels of sites of nature conservation interest or the habitats of protected species? No Note 1. If there is a WFD sub basin For planinspection for purposes the only.sites or its protected habitats and the plan covers all potential Consentreceptors, of copyright i.e. owner habitats required for anyand other species, use. this plan can be used as the basis for screening and impact assessment. Note 2. Estuaries are considered part of a catchment. Note 3. Any marine area including estuaries 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 of2001) to water are likely to impair the environment. All the results both upstream and downstream are considered to be well below the standards set out in the Dangerous Substances Regulations (S.1 No.12/2001). o In circumstances where drinking water abstraction points exist downstream/down gradient 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 Page 30 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 pathogen numbers, e.g., Cryptosporidium and Giardia, in the receiving water environment. There is no drinking water abstraction point downstream of Fenagh WWTP. o Indicate whether or not emissions from the agglomeration or any plant, methods, processes, operating procedures or other factors which affect such emissions are likely to have a significant effect on - a site (until the adoption, in respect of the site, of a decision by the European 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, (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, For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 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, a special area of conservation within the meaning of the Natural Habitats Regulations, or an area classified pursuant to Article 4(1) or 4(2) of Council Directive 79/409/EEC2; 'Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (01 No. L 206, 22.0 7.1992) 2Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (01 No. L 103, 25.4.1979) See Step 4 Assessment of Significance in "Appropriate Assessment".A printout of the lOkm Grid Area from the the National Parks and Wildlife Service Website is included in Attachment F1. Page 31 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 o This section should also contain details of any modelling of discharges from the agglomeration. Any other relevant information on the receiving environment should be submitted as Attachment F.l. 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. There is no drinking water abstraction point downstream of Fenagh WWTP. AGG-SERVED DIS-DS VERIFIED Agglomeration Distance Y = GPS served Downstream used m3/day Provide in meters National Grid N = GPS label ID’S from Emission Grid Reference not used Point to Reference Abstraction 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 For the inspection Agency purposes on only. a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.l, B.2, B.3, B.4, 8.5,Consent C.l, of copyright D.2 ownerand required E.3. for any other use. Attachment F.2 should contain any supporting information. Page 32 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:34 SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note. G.l 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, 0 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, 0 Environmental Liabilities Directive 2004/35/EC, Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC, and Shellfish Waters Directive (2006/113/EC). Fenagh wastewater treatment plant is currently working well and weekly operational procedures are carried out to ensure that effluent does not breach the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations 2001 and in turn degrade the quality of the receiving water. De-sludging of the plant was increased in 2007 to help improve final effluent quality. Yearly influent, effluent and R.B.C monitoring is carried out by a Leitrim County Council environmental technician and any problems are dealt with immediately. In addition, this Council technician is For inspection purposes only. available if any investigativeConsent or other of copyright operational owner required monitoringfor any other use. is required by the ca reta ker. Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant is not part of Leitrim Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study. The Fenagh wastewater treatment plant is working well within its design capacity and Leitrim County Council have no plans for any future upgrade of the plant. Attachment G.l 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. 6.2 Compliance with the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 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 European Communities Page 33 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 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 previously identified as the principal sources of pollution under the Phosphorous Regulations (S.I. No. 258 of 1998). Attachment 6.2 should contain the most recent programme of improvements and any associated documentation requested under Section G.3 of the application. I 4 I 6.3 Impact Mitigation Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that discharges from 0 the agglomeration will not result in significant environmental pollution. Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant is not part of Leitrim Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme Feasibility Study. The Fenagh wastewater treatment plant is working well within its design capacity and Leitrim County Council have no requirements for any future upgrade of the plant. In 2008 the reed bed liner was replaced and new reeds replanted as part of the Small Works Programme for that year. This new reed bed is now working satisfactorily and samples can now be taken from the post reed bed manhole and not the post RBC manhole. The issuing of the Certificate of Authorisation will undoubtedly stipulate changes to the current monitoring and management of the plant and Leitrim County Council will obviously endeavour to maintain compliance with any authorisation issued. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Attachment 6.3 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. 6.4 Storm Water Overflows 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. Regulation 3 defines a storm water overflow as a structure or device on a sewerage system designed and constructed for the purpose of relieving the system of excess flows that arise as a result of rain water or melting snow in the sewered catchment, and the excess flow being discharged to receiving waters. Page 34 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Attachment 6.4 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. No programme of improvements is planned for the stormwater overflow at Knockmullin Pumping Station on the Fenagh Network. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Page 35 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 SECTION H: DECLARATION Declaration I hereby make application for a waste water discharge Certificate of Authorisation/revised Certificate of Authorisation, 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 th Print signature name: \ For inspection purposes only. Position in organisation: Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 7 & Page 36 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 SECTION I: JOINT DECLARATION Joint Declaration I hereby make application for a waste water discharge Certificate of Authorisation /revised Certificate of Authorisation, 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 com plete, 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 Authoritv Signed by : Not Applicable Date : (on behalf of the organisation) Print signature name: Position in organisation: CO-Applicants For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Signed by : Not Applicable Date : (on behalf of the organisation) Print signature name: Position in organisation: Signed by : Not Applicable 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. Page 37 of 26 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. I EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35L Fenagh Application Form Attachments - Table of Contents Section B Attachment B. 1 Map 1. Fenagh Agglomeration Extent and Boundary Attachment B.3 Map 2. Location of Primary Discharge Point and Associated Sampling Points. Attachment B.5 Map 3. Location of Storm Water Overflow Point Section C Attachment C. 1 Drawing 3. Diagrammatic Layout Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Existing) Section D Attachment D.l (i) Monitoring Data for Influent to Fenagh WWP. Attachment D.2 Tabular Data on Discharge Points. Section E Attachment E.2.1 Sampling programme 2010 Attachment E.2.2 Test Method Manuals Attachment E.2.3 Accreditation Details for Contract Laboratory Attachment E.2.4 Laboratory Equipment Calibration List Attachment E.3 Tabular Data on Monitoring and Sampling Points For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Attachment E.4 Fenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant sampling Results May 2008 - February 2010 Section F Attachment F.l. 1 National Parks and Wildlife Service Map viewer print out. Attachment F.1.2A Dangerous Substances Implementation Report 2006 Attachment F.1.28 Dangerous Substances Implementation Report 2006 tables. Section G Attachment G.2.1.A Phosphorus Implementation Report 2006. Attachment G.2.1B Phosphorus Implementation Report 2006 Tables. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Annex I Tables D.l(i)(a),(b) and (c) Table D.l(iii)(a) Table E.l(i) Table E.l(ii) Tables F.l(i)(a) and (b) Annex II Checklist For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Attachment D.2 Tabular Data on Discharge Points For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 L ka 2d e 8- For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 50 N EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Attachment E.2.2. Test Method Manuals For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 astewater For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Table of Contents Page 1:l Safety 3 2: 1 Introduction 22 Purpose 2:3 Scope 3:3 Sampling 3:3.1 Laboratoiy Check 3:3.2 Sampling Location 33.3 Calibration of automatic samplers 33.4 Sampling 3:3.5 Dispatch to Laboratory 4.1 Bibliography 4 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 l:P Personal Safety Before sampling is undertaken familiarisation with the following documents is essential: Leitrim County Council Corporate Safety Statement. 0 Infrastructure Ancillary Safety Statement. Site Specific Risk Assessments for Wastewater Safe Work Practice Sheets Nos. 67,72 and 81 1. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times, visibility vests, protective footwear and gloves. 2. When sampling near water, life belts must be used and if possible two persons should carry out the sampling. 3. Easy access to and froin the sampling location should be established before sampling commences. 4. Information regarding the location(s) of sampling and estimated time of return to the laboratory should be made available before departure from the laboratory. 5. Mobile phones should be carried at all times with contact numbers in case of emergency. 2:l Introduction A monitoring programme should be pre-determined before the start of each sampling year. The programme should set out each point at which samples are to be taken for particular parameters, how many samples are to be taken at each point for each parameter and when the samples are to be taken. The progranme should ensure that the number of samples taken at each wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is distributed as evenly as practicable throughout the year. Samples collected in any monitoring programme must be representative of the quality of the bulk of the material being monitored. The act of collecting a sample must not alter the quality characteristics of the sample of the material collected for analysis from those of the bulk of the For inspection purposes only. material from which the sampleConsent was of drawn. copyright owner required for any other use. 22 Purpose The purpose of the wastewater sampling method is to define a sampling programme, to ensure confidence in analytical results and to ensure a suitable response to unsatisfactory results. 2:3 Scope The wastewater sampling method relates to the sampling of all wastewater treatment plants in County Leitrim. 3:s Sampling 3:3.1 Laboratory Check Ensure that the materials necessary for sampling and analyses are present within the laboratory before undertaking sampling. A written work list identifying all samples to be taken and identifying compliance and operational samples should also be present within the laboratory. 4 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 352 Sampling Location Ensure that the sampling location will give a representative sample. 3:3.3 Calibration of automatic samplers 1. Automatic samplers must be calibrated on-site at each sample location before use. 2. Set the time interval dial on the panel inside the sampler to Ihr. 3. Set the volume dial on the panel to 300rnls. 4. Place the end of the sampling tube into a 500ml graduated cylinder and press start. 5. Measure the volume lifted. 6. If the volume is greater or less than 300mls, reset the volume dial and repeat step 4. 7. Continue steps 4 to 6 until the sampler lifts a 300inI volume. 8. The automatic sampler is now ready for use. c 23.4 Sampling 1. Ensure that proper sample bottles are used and that adequate volumes of sample are taken. 2. Ensure that sample bottles are labelled with the sample location, date and time, along with any other relevant information deemed necessary. Where applicable ensure that appropriate preservatives are placed in bottles used to collect samples. 3t3.5 Dispatch to Laboratory 1. The time interval between sampling and arrival at the laboratory must be the minimum practicable consistent with local logistical problems. 2. As a minimum samples should be held at less than 10T while being transported to the laboratory. 3. On arrival at the laboratory samples should be logged in the sample log book and given individual identification numbers. These references numbers should be written on the For inspection purposes only. sample bottles and usedConsent throughout of copyright analysis owner required and recording for any other of use. the sample. 4. Samples should be analysed on the day of receipt at the laboratory wherever possible and refrigerated overnight if too late for processing on the same day as sampling. 4.1 Bibliography Environmental Protection Agency (2003). European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations, 2000 (SI 439 of 2000) A Draft Handbook on Implementation for Sanitary Authorities. Pages 1to 147. Published by the EPA, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford. North Western Health Board (1999) Microbiological Sampling of Water Supplies Serving Food Businesses - Standard Operating Procedures. SOP 17.0, Revision No: 0, Issued: 25/01/99, Approved By: National Steering Committee. Pages 1 to 5. 5 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Biocheniical Qxygen Demand Electrode Method For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 Table of Contents Page 1:l Laboratory Safety 3 2: 1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3 3:l Materials 4 4:l Preservation 4 5: 1 Methods 5:l.l Preparation ofBOD Dilution Water 5:1.2 Preparation of 2% Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution 5:1.3 BOD Determination 6: 1 BOD Formulae 6:l.1 BOD formula when sample dilution is less than 1: 10 For inspection purposes only. 6: 1.2 BOD formula whenConsent sample of copyright dilution owner is 1required: 10 or for greater any other than use. 1: 10 6: 1.3 BOD formula when sample is undiluted 7: 1 Bibliography 6 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 1:l Laboratory Safety Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002). The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety: General Safety 1. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 2. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 3. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 4. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 5. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Protective Equipment 1. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 2. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 3. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 4. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002) First Aid Equipment and Supplies 1. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 2. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 3. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn when undertaking the BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) electrode method. 2:l Introduction The BOD electrode method is suitable for determining the BOD of water and wastewater. 2:2 Principle The BOD determination is an empirical test in which standardised laboratory procedures are used to determine the relative oxygen requirements of wastewaters, effluents and polluted waters (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). The test measures the oxygen required for the biochemical degradation of organic material (carbonaceous demand) and the oxygen used to oxidise inorganic material such as sulphides and ferrous iron. It may also measure the oxygen used to oxidise reduced forms of nitrogen (nitrogenous demand) unless their oxidation is prevented by an inhibitor (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). The method consists of placing a sample in a full, airtight bottle and incubating the bottle under specified conditions for a specific time. Dissolved oxygen (DO) is measured initially and after 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:35 incubation. The BOD is calculated from the difference between the initial and final DO (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). Normally a 5-day BOD test period (English legend has it that 5 days was the time period taken between sewage entering a river and reaching the ocean) is used where samples are incubated in the dark (to restrict algal growth) at 20°C (the temperature believed to be reasonably representative of field conditions). Most wastewaters contain more oxygen demanding materials than the amount of DO available in air-saturated water. Therefore it is necessary to dilute certain samples before incubation to bring the oxygen demand and supply into appropriate balance (APHA,AWWA and WCF, 1985). Bacterial growth requires nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and trace metals. These are added to dilution water, which is buffered to ensure that the pH of the incubated sample remains in a range suitable for bacterial growth (MHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 3:l Materials 1. BOD nutrient buffer pillows (Hach Catalogue No.’s 14861-66 and 14862-66 or equivalent) 2. Nitrification inhibitor (Hach Catalogue No. 2533-35 or equivalent) 3. D(+)Glucose (BDH Product No. 101174Y or equivalent) 4. L-Glutamic acid (BDH Product No. 371024T or equivalent) 5. Purified water or equivalent 6. BOD dilution water container 7. BOD dilution water aerator 8. BOD bottles 9. DO meter and electrode 10. Water bath (20 to 30°C) 11. Balance (4 decimal places) 12. Weighing boats 13. Porcelain crucibles 14. Dessicator 15. Spatula For inspection purposes only. 16. Magnetic stirrer Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 17. Incubator (20°C +/- 1°C) 18. Oven (103°C) 19. Volumetric flask (IOOOmL,) 20. Graduated cylinders (10 to IOOOmL volume) 21. Parafilm 22. Pasteur pipettes 23. Gloves 24. MarkerPen 25. Scissors 4:l Preservation Method If more than a 2-hour delay before analysis of grab sample(s) takes place the sample(s) should be kept at or below 4°C from the time of collection and analysis should begin within 6 hours of collection. If this is not possible store sample(s) at or below 4°C and report length and temperature of storage with the results. In no case start analysis more than 24 hours after grab sample collection. Keep composite samples at or below 4’C during cornposting. Limit composting period to 24 hours. Use the same criteria as for storage of grab samples, starting the measurement of holding time from the end of the composting period. State storage time and conditions as part of the results (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 4 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 5: 1 Methods 51.1 Preparation of BOD Dilution Water 1. Place a desired volume of purified water in a BOD dilution water container. 2. Place a BOD aerator in the BOD dilution water 3. Aerate the BOD dilution water overnight. 4. Add a BOD nutrient buffer pillow to the BOD dilution water. 5. Continue aeration of the BOD dilution water until sample dilution is ready to take place. 51.2 Preparation of 2% Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution (Prepare immediately before use) 1. Dry D(+)Glucose and L-Glutamic acid at 103°C for 1 hour. 2. Add 0.1509 of D(+)Glucose and 0.15Og of L-Glutamic acid to a lOOOmL volumetric flask containing purified water, mix thoroughly and make up to the mark with purified water. 3. Prepare a 150 (2%) dilution of the Glucose-Glutamic Acid solution using BOD dilution water. 5:1.3 BOD Determination 1. Prepare dilutions, where appropriate, of the sample(s) to be tested. Dilutions that result in a residual DO of at least lmgk and a DO uptake of at least 2mgL after 5 days incubation provide the most reliable results (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 2. Transfer the diluted or undiluted saniple(s) to a corresponding glass stoppered BOD bottle(s). 3. Bring the diluted or undiluted sample(s) to 20°C. 4. Measure the of the sample(s) in mgL using a meter and electrode. The DO, For inspection purposes only. DO DO should be approximatelyConsent of copyright 9.2mgL owner required at 20°C. for any other use. 5. Add an appropriate quantity of nitrification inhibitor to the sample(s). 6. Stopper the BOD bottle. 7. Treat a BOD blank, containing BOD dilution water instead of sample in the same inanner as the sample. 8. Treat the 2% Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution in the same manner as the sample. 9. Incubate the sample(s), blank and Glucose-Glutamic Acid Solution at 2Ohl"C for 5 days. 10. Measure the DO5 of the sainple(s), blank and Glucose-Glutamic Acid solution and determine their BODS according to the formula in section 6:O. The DO uptake of the blank after 5 days should not be more than 0.2mgiL and preferably not more than 0.lmgk. If the oxygen depletion exceeds 02mgL obtain satisfactory water by improving purification or from another source balance (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). The BODs of the Glucose-Glutamic Acid solution should be 200h37mgL. If it is outside this range reject any BOD determinations made with the BOD dilution water and seek the cause of the problem balance (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). If more than one sample dilution meets the criteria of a residual DO of at least ImgL and a DO depletion of at least 2mgk and there is no evidence of toxicity at higher sample concentrations or the existence of an obvious anomaly, average results in the acceptable range (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 5 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 6: 1 BOD Formulae 6:l.l BOD formula when sample dilution is less than 1:lO BOD5 = [@O~-DO5)-(X-l/X)(DO~-DO~)]x X Sample Blank X = Dilution factor k1.2 BOD formula when sample dilution is 1:lQor greater than 1:IQ BOD5 = [(DOo-DOj)-(DOo-D05)] x X Sample Blank X = Dilution factor 6:1.3 BOD formula when sample is undiluted BODj = (D0,-D05) Sample 7:1 Bibliography APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 16'h Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; For inspection purposes only. Trussell, R.R AWWA and Consent Clesceri, of copyright L.S. ownerWPCF. required Managing for any other use. Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15* Street NW,Washington DC 20005, USA. ISBN 0-87553-13 1-8, ISSN. 8755-3546. APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environment Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 2QthEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA,AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 ljthStreet NW,Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN: 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN: 55-1979. Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4thEdition, September 2002. 6 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Chemical Oxygen Demand Reactor Digestion Method (Q-l5Qrng/land 0-15QQrng/l) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Table of Contents Page 3:1 Laboratory Safety 3 2:l Introduction 22 Principle 23 Interferences 3:1 Materials 5 4: 1 Preservation 5 5: 1 Methods 5:l.l Pre-Digestion Treatment of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards 5:1.2 Digestion of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards Spectrophotometric Determination For inspection of purposes Samples only. and Standards 5:1.3 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Bibliography 8: 1 Bibliography 6 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 1:l Laboratory Safety Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002). The following safety guidelines apply to individuals workiilg within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety: General Safety 6. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 7. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 8. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 9. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 10. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Protective Equipment 5. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes fiom flying objects or chemical splashes. 6. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 7. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 8. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002) First Aid Equipment and Supplies 4. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 5. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 6. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) For inspection purposes only. Appropriate protective equipmentConsent of should copyright be owner worn required when for any undertaking other use. the COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) reactor digestion method (Jirka and Carter, 1975) (closed reflux- colourimetric method (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998)). COD vials used in the COD reactor digestion method contain a range of ingredients including sulphuric acid and potassium dichromate. These vials may also contain mercury and silver soIutions. An MSDS (Laboratory MSDS Number: C8. Appendix 1.1) should be consulted before attempting this method. COD vials used in the COD reactor digestion method are heated to 150°C during the digestion stage of this method. During and, for a time, following this digestion stage of the COD reactor digestion method the COD reactors digestion block and the COD vials may be too hot to touch. The COD reactors digestion block and the COD vials must be allowed to cool to a ‘hand-held’ temperature before the COD vials are removed from the COD reactor digestion block. 2:l Introduction The COD reactor digestion method is suitable for determining the COD of water, wastewater and seawater (Jirka and Carter, 1975). 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 22 Principle The COD is defined as the amount of a specified oxidant that reacts with a sample under controlled conditions. The quantity of oxidant consumed under controlled conditions is expressed in terns of its oxygen equivalence. Organic and inorganic components of a sample are subject to oxidation but in most cases the organic component predominates and is of the greater interest. COD is a defined test, in other words, the extent of sample oxidation can be affected by digestion time, reagent strength and sample COD concentration (APHA,AWWA and WEF, 1998). COD is often used as a measurement of pollutants in wastewater and natural waters (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). COD can be related empirically to biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), organic carbon or organic matter for samples from a specific source. The COD test is useful for monitoring and control after correlation has been established (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). In the COD reactor digestion method a sample is digested for two hours, at 150"C, with potassium dichromate (KzCr207), which is a strong oxidising agent. Oxidisable organic compounds react with K2Cr207,reducing the dichromate ion (CrzO?-) to a green chromic ion (Cr37. When the reported 0 to 150mglL COD method range is used, the amount of Cr6' remaining is determined (Jirka and Carter, 1975). The COD digestion solution contains mercuric sulphate (Hach Company, 2002)lmercuiy sulphate (Reagecon, 2003) and may contain silver sulphate (Hach Company, 2002). Mercury is used to complex interferences from chloride and silver acts a catalyst during the digestion step (Jirka and Carter, 1975). 2:3 Interferences Chloride is the primary interference when determining the COD level of a sample. Chloride reacts with silver ions, present within the COD digestion solution, to precipitate silver chloride thus inhibiting the catalytic activity of silver. Bromide, iodide and any other reagent that inactivates these silver ions can lead to similar interferences. These interferences are negative in that they have the ability to restrict the oxidising action of the CrzO?-. However under the rigorous digestion procedures for CODFor inspection analysis, purposes chloride, only. bromide or iodide can react with to Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. dichromate produce the elemental form of the halogen and the chromic ion. Results are therefore in error on the high side. The difficulties caused by the presence of chloride can be overcome largely, though not completely, by complexing with mercuric sulphate (HgS04) before the refluxing procedure (APHA,AWWA and WEF, 1998). Mercuric sulphate (Hach Company, 2002)lmercury sulphate (Reagecon, 2003) is present within the COD digestion solution. This complexing solution will eliminate interference up to 2000mglL C1- (Reported Hach method range: 0 to 15OmglL COD). Samples having higher chloride concentrations must be diluted. Samples must be diluted enough to reduce the chloride concentration to 1000mglL Cr (Reported Hach method range: 0 to 15OmgL COD). If dilution of samples results in the COD level being too low to be accurately determined, 0.50g of HgS04 should be added to the COD digestion solution before the sample is added. The addition of HgS04 will raise the maximum allowable chloride level to 8000mglL Cl- (Reported Hach method range: 0 to 15OmgJL COD) (Jirka and Carter, 1975). Ammonia and its derivatives, in waste or generated from nitrogen-containing organjc matter, are not oxidised. However elemental chlorine reacts with these compounds. Hence, corrections for chloride interferences are difficult (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). Nitrite (NO,? interference, when determining the COD level of a sample, is considered insignificant and is usually ignored because concentrations in waters rarely exceed 1 or 2mg NOiNlL (APHA,AWWA and WEF, 1998). Reduced inorganic species such as ferrous iron, sulphide, manganous, manganese, etc. are oxidised quantitatively under test conditions. For samples containing significant levels of these species, stoichiometric oxidation can be assumed from known initial concentration of the interfering species and corrections can be made to the COD value obtained (APHA, AWWA and WEF, 1998). 4 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 3:l Materials 26. COD vials containing COD digestion solution (Reagecon Article/Product Number: 420720 (Laboratory MSDS Number: C8) or equivalent) 27. Analytical Quality Control (AQC) Standard 600mgL (Reagecon Article/Product Number: COD600 (Laboratory MSDS Number: C3) or equivalent) 28. Analytical Quality Control (AQC) Standard 5OmgiL (Reagecon Article/Product Number: COD50 or equivalent) 29. Purified water or equivalent 30. COD reactor (Hach Model Number: 45600-02. Serial Number: 960200003913 (Laboratory Identification Code: CODR- 1) or equivalent) 31. COD reactor thermometer (Hach Part Number: PT5OR or equivalent) 32. COD reactor protective shield 33. Spectrophotometer (Hach Model Number: DW4000V 34. COD vial adapter and cover 35. Beakers 36. Volumetric flasks 37. Pipetters (Dr Lange Model Number: BBP 065. Volume Ranges: 1 to 5mLs. Serial Number's: N58118 and N58123 or equivalent) and tips (Dr Lange Pipette Code: BBP 068 or equivalent) 38. Rack. 39. Gloves. 40. Fume hood. 4: 1 Preservation Method 1. If a delay before analysis of sample(s) is unavoidable the sample(s) should be preserved by acidifying them to a pH of less than or equal to (5) 2 using concentrated sulphuric acid (HzS04) (APHA, AWWA and SVEF, 1998) or equivalent and analysis should be undertaken within 28days. 2. Acidified sample(s) should For inspection be returned purposes to only.their original pH before analysis begins (Smith, 2003). Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 5: 1 Methods 51.1 Pre-Digestion Treatment of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards The COD vials used in the analysis of the sample(s) should have the same lot number as the COD vials used in the analysis of the COD reagent blank, and COD standard. 1. Add 2mLs of homogenised or unhomogenised sample, diluted if necessw, to a labelled COD vial. Add 2mls of purified water and 2mls of pre-prepared Standard (600mg/l for range 0-1500 and 50mg/l for range 0-500) to labelled COD vials. This procedure should be undertaken within a fume hood. 2. Invert the labelled COD vials several times to mix contents. 3. Place the labelled COD vials in a rack until ready for digestion. 51.2 Digestion of Samples, Reagent Blank and Standards 1. Preheat the COD reactor to 150'C. 2. Place the COD vials in the metal block of the COD reactor. 3. Heat the COD vials in the COD reactor for 2 hours. 4. After two hours remove the vials from the reactor and place in a rack until cooled. 5 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 51.3 Spectrophotometric Determination of Samples and Standards 1. Select stored program for required COD range (Prog. No. 2710 for COD LR 150.0mg/l or Prog. No. 2720 for COD HR 1500mgh). 2. Open the cell compartment holder on the spectrophotometer and place a COD vial adaptor into the holder. Ensure that the wavelength window is in line with the light source. 3. Wipe clean the COD reagent blank vial and place in the adaptor. Ensure that the textilogo on the vial is facing outwards. 4. Close the lid and press ZERO to blank the spectrophotometer. 5. Wipe clean the wall ofthe COD sample vial and place in the adaptor. 6. Close the lid and press READ. 7. Record the COD sample result. 8. Remove the vial from the adaptor. 9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 for all remaining samples and the appropriate standard. 10. Steps 3 and 4 must be carried out with the appropriate Reagent Blank for each COD range before samples and standard can be read. 11, Samples that are found to be ‘over range’ should be diluted and analysed at a higher range. 8:l Bibliography APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 16thEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15fhStreet NW,Washington DC 20005, USA. 0-87553-13 1-8, 8755-3546. ISBN: For inspectionISSN: purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environment Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20fhEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, AD. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15thStreet NW, Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN: 55-1979. Diver, J. (2003). Estimated Detection Limits for 0 to 150rngL and 0 to 15OOmgLL COD Measuring Ranges when using Hach DR Spectrophotometers. Joseph F. Diver: Director, The Celtic Engineering Company, 125 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Telephone Number: 01-8391555. Fax Number: 01-8063939. E-mail:[email protected]. Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4thEdition, September 2002. Hach Company 0 (2002). Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS No.: M00486). Product Name: Digestion Solution €or COD 0 to 150mgL. Catalogue Number: 2125825. Pages 1 to 6. Laboratory MSDS Number: C8. Hach Company World Headquarters, PO Box 389, Loveland, CO, USA 80539, Telephone No.: (970) 669-3050. Hipwell, E. Analytical Laboratory Quality Control. QC Charts-Constructing and Interpreting. FBs Water Services National Training Group. 6 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Irish Statute Book Database (1922-1998). Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992. Pages 1 to 113. OOffice of the Attorney General and Houses of the Oireachtas. Website Address: http:/ll93.120.124.98/1992 7.html Jirka, A.M. and Carter, M.J. (1975). Analytical Chemistry. 1975, 47(8), 1397. In: Hach DIU2000 Spectroyhotonzeter Handbook. Reagecon (2003). Material Safety Data Sheet (According to 91/155 EC, Version Number: 5). Trade Name: COD Standard 600mgL. Article Number: COD600. Pages 1 to 4. Reviewed On: 16/05/2003, Printing Date: 11/07/2003. Laboratory MSDS Number: C3. Reagecon (2003). Material Safety Data Sheet (According to 91/155 EC, Version Number: 28). Trade Name: COD-Cuvettes Low Range 0 to 150mgL COD. Article Number: 420720. Pages 1 to 7. Reviewed On: 03/07/2003, Printing Date: 03/07/2003. Laboratory MSDS Number: C8. VWR International (200 1). Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Potassium hydrogen phthalate Anal&. Catalogue Number: 10207. Pages 1 to 4, Laboratory MSDS Number: P7. VWR International Address: V\VR International Ltd., Merck House, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TD, England. Telephone Nuniber: +44(0)1202669700. Telefax Number: +44(0)1202665599. VWR International (2002). Material safety Data Sheet Product Name: Sulphuric Acid sp.gr. 1.84, AnalarB. Catalogue Number: 10276. Pages 1 to 5. Laboratory MSDS Number: S4. VWR International Address: VWR International Ltd., Merck HOLW,Poole, Dorset, BHI 5 1TD, England. Telephone Number: +44(0)1202669700. Telefax Number: +44(0)1202665599. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Total Suspended Solids Gravimetric Method For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Table of Contents Page 1:4 Laboratory Safety 3 2:l Introduction 2:2 Principle 2:3 Interferences 3:l Materials 4 4:6 Preservation 4 5:1 Method 5: 1.1 Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 5:1.2 Preparation of 100mgL Total Suspended Solids Standard 5: 1.3 Total Suspended Solids Deterinination 6:1 Total Suspended Solids Formu6a 5 7:l Bibliography 5 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 1:l Laboratory Safety Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002). . The following safety guidelines apply to individuals worlcing within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety: General Safety 11. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 12. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 13. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 14. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 15. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Protective Equipment 9. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 10. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 1 1. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 12. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002) First Aid Equipment and Supplies 7. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 8. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 9. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Appropriate protective equipment should For inspection be worn purposes when only. undertaking the total suspended solids Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. gravimetric method. 2: 1 Introduction Solids refer to matter suspended or dissolved in water or wastewater and may affect water or effluent quality in many ways e.g. waters high in suspended solids may be aesthetically unsatisfactory for such purposes as bathing. Solids analyses are important in the control of biological and physical wastewater treatment processes and for assessing compliance with regulatory agency wastewater effluent limitations (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). The total suspended solids gravimetric method is suitable €or determining the level of suspended solids in potable water, surface water, saline water, domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 2:2 Principle The total suspended solids gravimetric method involves filtering a well-mixed sample through a weighed standard glass fibre filter and the solids retained on the filter is dried at 103 to 105°C. The increase in weight of the filter represents the total suspended solids. If the suspended material clogs the filter and prolongs filtration, the difference between the total solids and total dissolved solids may provide an estimate of the total suspended solids (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 2:3 Interferences 1. Exclude large floating particles or submerged agglomerates of nonhomogeneous materials from the sample if it is determined that their inclusion is not desired in the final result (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 2. Excessive residue on the filter may form a water-entrapping crust; therefore limit sample size to that yielding no more than 200mg of residue (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 3. For samples high in dissolved solids thoroughly wash the filter to ensure removal of dissolved material (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 4. Prolonged filtration times resulting from filter clogging may produce high results owing to excessive solids capture on the clogged filter (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 3:l Materials 41. Whatman GF/C 70inm glass microfibre filters (Catalogue No. 1822 070 or equivalent) 42. Funnel and Receiving Flask 43. Vacuum system 44. Merck microcrystalline cellulose (Product No. 1.02330.0500 or equivalent) 45. Purified water or equivalent 46. Balance (4 decimal places) 47. Calibration check weight (1.OOOOg) 48. Weighing boat 49. Dessicator 50. Forceps 51. Spatula 52. Magnetic stirrer 53. Oven (103 to 105°C) 54. Timer For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 55. Volumetric flask (1OOOmL) 56. Graduated cylinders (10 to lOOOmL volume) 57. Pasteur pipettes 58. Gloves 4: 1 Preservation Method Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles, provided that the material in suspension does not adhere to the container walls, Begin analysis as soon as possible because of the impracticality of preserving the sample. Refrigerate samples at 4'C up to analysis to minimise microbiological decomposition of solids (APHA,AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 5: 1 Methods 51.1 Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 6. Filter 3 x 2OmL aliquots of purified water through each filter. 7. Dry the filters in an oven between 103 and 105°C for at least 1 hour. 8. Allow the pretreated filters to cool in a dessicator before use. 4 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 3’:l.z Preparation of 10QmgLTotal Suspended Solids Standard 4. Add 0.1OOg of microcrystalline cellulose to a lOOOmL volunietric flask containing purified water, mix thoroughly, make up to the mark with purified water and mix thoroughly again. 51.3 Total Suspended Solids Determination 11. Filter a desired volume of sample through a pretreated, preweighed glass microfibre filter paper. Ensure that all solids within this sample volume are collected on the filter paper. 12. Diy the filter paper and solids in an oven set between 103 and 105°C for at least 1 hour. 13. Cool the filter paper and solids in a dessicator. 14. Reweigh the filter paper and calculate the level of total suspended solids within the sample according to the fonnula in section 6:O. 15. Detemiine the level of total suspended solids in the 100mgL total suspended solids standard in the same manner as for the sample. 6: 1 Total Suspended Solids Formula Total Suspeiided Solids = A - B x 1000 x 1000 C A = Weight offilter and solids B = Weight of filter For inspection purposes only. C = Volume of sample filteredConsent of copyright owner required for any other use. 7:1 Bibliography APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and TWCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. ltithEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15thStreet NW,Washington DC 20005, USA. ISBN: 0-87553-13 1-8, ISSN: 8755-3546. APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environment Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 2QfhEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15” Street NW,Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN: 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN: 55-1979. Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. 4” Edition, September 2002. 5 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 pH Method For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Table of Contents Page 1:l Laboratory Safety 3 2: 1 Introduction 3 2:2 Principle 3 3:l Materials 4 4: 1 Preservation 4 5: 1 Method 5: 1.1 pH meter calibration 5: 1.2 Reading samples 6: 1 Bibliography 5 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 1:l Laboratory Safety Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002). The foilowing safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety: General Safety 16. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 17. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 18. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 19. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 20. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Protective Equipment 13. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 14. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, veiy hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 15. Wear laboratoiy coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 16. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002) First Aid Equipment and Supplies 10. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 11. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 12. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn when undertaking the total suspended solids gravimetric method. 2: 1 Introduction The method is suitable for the determination of pH in water and wastewater. 2:2 Principle pH is the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution and is defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the H' ion concentration. The measurement ofthe pH of a sample can be done by measuring the cell potential of the sample. A pH meter, comprising of a glass electrode (a silver wire coated with silver chloride immersed in dilute hydrochloric acid) is used for analysis. The electrode solution is separated from the sample by a thin glass membrane. The potential which develops across that glass membrane can be shown to be proportional to the hydrogen ion concentrations on the two surfaces. In the measurement instrument, a cell is made with the other electrode (commonly a mercury-mercury chloride electrode). The cell potential is then linearly proportional to the pH and the meter can then be calibrated to read directly in pH. 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 3:l Materials 1. pH technical buffer solutions with the following values: PH 4 PH 7 PH 5 PH 8 2. WTW pH meter 3. Electrode Filling Solution 3 M KCl 4. Glass beakers 5. Magnetic stirrer 6. Stirring bars 41 Preservation Method Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles. Analysis should be done as soon as possible after the sample is taken and no more than 24hrs after. 5:l Methods 5:l.l pH meter calibration 9. The pH meter should be calibrated before use, using pH 4 and 7 to calibrate and pH 5 and 8 as a check. 10. Pour 50 mls of each pH technical buffer solution into labelled glass beakers and add a stirring bar to each. Calibration buffers and samples are placed on a magnetic stirrer for reading pH. 11. Turn meter on and press the CAL button, CT1 will appear on the screen. 12. Remove the electrode from the storage solution and rinse with de-ionised water. Uncover the fill hole by sliding the cover up. 13. Place the probe in pH For bufferinspection 4 purposes(ensuring only. the sensor near the base is completely Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. covered) and press RUN/ENTER, leave to stabilise and record reading. CT2 will appear on the screen. 14. Rinse the probe and place in pH buffer 7 (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered), press RUNENTER. Leave to stabilise and record reading. 15. Record slope and asymmetry values (Slope should be between -58.3 to -60.5mV. Asymmetry value is between -20 to 20 mV). 16. Press M to display the pH screen. Place the probe in the pH buffer 5 (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered) and leave to stabilise, record reading. 17. Place the probe in pH buffer 8 (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered) and leave to stabilise, record reading. 18. Calibration is complete and samples can now be read. 51.2 Reading samples 1. Place 50mls of sample in a labelled glass beaker and add a stirring bar. 2. Place the beaker on a magnetic stirrer and place probe in the beaker (ensuring the sensor near the base is completely covered). 3. Allow to stabilise and record reading. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all remaining samples, rinsing the probe with de-ionised water between samples. 5. Rinse probe with de-ionised water, replace the storage solution and cover the fill hole by sliding the cover down. 4 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 6:l Bibliography APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 1@ Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 10 15 15* Street MY, Washington DC 20005, USA. ISBN: 0-87553-13 1-8, ISSN: 8755-3546. APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environnient Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water rand Wastewater. 20fhEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, I015 15thStreet NW,Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN: 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN: 55-1979. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 5 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Gravimetric Method For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Table of Contents Page 1:l Laboratory Safety 3 2:l Introduction 3 22 Principle 3 3: 1 Materials 4 4: 1 Preservation 4 5:1 Method 5:l.l Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 5:1.2 Preparation of 1OOmgiL Standard 5:1.3 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Determination 6: 1 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Formula 5 7:1 Bibliography 5 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 1:l Laboratory Safety Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hach, 2002). The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects ofsafety: General Safety 21. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 22. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 23. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 24. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 25. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Protective Equipment 17. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 18. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 19. Wear laboratory coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 20. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002) First Aid Equipment and Supplies 13. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 14. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 15. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Appropriate protective equipment For should inspection be purposes worn only.when undertaking the total suspended solids Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. gravimetric method. 2:l Introduction Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) refers to the suspended solids content of the mixed liquor contained within the aeration tank. 2:2 Principle MLSS determination is done using the same method as is used for determining total suspended solids. The method involves filtering a well-mixed sample through a weighed standard glass fibre filter and the solids retained on the filter is dried at 103 to 105°C. The increase in weight ofthe filter represents the total suspended solids. If the suspended material clogs the filter and prolongs filtration, the difference between the total solids and total dissolved solids may provide an estimate of the total suspended solids (AF'HA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 3:l Materials 59. Whatmaii GF/C 70mm glass microfibre filters (Catalogue No. 1822 070 or equivalent) 60. Funnel and Receiving Flask 6 1. Vacuum system 62. Merck inicrociystalline cellulose (Product No. 1.02330.( 500 or equivalent) 63. Purified water or equivalent 64. Balance (4 decimal places) 65. Calibration check weight (1.OOOOg) 66. Weighing boat 67. Dessicator 68. Forceps 69. Spatula 70. Magnetic stirrer 71. Oven (103 to 105°C) 72. Timer 73. Volumetric flask (1OOOiL) 74. Graduated cylinders (10 to lOOOinL volume) 75. Pasteur pipettes 76. Gloves 4: 1 Preservation Method Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles, provided that the material in suspension does not adhere to the container walls. Begin analysis as soon as1 possible because of the impracticality of preserving the sample. Refrigerate samples at 4°C up to analysis to minimise microbiological decomposition of solids (APHA, AWWA and WPCF, 1985). 5: 1 Methods For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 5:l.l Pretreatment of Glass Microfibre Filters 19. Filter 3 x 20mL aliquots ofpurified water through each filter. 20. Dry the filters in an oven between 103 and 105°C for at least 1 hour. 21 I Allow the pretreated filters to cool in a dessicator before $se. 51.2 Preparation of 1QQmgLStandard 5. Add 0.1OOg of microciystalline cellulose to a lOOOmL volumetric flask containing purified water, mix thoroughly, make up to the mark with purified water and mix thoroughly again. 51.3 Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Determination 16, Filter a desired volume of sample through a pretreated, preweighed glass microfibre filter paper. Ensure that all solids within Ithis sample volume are collected on the filter paper. 17. Dry the filter paper and solids in an oven set between 103 and 105°C for at least 1 hour. , 18, Cool the filter paper and solids in a dessicator. 19. Reweigh the filter paper and calculate the level of mixed liquor suspended solids within the sample according to the formula in section 6:O. 20. Determine the level of mixed liquor suspended solids in the 100mgL standard in the same manner as for the sample. 4 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 6:l Total Suspended Solids Formula Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids = A - B x 1000 x 1000 A = Weight of filter and solids B = Weight of filter C = Volume of sample filtered 7:1 Bibliography APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 16th Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 IShStreet NW,Washington DC 20005, USA. ISBN 0-87553-13 1-8, ISSN 8755-3546. APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environment Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20thEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15' Street NW,Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN 0- 87553-235-7, ISSN. 55-1979. Hach (2002). Hach Water Analysis Handbook. qfhEdition, September 2002. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 5 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Settled Sludge Volume (Cone Test) For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 Table of Contents Page 1:1 Laboratory Safety 3 2:1 Introduction 3 22 Principle 3 3:l Materials 4 4: 1 Preservation Method 4 5:1 Method 6:1 Calculation of Sludge Volume Index (SVI) 7:1 Bibliography For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 1:1 Laboratory Safety Safety is the responsibility of every individual working within a laboratory environment (Hacli, 2002). The following safety guidelines apply to individuals working within a laboratory environment. These guidelines are not intended to cover all aspects of safety: General Safety 26. Do not block exits or access to emergency equipment within the laboratory. 27. Do not smoke, eat or drink within the laboratory. 28. Keep work areas neat and clean within the laboratory. 29. Never pipette by mouth within the laboratory. 30. Wipe up spills promptly within the laboratory. Appropriate training in spill management should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) Protective Equipment 21. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flying objects or chemical splashes. 22. Wear gloves to protect skin from toxic or corrosive materials, sharp objects, very hot or very cold materials or broken glass. 23. Wear laboratoiy coats to protect skin and clothing from splashes. 24. Fume hoods should be used when directed to do so by the procedure, or as recommended in the material safety data sheet (MSDS). (Hach, 2002) First Aid Equipment and Supplies 16. First aid kits should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in first aid should be obtained. 17. Eyewash and shower stations should be provided within the laboratory. 18. Fume hoods and appropriate fire extinguishers should be provided within the laboratory. Appropriate training in fire extinguisher use should be obtained. (Hach, 2002) For inspection purposes only. Appropriate protective equipmentConsent should of copyright be worn owner when required undertaking for any other use. the total suspended solids gravimetric method. 2:l Introduction Settled Sludge Volume (SSV) determination or cone test is a standard test carried out on wastewater and is used to assess the settleability of the mixed liquor in the clarifier. It is used, along with the Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids to calculate the Sludge Volume Index (SVI). 22 Principle The test is carried out using an Imhoff cone which is graded from Omls to 1000mls. The Imhoff cone is filled to the lOOOmls mark with a sample of mixed liquor from the aeration basin. This is left to settle for 30-minutes and the volume of clear supernatant left at the top is recorded. This volume is the SSV. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:36 3:l Materials 1. Imhoff cone 2. Timer 4:l Preservation Method Use resistant-glass or plastic bottles. 5: 1 Method 22, Fill an Imhoff cone to the IOOOml mark with a well mixed sample of mixed liquor, 23. Allow to settle for 30-minutes. 24. Record the volume of supeniatant in mlsil. This is the settled sludge volume 6: 1 Calculation of Sludge Volume Index (SVI) Sludge Volume Index can be calculated using the following Formula: SVI = SSV (mls/l) x 1000 7: 1 Bibliography For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. APHA (American Public Health Association), AWWA (American Water Works Association) and WPCF (Water Pollution Control Federation) (1985). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 16thEdition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA, AWWA and the WPCF. Joint Editorial Board: Greenberg, A.E. APHA Chairman; Trussell, R.R. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WPCF. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15" Street NW,Washington DC 20005, USA. ISBN: 0-87553-131-8, ISSN: 8755-3546. APHA (American Public Health Association), ATIYWA (American Water Works Association) and WEF (Water Environment Federation) (1998). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20" Edition. Prepared and Published Jointly By: APHA,AWWA and the WEF. Joint Editorial Board Greenberg, A.E. APHA; Eaton, A.D. AWWA and Clesceri, L.S. WEF Chair. Managing Editor: Franson, M.A.H. Publication Office: American Public Health Association, 1015 15fiStreet NW,Washington DC 20005-2605, USA. ISBN: 0- 67553-235-7,ISSN 55-1979. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Leitrim County Council - Sanitary and Water Sewices MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION OF DO PROBES Membrane Replacement The following procedure describes membrane replacement 1. Remove the oxygen probe from the water and clean with a cloth or paper towel. 2. Unscrew the bottom end cap and discard the electrolyte solution. 3. Using a coin, unscrew the threaded retaining ring in the membrane cap, reinove and discard the membrane and small ‘0‘ ring located below the membrane 4. Clean the inside of the membrane cap thoroughly and dry with a clean cloth. 5. Insert a new ’0’ ring, and then the membrane on top of the ‘0’ ring. Screw down the threaded retaining ring until you feel tension, then give a further 1/4 tuni. If the membrane wrinkles, you will need to replace the ‘0‘ ring and membrane and try again. 6. Clean the inside of the probe top. (You may clean the silver cathode with 1500 grade paper, take care as damage to the silver cathode can affect probe readings. You can clean the angular zinc anode with rough abrasive paper in order to reinove any oxidation layer. Clean the probe in freshwater to remove any For of inspection the fines.) purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 7. Fill the membrane cap with electrolyte, and holding the probe vertically, screw the membrane cap on to the top of the probe, inakiiig sure that the large ‘0‘ ring is in place. Do not screw the cap on too quickly as this will stretch the membrane. Screw up the cap until it seals 011 the large ‘0’ ring a then give it a fui-ther 1/4 turn. 8. Iinmerse the probe into the water, after 24 hours perfonn a calibration as per the instructions below. Calibration 1. Remove probe from water, dry and clean the probe and membrane with a soft clean cloth. 2. Using a pin, clear the breather hole on top of the probe. 3. Suspended the probe in air above the surface of the water, try to keep the probe out of the wind and direct sunlight. The probe should be left for a period of at least 30 minutes, or until you are sure that the temperature of the probe is the same as the air temperature. (The best time to perfonn this task is early in the morning or late evening.) 4. The probes will now be reading the equivalent of 100% saturation. Take an accurate reading of the air temperature around the probes. Use the table below to establish the concentration in mg/l for the probe. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Probe Maintenance The probe should be removed from the water once a week and tlie membrane cleaned with a so& clean cloth. The breather hole on top should be cleaned using a pin. If the readings become very ei-ratic or stay very constant the ineinbrane should be replaced. Table for calibration of DO probe If tlie DO probe is calibrated correctly it should read the same as the values in the table below, (Le. The values not in bold) at the appropriate temperature. For inspection purposes only. 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Consent of copyright owner requiredSO? forIe3 any other use. ibtal Phosphorus (as P) SOP 166 Orthsphosphak (as P) - unfiltered SOP 117 Sulphate (SI&) SOP119 (sum) ''si;2 {udl) Phends SOP 202 Herdnes (as taco3) SG? 111 P.trzine SO? 191 Dichlorome thane SOP 154 Sirnskine SOP 191 Tolucns SO? 179 Tributyltin $!!baantraded Xylencs SOP 179 Arsonic SO? 177 17hrorniuni SOP 177 Copper SOP 177 Cyanide SOP i38 Fluoride SOP 115 LE3d SOP i77 -.NicW SOP '177 &in: SO? 177 Boron se? 177 Cadmium SOP 171 M2rcq SO? 178 Szl~nium SO? ln Barium SOP 177 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 / Attachment E.2.4 Laboratory Equipment Calibration List For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Hach COD Reactor 17104120 o a ~ I Hach SpectrophotometerDW4OOOV 410 I 1 8/20o a 1I EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Attachment E.3 Tabular Data on Monitoring and Sampling Points For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 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Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 0 Copyright Ordnance Survey Ireland, 2006 http ://m.de signatednatureareas. ielmapviewerlmapview er .aspx EPA29/09/20 Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 10 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. ater Quality (Dangerous Su Regulations, 2001 S.I. 12 o EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 SECTION 1 CU ENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS 1.1 Existing Condition In the EPA survey of Dangerous Substances in Surface Freshwaters 1999-2000, there are 5 sites in County Leitrim. Site no. 40 Lough Allen S.E. Drummans Island Site no. 41 Lough Allen N.W. Drumshambo Site no. 43 0.5 km d/s Carrick on Shannon Site no. 44 Rail bridge d/s Masonite Site no. 45 D/s Roosky Atrazine, Simazine, Toluene, Xylenes, Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc were analysed. All 5 sites complied with the standards as set out in the Regulations. Dichloromethane, Cyanide and Fluoride were not included in the EPA survey. The River Shannon was monitored at Carrick on Shannon upstream of the town on 1 occasion in 2005 as part of the EU (Quality of Surface Water Intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water) Regulations, 1989. Lough Gill was monitored at the intake point for the North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme under the above Regulation also in 2005. Surface water at the landfills at Mohill and Carrick on Shannon were analysed for dangerous substances as part of the Waste Licence issued by the EPA for these facilities. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Monitoring for dangerous substances was carried out at 14 No sites on rivers in Co. Leitrim in 2005. The samples were taken on two occasions i.e. March and September. The sampling points were strategically chosen at points downstream of potential pressures and at locations taking in large river catchment areas. The sites chosen on the River Shannon corresponded closely with the 3 No identified sites above. Lough Allen was not sampling for dangerous substances due to the difficulty in getting to the sampling points and also the fact that the water quality determined by the EPA survey was deemed satisfactory. Further monitoring was deemed un-necessary at this time. See Table 1.1 for summary of sampling locations and annual mean concentrations. 1.2 Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory Surface Water Abstractions The data from'the monitoring under the EU (Quality of Surface Water Intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water) Regulations, 1989 showed no exceedence in dangerous substance such as Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Fluoride and Lead. No exceedences in the levels of Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Fluoride and Lead were detected. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Landfill Impact The surface water upstream and downstream of Mohill landfill sampled in 2003 and 2004 showed full compliance with the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001. The surface water in the vicinity of the Carrick on Shannon landfill analysed in January 2002 showed an Arsenic level of 99ygl1 and a Lead level of 48ygA. Further exceedences have been detected in monitoring carried out in July 2003, with high levels of Copper, Lead and Chromium detected. However landfill remediation work is almost complete at this closed landfill and analysis carried our in May 2004 revealed no exceedences of heavy metal standards. Other River Monitoring Sites Of the 14 No sites monitored for dangerous substances in 2005 only 2 sites showed exceedences in the standards as follows: * The Easky River downstream of Glenfarne Village at grid Ref: 201830 337213 showed a slight exceedence in the standard for cyanide at an annual mean concentration of 11.6 ygll. This sampling site is located downstream of the IPPC licensed facility - Glenfarne Wood Products where chemical wood preservation takes place. a The River Shannon downstream of Masonite Ire Ltd at Grid Ref: 200786 296043 showed an exceedence for fluoride at an annual mean concentration of 1013 ygll. Leitrim County Council undertook the sampling for the above surveys and the analysis was contracted to an external laboratory. A problem with detection limits and result reporting was detected in the first round of analysis. This laboratory is no longer being used. The above annual mean concentrations were based on 3 No. samples taken at each site during the course of 2005. In each case only one sample exceeded the standard and 2 No. subsequent samples were well below the standard. For inspection purposes only. While laboratory error is seenConsent as aof probablecopyright owner cause required of for theany other above use. exceedences in Dangerous Substances Standards the exceedences have been notified to the EPA as a precautionary measure.It is proposed that the 2 No locations where exceedences in the standards were detected be re-sampled early in 2007, at the same frequency, prior to any corrective action being taken. Both upstream of the potential pressure and downstream will be sampled for the parameters identified as exceeding the standards. 1.3 Standards to be achieved by December 31,2010 Tributy ltin 0.001 Fluoride 5001 500 Xvlenes 10.0 Lead 51 10 Nickel 8 50 Zinc See note 100 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Note: In the case of Zinc the standard shall be- 8ygA for water hardness less than or equal to 10mg/l CaCQ3, 50yg/l for water hardness greater than 1Omg/l CaC03 and less than or equal to 100mg/l CaCQ3 1.4 Proposed Article 9(1) and 90) extensions Based on the data to hand at present no Article 9(1) or (2) extensions are proposed. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 SECTION 2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSU 2.1 Identification of pressures The North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme has just been completed and has replaced 2 No. small water treatment plants. The South Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme has been extended to replace a further treatment plant. There are now only 2 No. aluminium sulphate dosing water treatment plants in the County. There are 17 No. Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants in the county. Mohill landfill has undergone rehabilitation and the leachate from the site is sewered to Mohill UWWTP. Carrick on Shannon landfill site has also undergone rehabilitation and work is underway to have the leachate sewered to the local UWWTP. The EPA has issued both these facilities with a Waste Licence. The surface water and groundwater in the vicinity of each of these facilities is monitored in accordance with the licence. There are 5 No. IPC licensed activities in operation in the County. 1. The Valspar Corporation, Water based paint manufacturers in Ballinamore discharge wastewater to the sewer in Ballinamore, which in turn discharges to the Shannon Erne Waterway. 2. Masonite Ire Ltd manufacturers For inspection purposes of wooden only. door finishing at Derryoughter, Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Drumsna discharges wastewater to the Shannon. 3. A.S. Richardson, Newtowngore, involved in the treatment or preservation of wood, involving the use of preservatives, with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. 4. Glenfarne Wood Products Ltd, Annagh, Glenfarne, involved in the treatment or preservation of wood, involving the use of preservatives, with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. 5. Brendan Kiernan Piggery, Ballyconnell Pig Unit, Ballyheady, Ballyconnell has an IPC licence which covers land spread areas in Co. Leitrim administrative area. There is a further IPC licensed activity located in Co. Roscommon administrative area that discharges to the sewer in Carrick on Shannon, namely Irish Rubber Components, Tullyleague, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon. There are 14 No. licenses to discharge to waters under Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 and 27 No licences to discharge to sewer under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 in operation at present. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 I" An assessment of Waste Management (Movement of Hazardous Waste) Regulations, 1998 C1 forms gave the following list: 1. Clinical, health care, dental, Veterinary and pharmacy waste. 2. Waste from manufacture of water based paints (Valspar Corporation) 3. Waste from the production, formulation and use of resins, latex , plasticiers glues / adhesives, phenol, formaldehyde, liquid wurtz resin, Melanaine Urea Formaldehyde, COD waste, waste batteries, cytotoxic waste (Masonite) 4. Paint and Thinners 5. Glycol Ethers (Modular Cold Storage) 6. Battery Acid -sulphuric acid Sligo and Manorhamilton Carrick on Shannon Keshcarrigan and Ballinamore (Eircom) 7. Used lead acid batteries and primary batteries 8. Mercury Vapour from used fluorescent bulbs 9. Asbestos 10. Diesel, Petrol, Home heating oil 1 1. Cresylic Acid (Westmark Schulte Industrial Estate Carrick on Shannon) 12. Caliumhydroxide- 45% caustic soda, rubber manufacture raw materials For inspection purposes only. (Elastometal Manorhamilton)Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 13. Xylene, ethyl alcohol (General Hospital Letterkenny Co. Donegal) 14. Concentrated Acids, Ammonia, COD Waste, liquid mercury, Expired chemicals (Leitrim County Council Laboratory) 15. Expired Chemicals (All Secondary schools) 16. Photographic fixer and developer 17. Perchloroethylene 18. Wood preservative waste containing Copper, Arsenic and Chromium 19. Used sheep dip There were no reports of incidences or spillages of any of these substances either on site or during transport in the period July 2004 to July 2006. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 2.2 Proposed new monitoring locations The Easky River upstream and downstream of Glenfarne Wood Products will be monitored on 2 No. occasions in early 2007 for cyanide. The River Shannon upstream and downstream of Masonite Ire Ltd will be monitored on 2 No. occasions in 2007 for fluoride. There were no other exceedences in dangerous substances detected during the period of monitoring in 2005. There are no plans to carry out any further monitoring in this regard. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. SECTION 3 PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 3.1 Summary of Implementation of Measures e Monitoring for dangerous substances was carried out at 14 No sites on rivers in Co. Leitrim in 2005. The samples were taken on two occasions i.e. March and September. The sampling points were strategically chosen at points downstream of potential pressures and at locations taking in large river catchment areas. 0 48 No. Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River catchment. Follow up action was taken in regard to 22 No. of these farms. Follow up visits were made to a further 13 No farms in the Lough Gill catchment and 5 No farm surveys were carried out in Garadice lake area. Reference was made in each instant to storage of dangerous chemicals. There were no major issues detected. 0 All complaints regarding water pollution have been investigated and followed up in accordance with documented complaint procedures. e River channel surveys and investigations have been carried out at specific locations along the River Shannon, Bradogue River, Annadale stream, Laheen stream and stream flowing into Gangin Lake. These locations showed drop in Q value measurements in 2001-2003 period. e Fish farm in L Allen licensed under Water Pollution Acts and licence audits carried out e Liaison with Cavan County Council has taken place re Dowra UWWTP and Dowra Livestock Mart. e Some of the wrong sewer connections in Mohill town were corrected and further work is needed. e Phosphate removal facilities have been installed at 6 No. Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants, namely; Ballinamore, Drumahaire, Drumshanbo, Kinlough, Manorhamilton and Mohill. e Liaison with Waterways Ireland re sewage holding tanks on boats and For inspection purposes only. pump out facilitiesConsent has oftaken copyright place. owner requiredA sub for committee any other use. of the Shannon RBD Steering Group has been set up to co-ordinate efforts to address the issue of sewage pump outs and boat holding tanks throughout the Shannon Navigation System. Good progress is being made with enforcement action underway. e Measure to require all marts to have Nutrient Management Plans for spreading of mart washings and slurry has commenced. Consultation in regard to intent to serve notice re NMP has been made with the EPA. This is the first step in the process. Action to completed in 2007. See Section 4 for further details on progress during reporting period, problems encountered and future planshew directions. See Table 2.1 for a revised timescale for completion of remaining measures set out in Measures Report December 2004. SECTION 4 PROGRESS TO DATE 4.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Progress during reporting period (Dec 2004 to July 2006) There were 4 No. licences to discharge to waters issued under Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. A major drive to licence premises that have a trade discharge to sewer was undertaken in 2005. This resulted in 24 No. licences to discharge to sewer issued under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. A total of 51 No. enforcement notices were issued in relation to licensing of restaurants in the county. The installation and maintenance of grease traps to prevent grease entering public sewers is the main requirement for licence compliance. This is in order to prevent sewer blockages in the network and to ensure proper operation of the urban wastewater treatment plants. G All new licences issued take into consideration the requirements of the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 200 1. To date there were no at risk facilities licensed. A general condition was set on each licence in regard to the parameters as a precautionary measure. a Licence monitoring and enforcement action has included 101 samples of licensed discharges, 1 No. Section 12 notice and 1 No case for non compliance sent to Councils Solicitors for prosecution over the period. a A total of 1439 No. environmental complaints (incl. Waste, litter, water, noise and air pollution) were investigated during the reporting period. Enforcement procedures were taken in 783 No. cases, of which 39 No. related to on the spot litter fines. a Water Pollution For Act inspection enforcement purposes only. measures have resulted in 68 No Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Section 12 Notices, 1 No Section 17 Notice and 11 No Section 16 notices being issued during the above period. a A total of 21 No. Waste Management Permits were issued to date. a There are 4 No. prosecutions under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 22 1990 pending and 2 No. cases pending under the Waste Management Act 1996. A further 9 No cases have been dealt with under Waste Management in the reporting period. Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River system over the reporting period. A total of 48 No. farms were visited with follow up action consisting mainly of warning letters was issued to 7 No of the farms. Follow up action on 13 No. farms in the Lough Gill catchment was also completed in 2005. Pig slurry from CO Cavan pig farms is spread on 5 No farms in the Garadice Lake area of County Leitrim. These farms were inspected in relation to the slurry holdings and spreading operations. A policy on Nutrient Management Planning for New Farm Development had been adopted and is being implemented by Leitrim County Council. Provision of sewer network contract to commence shortly for 6 No. villages in County that do not have sewer system. Shortlist for the EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 DBO contract for treatment plants for these 6 sites and a further 5 existing sewered areas has been done and Water Services are awaiting approval of final contract from DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed at all 11 No. locations as part of the contract. 0 Extension of Carrick on Shannon UWWTP has progressed to the point where Water Services are awaiting final approval of contract documents from the DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed as part of the contract. Problems Encountered An unexpected workload of planning applications for agricultural development has occurred since Mar 2006. This has impacted considerably on the scheduled workload for 2006. The request by the River Basin District Projects to get involved in the Small Stream Risk Assessment has also impacted on work schedules. Approx 20% of staff resources for the year was involved (3 months x 2 staff). Future Plans/New Directions The introduction of strict planning guidelines for proposed developments at listed lakes will be drawn up. Preparation of a Major Pollution Control Response Project for the Upper Shannon has commenced. This initiative is in conjunction with Longford and Roscommon County Council. Leitrim County Council has commenced a risk analysis of commercialhndustrial premises in the River Shannon area. Work has commenced on compiling a panel of approved consultants for single house site suitability assessment For inspection in unsewered purposes only. areas of County Leitrim. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Leitrim County Council is considering the introduction of Byelaws on septic tanks similar to those introduced by Cavan County Council. 4.2 Consultative and Co-operative Measures Progress during Reporting Period River Basin Management has been discussed at the Environmental Policy, Water and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee within the County Council during the reporting period. Public consultation as part of the River Basin District Management Planning for the Shannon, Western and NS Share RBD's in the Co. Leitrim area is ongoing at present. Liaison with the EPA in regard to IPC licensed facilities is ongoing. Leitrim County Council have participated fully in the Enforcement Network Erne-Blackwater Surface Water Working Group set up by the EPA. This has facilitated liaison with Cavan and Longford County Council in relation to environmental enforcement activity in shared catchment areas. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Problems Encountered As detailed above in 4.1 Future Plans/New Directions It is an offence under The Shannon Navigation By-laws to discharge sewage from a boat directly to the River Shannon or ShannonErne Waterway. Liaison with Waterways Ireland in regard to the improved implementation of this by- law is planned. Consultation will also take place with Waterways Ireland regarding the proposed review of the above By-law in particular in relation to sewage storage tanks on vessels. Enforcement action is being taken for the provision of sewage pump out facilities to be provided by all hire boat companies and large private marinas on the Shannon and Shannon Erne Waterways in the administrative area of County Leitrim. 4.3 Monitoring Measures Progress during Reporting Period Monitoring for dangerous substances was carried out at 14 No sites on rivers in Co. Leitrim in 2005. The samples were taken on two occasions i.e. March and September. The sampling points were strategically chosen at points downstream of potential pressures and at locations taking in large river catchment areas. See Table I. 1 for summary of sampling locations and annual mean concentrations. Further monitoring carried For out inspection by Leitrim purposes only. County Council includes Urban Wastewater analysis,Consent licensed of copyright discharge owner required monitoring, for any other use. pollution incident monitoring, bathing water monitoring, drinking water monitoring and groundwater monitoring at landfill sites. Problems Encountered Leitrim County Council undertook the sampling for the above surveys and the analysis was contracted to an external laboratory. A problem with detection limits and result reporting was detected in the first round of analysis. This laboratory services is no longer being used. Future Plans/New Directions It is proposed that the 2 No locations where exceedences in the standards were detected in above sampling programme be re-sampled early in 2007, at the same frequency, prior to any corrective action being taken. Both upstream of the potential pressure and downstream will be sampled for the parameters identified as exceeding the standards. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Leitrim County Council will be participating fully in the Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme in 2007 with 25 No. river stations and 17 No. lakes to be monitored for physiochemical parameters. Monitoring of UWWTP, drinking water, licensed discharges, landfill leachate and bathing water will continue in accordance with a scheduled programme. Pollution incidents will be monitored as required. 4.4 Public Education and Advisory Measures Progress during Reporting Period Environmental Education Officer The Council employs a full time officer to raise public awareness on environment issues. This includes the generation of effective publicity for and maximising community participation in the Council’s activities and initiatives in the area of litter management and control. Their duties include: 0 Development and implementation of schools education Programme; 0 Liaison with community groups and local business groups; 0 Implementation of the Litter Management and Waste Management Plans; I 0 Dealing with environmental queries. Community Initiatives I The Council promotes national campaigns such as An Taisce’s National Spring Clean as well as local waste management community initiatives. A new ‘Adopt a Bring Bank’ For initiative inspection purposes to ensure only. that the county’s 38 No. bring Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. banks are properly maintained has been launched through Jamestown Tidy Towns and Bornacoola Development Association. Community groups receive a grant from Leitrim County Council for the upkeep or improvement works. A similar programme ‘Adopt a Road’ involves local communities and businesses in litter-picking on stretches of roads and the council provides assistance and litter removal. Environmental Projbcts Through Agenda Fund, funding of up to €8,000 is available annually for projects. Projects including composting projects as well as other educational a4ivities have been supported under this programme. The Green Schools programme This national progrdmme, which is administered by An TBisce, aims to promote whole school activity to develop environmental awareness in both the school itself and the wider community. 77% of schools in the county are registered and parti d ipating in the programme. To date 6 schools have attained EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 the Green Flag status. The Green Schools programme is theme-based, starting with Waste Management, moving on to Energy and the third topic is water. Leitrim County Council run schools competitions annually including a table quiz for senior classes and poster competition for junior classes. Future Plans/New Directions Through the Waste Against Race’s Action at Work programme, Leitrim County Council is looking at ways of reducing its waste and associated costs within the council itself. The Action at Work is a staff-led initiative looking at practical ways of reducing waste at work. It is proposed to design and circulate an awareness brochure on septic tank/single house sewage treatment plant care and maintenance. Public education will continue as above. 4.5 Summary and Conclusions Progress during Reporting Period The monitoring programme proposed for 2005 was successfully completed. Work has commenced on identification of sources of dangerous substances within the industrial and agricultural sectors. The issue of dangerous substances have been incorporated into licensing of discharges under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 8~1990.Other measures identified in the Phosphorus Implementation Report 2006 will also assist in compliance with the Dangerous Substances Regulations 2001. Problems Encountered For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. The rate at which new environmental legislation is enacted and its subsequent implementation has continued to be a problem for local authorities. In particular data gathering, attendance at meetings and briefings for River Basin District Projects has impacted on work schedules. The proposed river and lake monitoring programme for surveillance and operational monitoring scheduled to commence in Dec 2006 will a put additional strain on staff resources. The provision of a dedicated team is essential to the implementation of the measures set out in this report. All measures and associated timeframes are dependant on the retention of a three person dedicated team and financial support from central government where appropriate. Future Plans/New Directions The areas in the county that have been identified, as having failed the Dangerous Substances Regulations standards will be prioritized for monitoring. Investigations will follow in the event of continued exceedences. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Co-operation with Longford and Roscommon County Councils to produce a Major Pollution Control Response for the Upper Shannon area is a new initiative and should prove very worthwhile in promotion of dangerous substance awareness and control. Environmental enforcement activities are planned for 8 No. quarries in the county. Priority actions identified in the Phosphorus Regulations Implementation Report 2006 may also assist in control of dangerous substances in fresh water such as: Investigation into causes of pollution in the 6 No. lakes not in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations All river sites that have shown deterioration in Q value will be inspected to establish any cause for deterioration in biological quality rating, (25 No. sites identified). All necessary enforcement action follow up will be carried out. Liaison with neighboring local authorities regarding facilities outside of Co. "3 Leitrim. L For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 Appendix TABLE 1.1: S OF C NT STATUS OF RIVER§ IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STAND S TO BE ACHIEVED TABLE 1.2: SWYOF CURRENT STATUS OF LAKES IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED TABLE 1.3: SWYOF CURRENT STATUS OF TIDAL WATER AND STANDL~RDSTO BE ACHIEVED TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LAKES IN LOCAL AUTHOFUTY AREA TABLE 2.4 WlPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR TIDAL WATERS For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:37 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 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Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 Attachment G.2.1A Phosphorus Implementation Report 2006 and Attachment 6.2.I B Phosphorus Implementation Report 2006 Tables For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 LEITRIM COUNTY COUNCIL I I PHOSPHORUS 2006 ‘C IMPLEMENTATION REPORT For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 SECTION 1 .. WATER QUALITY IN FUNCTIONAL AREA 1.1 Summary of Current Water Quality There are 3 distinct Hydrometric Areas in County Leitrim covering the River Shannon System, the Erne River System and the Lough Gill catchment. The water quality monitoring data is mainly derived from the National River Monitoring Programme and the National Lake Monitoring Programme carried out by the EPA. _RIVERS The current information available from the Environmental Protection Agency in regard to Biological Quality Ratings assigned to rivers in Co. Leitrim relates to the period 2003 to 2005. See Table 1.I for details. The EPA biological monitoring programme for 2004-2-5 included 73 No. sampling stations in the county covering 33 No. rivers. A physiochemical monitoring programme is undertaken in the Shannon Catchment whereby 19 No. sampling stations are monitored for ortho phosphate at a minimum fiequency of 10 times per year covering 9 No. rivers. This monitoring is undertaken by the Shannon RBD Laboratory, Roscommon on behalf of Leitrim County Council. 9 No of these stations are also biological monitoring stations but 10 No are additional stations bringing the total river stations monitored in the County to 83 No For monitoring inspection purposes stations. only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Table A Summary of the water qualitv data for rivers is presented below: While the above summary shows that the number of satisfactory water quality sites in our rivers has increased there is also an improvement in the moderately polluted category. However water quality is deteriorating at some of the pristine water quality sites with only 2 No. Q5 stations remaining. Many of the high water quality sites are slipping to a lower Q value while still remaining in satisfactory condition. When an assessment is made of the compliance with baseline quality (set in 1995 - 1997) it shows that there is only 71% of the water quality stations meeting the required standard. The Phosphorus Regulations National EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 Implementation Report, 2005 shows that the national average figure for compliance is lower at 63.4%. There are 8 No. river sites slightly polluted and 4 No. sites moderately polluted. These sampling stations relate to 9 No. rivers listed below; Table B The following River Q Value monitoring stations are actually located entirely in either County Longford or County Cavan but have been incorrectly assigned to Leitrim in the data supplied by the EPA. The relevant local authorities have been notified and the stations have been deleted from the Leitrim list of stations in Table 1.1. Table C Water Oualitv Stations not in County Leitrim For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Blackwater 36B04 0180 Br W of Knockmore 215425 319694 Blackwater 36B04 0400 Br d/s Blackwater Br 220277 3 14605 Blackwater 36B04 0600 Br u/s ballymagauran L 220800 313100 There are 27 No. lakes monitored under the National Lake Monitoring programme, see Table 1.2 for details.. These lakes are generally monitored 3 - 4 times per year. Large lakes such as Lough Allen and Lough Melvin are monitored at a number of locations while most other lakes are only monitored at one location, mostly midlake sample. However some lakes were monitored along the shore due to remoteness/lack of access on to the lake with a boat. A considerable improvement in lake water quality in the county is evident when compared to results from 2001 to 2003 period. The current trophic status has been calculated from the combined chlorophyll measurements for the years 2003,2004 and 2005. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 82% of the lakes monitored in Co. Leitrim are satisfactory water quality. 0 18% of the lakes monitored in Co. Leitrim are unsatisfactory water quality and need improvement by 2007. This compares with 48% unsatisfactory in 2004. 0 Out of the 27 lakes monitored 8 No. lakes improved in water quality and are now in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations 1996. See Table E below. 0 6 No. lakes require improvement in water quality status during the reporting period - see Table F below 0 The two largest lakes in the County, Lough Melvin and Lough Allen have retained their good water quality status (oligotrophic). Table E Lakes That Have Improved in Water Oualitv Status For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. St John’s Lake 1 Mesotrophic I Mesotrophic I Oligotrophic I TabIe F Lakes not in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations, 1996 (See Table 1.2 ) EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 SECTION 2 - IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES 2.1 Update on Original Proposed Measures The Implementation Programme Summary Tables have been updated for river stretches, lakes and the County as a whole; see Tables 2.1,2.2 and 2.3 in appendices. All new measureslactions proposed for the first time and new river stretches needing improvement are highlighted in bold. 2.2 Completed Measures The following is a list of actions set out in the 2004 Implementation Report that have been completed to date: 0 A Nutrient Management Plan template has been developed and agreed with the planning department for issue to planning applicants for new slurry storage facilities. Q All complaints regarding water pollution have been investigated and followed up in accordance with documented complaint procedures. e River channel surveys and investigations have been carried out at specific locations along the River Shannon, Bradogue River, Annadale stream, Laheen stream and stream flowing into Gangin Lake. These locations showed drop in Q value measurements in 2001-2003 period. e Fish farm in L Allen licensed under Water Pollution Acts and licence audits carried out e Liaison with Cavan County Council has taken place re Dowra UWWTP and Dowra Livestock Mart. e Some of the wrong sewer connections in Mohill town were corrected and fui-ther work is needed. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 0 Phosphate removal facilities have been installed at 6 No. Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants, namely; Ballinamore, Drumahaire, Drumshanbo, Kinlough, Manorhamilton and Mohill. e Liaison with Waterways Ireland re sewage holding tanks on boats and pump out facilities has taken place. A sub committee of the Shannon RBD Steering Group has been set up to co-ordinate efforts to address the issue of sewage pump outs and boat holding tanks throughout the Shannon Navigation System. Good progress is being made with enforcement action underway. e 48 No. Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River catchment. Follow up action was taken in regard to 22 No. of these farms. 0 5 No farm surveys in Garadice lake area has been undertaken on farms where pig slurry from IPPC licensed facilities are spread. e Measure to require all marts to have Nutrient Management Plans for spreading of mart washings and slurry has commenced. Consultation in regard to intent to serve notice re NMP has been made with the EPA. This is the first step in the process. Action to completed in 2007. No Progress was made on the followina actions set out in the 2004 Implementation Report: Environmental Inspections of grant aided forestry plantations and clear felling operations (under planning permission requirement size). While this measure was EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 identified in the previous implementation report it is recognised that the Forestry Service have published their own set of guidelines for forestry development and clearfelling taking into consideration the environmental impact of these activities. Therefore the priority to iniplement this measure has been reduced and will be addressed when resources are available. Farm surveys in the following catchment areas: 1. Arderry stream - water quality improvement in current reporting period. No further action proposed at this time. 2. L Allen - lake water quality remains satisfactory, rescheduled for 2008 3. L Melvin - Cross border study including farm surveys in 2007 by Northern Regional Fishery Board as part of study. 4. Glencar lake - to commence in 2007 5. Carrickaport lake - lake water satisfactory, measure still within timeframe, but inay need to be rescheduled for 2008 6. Lough Sallagh - lake water satisfactory, measure still within timeframe, but may need to be rescheduled for 2008 7. Lough Scur - scheduled for 2007 8. Derrycassen lake - rescheduled for 2008 9. Rowan lake - scheduled for 2007 10. Lough Rinn - water quality improvement in current reporting period. No further action proposed at this time. 0 River channel surveys of Eslin River and Cullies River - rescheduled for 2007. 0 Establishment of a working group to ensure preservation of Lough Rinn. This measure has now been deemed un-necessary at this time, as water quality has improved. 0 Provision of Phosphate removal at Lough Rim Amenity site sewage treatment plant - scheduled for 2007. Control of pig slurry spreading in Rowan lake catchment - to be addressed in 2007 0 For inspection purposes only. Liaison with WaterwaysConsent Ireland of copyright and owner ESB required re for flushing any other use. of Acres lake - to be addressed in 2007. Control of sheep dip tanks in Glenade Lake catchment - to be addressed in 2007. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 SECTION 3 - PROGRESS TO DATE 3.1 Planning Control and Enforcement Measures Progress during reporting period (Dec 2004 to July 2006) There were 4 No. licences to discharge to waters issued under Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. A major drive to licence premises that have a trade discharge to sewer was undertaken in 2005. This resulted in 24 No. licences to discharge to sewer issued under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990. A total of 5 1No. enforcement notices were issued in relation to licensing of restaurants in the county. The installation and maintenance of grease traps to prevent grease entering public sewers is the main requirement for licence compliance. This is in order to prevent sewer blockages in the network and to ensure proper operation of the urban wastewater treatment plants. All new licences issued take into consideration the requirements of the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 200 1. Licence monitoring and enforcement action has included 101 samples of licensed discharges, 1 No. Section 12 notice and 1 No case for non compliance sent to Councils Solicitors for prosecution over the period. A total of 1439 'No. environmental complaints (incl. Waste, litter, water, noise and air pollution) were investigated during the reporting period. Enforcement procedures were taken in 783 No. cases, of which 39 No. related to on the spot litter fines. Water Pollution Act enforcement measures have resulted in 68 No Section 12 Notices, 1 No Section For inspection 17 Notice purposes only. and 11 No Section 16 notices being Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. issued during the above period. A total of 21 No. Waste Management Permits were issued to date. There are 4 No. prosecutions under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 & 1990 pending and 2 No. cases pending under the Waste Management Act 1996. A further 9 No cases have been dealt with under Waste Management in the reporting period. Farm surveys were carried out in the Cullies River system over the reporting period. A total of 48 No. farms were visited with follow up action consisting mainly of warning letters was issued to 7 No of the farms. Follow up action on 13 No. farms in the Lough Gill catchment was also completed in 2005. Pig slurry from CO Cavan pig farms is spread on 4 No farms in the Garadice Lake area of County Leitrim. These farms were inspected in relation to the slurry holdings and spreading operations. A policy on Nutrient Management Planning for New Farm Development had been adopted and is being implemented by Leitrim County Council. Provision of sewer network contract to commence shortly for 6 No. villages in County that do not have sewer system. Shortlist for the DBO contract for treatment plants for these 6 sites and a further 5 existing sewered areas has been done and Water Services are awaiting approval of EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 final contract from DOEHLG. Phosphate reinoval facilities will be installed at all 1 1 No. locations as part of the contract. Extension of Carrick on Shannon UWWTP has progressed to the point where Water Services are awaiting final approval of contract documents from the DOEHLG. Phosphate removal facilities will be installed as part of the contract. Problems Encountered An unexpected workload of planning applications for agricultural development has occurred since Mar 2006. This has impacted considerably on the scheduled workload for 2006. The request by the River Basin District Projects to get involved in the Small Stream Risk Assessment has also impacted on work schedules, Approx 20% of staff resources for the year was involved (3 months x 2 staff). Future Plans/New Directions The introduction of strict planning guidelines for proposed developments at listed lakes will be drawn up. Preparation of a Major Pollution Control Response Project for the Upper Shannon has commenced. This initiative is in conjunction with Longford and Roscommon County Council. Leitrim County Council has commenced a risk analysis of commerciaUindustria1 premises in the River Shannon area. Work has commenced on compiling a panel of approved coiisultants for single house site suitability assessment in unsewered aeas of County Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is considering For inspection the introduction purposes only. of Byelaws on septic tanks Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. similar to those introduced by Cavan County Council. 3.2 Consultative and Co-operative Measures Progress during Reporting Period River Basin Management has been discussed at the Environmental Policy, Water and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee within the County Council during the reporting period. Public consultation as part of the River Basin District Management Planning for the Shannon, Western and NS Share RBD’s in the Co. Leitrim area is ongoing at present. Liaison with the EPA in regard to IPC licensed facilities is ongoing. Leitrim County Council have participated hlly in the Enforcement Network Erne- Blackwater Surface Water Working Group set up by the EPA. This has facilitated liaison with Cavan and Longford County Council in relation to environmental enforcement activity in shared catchment areas. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 Problems Encountered As detailed above in 3.1 Future Plansmew Directions It is an offence under The Shannon Navigation By-laws to discharge sewage from a boat directly to the River Shannon or ShannordErne Waterway. Liaison with Waterways Ireland in regard to the improved implementation of this by-law is planned. Consultation will also take place with Waterways Ireland regarding the proposed review of the above By-law in particular in relation to sewage storage tanks on vessels. Enforcement action is being taken for the provision of sewage pump out facilities to be provided by all hire boat companies and large private marinas on the Shannon and Shannon Erne Waterways in the administrative area of County Leitrim. Joint co-operation with Roscommon County Council is being sought re drinking water source protection of the South Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme. 3.3 Monitoring Measures Progress during Reporting Period The Shannon RBD Laboratory in Roscommon continues to monitor 21 No sites on the River Shannon catchment in County Leitrim on a monthly basis. This allows values for mean ortho phosphate to be determined at these sites in accordance with the Phosphate Regulations. A desk study of the river water quality at all sampling stations that are monitored for Q value was conducted. The Q stations For inspection that purposes were only. showing deterioration were Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. identified using MapInfo. It has been scheduled in the 2006 action plan to inspect each of these sites to see if there is any identifiable pressure at or closely ds of the site that may impact on the Q value. This work has commenced and some valuable information has been gathered to date that may improve the water quality at the site when enforcement action is taken. Follow up action will be scheduled in early 2007. A total of 86 No first and second order streams in the Western RBD were assessed for the Small Stream Risk Assessment programme. In the course of this work 151 sites were visited with only 60% of the sites were suitable for the SSRS assessment. However this work was found to be very useful tool and it is planned to use it to assist in detecting the source of pollution at Q station sites in the Western RBD and other catchments in the county in 2007. A comprehensive lake monitoring programme is undertaken each year. A total of 27 lakes are monitored. This involved boat surveys on all lakes with 11 No. lakes being monitored 2-3 times during the year and the remaining 16 No. lakes monitored once during the summer period. This is carried out as part of a National Lake Monitoring Programme established by the EPA. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 I Fui-ther monitoring carried out by Leitrim County Council includes Urban Wastewater analysis, licensed discharge monitoring, pollution incident monitoring, bathing water monitoring, drinking water monitoring and groundwater monitoring at landfill sites. Problems Encountered A high percentage of the small stream sites identified for SSRS monitoring were deemed not suitable which meant further sites had to be identified and work progress was slowed down. Resources are required to be allocated to enforcement in areas at risk. Future PlansBew Directions Following inspection of all EPA river monitoring stations that are showing a deterioration in water quality follow up enforcement action will be carried out where necessary. It is planned to carry out SSRS habitat assessments in the area upstream of 7 No. river stations that have deteriorated from satisfactory water quality to unsatisfactory water quality over the last 2-3 years. This together with close examination of river banks, riparian zones and general activity in the area of the sampling station, followed by enforcement action where necessary may assist greatly in eliminating the pressures causing the deterioration of water quality especially where the upper reaches of some upland rivers are concerned. Leitrim County Council will be participating fully in the Water Framework Directive Monitoring Programme in 2007 with 25 No. river stations and 17 No. lakes to be monitored for physiochemical parameters. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Monitoring of UWWTP, drinking water, licensed discharges, landfill leachate and bathing water will continue in accordance with a scheduled programme. Pollution incidents will be monitored as required. 3.4 Public Education and Advisory Measures Progress during Reporting Period Environmental Education Officer The Council employs a full time officer to raise public awareness on environment issues. This includes the generation of effective publicity for and maximising community participation in the Council’s activities and initiatives in the area of litter management and control. Their duties include: 0 Development and implementation of schools education programme; 0 Liaison with community groups and local business groups; 0 Implementation of the Litter Management and Waste Management Plans; Dealing with environmental queries. Community Initiatives I EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 The Council promotes national campaigns such as An Taisce’s National Spring Clean as well as local waste management corninunity initiatives. A new ‘Adopt a Bring Bank’ initiative to ensure that the county’s 38 No. bring banks are properly maintained has been launched through Jamestown Tidy Towns and Bornacoola Development Association. Community groups receive a grant from Leitrim County Council for the upkeep or improvement works. A similar programme ‘Adopt a Road’ involves local communities and businesses in litter-picking on stretches of roads and the council provides assistance and litter removal. Environmental Projects Through Agenda 2 1 Environmental Fund, funding of up to €8,000 is available annually for community environmental projects. Projects including composting workshops, school and community composting projects as well as other educational activities have been supported under this programme. The Green Schools Programme This national programme, which is administered by An Thisce, aims to promote whole school activity to develop environmental awareness in both the school itself and the wider community. 77% of schools in the county are registered and participating in the programme. To date 6 schools have attained the Green Flag status. The Green Schools programme is theme-based, starting with Waste Management, moving on to Energy and the third topic is water. Leitrim County Council run schools competitions annually including a table quiz for senior classes and poster competition for junior classes. Future Plans/New Directions For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Through the Waste Against Race’s Action at Work programme, Leitrim County Council is looking at ways of reducing its waste and associated costs within the council itself. The Action at Work is a staff-led initiative looking at practical ways of reducing waste at work. It is proposed to design and circulate an awareness brochure on septic tanwsingle house sewage treatment plant care and maintenance. Public education will continue as above. 3.5 Summary and Conclusions Progress during Reporting Period While there has been good progress in regard to many of the planning control and enforcement measures there was somewhat lower activity in regard to farm surveys than expected. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 Problems Encountered The rate at which new environmental legislation is enacted and its subsequent implementation has continued to be a problem for local authorities. In particular data gathering, attendance at meetings and briefings for River Basin District Projects has impacted on work schedules. The proposed river and lake monitoring programme for surveillance and operational monitoring scheduled to commence in Dec 2006 will a put additional strain on staff resources. The provision of a dedicated team is essential to the implementation of the measures set out in this report. All measures and associated timefraines are dependant on the retention of a three person dedicated team and financial suppoi-t from central government where appropriate. Future Plans/New Directions The areas in the county that have been identified, as poor water quality will be prioritized for investigation. In particular pig slurry and mart washings land spreading operations will be addressed by requesting Nutrient Management Plans for these activities. Investigation into causes of pollution in the 6 No. remaining lakes not in compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations will receive priority attention in 2007. All river sites that have shown deterioration in Q value will be inspected to establish any cause for deterioration in biological quality rating, (25 No. sites identified). All necessary enforcement action follow up will be carried out. Liaison with neighboring local authorities For inspection regarding purposes only. faciIities outside of Co. Leitrim Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. will also be a priority for 2007. The continued provision of phosphate removal facilities at UWWTP in the county and the maintenance of existing facilities should show marked improvements in the years to come. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 APPENDICES TABLE 1.1: RIVER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED BY 2007 TABLE 1.2: LAKE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED BY 200’7 TABLE 2.1 JNX’LEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL c:. AUTHORITY AREA TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA TABLE 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LAKES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:38 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Agglomeration details Leading Local Authority Leitrim County Council CO-Applicants Agglomeration Fenagh Population Equivalent 132 Level of Treatment Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 221283 / 307551 (Verifed using GPS) EPA Reference No: Contact details .- -,& Contact Name: Mr. William Lowe Contact Address: Leitrim County Council Infrastructure Park Lane House Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim Contact Number: 071 9650493 Contact Fax: 071 9621982 Contact Email: [email protected] For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: I EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WDLicence Application Annex I Table D.1 (i)(a): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS (Primary Discharge Point) Discharge Point Code: SW-1 Local Authority Ref No: sw1 Source of Emission: Fenagh Aglomeration Location: sw1 Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 21 1294 / 307581 (Verifed using GPS) Name of Receiving waters: Unnamed Water Body: River Water Bodv River Basin District North Western IRBD Designation of Receiving Waters: None Flow Rate in Receiving Waters: 0 m3.sec-' Dry Weather Flow 0 m3.sec-l95% Weather Flow Additional Comments (e.g. No hydrometric data available or flow measurements. commentary on zero flow or other Since the catchment is ~5km2hydrometric modelling is information deemed of value) not feasible. Therefore volume emitted mYday is calculated based on current number of connections in Emission Details: (i) Volume emitted -Normallday 23.5 m3 Maximu mlday 70.5 m3 Maximum 3 m3 Period of emission 60 minlhr 24 hr/day 365 day/yr rate/hour (avq) Dty Weather Flow 0 m31sec For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. WDLicence Application - Fenagh - Page: 2 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex I Table D. 1(i)(b): EMISSIONS TO SURFACEEROUND WATERS - Characteristics of The Emission (Primary Discharge Point) Discharge Point Code: SW-1 Nitrite (as N) mgll Grab =O 0 ,.-, Nitrate (as N) mgll Grab =O 0 1,kL-L// Total Phosphorous (as P) mgll Grab = 2.133 0.00121 6077 OrthoPhosphate (as P) mgll Grab =O 0 Sulphate (SO.+) mgll Grab =O 0 Phenols (Sum) IJgll Grab =O 0 For Orthophosphate:this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45pm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWAStandard Method 6240, or equivalent. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: 3 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex I Table D.1 (iii)(a): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS (Storm Overflow) Discharge Point Code: SW-2 Local Authority Ref No: sw2 Source of Emission: overflow from Pumping station Location: Knockmullin PS Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 21 0997 / 307883 (Verifed using GPS) Name of Receiving waters: unnamed Water Body: River Water Body River Basin District North Western IRBD Designation of Receiving Waters: None Flow Rate in Receiving Wgters: 0 m3.sec-IDry Weather Flow 0 m3.sec-I95% Weather Flow '-7 Additional Comments (e.g. No data available for volumes emitted or flow rate of ked) commentary on zero flow or other receiving waters. .information deemed of value) Emission Details: _(i)Volume emitted NormaVday 0 m3 Maximum/day 0 m3 Maximum 0 m3 Period of emission 0 min/hr 0 hr/day 0 day/yr rate/hour (avg) Dry Weather Flow 0 m3/sec For inspection purposes only. 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EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex I TABLE E.l(ii): WASTE WATER FREQUENCY AND QUANTITY OF DISCHARGE - Storm Water Overflows Identification Code for Discharge Frequency of discharge Quantity of Waste Water Complies with Definition of Storm point (daydannum) Discharged (mVannum) Water Overflow For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: 7 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex I TABLE F. 1(i)(a): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING Primary Discharge Point Discharge Point Code: sw-I MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-Id Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 21 1260 / 307486 (Verifed using GPS) For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45pm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method For 6240, inspectionor equivalent. purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Additional Comments: ,- (U WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: 8 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WDLicence Application Annex I TABLE F.l (i)(b): SURFACEIGROUND WATER MONITORING (Dangerous Substances) Primary Discharge Point Discharge Point Code: sw-I .MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-Id Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 21 1260 / 307486 (Verifed using GPS) Additional Comments: For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. WDLicence Application - Fenagh - Page: 9 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex I TABLE F.l (i)(a): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING Primary Discharge Point Discharge Point Code: sw-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1 u Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 21 1274 / 307696 (Verifed using GPS) Parameter Results (mgA) Sampling Limit of Analysis method Quantitation method I I I technique 1 03/12/09 For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45pm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWAStandard Method For 6240, inspection or equivalent. purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Additional Comments: i"-\ Lr,J' I WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: 10 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex l TABLE F.l (i)(b): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING (Dangerous Substances) Primary Discharge Point Discharge Point Code: sw-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-I u Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 21 1274 / 307696 (Verifed using GPS) \ J For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Additional Comments: (I: WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: I1 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 WWD Licence Application Annex II Regulation 16(4) Attachment Number Checked by Applicant An original application shall be accom anied by 2 copies of it and of all accompanyin documents and particulars as requirefunder Regulation 16(3) In hardcopy or in an ei!ctronic or other format as speafied by the Agency. ~-~ An Original Application shall be accompanied by 2 copies of it and of all II I accompanying documents and particulars as reauired under reaulation 16131., in I hardcopy or in electronic or other format as specified by the agancy. Regulation 16(5) Attachment Number Checked by Applicant For the purpose of paragraph (4). all or part of the 2 copies of the said application and associated documents and particulars may, with the agreement of the Agency, be submitted in an electronic or other format specified by the Agency. 1 Signed original. Yes 2 2 hardcopies of application provided or 2 CD versions of application (PDF files) Yes provided. 1 I EIA provided if applicable 3 12 CD versions of EIS, as PDF files, provided. Regulation 24 Attachment Number Checked by Applicant In the case of an application for a waste water discharge certificate of authorisation, the application shall - For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. ~~-~~ WWD Licence Application - Fenagh - Page: 13 EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. EPA Export 11-02-2011:03:36:39