Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Application Form

WWD Application Form Version 2/09

This is a draft document and is subject to revision.

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Ballyboghil Agglomeration

Environmental Protection Agency POBox3000,JohnstownCastleEstate,Co.Wexford LoCall:1890335599Telephone:0539160600Fax:0539160699 Web: www.epa.ie Email:[email protected]

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Agglomeration details

Leading Local Authority Fingal County Council Co-Applicants Agglomeration Ballyboghil Population Equivalent 350 Level of Treatment Tertiary with nutrient reduction and ozone disinfe Treatment plant address Ballyboghil STW Ballyboghil Co Dublin Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315361 / 253420 (Verifed using GPS) EPA Reference No:

Contact details

Contact Name: Fergus Finch Contact Address: Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Contact Number: 01-8905908 Contact Fax: 01-8905919 Contact Email: [email protected]

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Table D.1(i)(a): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS (Primary Discharge Point)

Discharge Point Code: SW-1

Local Authority Ref No: P10/Ballyboghil Source of Emission: Ballyboghil STW Location: Ballyboghil STW Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315391 / 253475 (Verifed using GPS) Name of Receiving waters: Ballyboghil River Water Body: River Water Body River Basin District Eastern RBD Designation of Receiving Waters: None Flow Rate in Receiving Waters: 0 m3.sec-1 Dry Weather Flow 0.005 m3.sec-1 95% Weather Flow Additional Comments (e.g. Flow rates for receiving waters taken from EPA Hydronet. commentary on zero flow or other information deemed of value) Emission Details:

(i)Volume emitted Normal/day 142 m3 Maximum/day 208 m3 Maximum 8.7 m3 Period of emission 60 min/hr 24 hr/day 365 day/yr rate/hour (avg) Dry Weather Flow 73 m3/sec

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Table D.1(i)(b): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS - Characteristics of The Emission (Primary Discharge Point)

Discharge Point Code: SW-1

Substance As discharged Unit of Sampling Method Max Daily Avg. kg/day Measurement pH pH 24 hr composite = 7.8 Temperature °C 24 hr composite = 12 Electrical Conductivity (@ 25°C) µS/cm 24 hr composite = 721 Suspended Solids mg/l 24 hr composite < 10 Ammonia (as N) mg/l 24 hr composite = 0.11 Biochemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 24 hr composite = 3 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l 24 hr composite = 22 Total Nitrogen (as N) mg/l 24 hr composite = 4.49 Nitrite (as N) mg/l 24 hr composite = 0.202 Nitrate (as N) mg/l 24 hr composite = 3.32 Total Phosphorous (as P) mg/l 24 hr composite = 0.51 OrthoPhosphate (as P) mg/l 24 hr composite = 0.19

Sulphate (SO4) mg/l 24 hr composite Phenols (Sum) µg/l 24 hr composite < 5

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

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Table D.1(i)(c): DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS - Characteristics of The Emission (Primary Discharge Point)

Discharge Point Code: SW-1

Substance As discharged Unit of Sampling Method Max Daily Avg. kg/day Measurement Atrazine µg/l 2 hr composite < 0.02 Dichloromethane µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.13 Simazine µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.035 Toluene µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.09 Tributyltin µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.02 Xylenes µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.21 Arsenic µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.002 Chromium µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.004 Copper µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.012 Cyanide µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.36 Flouride µg/l 24 hr composite = 250 Lead µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.02 Nickel µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.012 Zinc µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.015 Boron µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.211 Cadmium µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.004 Mercury µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.002 Selenium µg/l 24 hr composite < 0.001 Barium µg/l 24 hr composite = 0.056

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

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Table D.1(iii)(a): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS (Storm Overflow)

Discharge Point Code: SW-2

Local Authority Ref No: SW69 Ballyboghil Source of Emission: Emergency overflow STW Location: Ballyboghil STW Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315399 / 253473 (Verifed using GPS) Name of Receiving waters: Ballyboghil River Water Body: River Water Body River Basin District Eastern RBD Designation of Receiving Waters: None Flow Rate in Receiving Waters: 0 m3.sec-1 Dry Weather Flow 0.005 m3.sec-1 95% Weather Flow Additional Comments (e.g. Receiving water flows taken fom EPA HydroNet. No commentary on zero flow or other flowmeter on emergency overflow. information deemed of value) Emission Details:

(i)Volume emitted Normal/day m3 Maximum/day m3 Maximum m3 Period of emission min/hr 4 hr/day 1 day/yr rate/hour (avg) Dry Weather Flow m3/sec

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TABLE E.1(i): WASTE WATER FREQUENCY AND QUANTITY OF DISCHARGE – Primary and Secondary Discharge Points

Identification Code for Discharge point Frequency of discharge (days/annum) Quantity of Waste Water Discharged (m³/annum) SW-1 365 51830

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TABLE E.1(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 (days/annum) Discharged (m³/annum) Water Overflow SW-2 1 Yes

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TABLE F.1(i)(a): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1d Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315425 / 253470 (Verifed using GPS)

Parameter Results (mg/l) Sampling Limit of Analysis method Quantitation method / technique 04/11/09 pH = 8.2 Grab 0 pH electrode Temperature = 10.1 Grab 0.1 Thermometry Electrical Conductivity (@ = 615 Grab 2.0 Specific 25°C) conductance Suspended Solids = 14 Grab 10 Gravimetric Ammonia (as N) < 0.03 Grab 0.03 Aquakem analyser Biochemical Oxygen Demand < 2 Grab 2 Incubation 5 days Chemical Oxygen Demand = 11 Grab 10 Hach chemical digestion Dissolved Oxygen = 8.9 Grab 1.0 WTW Probe

Hardness (as CaCO3) = 348 Grab 20 Titrimetry Total Nitrogen (as N) = 3.87 Grab 0.37 FIA Lachat Nitrite (as N) = 0.013 Grab 0.003 Aquakem Nitrate (as N) = 3.79 Grab 0.09 Aquakem Total Phosphorous (as P) = 0.11 Grab 0.05 Ganimede OrthoPhosphate (as P) = 0.07 Grab 0.03 Aquakem

Sulphate (SO4) = 30 Grab 2 Ion Chromatograp hy Phenols (Sum) < 5 Grab 5 GC For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

Additional Comments: COD limits are 10 (low) / 100 (high)

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TABLE F.1(i)(b): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING (Dangerous Substances)

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1d Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315425 / 253470 (Verifed using GPS)

Parameter Results (µg/l) Sampling Limit of Analysis method Quantitation method / technique 04/11/09 Atrazine < 0.02 Grab 0.01 GCMS Dichloromethane < 1 Grab 2 GCMS Simazine < 0.02 Grab 0.01 GCMS Toluene < 1 Grab 0.5 GCMS Tributyltin = Grab 0.020 GCMS Xylenes < 1 Grab 0.08 GCMS Arsenic = 1 Grab 2 ICP OES Hydride Generation Chromium = 1 Grab 2 ICP OES Copper = 3 Grab 6 ICP OES Cyanide < 2 Grab 100 COLORIMETR Y Flouride < 200 Grab 100 Ion chromotograph y Lead = 3 Grab 10 ICP OES Nickel = 2 Grab 6 ICP OES Zinc < 2 Grab 6 ICP OES Boron < 300 Grab 32 ICP OES Cadmium < 0.3 Grab 2 ICP OES Mercury < 0.1 For inspection purposes only. Grab 2 ICP OES Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Hydride generation Selenium = 2 Grab 1 ICP OES Hydride generation Barium = 66 Grab 2 ICP OES

Additional Comments:

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TABLE F.1(i)(a): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1u Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315360 / 253488 (Verifed using GPS)

Parameter Results (mg/l) Sampling Limit of Analysis method Quantitation method / technique 04/11/09 pH = 8.1 Grab 0 pH electrode Temperature = 10.4 Grab 0.1 Thermometry Electrical Conductivity (@ = 610 Grab 2.0 Specific 25°C) conductance Suspended Solids = 11 Grab 10 Gravimetric Ammonia (as N) < 0.03 Grab 0.03 Aquakem analyser Biochemical Oxygen Demand < 2 Grab 2 Incubation 5 days Chemical Oxygen Demand = 11 Grab 10 Hach chemical digestion Dissolved Oxygen = 8.4 Grab 1.0 WTW Probe

Hardness (as CaCO3) = 344 Grab 20 Titrimetry Total Nitrogen (as N) = 4.05 Grab 0.37 FIA Lachat Nitrite (as N) = 0.013 Grab 0.003 Aquakem Nitrate (as N) = 3.75 Grab 0.09 Aquakem Total Phosphorous (as P) = 0.1 Grab 0.05 Ganimede OrthoPhosphate (as P) = 0.07 Grab 0.03 Aquakem

Sulphate (SO4) = 26 Grab 2 Ion Chromatograp hy Phenols (Sum) < 5 Grab 5 GC For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

Additional Comments: COD linmits are 10 (Low) / 100 (High)

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TABLE F.1(i)(b): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING (Dangerous Substances)

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1u Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315360 / 253488 (Verifed using GPS)

Parameter Results (µg/l) Sampling Limit of Analysis method Quantitation method / technique 04/11/09 Atrazine < 0.02 Grab 0.01 GCMS Dichloromethane < 1 Grab 2 GCMS Simazine < 0.02 Grab 0.01 GCMS Toluene < 1 Grab 0.5 GCMS Tributyltin = Grab 0.020 GCMS Xylenes < 1 Grab 0.08 GCMS Arsenic = 1 Grab 2 ICP OES Hydride Generation Chromium < 1 Grab 2 ICP OES Copper = 3 Grab 6 ICP OES Cyanide < 2 Grab 100 COLORIMETR Y Flouride < 200 Grab 100 Ion chromotograph y Lead = 2 Grab 10 ICP OES Nickel = 2.2 Grab 6 ICP OES Zinc = 2 Grab 6 ICP OES Boron < 300 Grab 32 ICP OES Cadmium < 0.3 Grab 2 ICP OES Mercury < 0.1 For inspection purposes only. Grab 2 ICP OES Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Hydride generation Selenium = 2 Grab 1 ICP OES Hydride generation Barium = 66 Grab 2 ICP OES

Additional Comments:

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Annex 2: Check List For Regulation 16 Compliance Regulation 16 of the waste water discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) sets out the information which must, in all cases, accompany a discharge licence application. In order to ensure that the application fully complies with the legal requirements of regulation 16 of the 2007 Regulations, all applicants should complete the following.

In each case, refer to the attachment number(s), of your application which contains(s) the information requested in the appropiate sub-article.

Regulation 16(1) Attachment Number Checked by Applicant In the case of an application for a waste water discharge licence, the application shall - (a) give the name, address, telefax number (if any) and telephone number of the applicant (and, if different, of the operator of any treatment plant concerned) and the address to which correspondence relating to the application should be sent and, if the operator is a body corporate, the address of its registered office or principal office, (b) give the name of the water services authority in whose functional area the relevant waste water discharge takes place or is to take place, if different from that of the applicant, (c) give the location or postal address (including where appropriate, the name of the townland or townlands) and the National Grid reference of the location of the waste water treatment plant and/or the waste water discharge point or points to which the application relates, (d) state the population equivalent of the agglomeration to which the application relates, (e) specify the content and extent of the waste water discharge, the level of treatment provided, if any, and the flow and type of discharge, (f) give details of the receiving water body, including its protected area status, if any, and details of any sensitive areas or protected areas or both in the vicinity of the discharge point or points likely to be affected by the discharge concerned, and for discharges to ground provide details of groundwater protection schemes in place for the receiving water body and all associated hydrogeological and geological assessments related to the receiving water environment in the vicinity of the discharge. (g) identify monitoring and sampling points and indicate proposed arrangements for the monitoring of discharges and, if Regulation 17 does not apply, provide details of the likely environmental consequences of any such discharges, (h) in the case of an existing waste water treatment plant, specify the sampling data pertaining to the discharge based on the samples taken in the 12 months preceding the making of the application, (i) describe the existing or proposed measures, including emergency procedures, to prevent unintended waste water discharges and to minimise the impact on the environment of any such discharges, (j) give particulars of the nearest downstream drinking water abstraction point or points to the discharge point or points, For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. (k) give details, and an assessment of the effects, of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including any environmental medium other than those into which the emissions are, or are to be made, and of proposed measures to prevent or eliminate or, where that is not practicable, to limit any pollution caused in such discharges, (l) give detail of compliance with relevant monitoring requirements and treatment standards contained in any applicable Council Directives of Regulations, (m) give details of any work necessary to meet relevant effluent discharge standards and a timeframe and schedule for such work. (n) Any other information as may be stipulated by the Agency. Regulation 16(3) Attachment Number Checked by Applicant Without prejudice to Regulation 16 (1) and (2), an application for a licence shall be accompanied by - (a) a copy of the notice of intention to make an application given pursuant to Regulation 9, (b) where appropriate, a copy of the notice given to a relevant water services authority under Regulation 13, (c) Such other particulars, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary to identify and describe, as appropriate - (c) (i) the point or points, including storm water overflows, from which a discharge or discharges take place or are to take place, and (c) (ii) the point or points at which monitoring and sampling are undertaken or are to be undertaken, (d) such fee as is appropriate having regard to the provisions of Regulations 38 and 39.

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Regulation 16(4) Attachment Number Checked by Applicant An original application shall be accompanied by 2 copies of it and of all accompanying documents and particulars as required under Regulation 16(3) in hardcopy or in an electronic or other format as specified by the Agency. 1 An Original Application shall be accompanied by 2 copies of it and of all accompanying documents and particulars as required under regulation 16(3) in 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. 2 2 hardcopies of application provided or 2 CD versions of application (PDF files) provided. 3 1 CD of geo-referenced digital files provided. Regulation 17 Attachment Number Checked by Applicant Where a treatment plant associated with the relevant waste water works is or has been subject to the European Communities (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1989 to 2001, in addition to compliance with the requirements of Regulation 16, an application in respect of the relevant discharge shall be accompanied by a copy of an environmental impact statement and approval in accordance with the Act of 2000 in respect of the said development and may be submitted in an electronic or other format specified by the Agency 3 2 CD versions of EIS, as PDF files, provided. 1 EIA provided if applicable 2 2 hardcopies of EIS provided if applicable. Regulation 24 Attachment Number Checked by Applicant In the case of an application for a waste water discharge certificate of authorisation, the application shall – (a) give the name, address, telefax number (if any) and telephone number of the applicant and the address to which correspondence relating to the application should be sent and, if the operator of the waste water works is a body corporate, the address of its registered office or principal office (b) give the name of the water services authority in whose functional area the relevant waste water discharge takes place or is to take place, if different from that of the applicant, (c) give the location or postal address (including where appropriate, the name of the townland or townlands) and the National Grid reference of the location of the discharge point or points to which the application relates, (d) state the population equivalent of the agglomeration to which the application relates, (e) in the case of an application for the review of a certificate, specify the reference number given to the relevant certificate in the register, (f) specify the content and extent of the waste water discharge, the level of treatment provided and the flow and type of discharge,

(g) give details of the receiving water body, its protected For area inspection status, purposes if any, only.and details of any sensitive areas or protected areas, or both,Consent in the of copyright vicinity ofowner the required discharge for any point other or use. points or likely to be affected by the discharge concerned, (h) identify monitoring and sampling points and indicate proposed arrangements for the monitoring of discharges and of the likely environmental consequences of any such discharges, (i) in the case of an existing discharge, specify the sampling data pertaining to the discharge based on the samples taken in the 12 months preceding the making of the application, (j) describe the existing or proposed measures, including emergency procedures, to prevent unauthorised or unexpected waste water discharges and to minimise the impact on the environment of any such discharges, (k) give particulars of the location of the nearest downstream drinking water abstraction point or points to the discharge point or points associated with the waste water works, (l) give details of any designation under any Council Directive or Regulations that apply in relation to the receiving waters, (m) give details of compliance with any applicable monitoring requirements and treatment standards, (n) give details of any work necessary to meet relevant effluent discharge standards and a timeframe and schedule for such work, (o) give any other information as may be stipulated by the Agency, and (p) be accompanied by such fee as is appropriate having regard to the provisions of Regulations 38 and 39.

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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 Toaccuratelyreflectthe BuildandOperate informationrequiredfor thesmallschemes programme Delete the requirement to Toaccuratelyreflectthe provide contact information informationrequiredand for the associated waste thescaleofthewaste watertreatmentplant waterworks Replace references to the Toaccuratelyreflectthe Water Services investment informationrequiredfor Programme with the Small thesmallschemes SchemesProgramme programme Update references to new Toreflectchangesin legislation legislation Inclusion of the Toobtainanoverviewof requirement to submit alldischargeswithinthe information on private agglomeration. WWTPs within the agglomeration.

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EnvironmentalProtectionAgency ApplicationforaWasteWaterDischargeCertificateofAuthorisation WasteWaterDischarge(Authorisation)Regulations,2007.

CONTENTS Page

ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM 4

PROCEDURES 5

SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 7

SECTION B: GENERAL 8

SECTION C: INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 14

SECTION D: DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT 15

SECTION E: MONITORING 17

SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE DISCHARGE(S) 19 For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS 22

SECTION H: DECLARATION 24

SECTION I: JOINT DECLARATION 25

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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.684of2007)orforthereviewofan existingWasteWaterDischargeCertificateofAuthorisation. TheApplicationForm must becompletedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsand guidance provided in the Waste Water Discharge Certificate of Authorisation Application Guidance Note. TheGuidanceNotegivesanoverviewofWasteWater Certificates of Authorisation, outlines the certification application process (including the number of copies required) and specifies the information to be submittedaspartoftheapplication.TheGuidanceNoteandapplicationformare available to download from the licensing page of the EPA’s website at www.epa.ie. AvalidapplicationforaWasteWaterDischargeCertificateofAuthorisationmust containtheinformationprescribedintheWasteWaterDischarge(Authorisation) Regulations,2007(S.I.No.684of2007).Regulation24oftheRegulationssets out the statutory requirements for information to accompany a Certificate of Authorisationapplication.Theapplicationformisdesignedinsuchawayasto setoutthesequestionsinastructuredmannerandnotnecessarilyintheorder presentedintheRegulations.Inordertoensurealegallyvalidapplicationwith 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 the material contained in the Application

Form, the EPA assumes no responsibilityFor inspection purposes only. and gives no guarantee, or warranty concerning the Consentaccuracy, of copyright completeness owner required for any other or use. up-to-date nature of

the information provided herein and does not accept any liability whatsoever arising from any errors or omissions.

Shouldtherebeanycontradictionbetweentheinformationrequirementssetout in the Application Form and any clarifying explanation contained in the accompanying Guidance Note, then the requirements in this Application Form shalltakeprecedence.

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PROCEDURES

The procedure for making and processing of applications for waste water dischargeCertificatesofAuthorisation,andfortheprocessingofreviewsofsuch Certificates, appears in the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007(S.I.No.684of2007)andissummarisedbelow.Theapplicationfeesthat shall accompany an application are listed in the Third Schedule to the Regulations.

An application for a Certificate of Authorisation must be submitted on the appropriate form (available from the Agency website – http://www.epa.ie/whatwedo/licensing/wwda/ ) with the correct fee, and should contain relevant supporting documentation as attachments. The application shouldbebasedonresponsestotheformandincludesupportingwrittentextand theappropriateuseoftablesanddrawings.Wherepointsourceemissionsoccur, asystemofuniquereferencenumbersshouldbeusedtodenoteeachdischarge point.Theseshouldbesimple,logical,andtraceablethroughouttheapplication. Theapplicationformisdividedintoanumberofsectionsofrelatedinformation. ThepurposeofthesedivisionsistofacilitateboththeapplicantandtheAgencyin 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. Attachmentsshould be clearly numbered, titled and paginated and must contain the required informationassetout intheapplicationform.Additional attachments may be included to supply any further information supporting the application. Any referencesmadeshouldbesupportedbyabibliography.

All questions should be answered. Where information is requested in the application form, which is not relevant to the particular application, the words “not applicable” should be clearly written on the form. The abbreviation “N/A” should not be used . For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Additionalinformationmayneedtobesubmittedbeyondthatwhichisexplicitly requested on this form. Any references made should be supported by a bibliography. The Agency may request further information (under notices providedforintheRegulations)ifitconsidersthatitsprovisionismaterialtothe assessmentoftheapplication.AdviceshouldbesoughtfromtheAgencywhere thereisdoubtaboutthetypeofinformationrequiredorthelevelofdetail.

Informationsuppliedinthisapplication,includingsupportingdocumentationwill beputonpublicdisplayandbeopentoinspectionbyanyperson.

Applicants should be aware that a contravention of the conditions of a waste waterdischargeCertificateofAuthorisationisanoffenceundertheWasteWater 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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Note: Drawings. The following guidelines are included to assist applicants:

• All drawings submitted should be titled and dated. • All drawings should have a unique reference number and should be signed by a clearly identifiable person. • All drawings should indicate a scale and the direction of north . • All drawings should, generally, be to a scale of between 1:20 to 1:500, depending upon the degree of detail needed to be shown and the size of the facility. Drawings delineating the boundary can be to a smaller scale of between 1:1000 to 1:10560, but must clearly and accurately present the required level of detail. Drawings showing the waste water treatment plant location, if such a plant exists, can be to a scale of between 1:50 000 to 1:126 720. All drawings should, however, be A3 or less and of an appropriate scale such that they are clearly legible. Provide legends on all drawings and maps as appropriate. • In exceptional circumstances, where A3 is considered inadequate, a larger size may be requested by the Agency.

It should be noted that it will not be possible to process or determine the application until the required documents have been provided in sufficient detail and to a satisfactory standard.

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SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.

Anontechnicalsummaryoftheapplicationistobeincludedhere.Thesummary 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. Thefollowinginformationmustbeincludedinthenontechnicalsummary: Adescriptionof: − thewastewaterworksandtheactivitiescarriedouttherein, − thesourcesofemissionsfromthewastewaterworks, − the nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works into the receiving aqueous environment as well as identification of significanteffectsoftheemissionsontheenvironment, − theproposedtechnologyandothertechniquesforpreventingor,wherethis isnotpossible,reducingemissionsfromthewastewaterworks, further measures planned to comply withthe general principle of the basic obligationsoftheoperator,i.e.,thatnosignificantpollutioniscaused; − measuresplannedtomonitoremissionsintotheenvironment. Supportinginformationshouldform Attachment N o A.1

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SECTION B: GENERAL Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.

B.1 Agglomeration Details

Name of Agglomeration: BallyboghilAgglomeration

Applicant’s Details Name and Address for Correspondence Onlyapplicationdocumentationsubmittedbytheapplicantandbythenominated personwillbedeemedtohavecomefromtheapplicant. Provide a drawing detailing the agglomeration to which the Certificate of Authorisation application relates. It should have the boundary of the agglomerationtowhichtheCertificateofAuthorisationapplicationrelatesclearly markedinredink .

Name*: FingalCountyCouncil Address: GroveRoad, Blanchardstown, Dublin15. Tel: 01–8905000 Fax: 01–8905919 e-mail: [email protected] *ThisshouldbethenameoftheWaterServicesAuthorityinwhoseownershiporcontrolthewaste waterworksisvested. *Where an application is being submittedonbehalfof more than one WaterServices Authority the detailsprovidedinSectionB.1shallbethatoftheleadWaterServicesAuthority.

Name*: FergusFinch Address: FingalCountyCouncil For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. GroveRoad, Blanchardstown, Dublin15. Tel: 01–8905908 Fax: 018905919 e-mail: [email protected] *ThisshouldbethenameofpersonnominatedbytheWaterServicesAuthorityforthepurposesof theapplication.

Co-Applicant’s Details Name*: Notapplicable Address: Tel: Fax: e-mail: *ThisshouldbethenameofaWaterServicesAuthority,otherthantheleadauthority,wheremultiple authoritiesarethesubjectofawastewaterdischargeCertificateofAuthorisationapplication.

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Attachment B.1 shouldcontainappropriatelyscaleddrawings/maps (≤A3) of the agglomeration served by the waste water works showing the boundary clearly marked in redink. These drawings /maps should also be provided as georeferenced digital drawing files (e.g., ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. These drawingsshouldbeprovidedtotheAgency onaseparate CDRom containing sectionsB.2,B.3,B.4,B.5,C.1,D.2,E.3andF.2. Attachment included Yes No

Yes

B.2 Location of Associated Waste Water Treatment Plant(s) Givethelocationofthewastewatertreatmentplantassociatedwiththewastewater works,ifsuchaplantorplantsexists.

Name*: KarenGallagher Address: BallyboghilSTWc/oFingalCountyCouncilDepot, JugbackLane, Swords, CoDublin. Grid ref 315361E,253420N (6E, 6N) Level of Tertiarywithnutrientremoval. Treatment *Thisshouldbethenameofthepersonresponsibleforthesupervisionofthewastewatertreatment plant. Attachment B.2 shouldcontainappropriatelyscaleddrawings/maps (≤A3) of thesiteboundaryandoverallsiteplan,includinglabelled discharge, monitoring and sampling points. These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo referenced digital drawing files (e.g., ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or otheruponagreement)inIrishNationalGridProjection.Thesedrawingsshould beprovidedtotheAgencyonaseparateCDRomcont For inspection purposes only. aining sections B.1, B.3, Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. B.4,B.5,C.1,D.2,E.3andF.2. Attachment included Yes No

Yes

B.3 Location of Primary Discharge Point Give the location of the primary discharge point, as defined in the Waste Water Discharge(Authorisation)Regulation,associatedwiththewastewaterworks.

Discharge SurfaceWater to Type of Nonreturnflapvalveonpointsource. Discharge Unique P10Ballyboghil Point Code Location BallyboghilWWTP Grid ref 315391E,253475N (6E, 6N)

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Attachment B.3 shouldcontainappropriatelyscaleddrawings/maps (≤A3) of thedischargepoint,includinglabelledmonitoringandsamplingpointsassociated withthedischargepoint.Thesedrawings/mapsshouldalsobeprovidedasgeo 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 CDRom containing the drawings and tabulardatarequestedinsectionsB.1,B.2,B.4,B.5,C.1,D.2,E.3andF.2. Attachment included Yes No

Yes

B.4 Location of Secondary Discharge Point(s) Give the location of all secondary discharge point(s)* associated with the waste waterworks.PleaserefertoGuidanceNoteforinformationonSecondarydischarge points.

Discharge NoSecondaryDischargepoints to Type of Discharge Unique Point Code Location Grid ref (6E, 6N) *Where a septic tankis in existence simultaneous toapackageplantwithinan agglomeration, discharges from the septic tank shall be considered as a secondarydischarge. Attachment B.4 shouldcontainappropriatelyscaleddrawings/maps (≤A3) of the discharge point(s), including labelled monitoring and sampling points associated with the discharge point(s). For inspection purposes These only. drawings / maps should also be Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. provided as georeferenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab,AutoCADorotheruponagreement)inIrishNational Grid Projection. This datashouldbeprovidedtotheAgencyonaseparateCDRomcontainingsections B.1,B.2,B.3,B.5,C.1,D.2,E.3andF.2. Attachment included Yes No

B.5 Location of Storm Water Overflow Point(s) Give the location of all storm water overflow point(s) associated with the waste waterworks. Type of Plantemergencyoverflow Discharge Unique SW69 Point Code Location BallyboghilWWTP

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Grid ref 315399E,253473N. (6E, 6N)

Attachment B.5 shouldcontainappropriatelyscaleddrawings/maps (≤A3) of storm water overflow point(s) associated with the waste water works, including labelled monitoring and sampling points associated with the discharge point(s). Thesedrawings/mapsshouldalsobeprovidedasgeoreferenceddigitaldrawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in IrishNationalGridProjection.ThisdatashouldbeprovidedtotheAgencyona separateCDRomcontainingsectionsB.1,B.2,B.3,B.4,C.1,D.2,E.3andF.2. Attachment included Yes No

Yes

B.6 Planning Authority

Givethenameoftheplanningauthority,orauthorities,inwhosefunctionalareathe dischargeordischargestakeplaceorareproposedtotakeplace. Name: FingalCountyCouncil Address: POBox174 CountyHall, Swords, Co.Dublin Tel: 01–8905000 Fax: 01–8905919 e-mail: [email protected] PlanningPermissionrelatingtothewastewaterworkswhichisthesubjectofthis application:(tickasappropriate) has been obtained X is being processed For inspection purposes only. is not yet applied for Consent of copyright owner requiredis fornot any otherrequired use. Local Authority Planning File Reference N o: Notapplicable–Part8onlyrequired.

Attachment B.6 shouldcontain the most recent planningpermission,including acopyof all conditions,andwhereanEISwasrequired,copiesofanysuchEIS and any certification associated with the EIS, should also be enclosed. Where planning permission is not required for the development, provide reasons, relevantcorrespondence, etc. Attachment included Yes No

Yes No

B.7 Other Authorities B.7(i)ShannonFreeAirportDevelopmentCompany(SFADCo.)area

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The applicant should tick the appropriate box below to identify whether the dischargeordischargesarelocatedwithintheShannonFreeAirportDevelopment Company(SFADCo.)area. Attachment B.7(i) shouldcontaindetailsofanyoralldischargeslocatedwithin theSFADCo.area. Within the SFADCo Area Yes No

No B.7(ii)HealthServicesExecutiveRegion

The applicant should indicate the Health Services Executive Region where the dischargeordischargesareorwillbelocated. Name: DublinNorthEast Address: RegionalHealthOffices,HSEDublinandNorthEast DublinRd,Kells, CoMeath Tel: 0469280621 Fax: 046–9241784 e-mail: [email protected]

B. 8(i) Population Equivalent of Agglomeration

TABLE B.8.1 POPULATION EQUIVALENT OF AGGLOMERATION

Thepopulationequivalent(p.e.)oftheagglomerationtobe,orbeing,servedbythe waste water works should be provided and the period in which the population equivalentdatawascompiledshouldbeindicated. Population Equivalent 350 Data Compiled (Year) For inspection purposes only. 2009 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Method House counts

B.8 (ii) Pending Development

Whereplanningpermissionhasbeengrantedfordevelopment(s),butdevelopment has not been commencedor completed to date,within the boundary of the agglomerationandthisdevelopmentisbeing,oristobe,servedbythewastewater worksprovidethefollowinginformation; • informationonthecalculatedpopulationequivalent(p.e.)tobecontributed tothewastewaterworksasaresultofthoseplanningpermissionsgranted, • thepercentageoftheprojectedp.e.tobecontributedbythenondomestic activities,and • theabilityofthewastewaterworkstoaccommodatethisextrahydraulicand organicloadingwithoutposinganenvironmentalrisktothereceivingwaters.

B.8 (iii) FEES

StatetherelevantClassofwastewaterdischargeasperRegulation5,andthe appropriatefeeasperColumns2or3oftheThirdScheduleoftheWasteWater Discharges(Authorisation)Regulations2007,S.I.No.684of2007.

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Class of waste water discharge Fee (in €) 3,000

Appropriate Fee Included Yes No

Yes

B.9 Capital Investment Programme Statewhetheraprogrammeofworkshasbeenprioritisedforthedevelopmentof infrastructure to appropriately collect, convey, treat and discharge waste water fromtherelevantagglomeration.Ifaprogrammeofworkshasbeenprioritised providedetailsonfunding(localornationalsmallschemesprogramme)allocated to the capital project. Provide details on the extent and type of work to be undertakenandthelikelytimeframesforthisworktobecompleted.

Attachment B.9 should contain the most recent development programme, includingacopyofanyapprovedfundingfortheprojectandatimeframeforthe completionofthenecessaryworkstotakeplace. Attachment included Yes No

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 13ofProtectionoftheEnvironmentAct,2003. Attachment B.10 should contain a summary of any relevant correspondence issuedinrelationtoaSection63notice. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Attachment included Yes No

B.11 Foreshore Act Licences. Provide a copy of the most recent Foreshore Act licence issued in relation to dischargesfromthewastewaterworksissuedundertheForeshoreAct1933. Attachment B.11 should contain the most recent licence issued under the ForeshoreAct1933,includingacopyof all conditionsattachedtothelicenceand anymonitoringreturnsfortheprevious12monthperiod,ifapplicable.

Attachment included Yes No

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SECTION C: INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.

C.1 Operational Information Requirements Provideadescriptionoftheplant,processanddesigncapacityfortheareasofthe waste water works where discharges occur, to include a copy of such plans, drawingsormaps(siteplansandlocationmaps,processflowdiagrams)andsuch other particulars, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary to describeallaspectsoftheareaofthewastewaterworksdischargingtotheaquatic environment.MapsanddrawingsmustbenolargerthanA3size. C.1.1 StormWaterOverflows For each storm water overflow within the waste water works the following informationshallbesubmitted: • An assessment to determine compliance with the criteria for storm wateroverflows,assetoutintheDoEHLG‘ Procedures and Criteria in Relation to Storm Water Overflows ’,1995andanyotherguidanceas maybespecifiedbytheAgency,and • Identify whether any of the storm water overflows are to be decommissioned, and identify a date by which these overflows will cease,ifapplicable. C.1.2 PumpingStations For each pump station operating within the waste water works, provide detailsofthefollowing: • Numberofdutyandstandbypumpsateachpumpstation; • Themeasurestakenintheeventofpowerfailure; • Detailsofstoragecapacityateachpumpstation; • Frequency and duration of activation of emergency overflow to receivingwaters.Clarifythelocationwheresuch For inspection purposes only. dischargesenterthe receivingwaters.Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Attachment C.1 shouldcontainsupportingdocumentationwithregardtotheplant 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 georeferenced 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 separateCDRomcontainingsectionsB.1,B.2,B.3,B.4,B.5,D.2,E.3andF.2.

Attachment included Yes No

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SECTION D: DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.

Give particulars of the source, location, nature, composition, quantity, level and rate of discharges arising from the agglomeration and, where relevant, the period or periods during which such 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

Where it is considered that any of the substances listed in Annex X of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) or any of the Relevant Pollutants listed in Annex VIII of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) are being discharged from the waste water works or are seen to be present in the receiving water environment downstream of a discharge from the works (as a result of any monitoring programme, e.g., under the Water Framework Directive Programme of Measures) the applicant shall screen the discharge for the relevant substance.

D.1(i) Discharges to Surface Waters Detailsofalldischargesofwastewaterfromtheagglomerationshouldbesupplied viathefollowingwebbasedlink: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/ .Tables ‘Discharge Point Details’, ‘Emissions to Surface/Groundwaters and ‘Dangerous SubstancesEmissions’,shouldbecompletedfortheprimarydischargepointfrom theagglomerationandfor each secondarydischargepoint,whererelevant.Table For inspection purposes only. ‘Discharge Point Details’ shouldConsent of copyright be completed owner required for forany othereach use. storm water overflow. IndividualTablesmustbecompletedforeachdischargepoint . Where monitoring information is available for the influent to the waste water treatmentplantthisdatashouldalsobeprovidedinresponsetoSectionD.1(i). Supportinginformationshouldform Attachment D.1(i) Attachment included Yes No

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D.1(ii) Discharges to Groundwater

Detailsofalldischargesofwastewaterfromtheagglomerationshouldbesupplied viathefollowingwebbasedlink: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/ .Tables ‘Discharge Point Details’, ‘Emissions to Surface/Groundwaters and ‘Dangerous SubstancesEmissions’,shouldbecompletedfortheprimarydischargepointfrom theagglomerationandfor each secondarydischargepoint,whererelevant.Table ‘Discharge Point Details’ should be completed for each storm water overflow . IndividualTablesmustbecompletedforeachdischargepoint . Where monitoring information is available for the influent to the waste water treatmentplantthisdatashouldalsobeprovidedinresponsetoSectionD.1(ii). Supportinginformationshouldform Attachment D.1(ii) Attachment included Yes No

Yes

D.1 (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 Section4dischargelicenceissuedundertheWaterPollutionActs1977to1990, asamendedforeachdischarge.

D.2 Tabular Data on Discharge Points Applicantsshouldsubmitthefollowinginformationforeachdischargepoint: Table D.2:

PT_CD PT_TYPE LA_NAME RWB_TYPE RWB_NAME DESIGNATION EASTING NORTHING

Point PointType Local Receiving For inspectionReceiving purposes only. ProtectedAreaType 6Edigit 6NdigitGPS Code (e.g., Authority WaterBodyConsent of copyright ownerWaterBody required for any(e.g.,SAC, other use. GPSIrish IrishNational Provide Primary/ Name(e.g., Type(e.g., Name(e.g., candidateSAC,NHA, National Grid label Secondary/ Donegal River,Lake, RiverSuir) SPAetc.) Grid Reference ID’s Storm County Groundwater, Reference Water Council) Transitional, Overflow) Coastal)

Anindividualrecord(i.e.row)isrequiredforeachdischargepoint.Acceptablefile formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A standardExceltemplatecanbedownloadedfromtheEPAwebsiteatwww.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a separate CDRom containing sectionsB.1,B.2,B.3,B.4,B.5,C.1,E.3andF.2.

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SECTION E: MONITORING Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.

E.1 Waste Water Discharge Frequency and Quantities – Existing & Proposed

Provide an estimation of the quantity of waste water likely to be emitted in relation to all primary and secondary discharge points applied for. This informationshouldbeincludedinTable‘DischargePointDetails’viathefollowing webbasedlink: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/ .

Provide an estimation of the quantity of waste water likely to be emitted in relation to all storm water overflows within the agglomeration applied for. This informationshouldbeincludedinTable‘DischargePointDetails’viathefollowing webbasedlink: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/ . Indicate if composite sampling or continuous flow monitoringisin place on the primary or any other discharge points. Detail any plans and timescales for the provisionofcompositesamplingandcontinuousflowmonitoring.

E.2. Monitoring and Sampling Points

Programmes for environmental monitoring should be submitted as part of the application.TheseprogrammesshouldbeprovidedasAttachmentE.2. Reference should be made to, provision of sampling points and safe means of access, sampling methods, analytical and quality control procedures, including equipment calibration, equipment maintenance and data recording/reporting procedurestobecarriedoutinordertoensureaccurateandreliablemonitoring. Indeterminingthesamplingprogrammetobecarriedout,thevariabilityofthe dischargeanditseffectonthereceivingenvironmentshouldbeconsidered. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Detailsofanyaccreditationorcertificationofanalysisshouldbeincluded. Attachment E.2 shouldcontainanysupportinginformation. Attachment included Yes No

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E.3. Tabular data on Monitoring and Sampling Points

Applicants should submit the following information for each monitoring and samplingpoint: PT_CD PT_TYPE MON_TYPE EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED Point Code Point Type Monitoring 6Edigit GPS 6Ndigit GPS Y=GPSused Provide (e.g., Type Irish National Irish National N = GPS not label ID’s Primary, M=Monitoring GridReference GridReference used assigned in Secondary, S=Sampling section E of Storm application Water Overflow) An individual record (i.e., row) is required for each monitoring and sampling point.AcceptablefileformatsincludeExcel,Accessorotheruponagreementwith theAgency.AstandardExceltemplatecanbedownloadedfromtheEPAwebsite atwww.epa.ie.ThisdatashouldbesubmittedtotheAgencyonaseparateCD RomcontainingsectionsB.1,B.2,B.3,B.4,B.5,C.1,D.2andF.2.

E.4 Sampling Data Regulation 24(i) of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 requiresallapplicantsinthecaseofanexistingdischargetospecifythesampling data pertaining to the discharge based on the samples taken in the 12 months precedingthemakingoftheapplication. Regulation 24(m) requires applicants to give details of compliance with any applicablemonitoringrequirementsandtreatmentstandards. Attachment E.4 shouldcontainanysupportinginformation. Attachment included Yes No

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

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SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE DISCHARGE(S) Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note. Clear and concise information is required to enable the Agency to assess the existingreceivingenvironment.Thissectionrequirestheprovisionofinformation ontheambientenvironmentalconditionswithinthereceivingwater(s)upstream and downstream of any discharge(s) and/or the ambient environmental conditionsofthegroundwaterupgradientanddowngradientofanydischarges.

Wheredevelopmentisproposedtobecarriedout,beingdevelopmentwhichisof a class for the time being specified under Article 24 (First Schedule) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, the information on the state of theexistingenvironmentshouldbeaddressedintheEIS. In such cases, it will suffice for the purposes of this section to provide adequate cross- references to the relevant sections in the EIS.

F.1. Impact on Receiving Surface water or Groundwater o Detailsofmonitoringofthereceivingsurfacewatershouldbesupplied via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/ . Tables ‘Monitoring Details’, ‘Monitoring Test Details’, ‘Dangerous SubstancesMonitoringDetails’and‘DangerousSubstancesMonitoringTest 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‘DangerousSubstancesMonitoringTestDetails’.Monitoringof surface water shall be carried out at not less than two points, one upstreamfromthedischargelocationandonedownstream. o Detailsofmonitoringofthereceivinggroundwatershouldbesupplied via For inspection purposes only. the following webConsent based of copyright link: owner http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/ required for any other use. . Tables ‘Monitoring Details’, ‘Monitoring Test Details’, ‘Dangerous SubstancesMonitoringDetails’and‘DangerousSubstancesMonitoringTest Details’ should be completed for the primary discharge point. Ground watermonitoringlocationsupgradientanddowngradientofthedischarge point shall be screened for those substances listed in Tables ‘Monitoring Details’, ‘Monitoring Test Details’, ‘Dangerous Substances Monitoring Details’and‘DangerousSubstancesMonitoringTestDetails’.Monitoringof ground water shall be carried out at not less than two points, one upgradientfromthedischargelocationandonedowngradient. o 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.

o Describetheexistingenvironmentintermsofwaterqualitywithparticular reference to environmental quality standards or other legislative standards.Submitacopyofthemostrecentwaterquality management planorcatchmentmanagementplaninplaceforthereceivingwaterbody. GivedetailsofanydesignationunderanyCouncilDirectiveorRegulations thatapplyinrelationtothereceivingsurfaceorgroundwater.

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o Provide a statement as to whether or not emissions of main polluting substances (as defined in the Dangerous Substances Regulations S.I. No. 12 of 2001 )towaterarelikelytoimpairtheenvironment. o In circumstances where drinking water abstraction points exist downstream/down gradient of any discharge describe measures to be undertakentoensurethatdischargesfromthewastewaterworkswillnot have a significant effect on faecal coliform, salmonella and protozoan pathogen numbers, e.g., Cryptosporidium and Giardia, in the receiving waterenvironment. o Indicate whether or not emissions from the agglomeration or any plant, methods,processes,operatingproceduresorotherfactorswhichaffectsuch emissionsarelikelytohaveasignificanteffecton– (a) asite(untiltheadoption,inrespectofthesite,ofadecisionbythe EuropeanCommissionunderArticle21ofCouncilDirective 92/43/EECforthepurposesofthethirdparagraphofArticle4(2)of thatDirective)—

(i) notifiedforthepurposesofRegulation4oftheNatural HabitatsRegulations,subjecttoanyamendmentsmadetoit byvirtueofRegulation5ofthoseRegulations,

(ii) detailsofwhichhavebeentransmittedtotheCommissionin accordancewithRegulation5(4)oftheNaturalHabitats Regulations,or (iii) addedbyvirtueofRegulation6oftheNaturalHabitats RegulationstothelisttransmittedtotheCommissionin accordancewithRegulation5(4)ofthoseRegulations,

(b) asiteadoptedbytheEuropeanCommissionasasiteofCommunity For inspection purposes only. importanceforthepurposesofArticle4(2)ofCounConsent of copyright owner required for any other use. cilDirective 92/43/EEC 1inaccordancewiththeprocedureslaiddowninArticle 21ofthatDirective, (c) aspecialareaofconservationwithinthemeaningoftheNatural HabitatsRegulations,or (d) anareaclassifiedpursuanttoArticle4(1)or4(2)ofCouncil Directive79/409/EEC 2;

1CouncilDirective92/43/EECof21May1992ontheconservationof naturalhabitatsandofwildfaunaandflora(OJNo.L206, 22.07.1992) 2CouncilDirective79/409/EECof2April1979ontheconservationofwild birds (OJNo.L103,25.4.1979)

o Thissectionshouldalsocontaindetailsofanymodellingofdischargesfrom the agglomeration. Any other relevant information on the receiving environmentshouldbesubmittedas Attachment F.1.

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Attachment included Yes No

Yes

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 waterdischargetothewaterqualityatthatabstractionpointidentified. ABS_CD AGG_SERVED ABS_VOL PT_CD DIS_DS EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED

Abstraction Agglomeration Abstraction Point Distance 6Edigit 6NdigitGPS Y=GPS Code served Volumein Code Downstream GPSIrish IrishNational used m3/day Provide inmeters National Grid N=GPS labelID’s fromEmission Grid Reference notused Pointto Reference Abstraction Point Note: Attach any risk assessment that may have been carried out in relation to the abstractionpoint(s)listed. Anindividualrecord(i.e. row)isrequiredfor eachabstractionpoint.Acceptable file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A standardExceltemplatecanbedownloadedfromtheEPAwebsiteatwww.epa.ie. ThisdatashouldbesubmittedtotheAgencyonaseparate CDRom containing sectionsB.1,B.2,B.3,B.4,B.5,C.1,D.2andE.3.

Attachment F.2 shouldcontainanysupportinginformation.

There are no Water Abstraction points downstream of the primary discharge point.

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

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SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS

Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance Note.

G.1 Compliance with Council Directives Providedetailsonaprogrammeofimprovementstoensurethatemissionsfromthe agglomerationoranypremises,plant,methods,processes,operatingproceduresor otherfactorswhichaffectsuchemissionswillcomplywith,orwillnotresultinthe contraventionofthe; • DangerousSubstancesDirective2006/11/EC, • WaterFrameworkDirective2000/60/EC, • BirdsDirective79/409/EEC, • GroundwaterDirectives80/68/EEC&2006/118/EC, • DrinkingWaterDirectives80/778/EEC, • UrbanWasteWaterTreatmentDirective91/271/EEC, • HabitatsDirective92/43/EEC, • EnvironmentalLiabilitiesDirective2004/35/EC, • BathingWaterDirective76/160/EEC,and • ShellfishWatersDirective(2006/113/EC).

Attachment G.1 should contain the most recent programme of improvements, includingacopyofanyapprovedfundingfortheprojectandatimeframeforthe completionofthenecessaryworkstotakeplace. Attachment included Yes No

Yes For inspection purposes only. G.2 Compliance with theConsent European of copyright owner Communities required for any other use. 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 EnvironmentalObjectives(SurfaceWaters)Regulations2009arebeingachieved. Providedetailsofanyspecificmeasuresadoptedforwastewaterworksspecified in Phosphorus Measures Implementation reports and theprogress 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 PhosphorousRegulations(S.I.No.258of1998).

Attachment G.2 should contain the most recent programme of improvements and any associated documentation requested under Section G.3 of the application. Attachment included Yes No

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G.3 Impact Mitigation Providedetailsonaprogrammeofimprovementstoensurethatdischargesfrom theagglomerationwillnotresultinsignificantenvironmentalpollution.

Attachment G.3 should contain the most recent programme of improvements, includingacopyofanyapprovedfundingfortheprojectandatimeframeforthe completionofthenecessaryworkstotakeplace. Attachment included Yes No

Yes

G.4 Storm Water Overflows Provide details on a programme ofimprovements to ensure thatdischarges other than the primary and secondary discharges comply with the definition of ‘storm wateroverflow’asper Regulation3oftheWasteWaterDischarge(Authorisation) Regulations,2007.

Attachment G.4 should contain the most recent programme of improvements, includingacopyofanyapprovedfundingfortheprojectandatimeframeforthe completionofthenecessaryworkstotakeplace. Attachment included Yes No

Yes

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

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SECTION H: DECLARATION

Declaration

I hereby make application for a waste water discharge 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. IgiveconsenttotheEPAtocopythisapplicationforitsownuseandtomakeit availableforinspectionandcopyingbythepublic,bothintheformofpaperfiles available for inspection at EPA and local authority offices, and via the EPA's website. This consent relates to this application itself and to any further information or submission, whether provided by me as Applicant, any person acting on the Applicant’s behalf, or any other person.

Signed by : Date : (on behalf of the organisation)

Print signature name:

Position in organisation: For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

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SECTION I: JOINT DECLARATION

Joint Declaration Note1 IherebymakeapplicationforawastewaterdischargeCertificateofAuthorisation /revised Certificate of Authorisation, pursuant to the provisions of the Waste WaterDischarge(Authorisation)Regulations,2007(S.I.No.684of2007). I certify that the information given in this application is truthful, accurate and complete. IgiveconsenttotheEPAtocopythisapplicationforitsownuseandtomakeit availableforinspectionandcopyingbythepublic,bothintheformofpaperfiles 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.

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment A1:

Non-Technical Summary.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 Water Services Dept. ® COMHAIRLE CHONTAE FHINE GALL Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL DUBLIN 15. Tel. 01-8905000

TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application CSO- 09-01-09 Ballyboughil Agglomeration, Catchment Extents SCALE NTS MAP 9 DRAWN E.COPE

ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : F.FINCH DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Dec 2009

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Outfalls 1$ MAP_AREA 1$ Oldtown

1$ Balbriggan

1$ Ballybough

1$ Colecott

1$ Donabate

1$ Garristown

1$ Lusk

1$ Malahide

1$ Naul

1$ Newtown

1$ Ringsend Ballyboughil WWTP 1$ Rush 1$ Swords 1$ 1$ Turvey

Ballyboughil

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 WWDC of A_Application - Ballyboghil:

Section A – Non Technical Summary

The Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) were introduced in Oct 2007 for the purpose of preventing and reducing the pollution of waters by waste water discharges. To this end, the licensing of all sewage agglomerations is required. This Certificate of Authorisation application is for the Ballyboghil agglomeration.

The Ballyboghil agglomeration is centred on the village of Ballyboghil, situated approximately 7km north west of Swords. The extent of the agglomeration is shown on the accompanying map, Map9. The waste water from the agglomeration is mostly domestic with a small commercial fraction. The waste flows by gravity to the waste water treatment plant.

The waste water treatment plant (WWTP) is located to the east of the village. The original plant was designed for a population equivalent (pe) of 250. In 2008/09 the plant was given a temporary upgrade to 1,000pe. The contract is still in the process proving phase. The existing load is approximately 350pe.

The WWTP operates as follows: The influent is passed through a fine screen and the screenings are extracted, compacted and disposed of to landfill. The screened influent is pumped to a Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR). Air is pumped into the vessel during the aeration intervals. This aeration interval promotes the biological reaction which reduces the BOD, the COD and the Suspended Solids (SS) load. The aeration phase is interspersed with non-aerated intervals where anoxic (lack of oxygen) conditions occur. These alternating conditions promote the reduction of the nitrogen bound in the sewage and production of nitrogen gas which is released to the atmosphere. Ferric For inspection purposes only. sulphate is added to the influentConsent to of copyrightprecipitate owner required phosphate for any other salts use. in the SBR.

At intervals influent to the SBR is stopped and the vessel is allowed to settle. The biomass or sludge separates from the liquid and falls to the bottom of the tank. The liquid on top of the tank can be called the supernatant. During this time the influent is pumped to a balancing tank. When settlement is complete, the supernatant liquid in the SBR is pumped to an equalisation tank. Some of the sludge from the bottom of the SBR is pumped to a sludge holding tank for disposal. The aeration/anoxic cycles then restarts, and the influent in the balancing tank is drained to the sump and pumped to the SBR.

From the equalisation tank the treated sewage is pumped through a sand filter to further reduce the SS. Ozone s produced in a reactor and pumped through the effluent as it leaves the sand filter. The ozone sterilises the effluent. The effluent passes through a backwash tank and discharged to the Ballyboghil River. The backwash tank is storage for cleaning the sand filter.

The sludge is tankered to Oldtown WWTP where it is dewatered and taken by private contractor for composting and use in land remediation.

EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 The treatment reduces the biological load to below the standards required by the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Regulation (S.I. 254 of 2001) prior to discharge to surface water. It reduces the Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous in the effluent to below 15mg/l and 2mg/l respectively.

The WWTP is still being operated by the Contractor. The WWTP is unmanned but is visited daily by the Contractor. Mechanical, electrical and general staff are called as necessary. The WWTP is on the Contractor’s telemetry system through which the plant is also monitored. The telemetry system includes an alarm dial out. In the event of a problem within the WWTP this alerts the Contractor’s staff. This allows for a rapid response to problems which might affect the receiving environment.

The plant will be brought under the Council’s supervision and will be connected to the Regional Logica telemetry system when the Contractor hands over the plant.

There are two sources of emissions from the agglomeration. These are the primary discharge from the WWTP and an emergency overflow at the head of the plant. This emergency overflow was installed to prevent a washout of the plant in major rainfall events.

The primary discharge operates 24hrs a day and 365 days a year. There is a flowmeter on the incoming and outgoing waste. There is no flowmeter on the emergency overflow. The Area Inspector states that the overflow operates very rarely, less than once a year.

The main emission from the agglomeration is treated sewage which meets the requirement of the UWWT Regs of less than 25mg/l BOD 5, 125mg/l COD and 35mg/l of Suspended Solids. Approximately 48,000m 3 is discharged from the primary discharge per year.

The emission from the emergency For overflow inspection purposes is screene only. d raw sewage. The emergency Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. overflow is diverted to the former aeration ditch which is being used as a stormwater holding tank. When this is full it overflows to the Ballyboghil River as screened and settled sewage. The quantity cannot be estimated.

For this application samples of the effluent and from the receiving water upstream and downstream of the primary discharge were taken. The samples were tested for compliance with the UWWT Regs. and for substances controlled under the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. 12 of 2001). From the results of this testing and from historical testing on the effluent from the primary discharge, it is felt that the emissions from the Ballyboghil agglomeration through the primary discharge from the Ballyboghil WWTP will comply with, and will not result in the contravention of:

EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 • Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, • Environmental Liabilities Directive 2004/35/EC, • Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC, and • Shellfish Waters Directive (2006/113/EC).

There is sufficient capacity in the existing WWTP to cater for the existing population. A levy has been applied to all new development in the agglomeration and will be used to expand the WWTP when it becomes necessary. This will ensure that no significant pollution will be caused.

There is no environmental monitoring in the agglomeration. A monitoring programme will be put in place to sample the receiving waters upstream and downstream of the primary discharge from the WWTP. Weekly sampling and testing of the effluent from the primary discharge is in place and will continue.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 Water Services Dept. ® COMHAIRLE CHONTAE FHINE GALL Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL DUBLIN 15. Tel. 01-8905000

TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application CSO- 09-01-09 Ballyboughil Agglomeration, Catchment Extents SCALE NTS MAP 9 DRAWN E.COPE

ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : F.FINCH DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Dec 2009

Legend

Outfalls 1$ MAP_AREA 1$ Oldtown

1$ Balbriggan

1$ Ballybough

1$ Colecott

1$ Donabate

1$ Garristown

1$ Lusk

1$ Malahide

1$ Naul

1$ Newtown

1$ Ringsend Ballyboughil WWTP 1$ Rush 1$ Swords 1$ 1$ Turvey

Ballyboughil

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 Waste Water Discharge

Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment B1:

Extents of Agglomeration.

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28.0

Upstream Monitoring Point E. 315360 N. 253490 Primary Discharge P110/Ballyboughil E. 315391 N. 253475 Downstream Monitoring Point 27.5 E. 315425 N. 253470

BALLYBOUGHIL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Location E. 315361 N. 253420

Effluent Monitoring For inspection purposes only.

Ex is ting Ox idation D itc h Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Point

H ous e Ex is ting C ontrol E. 315390 N. 253417

10kv T © Ordnance Survey Ireland. All rights reserved. Licence number 2008/10/CCMA/Fingal County Council. Water Services Dept. COMHAIRLE CHONTAE FHINE GALL Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL DUBLIN 15. Tel. 01-8905000

TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application O/F-09-09-01a Ballyboughil Agglomeration OS REF. 2788-D Ballyboughil WWTP, Fingal : Location and Extents of WWTP SCALE 1/1000 DRAWN EC ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : FF DIRECTOR OF SERVICES DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DEC 2009

EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:42 Waste Water Discharge

Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment B2:

Location of Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 27.9 NORTH 28.5

28.0

Upstream Monitoring Point E. 315360 N. 253490 Primary Discharge P110/Ballyboughil E. 315391 N. 253475 Downstream Monitoring Point 27.5 E. 315425 N. 253470

BALLYBOUGHIL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Effluent Monitoring For inspection purposes only.

Ex is ting Ox idation D itc h Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Point

H ous e Ex is ting C ontrol E. 315390 N. 253417

TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application O/F-09-09-01 Ballyboughil Agglomeration OS REF. 2788-D Ballyboughil WWTP, Fingal : Primary Discharge P10/Ballygoughill SCALE 1/1000 DRAWN EC ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : FF DIRECTOR OF SERVICES DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DEC 2009

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment B3:

Location of Primary Discharge Point.

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28.0

OUTFALL E. 315399 N. 253473 27.5

BALLYBOUGHIL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

W O L F R E V O

OVERFLOW E. 315352 N. 253426

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TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application O/F-09-09-02 Ballyboughil Agglomeration OS REF. 2788-D Fingal - SW69 - Ballyboughil SCALE 1/1000 DRAWN EC ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : FF DIRECTOR OF SERVICES DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DEC 2009

EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 Waste Water Discharge

Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment B5:

Location of Storm Water Overflows.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 Waste Water Discharge

Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment C1:

Operational Information.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 Influent

Screen Screenings

Storm Sump water

Balancing Tank Storm water tank Supernatent

Overflow SBR

Sludge

Sludge Tank

Equivisation Tank

Emergency stormwater Filter overflow Backwash water For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Ozone Ozone Reactor

Backwash tank

Final Effluent

Ballyboghil WWTP Process Flow Diagram

WWDC of A - Ballyboghil - Attachment C1

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WWDC of A_Application – Ballyboghil:

Section C.1:- Operational Information.

Below please find a description of the plant operation. This has been supplied by the Fay Environmental the designers and installers of the plant. Also included in this Attachment is the layout of the plant and the P&ID drawing for the plant to which the Work Description refers.

Work Description

The following document briefly describes the wastewater treatment plant installed at Garristown Fingal Co. Co., to treat the wastewater generated from the village. The process is a bespoke system based upon data supplied by the client Fingal County Council and has been carefully designed to treat the volume and strength of wastewater specified in the original quotation as follows:

Raw Water Characteristics

Hydraulic Load m3/day 337,5 BOD5 Load Kg/day 90 The plant to accept shock biological For inspection loading purposes for only. short periods while not Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. exceeding the total daily design biological load to either SBR.

Treated Effluent Target Values

The final effluent will comply with the Urban Waste Directive and meet the following quality:

Effluent Property/component (units) quality Biochemical oxygen demand-5 BOD5 (mg/l) 10 Total Suspended solids SS (mg/l) 10 Ammonium as NH4 (mg/l) 0.02 Phosphorous as P (mg/l) 2 Total Nitrogen as N (mg/l) 15

Treatment Process Description

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This section must be read in conjunction with the latest “Process and Instrumentation Diagram” Drawing DWG-748B-001 revision No9.

Raw Sewage Water gravitates through the Automatic Inlet Screen to the Raw Sewage Inlet Pump Sump with installed Raw Sewage Pumps P1A & P1B. The Screened sewage water is pumped to the SBR tank and the flow is measured by flowmeter FE2. The output of the flowmeter is recorded and trended by the SCADA (System Control & Data Acquisition) system.

The Sewage Treatment System operates on the well-proven and well-known extended aeration Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) version of the activated sludge treatment process, incorporating a nitrification and de-nitrification stage. This type of biological treatment is universally accepted as one of the most reliable and trusted methods of purifying domestic sewage.

The process involves the oxidation of the sewage by the influence of natural microscopic organisms during a daily cycle, supported by a supply of oxygen from a surface aerator. The Purpose of the Aeration process is to oxidize natural microscopic organisms in Raw Sewage Water for reduction of BOD5 (biochemical oxygen demand). The activated sludge principal involves the production of an activated mass of micro organisms capable of stabilising waste aerobically in the Sequential Batch Reactor For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. (SBR).

In simple terms the micro organisms require to be mixed with the raw waste water in the “react” phase. They absorb the oxygen made available from the air and also take in the nutrients available in the waste water and provided the concentration of the micro organisms (sludge) is maintained at a controlled level the sludge will decompose the organic waste in the influent.

The surface aerator speed is controlled by a feed back loop from a dissolved oxygen sensor within the reactor tank to ensure the dissolved oxygen D.O level is maintained between 2 and 3 mg/l. If the DO level in the reactor falls below 2mg/l during aeration phase the aerator will increase the operating Hertz (speed) to increase the DO to the maximum level. When the aeration phase is complete the anoxic phase starts (denitrification).

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During the anoxic phase the aerator is in mixing mode and raw sewage is fed into the plant, the DO level is allowed to drop to 0.1 mg/l for a given period of time (see PC) and at the end of this time the reactor returns to the aeration phase. These periods of nitrification and denitrification are operated throughout the fill and react stage. After a prescribed period of time the SBR will move to the settlement stage.

Following these periods of aeration and anoxic condition (full details on the PC) the reactor tank goes into a settlement phase usually set for night time. The settlement stage permits the separation of the MLSS from the treated water prior to discharge. Once this stage begins, the aerator is in the off position and the MLSS begins to flocculate forming large groups of bacteria that fall to the base of the tank via gravity. The settlement time is pre determined and is of a duration that ensures full settlement of biomas at the base of the tank. This information is displayed on the PC in the control room.

At the end of the settlement phase the decant system with Decant Pumps P3A & P3B will be activated automatically on time and level control. Initially a divert valve AV4 opens to permit any sludge that may have entered to the decanter to discharge to drain, following the divert cycle the main decant valve AV3 opens allowing discharge of the settled water into the equalisation storage tank. The water level in the reactor tank is continuously monitored and when the low level is reached the decant valve AV3 closes and the For inspection next purposes programme only. returns to the “fill and react” Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. phase.

Waste sludge is automatically pumped to the sludge storage tank using positive displacement pump P2 . This process is set on PLC and can be adjusted to maintain the necessary biomass in the reactor. Sludge withdraw al takes place at the end of the decant phase. The waste sludge is pumped to the existing clarifier hopper type tank and the supernatant water overflows the weir by gravity and is pumped to the raw inlet sump for further treatment.

During the settlement and decant phase any raw sewage entering the plant is diverted into the 36m3 Raw sewage Balance tank, this is automatically released and pumped into the reactor tank at the appropriate time, raw sewage is also diverted to the balance tank during the aeration phase and in turn it is released and pumped to the reactor during the anoxic phase.

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The SBR system steps take place over a given period of time (cycle). The steps and times are as follows: • Fill and React periods – From 10 - 20hours per cycle • Settle – from 1 - 2 hours per cycle • Decant – from 2 - 3 hours per cycle • Sludge Withdrawal –determine on test result

The time for each of these steps is selected based on the design parameters and the operation is automatic by time control and level elements «LE» and is fully controlled by the PLC/ SCADA system.

During aeration period for reduction of phosphates ( Р) <1mg/l, in the aeration basin, a coagulant is added as Ferric Sulphate through the dosing pump P11 . Daily dose of ferric sulphate can be altered according to requirements and effluent water analysis.

Settled water from equalisation tank is pumped by the Filter Feed pumps P4A & P4B at a constant rate to a tertiary treatment stage of sand filtration.

The sand Filter is a mono media deep bed filter. The purpose of providing a filter is for the removal of any solid particles as the water passes down through the media.

During service the filter will become For inspection dirty purposesas soli only.d particles cling to the filter media. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Normally the filter will be backwashed once every 24 hours. Backwashing of the filter is accomplished using an air scour by blower AB1 followed by an air and water wash. Back wash water is pumped from the backwash storage tank by backwash pump P5 upward through the sand filter. The Backwash operation is automatic via the PLC and it takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. The Back Wash water after the backwash process gravitates to the drain pump sump, and is pumped by a drain pump P8 to the raw inlet sump for further treatment.

Sterilization stage. Following the filtration stage the water is dosed with ozone gas in order to disinfect the final effluent. The ozone is produced in the Ozone generator OZ 100/150-V2 and the ozone gas is drawn under vacuum into the filtered water stream by means of an Ejector .

EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 The water is pumped through the ejector at high velocity this causing a venturi effect to pull the ozone gas into the stream, following the injection, the gas and water are mixed by a static mixer and pass through a flow meter FE1 into the ozone reactor vessel. The gas water mixture is retained in the Ozone Reactor vessel to provide sufficient retention time for full sterilazation of the water. An Ozone destruct Vent Valve EK50 is connected to the top of the vessel to scrub excess ozone to atmosphere.

The water gravitates from the Reactor Vessel into the backwash storage tank and onwards by gravity to the existing outfall chamber. The backwash tank piping layout is designed to maintain a full tank of water at all time for backwashing the filter.

All systems as previously described in this section are available via the door mounted touch screen and most operating parameters can be changed by the user. Access is available via a password. The status of the following are available as a minimum to the operator. Status of all main items of equipment (running, stopped, tripped) Flows. All Tanks levels. All level alarms. Backwashing of the filter. DO levels For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Real time trending of all the above is available with daily archiving of logged data. The plant control system is designed such that any critical out of spec condition will result in plant shutdown.

Section C.1.1 Storm Water Overflows

There are no SWOs in the sewer network. There is an emergency overflow arrangement within the plant.

When flow to the plant increases due to a rainfall event, the influent level rises and overflows a weir in the inlet manhole. The excess flow is diverted into the old extended aeration ditch and held there until the plant has the capacity to treat it. If the

EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 ditch becomes full, the settled influent discharges into the old clarifier which now serves as a sludge holding tank. From there it flows into the Ballyboghil River. Full details of the location of the emergency overflow are given in Attachment D.2.

This overflow has operated once in the last year therefore is meets the criteria for a Storm Water Overflow.

Section C.1.2 Pumping Stations

There are no pumping stations within the agglomeration.

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment D1:

Discharges to Surface Waters.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:43 Swords WWTP Laboratory Results for Ballyboughal TP Total P and Ortho -P are reported as mg/l orthophosphate. To convert to mg/l P, multiply by 0.3261 Date Sample BOD COD S.S. Ammonia Nitrate Total N Total P pH Type Influent mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l N mg/l N mg/l N mg/l P 27.01.09 not received 03.02.09 not received 10.02.09 not received 17.02.09 not received 24.02.09 not received 10.03.09 not received 14.04.09 not received 26.05.09 not received 02.06.09 not received 23.06.09 not received 14.07.09 not received 18.08.09 not received 25.08.09 not received 08.10.09 24hr comp 320 949 392 25.2 1.0 27.2 4.66 7.01 27.10.09 not received

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:44 Swords WWTP Laboratory Results for Ballyboughal TP Total P and Ortho -P are reported as mg/l orthophosphate. To convert to mg/l P, multiply by 0.3261 Date Sample Total Flow BOD COD S.S. pH Type Flow 3 3 Influent m /day m /day mg/l mg/l mg/l 15.04.08 grab 220 576 215 8.11 29.04.08 grab 125 281 86 7.77 06.05.08 grab >2400 >3000 390 6.06 27.05.08 grab 251 642 116 8.02 17.06.08 grab 351 671 304 7.25 24.06.08 grab 448 921 198 6.86 01.07.08 grab 175 360 119 8.26 18.07.08 grab 335 514 344 6.88 25.07.08 grab 506 662 135 7.28 01.08.08 grab 375 171 7.07 08.08.08 grab 324 641 136 6.62 02.09.08 grab 340 826 235 6.83 04.11.08 not received 11.11.08 not received 18.11.08 not received 24.11.08 not received 02.12.08 not received 09.12.08 not received 16.12.08 not received

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Section D1 – Discharges to Surface Waters.

Attached are the tables detailing the discharges from the agglomeration printed from the web based link to the EPA data base.

There are no secondary discharges from this agglomeration.

Details for the emergency overflow at the Ballyboghil STW are included. Please note that since the plant was upgraded and the old aeration ditch has been used as a stormwater holding tank, there have been no overflows to the receiving waters.

Samples are taken of the influent weekly and tested at Fingal County Council’s on- site laboratory at Swords WWTP. The results are included in this Attachment. Note that the plant has been undergoing an upgrade and no samples were taken during this period.

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment D2:

Tabular Data on Discharge Points.

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Section D2 - Tabular Data on Discharge Points

PT_CD PT_TYPE LA_NAME RWB_TYPE RWB_NAME Designation Easting Northing

P10 Primary Fingal Co. Co. Surface water Ballyboghil River None 315391 253475

SW69 SWO Fingal Co. Co. Surface water Ballyboghil River 315399 253473

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment E1:

Discharge Frequencies and Quantities.

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Section E1 – Discharge Frequency and Quantities.

Attached is the table printed from the web based link to the EPA data base.

There is no composite sampling on the primary discharge. There is continuous flow monitoring is in place on the primary discharge and also on the influent. There is neither composite sampling nor continuous flow monitoring on the emergency overflow. There are no plans in place at present to provide composite sampling. Fingal County Council has a portable composite sampler which may be used as required at the plant.

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WWDC of A_Application - Ballyboghil - Attachment E1 - discharge frequencies and quantities ANNEX – Standard Forms

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E2: Monitoring and Sampling Points.

Fingal Co. Co.’s environmental monitoring in the Ballyboghil agglomeration area is as follows:

Sampling was carried out under the Phosphorus Regulations and the Dangerous Substances Regulations on the Ballyboghil River at the Ballyboghil Bridge. As these Regulations have been subsumed into the Water Framework Directive, this sampling has ceased.

The Central Laboratory of Dublin City Council carries out environmental monitoring sampling at the Ballyboghil Bridge quarterly on behalf of Fingal County Council.

For this Certificate application, samples were taken upstream and downstream of the primary discharge point. A programme of monitoring will be put in place at these points

A copy of Fingal County Council’s protocol for collection, storage and transfer of samples is attached.

The samples taken under the monitoring schemes above, other than those mentioned as being tested elsewhere, are tested in Dublin City Council’s laboratory which is accredited by INAB.

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment E2:

Monitoring and Sampling Points.

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Fingal County Council Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall Water Services Department Water Pollution Control Section

CCCOLLECTION ,,, SSSTORAGE &&& TTTRANSFER OF SSSAMPLES

1.01.01.0 Scope and Purpose This document outlines the steps involved in collecting, storing and transferring Fingal County Council (FCC) samples to Dublin City Council’s Central Laboratory under a ‘Chain of Custody’ procedure to ensure samples are analysed within a required time frame to achieve valid test results.

2.02.02.0 Responsibilities Pollution Officer – Creation and maintenance of annual sampling schedule Sampler – Collection and transfer of samples to the Central Laboratory

3.03.03.0 DescripDescriptiontion 3.13.13.1 Annual Schedule of Sampling / Monitoring Sampling is carried out by the Water Pollution Control (WPC) Sampler as planned on the Annual Schedule of Sampling.

The Annual Schedule of Sampling is prepared in accordance with the requirements of all the effluent discharge licences held in FCC under Section 4 – Discharge to Waters and Section 16 – Discharge to Sewers, of Local Government Water Pollution Act 1977 and 1990.

The Annual Schedule of Sampling also includes the sampling requirements for the For inspection purposes only. water quality of the riversConsent in FCC of copyright under owner Local required forGove any otherrnment use. Water Pollution Act, Phosphorus Regulations (1998) and Dangerous Substances Regulations (2001) and other sampling requirements in response to pollution incidents or sampling of Treatment Plants.

The Annual Schedule of Sampling is prepared by the Pollution Officer, who is responsible for keeping it up to date by adding the sampling requirements of any new licences issued during the year. The Pollution Officer monitors whether the Sampler is achieving the required frequency of sampling as outlined in the Annual Schedule of Sampling.

3.23.23.2 Arranging to take Samples 3.2.1 Typically samples are obtained by the Sampler making unannounced visits to the “Licensed” premises / location. Where required the Sampler contacts the licensee’s designated staff member 30 minutes before arrival to ensure that they will be available on arrival and to confirm that production (or similar) has been in progress to generate a representative sample. Where special security arrangements are in place e.g. Dublin Airport, the Sampler may have to give notice of intention to visit up to 24 hours beforehand.

Fingal Co Co Protocol for Collection Storage and Transfer of Samples- 1 - 21/01/08

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3.33.33.3 Arrival at Licensee Premises 3.3.1 On arrival at Licensee premises the Sampler is required to show special FCC identify card and to clear all necessary security and health and safety requirements imposed by the licensee at the location. Where required the Sampler obtains a visitor ID Badge to move about the licensee’s premises, though typically the Sampler is accompanied by the licensee’s designated staff member at all times.

3.43.43.4 Preparing to Take Samples 3.4.1 The Sampler goes to the specified sampling point (see grid reference and / or description of sampling point on the licensee information card. 3.4.2 The Sampler then applies all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, safety shoes, mask etc.) and observes required health & safety precautions as appropriate to the location. Where a 24 hour composite sample is in place the Sampler, where required first mixes the stored separate samples in the licensee’s equipment in the presence of the licensee contact person.

3.53.53.5 Taking of Samples 3.5.1 To take a sample of effluent the Sampler places the appropriate container into the effluent and only allows the sample container to be filled with the effluent discharge. 3.5.2 The Sampler “washes out” the container in the effluent and then draws a full sample filling the container (NB: where the licensee requires a “spilt” sample the Sampler apportions half the sample collected to the licensee and then refills the container to the top). 3.5.3 Sampler takes the temperature of the sample before closing the container.

3.63.63.6 Labelling of Samples 3.6.1 The Sampler labels the container with the following information:- Source Code (Dublin City Council Central Laboratory Reference No. for Licensee) For inspection purposes only. Type Code (Required TestsConsent / ofProtocols copyright owner (as required per for anythe other licence use. requirements)

Licensee Company Name Name of Person Taking/Collecting Sample Date and Time Sample taken Temperature of Sample and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) readings where required 24 hour composite sample vs. grab sample Any comments e.g. for pollution incidents - upstream, downstream; notes for lab to check for specific pollutants, etc.

3.73.73.7 Additional Samples Where required e.g. Treatment Plants or River Monitoring or where metal tests required, the Sampler extracts more samples in other containers for each test / protocol required under the licence.

3.83.83.8 Post Sampling Procedures and Records 3.8.1 The samples are carried back to the Sampler’s transport as soon as possible and placed in the Sampler’s “cooler box”. 3.8.2 The Sampler then updates his diary with details of the visit and samples taken (including visits where no samples are taken, noting the reason).

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:45 Where required e.g. for Recommended Minimum Criteria for Environmental Inspections (RMCEI) samples and river samples, the Sampler also completes the required inspection forms, e.g. recording DO readings for issue to the Pollution Officer at Swords Depot for filing.

3.93.93.9 Delivery of Samples to CeCentralntral Laboratory 3.9.1 The samples are then delivered to the Central Laboratory within 6 hours. The Dublin City Council front sheet is handed over with the samples on arrival at the Central Laboratory. The Sampler waits while the Central Laboratory staff complete the initial logging of the FCC samples. 3.9.2 The Sampler also records each sample individually on the Dublin City Council Central Laboratory “Front Sheet – Summary of Daily Samples” and updates the Annual Schedule of Sampling with the date of the visit and number of samples taken, where appropriate.

3.10 Data entry to Central Laboratory LIMS System 3.10.1 The Sampler logs onto Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software on the network in the Central Laboratory and enters the additional data for each sample as required e.g. temperature and any results as appropriate. The Sampler “saves changes made” in the LIMS database and logs out.

3.11 Written Reports 3.11.1 The sampler is required to complete various forms in relation to his/her duties. Weekly log – indicating number of licenced facilities visited, contacts made and number of samples collected. This form is given to the Pollution Officer for checking/filing. Visits to be input into spread sheet in Works Programme for monthly management meetings.

3.12 Equipment Storage 3.12.1 All apparatus pertaining to sampling and monitoring is stored in the equipment and For inspection purposes only. sample bottle storage room,Consent a of key copyright is owneravailable required for for any otherthis use. room at reception.

3.13 Sampling and Route Planning 3.13.1 Some types of sampling are required to be taken on specific days of the week, due to Central Laboratory constraints:

Monday – Friday all S16 Licences Wednesday – Friday all S4 Licences Wednesday – River monitoring, (Conveyance, occasionally taking samples) Thursday - WWTP samples (Conveyance)

3.14 Valid Samples 3.14.1 The following criteria must be adhered to to ensure a valid sample for analysis: Samples must be retrieved in the appropriate sample container (See Licencee Information Cards) Samples must be stored at 4 oC Samples must be transported to the Central Laboratory for analysis on same day as sample is obtained

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:45 If any of the above criteria are not met the sample is considered invalid and is disposed of to the foul sewer network. All samples are safe to discharge to sewer as samples consist of trade effluent sewer discharges and surface water samples.

4.04.04.0 Suggested Improvements Training should be provided for the FCC Sampler in the use of portable hand held meter’s, used for measuring DO, pH, Temp., and Conductivity. Information cards shall be created for each licenced premises. This cards should contain information specific to each licenced sampling point i.e. grid reference and description of sampling point, PPE required & appropriate sample container. A risk assessment should be completed for all licenced locations; these risk assessments shall determine the PPE requirements for each location. Filing and storage of the FCC sampler’s weekly log must be agreed. The format of the sampler’s weekly log is yet to be finalised.

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P10 Ballyboghil Primary Discharge UWWT Regs & Dangerous substances 315390 253417 Yes

Ballyboghil upstream Surface water monitoring Dangerous Substances (upstream) 315360 253488 Yes Ballyboghil downstream Surface water monitoring Dangerous Substances (downstream) 315425 253470 Yes

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Total P and Ortho -P are reported as mg/l orthophosphate. To convert to mg/l P, multiply by 0.3261 Date Sample Flowrate Flow/day BOD COD S.S. Ammonia Nitrate Total N Total P pH Type Total 3 3 Effluent m m /day mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l N mg/l N mg/l N mg/l P 27.01.09 grab 3 18.6 2 7.67 03.02.09 grab 2 16.3 1 7.30 10.02.09 grab 2 17.5 4 7.36 17.02.09 grab 25.3 1 7.32 24.02.09 grab 6 24.4 7 7.41 10.03.09 grab 2 17.9 3 7.38 14.04.09 grab 33.7 2 7.28 26.05.09 grab 10 48.8 10 7.30 02.06.09 grab 15 76.6 10 7.24 23.06.09 grab 22 69.1 46 7.46 14.07.09 grab 6 14.2 6 7.16 04.08.09 grab 15.6 6 7.52 11.08.09 grab 24.6 7 7.33 18.08.09 grab 29 92.1 29 7.19 25.08.09 grab 6 10.3 5 7.42 01.09.09 grab 2 21.4 3 7.11 08.09.09 grab 8.3 9 7.43 22.09.09 grab 2 25.4 For inspection9 purposes only. 7.63 Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 29.09.09 grab 7 81 8 2.019 0.2 5.9 2.71 7.43 08.10.09 24hr comp 6 48.9 5 3.100 2.5 6.9 0.82 7.26 27.10.09 grab 4 25.6 10 7.14 03.11.09 grab 1 11.9 9 7.37

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Total P and Ortho -P are reported as mg/l orthophosphate. To convert to mg/l P, multiply by 0.3261 Date Sample Flowrate Flow/day BOD COD S.S. pH Type Total 3 3 Effluent m m /day mg/l mg/l mg/l 15.04.08 grab 21 103.5 26 7.59 29.04.08 grab 25 106 26 7.44 06.05.08 grab 4 38.4 5 7.59 27.05.08 grab 49 243 85 7.40 17.06.08 grab 38 127 54 7.89 24.06.08 grab 6 60.6 13 7.51 01.07.08 grab 7 47.9 10 7.36 18.07.08 grab 17 79.0 16 7.67 25.07.08 grab 15 69.0 7 7.64 01.08.08 grab 16.7 7 7.51 08.08.08 grab 9 24.5 10 7.47 02.09.03 grab 5 37.3 10 7.34 04.11.08 grab 12 45.4 16 7.56 11.11.08 grab 9 34.2 15 7.46 18.11.08 grab 5 27.6 8 7.41 25.11.08 grab 3 31.5 17 7.55 02.12.08 grab 6 66.1 7 7.41 09.12.08 grab 9 50.6 33 7.34 16.12.08 grab 4 31.8 6 7.45

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A weekly grab sample of effluent is taken for the Ballyboghil agglomeration discharge during the year. These samples are tested in the on-site laboratory at the Swords WWTP. .

A grab sample of the effluent was taken for the Application and the results are shown in Tables D1(a), (b) and (c) in Attachment D1. The results indicate that on that day the effluent met the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations of less than 25ml/l of BOD, 125mg/l of COD and 35mg/l of SS, and the requirements set down for the upgraded plant of 10ml/l of BOD, 125mg/l of COD, 10mg/l of SS, 15mg/l of Total Nitrogen and 2mg/l of Total Phosphorus.

The results from the weekly sampling and testing carried out by Fingal County Council indicates that in general the plant is meeting the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Regs.

The upgraded plant is still under the process proving period which may account for the failed total phosphorus result in September 2009.

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F1: Assessment of Impact on Receiving Waters:

Details of monitoring of the receiving waters have been supplied via the web based link to the EPA data base, and the printouts are attached.

There are no secondary discharges in the agglomeration.

There are no ground emissions in the agglomeration.

The Ballyboghill agglomeration discharges to the Ballyboghil River which forms part of the Ballyboghil Water Management Unit in the Eastern River Basin District. The Programme of Measures for this WMU are attached. The Ballyboghil WMU is classified by the EPA Envision Online website as of poor status at Ballyboghil Bridge.

The emissions of main polluting substances are not likely to impair the environment.

There are no drinking abstractions downstream.

The emissions from the Ballyboghil agglomeration will not have a significant effect on any European Site.

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Section G1 - Compliance with Council Directives:

Fingal County Council completed an upgrade to the Ballyboghil WWTP in 2009. The works are described fully in Appendix C1. Briefly, the plant includes biological treatment to reduce the BOD to less than 10mg/l, nutrient removal to reduce Total Nitrogen below 15mg/l and Total Phosphorus below 2mg/l, and tertiary treatment to reduce the Suspended Solids below 10mg/l. The upgraded plant also includes ozone reaction on the effluent to reduce total and faecal coliforms.

The emissions from the Ballyboghil agglomeration through the primary discharge from the Ballyboghil WWTP will comply with, and not result in the contravention of:

• Dangerous Substances Directive 2006/11/EC, • Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC, • Birds Directive 79/409/EEC, • Groundwater Directives 80/68/EEC & 2006/118/EC, • Drinking Water Directives 80/778/EEC, • Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, • Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, • Environmental Liabilities Directive 2004/35/EC, • Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC, and • Shellfish Waters Directive (2006/113/EC).

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Section G.2:- Compliance with European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Water) Regulations 2009.

Attached is the Phosphorus Regulations 4 th Implementation Report July 2006 for Fingal Co Co. Details of the programme of improvements and their implementation for are on pages 10 to 13 of the Report.

The actions listed therein will ensure compliance with Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations.

The Ballyboghil WWTP discharges to the Ballyboghil River, which is part of the Ballyboghil catchment. Details of the Program of Measures drawn up for the Ballyboghil Catchment as part of the Eastern River Basin Management Plan under the Water Framework Directive are also attached.

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COMHAIRLE CHONTAE FHINE GALL Fingal County Council

PHOSPHORUS REGULATIOREGULATIONSNSNSNS 4th Implementation Report JULY 2006

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PJ HOWELL DIRECTOR OF SERVICES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report sets out the current Water Quality Status of the rivers, within the functional area of Fingal County Council (FCC) which are monitored for compliance with the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998 .

Section 1 outlines FCC’s progress to date in terms of percentage compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations between the baseline survey 1995-97 and the current reporting period. Section 1 also provides an overview of the current water quality status of rivers in Fingal in terms of biotic index (Q value) and Molybdate Reactive Phosphorus (MRP) concentrations. The Q values included in this report were established by the E.P.A during the 2005 biological monitoring programme. The MRP concentrations are a result of Fingal’s Phosphorus Monitoring Programme established under S.I No 258/1998 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations 1998 in the year 2000.

Currently 44% of monitoring stations in Fingal County Council are in compliance with the standards set out in the Phosphorus Regulations. This report has highlighted that 72% of stations have experienced a reduction in Phosphorus concentrations since the last reporting period, July 2004. It has also been noted that 33% of stations have experienced a deterioration in Q Value suggesting another parameter such as suspended solids may be impacting negatively on water quality.

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Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA). FCC have extended monitoring on rivers in the functional area to examine the impact pollution loading from tributaries is having on main river bodies. It is hoped that rigorous review of measures contained in the Phosphorus Regulations Measures Report 2000 will counter the deterioration in water quality in many of Fingal’s rivers.

In addition to preventing deterioration in water quality, FCC are committed to maintaining and improving water quality as required by the EU Water Framework Directive . This is being achieved through participation in the Eastern River Basin District (ERBD) Management Project.

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FCC are currently upgrading small municipal treatment plants throughout the county and are including Phosphorus removal in the development stages. It is envisaged this measure will have a positive impact on water quality.

FCC have recently installed a Lab Info system which allows for better management and improved review of data. This in conjunction with a ‘flagging-system’ established between FCC and the Central Laboratory, Dublin City Council, enables the Water Pollution Control Section to respond to elevated P levels effectively.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS 1

1.1 The Delvin River 08/D/01 2

1.2 The Ballough River 08/B/03 4 1.3 The Ballyboghil River 08/B/01 5 1.4 The Broadmeadow River 08/B/02 5 1.5 The Ward River 08/W/01 6 1.6 The Mayne River 09/M/03 7 1.7 The Pinkeen River 09/P/02 8 1.8 The Tolka River 09/T/01 8 1.9 The Hurley River 08/H/01 9

2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES 10

2.1 Agriculture 10 2.2 Urban Wastewater Discharges 11 2.3 On-site treatment Systems 11 2.4 Stormwater Outlets in Urban Areas 11

3.03.03.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES 12

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4.0 PROGRESS TO DATE 21 4.1- Planning Control and Enforcement Measures 21 4.2- Consultative and Co-operative Measures 23 4.3- Monitoring Measures 25 4.4- Public Education and Advisory Measures 26 4.5- Other National and Miscellaneous Measures 27 4.6 Summary and Conclusions 28

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AAAPPENDIX A DRAWINGS D63-01B Delvin River Catchment Map D63-02B Ballough River Catchment Map D63-03B Ballyboghil River Catchment Map D63-04B Broadmeadow River Catchment Map D63-05B Ward River Catchment Map D63-06B Mayne River Catchment Map D63-07B Pinkeen River Catchment Map D63-08B Tolka River Catchment Map D63-09B Hurley River Catchment Map

APPENDIX B CURRENT WATER QUALITY Table B.1 Delvin Table B.2 Ballough Table B.3 Ballyboghil Table B.4 Broadmeadow Table B.5 Ward Table B.6 Mayne Table B.7 Pinkeen Table B.8 Tolka Table B.9 Hurley

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1.01.01.0 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS

In relation to the Phosphorus Regulations, river water quality within the functional area of Fingal County Council (FCC) is measured in terms of the Biotic Index (Q value) and Molybdate Reactive Phosphorus (MRP) concentrations.

The Q Values contained in this report were established during the E.P.A’s biological monitoring programme carried out in 2005.

To ascertain the MRP concentrations, Fingal County Council (FCC) established a monitoring programme in 2000 as required by S.I No 258/1998 Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations 1998. 18 stations on 9 individual rivers are sampled for Phosphorus on a monthly basis in order to meet the statutory requirement of 10 samples minimum for each river station per year.

The Central Laboratory, Dublin City Council (DCC), carry out analysis of the samples.

Currently 44% of monitoring stations in Fingal County Council are in compliance with the standards set out in the Phosphorus Regulations. Of the 18 stations, 11% are unpolluted, 6% are slightly polluted, 78% are moderately polluted and 5% are seriously polluted

Fig 1: Below is a summary of stations indicating those improving, deteriorating and remaining static since the Phosphorus Regulations 3 rd Implementation Report, July 2004.

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Fig 2: Below is a graph indicating progress FCC have made between the baseline survey 1995-97 and the current reporting period.

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Below is an outline of the water quality in each of Fingal’s rivers. Detailed results are given in Appendix B.

1.11.11.1 The Delvin River 08/D/01

The Delvin River forms part of the border between the Fingal County Council and Meath County Council jurisdictions in the North of Fingal. The catchment area of the Delvin River is divided between Fingal County Council and Meath County Council. The southern catchment is located in Fingal. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

The main pressures on water quality are from agricultural runoff, three municipal treatment works at Garristown, Naul and Stamullen (Meath County Council) and onsite treatment systems.

The Delvin River has three monitoring stations.

Station 0080, Bridge West of Naul, the Q-value has remained static while the MRP concentrations are elevated. It does not comply with the requirements of the Phosphorus Regulations.

Compliance at station 0250, Bridge NW of Forty Acres, has been achieved in relation to the Q-value however the median MRP concentrations are elevated (see Fig 2 and Fig 3).

Compliance with Phosphorus Regulations has been achieved at station 0400, Bridge at Bridgefort House in relation to Q Value status. Median MRP concentrations have also reduced at this station, although they still exceed the target MRP concentrations.

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Table 1. Delvin River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Station Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value 2006 Delvin 08/D/01 0080 No 0250 Yes-Q Value 0400 Yes-Q Value

Cross border compliance meetings are held quarterly with representatives of Meath County Council (MCC) as the Delvin River forms part of the border between FCC and MCC. Station 0400 is located downstream of Stamullen Treatment Plant (MCC).

In order to maintain the Q4 status and reduce P levels at Stations 0250 and 0400 and in order to improve water quality overall at 0080, FCC propose a survey of the Delvin river in conjunction with MCC to identify any sources of pollution which may be affecting water quality at these locations. A cross border compliance meeting is scheduled for the first week in August ‘06 and the survey will be carried out soon after.

As diffuse pollution from agriculture is believed to be the major source of phosphorus supply to this river, it is anticipated that the proposed measures directed at the agricultural sector including the continuation of farm surveys and implementation of the Nitrates Regulations will reduce the Phosphorus levels in the Delvin. Liaison with Teagasc is ongoing.

A meeting was held with Teagasc representatives on 20 th July ’06. On foot of the meeting FCC will request a meeting with DAF representatives in August ’06. FCC will then hold a meeting with the IFA For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. and ICMSA in order to progress the public awareness aspect of implementation of the Phosphorus Regulations particularly in relation to farm surveys and on-site treatment system surveys.

1.21.21.2 The Ballough River 08/B/03

The Ballough River catchment is located entirely within the FCC area. There are no urban centres within the catchment. The Ballough River discharges to the Irish Sea at the Rogerstown Estuary located in North County Dublin.

The main pressures on water quality in the catchment are from agricultural runoff, a municipal wastewater treatment plant at Colecot, onsite treatment systems and two premises operating with a Trade Effluent Discharge Licence to waters.

Compliance with Phosphorus Regulations has been achieved at station 1400, Bridge W of Five Roads in relation to Q Value status. Median P concentrations at 1400 remain slightly elevated at this station. 4

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There has been a deterioration in Q Value status at station 1600, Corduff Bridge from Q3-4 to Q3 and Median P concentrations at this station remain elevated.

Table 2. Ballough River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Stations Complying with MRP/Q Station Value 2006 Ballough 08/B/03 1400 Yes – Q Value 1600 Yes – Q Value

FCC are in the process of reviewing Trade Effluent Discharge Licences to waters upstream of the station in particular to ensure P is included as a licence condition.

1.31.31.3 The Ballyboghil River 08/B/01

The Ballyboghil River catchment is located entirely within the FCC area.

The main pressures on water quality are from agricultural runoff, two municipal wastewater treatment works at Oldtown and Ballyboghil and onsite treatment systems.

There has been a deterioration in Q status at station 1900, Bridge S of Trallie Lodge from Q3-4 to Q3. Q status has remained static at 2200, Bridge in Ballyboghil between the E.P.A’s 2001 and 2005 biological survey. Median MRP concentrations have improved at both stations although they remain elevated.

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River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Stations Complying with Station MRP/Q Value 2006 Ballyboghil 08/B/01 1900 Yes – Q Value 2200 No

FCC propose a desktop study of the Ballyboghil river followed by an on-site survey as agricultural activities in the area are suspected to be impacting on water quality.

1.41.41.4 The Broadmeadow River 08/B/02

The Broadmeadow River crosses the border with MCC and flows in an easterly direction entering the Irish Sea at the Broadmeadow Estuary at Swords, Co. Dublin downstream of the confluence with the Ward River.

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The main pressures on water quality are from agricultural runoff, onsite treatment systems, run-off from construction sites and from the municipal wastewater treatment plant at Rolestown, Co. Dublin. In addition the Broadmeadow flows adjacent to the urban centre of Swords, Co. Dublin.

There has been an improvement in MRP concentrations at all stations on the Broadmeadow and target MRP has been achieved at 0800, Newtown Bridge. Q3 status has remained static at 0600 and 0700. However there has been a deterioration in Q Value from Q3 to Q2-3 at station 0800, Newtown Bridge.

Table 4. Broadmeadow River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River NaNamemememe River Code Biological Monitoring Stations Complying with Station MRP/Q Value 2006 Broadmeadow 08/B/02 0600 No 0700 No 0800 Yes – MRP

FCC is aware of a problem with siltation affecting the Broadmeadow River downstream of Swords and upstream of the confluence with the Ward River. There are a number of new developments in the area. FCC has introduced a number of new measures in respect of management of surface water from construction sites. These are detailed in Section 4.0.

Cross border compliance meetings continue to be held quarterly with representatives of MCC in relation to the Broadmeadow River.

The Eastern River Basin District (ERBD) Management Project have agreed to prepare a Water Quality Management Plan for the Broadmeadow River under the ERBD programme. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

1.51.51.5 The Ward River 08/W/01

The Ward River crosses the FCC and MCC border and flows in an easterly direction entering the Irish Sea at the Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords Co. Dublin downstream of the confluence with the Broadmeadow River.

The main pressures on water quality are from agricultural runoff, onsite treatment systems, urban stormwater overflows and misconnections to the surface water system at Swords.

Q status on the Ward River has deteriorated at the three designated monitoring points. Station 0070, Coolrath Bridge has been designated as Q2, seriously polluted. Stations 0300 and 0610 remain moderately polluted although Q status has reduced from Q3 to Q2-3 at both stations. MRP concentrations remain static but elevated.

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Table 5. Ward River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Station Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value 2006 Ward 08/W/01 0070 No 0300 No 0610 No

FCC are currently carrying out an intensive study of the Ward River at Coolrath Bridge and upstream of Coolrath Bridge. ‘River-walks’ are being conducted and have so far resulted in a number of diffuse sources of pollution being identified.

Cross border compliance meetings are held quarterly with representatives of MCC. A meeting is scheduled for the first week in August and a simultaneous survey of the Ward in the Meath and Fingal areas will be carried out by both Local Authorities soon after.

1.61.61.6 The Mayne River 09/M/03

The Mayne River forms part of the border with DCC and flows in an easterly direction entering the Irish Sea at Moyne Bridge on the Baldoyle Estuary.

The main pressures on water quality are from agricultural runoff, run-off from construction sites, stormwater overflows and misconnections to the surface water system.

The Mayne has achieved compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations in relation to MRP target and target Q Value. Q Value status on the Mayne has remained static between the 2001 and 2005 biological survey periods. A reduction in MRP concentrations For inspection purposes has been only. observed at station 0500, Hole in the Wall Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Road Bridge.

Table 6. Mayne River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Station Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value 2006 Mayne 09/M/03 0500 Yes – Q Value and MRP

FCC representatives participate in the Dublin Airport Pollution Control Committee (DAPCC) meetings on a regular basis. The water quality status of the Cuckoo stream, a tributary of the Mayne River is a subject of these meetings.

In addition FCC are in regular contact with the Water Pollution Control Section and the Drainage Department of Dublin City Council (DCC) as the Mayne River forms part of the border between FCC and DCC.

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There have been a number of recent developments within the Mayne River catchment. FCC has introduced a number of new measures relating to the management of surface water on construction sites. This is detailed in Section 4.0.

1.71.71.7 The Pinkeen River 09/P/02

The Pinkeen River catchment is located entirely within the FCC area.

The main pressures are from agricultural activities and onsite treatment systems.

The Pinkeen has retained compliance with the target Q Value set out in the Phosphorus Regulations, since the last reporting period at station 0700, Bridge SE of Powerstown House. However, MRP concentrations remain elevated at this station.

Table 7. Pinkeen River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Station Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value 2006 Pinkeen 09/P/02 0700 Yes –Q Value

As diffuse pollution from agriculture is believed to be the major source of phosphorus supply to this river, it is anticipated that the proposed measures directed at the agricultural sector including the continuation of farm surveys and implementation of the Nitrates will reduce the Phosphorus levels in the Pinkeen. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

1.81.81.8 The Tolka River 09/T/01

The Tolka River flows from Meath, through Fingal to Dublin City (entering at Ratoath Rd). It enters Dublin Bay at North Strand, Dublin.

The main pressures on water quality are from agricultural runoff, urban stormwater overflows and misconnections to the surface water system. The river flows through densely populated areas of Mulhuddart, Blanchardstown and Castleknock with input from Clonee and Dunboyne in County Meath.

Station 0800 has retained compliance with the Q Value target set out the Phosphorus Regulations . Median MRP concentrations remain static at station 0800, Mulhuddart Bridge.

Q Value status has improved from Q2-3 to Q3 at station 1000, Abbotstown Bridge. MRP concentrations remain static at Abbotstown Bridge.

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Table 8. Tolka River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Station Stations Complying with MRP/Q ValValueue 2006 Tolka 09/T/01 0800 Yes –Q Value 1000 No

The Water Pollution Control Section are liaising with Water Services, Drainage Section regarding a misconnection survey currently being conducted in Mulhuddart.

1.91.91.9 The Hurley River 08/H/01

The Hurley is located in the north of the County and flows from the FCC area into MCC’s jurisdiction. The Hurley forms part of the Nanny River catchment which enters the Irish Sea at Julianstown, Co. Meath.

Station 0060, Bridge S of Borranstown House remains moderately polluted, Q3 since the last biological surveying period 2002. This station was not surveyed in 2005 due to an extremely low flow in the waterbody.

A reduction in MRP levels has been noted at this station although levels remain elevated.

FCC have completed a survey of 80% of farms and septic tanks in the area. A number of farms and septic tanks posing a risk to water quality were dealt with satisfactorily under the Local Government, Water Pollution Acts 1977&1990. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Table 9. Hurley River - Stations Complying with MRP/Q Value targets

River Name River Code Biological Monitoring Stations Complying Station with MRP/Q Value 2006 Hurley 08/H/01 0060 No

In order to achieve compliance with the Phosphorus Regulations, FCC intend to complete catchment wide farm surveys and septic tank surveys and liase with MCC on achieving targets.

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2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES

The following is a description of the measures proposed in relation to the Phosphorus Regulations. These measures are outlined in the Measures Report submitted by Fingal County Council in January 2000. The measures and the actions taken to complete each measure refer to all rivers in Fingal as a whole. The measures will be dealt with at each station on each river where applicable (See Appendix C).

2.1 Agriculture

The implementation of Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) has been proposed as part of a good farming practice under the Rural Environmental Protection Scheme (REPS). In general NMP is necessary due to the fact that in the region of 25% of the agricultural areas of the country as a whole have soil P levels that would be considered excessive and are increasing. Teagasc estimates soil P levels are increasing by 40,000 tonnes per annum and that 32 million euro a year is spent on unnecessary fertiliser application. Alterations in farming practices such as the use of a lower dose artificial fertiliser containing higher concentrations of nitrate and less phosphate, the use of newly developed application methods and improved storage methods will aid a reduction in P levels in all agricultural effluents.

The long-term objective of NMP on farms is to reduce phosphorus loss to water and to break the link between rainfall and stream/river concentration. NMP takes time to implement and it may be a number of years before measurable reductions in water P levels can be achieved.

With regard to Fingal, the implementation For inspectionof a NMP purposes scheme only. involves an assessment of the current Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. water quality at each designated station on each river in the area. This involves establishing current Q Values in conjunction with current P levels at the places of interest (See Appendix C). In addition a Farms Survey has been proposed to identify and map all sources of agricultural effluent. A requirement of this measure is a continual assessment of water quality through implementation of a monitoring programme. The programme is designed such that sampling, delivery and analysis methods are efficient and consistent providing an effective method of gaining an accurate picture of the P levels in the rivers and the effects of these concentrations on Q Values.

The Farm Survey will involve an on-site assessment of all sources of agricultural effluent e.g. manure storage areas, crop storage areas etc. Sources such as these are particularly important as humic acids and organic acids from plant and animal manure’s can mobilise the P contained in these by- products or in any soil present in the vicinity of the manure, thus making P more susceptible to the influence of rainfall. Under uncontrolled circumstances P will be constantly present in any agricultural run-off.

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Fingal County Council is currently liasing with Teagasc with regard to farming practices in Fingal. The DAF will provide us with information to enable us to map all farmland boundaries in the County to assist us in the Farm Survey. The Survey involves the use of a checklist to assist in the completion of an effective and consistent report. Any areas identified as having high P levels will be paid particular attention and NMP will be applied for at these locations (See Appendix C).

2.22.22.2 Urban Wastewater Discharges

This proposed measure involves an investigation into the influence of effluent discharging from treatment plants on the overall P concentrations in Fingal’s rivers. FCC carried out a monitoring programme in 2003 to determine the P loading from rural treatment plants. This process will be repeated in 2006. An assessment of P levels emanating from these point sources will be carried out upstream and downstream of each Treatment Plant to establish the impact of effluent containing P.

As the rural treatment plants are being upgraded, nutrient removal has been incorporated into the overall design (see Appendix C). The principle behind this measure is to minimise the effects of point source discharges in order to concentrate on diffuse sources of P pollution.

2.32.32.3 Onsite Treatment Systems

It has been proposed to carry out an assessment of on-site treatment systems in conjunction with the Farm Survey. Septic tanks, Biocycle ® Units and Puraflo ® Systems will be assessed. P loading emanating from these systems will be determined For inspection purposeswhere only. they discharge directly to a stream/river. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

2.42.42.4 Stormwater Outlets in Urban Areas

This measure involves the removal of pollutants from stormwater outlets in urban areas. The measure will be carried out in relation to the Mayne, Ward and Tolka Rivers (See Appendix C). The aim is to reduce the influence of P from pollutants entering rivers and streams via storm water sewers and overflows. A misconnection survey has been suggested as the most effective way of approaching this problem. This point source of P pollution has a local impact so adverse effects will be reduced effectively once the misconnections are removed. The overall aim is to upgrade sewers/surface water drainage schemes displaying P output to reduce polluting potential of same.

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3.03.03.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES

To maintain progress towards the target values in terms of the Biotic Index and the MRP value, a number of measures are being implemented on a either countywide or on a catchment basis. These measures are aimed at countering both the diffuse pollution mainly from the agricultural sector and the point source pollution including trade effluent discharge, UWWTW discharge and storm overflows.

3.1 To counter the diffuse pollution from agricultural land a proposal was made to enact Agricultural Byelaws to regulate the spreading of fertiliser on land and to implement Nutrient Management Plans where appropriate. FCC have decided to delay the introduction of these byelaws on the advice of the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAF). The DAF advised that the introduction of the Nitrates Regulations and subsequent Nitrates Action Programme may provide more stringent criteria for storage times and fertiliser application rates then criteria contained in Agricultural byelaws FCC may introduce. FCC are liasing closely with Teagasc and the DAF in relation to the Nitrates Regulations. A comprehensive farm survey has also commenced which will facilitate inspection of current farm practices and the imposing of conditions on farms with substandard practices. A review of progress in relation to water quality under the Nitrates Action Programme will be carried out and a final decision on whether to introduce bylaws made in due course.

3.2 Other surveys underway include those of on-site treatment units (including septic tanks) and unlicensed discharges. Section 12 notices have been issued where appropriate and additional discharge licences have been issued as a result of these surveys. The surveys are at a relatively early stage and a substantial amount of work is required for completion. Due to a lack of resources FCC are considering outsourcing these farm surveys For inspection and purposes are liasing only. with Wicklow County Council regarding Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. their own experience with outsourcing farm surveys.

3.3 As part of the Eastern River Basin District, Fingal County Council are involved with the ERBD Management Project and regularly attend information meetings held in relation to the ERBD. The Final Characterisation Report was published in September 2005. The ERBD have agreed to prepare a river basin management plan for the Broadmeadow and Ward rivers. FCC are participating in the ERBD Draft Monitoring Programme.

3.4 As the majority of rivers in Fingal traverse the county boundary, continued liaison with the adjoining local authorities is required for the proper management of these rivers. Liaison with the various other stakeholders including Teagasc, IFA, Dublin Airport Authority and the industrial sector is also essential to the proper management of the various waterways within the county.

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3.5 Other measures required to improve the quality of rivers under theses regulations include the upgrading of Urban Wastewater Treatment Works. A considerable amount of work has been completed to date including the upgrading of Swords and Malahide WWTW and the decommissioning of Balgriffen WWTW. Upgrades of other treatment works are proposed and these will include a provision for P removal.

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Implementation Programme Summary Table: (Fingal as a Whole)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, Implementation Completed State within Revised Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Assess Assess need The Sludge Done Senior Engineer Fingal County Y water quality Nutrient for Management Plan Project Office. Council at their where Management application for Fingal County June 2002 meeting satisfactory Planning of NMP Council adopted the Sludge (NMP) recommends that and to improve requirement at countywide NMP be Management Plan unsatisfactory farmyard level. implemented water quality throughout Fingal. . Enact Bylaws Implement Draft Bylaws in 31.07.2004 Fingal County Liaison with other FCC will liase with N N/A to implement NMP consultation Council Local Authorities Teagasc, the DAF and NMP as per countywide with who have already ERBD in Sludge to reduce P stakeholders for implemented implementing the Management losses to adoption by the Bylaws. Nitrates Regulations lan. rivers County Council. and Nitrates Action It has since been Programme. This decided to hold off measure will be on the drafting of reviewed periodically Agricultural Bylaws. to check progress in relation to water quality. For inspection purposes only. The need for Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. introducing Agricultural Bylaws will be assessed in relation to the success or otherwise of the Nitrates Regulations.

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Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, Implementation Completed State within Revised Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Farm Examine Carry out Ongoing Senior Exec. Farm survey form Limited resources have Ongoing Ongoing water quality surveys farm farm surveys Engineer Pollution completed & Farm hindered progress in where Unlicensed management on a Control surveys have relation to completion satisfactory discharge and catchment commenced of farm surveys on a and to improve surveys. practices to basis. Water Pollution catchment basis. FCC unsatisfactory reduce P Control database set- looking into outsourcing water quality inputs to Where up. farm surveys. Decision . rivers. necessary Liaison with DAF,IFA due following liaison follow up and Teagasc with Wicklow Coco and with Agricultural review Meath Coco. enforcement currently being action under carried out. the Water Local media Pollution campaign to promote Acts. understanding and awareness in relation to Farm Surveys. Unlicensed Ensure Carry out Ongoing Senior Exec. Surveys have Ongoing discharge discharges surveys on a Engineer Pollution commenced surveys. to surface catchment Control New licences issued waters are basis. on foot of survey For inspection purposes only. licensed to Consent of copyright owner required for any otherFCC use. proposing to reduce P Where maximise the use of inputs to necessary SuDS throughout the rivers. follow up county. An official with report on the enforcement establishment of a action under SuDS programme will the Water be prepared by Pollution December ’06. Acts.

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Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, ImpleImplementationmentation Completed State within Revised Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain On site Examine on Carry out Ongoing Senior Exec. Surveys have Limited resources have Ongoing Ongoing water quality treatment site surveys on a Engineer Pollution commenced hindered progress in where system treatment catchment Control Water Pollution relation to carrying out satisfactory surveys. systems to basis. Control database set septic tank surveys on a and to improve reduce P up catchment basis. FCC unsatisfactory inputs to Where Section 12 notices assessing options. water quality rivers necessary issued follow up Integration of with planning process with enforcement responsibilities for action under protecting water the Water quality -FCC have Pollution formally adopted the Acts. E.P.A Guidance Document ‘Treatment Systems for Single Houses’. Liaison with GSI regarding the preparation of a groundwater For inspection purposes only. vulnerability map Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. relating to septic tank discharges. Public awareness campaign relating to maintenance of septic tanks.

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Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation CompletCompleteded Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Issuing and Reduce P Include P limit 31.07.2004 Senior Exec. P limit has been Full time sampler Ongoing Ongoing water quality enforcing inputs to condition in Engineer Pollution included in licence appointed in 2002 where discharge rivers. discharge Control conditions. satisfactory licences under licences. the Water Procedure established and to improve Pollution Acts Enforcement whereby exceedences in unsatisfactory monitoring. licence limits are water quality identified soon after sampling and companies Review older issued with warning licences to letters within one week. include P limit where Schedule of licences to appropriate. be reviewed has been prepared. Issue temporary Liaison with Planning discharge and Development licences to Control Section, Water construction Services Department. sites in Water Pollution Control relation to Section to carry out site surface water visit at planning stages run-off. so conditions for For inspection purposes only. protection of waters will Issue Consent of copyright owner required for any otherbe includeduse. in planning

temporary conditions. discharge Liaison with Planning licences to and Development developments Section, Water Services where Department to identify connection to potential discharge the foul sewer licences. maybe delayed and temporary treatment systems are installed.

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Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective ActActionsions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Use of Increase Use a GIS Ongoing Senior Exec. Catchment Envisage Ongoing contacts with the water quality Geographic efficiency in system for Engineer Pollution installed and staff Computer Services Board Ongoing where Information storing and storing and Control training completed by regarding databases. satisfactory System interrogating interrogating LGCSB LabInfo has been installed data and so data on a Envisage has since been by LGCSB to aid and to improve implement P catchment withdrawn and has been management of data unsatisfactory measures basis. replaced by alternative relating to water quality. water quality more GIS system. Liaison Water Pollution Control effectively. ongoing with LGCSB to Section and the IT section have new software established a GIS for installed and relevant storage and analysis of staff trained. water quality data to aid water quality management. Water Pollution Control Section have recently established a database to store detailed information to aid management and protection of waters. The GIS will be used to implement the RMCEI Plan for the Water Pollution Control Section. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

Implement Co ordinate Investigate Ongoing Senior Exec. Code of Good action with the notified Engineer Pollution Ongoing Farming Department of breaches of Control Practice Agriculture the Code of and Food in Good Farming implementing Practice Code Notify the Department of prosecutions.

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Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Public Make Promotion of 31.07.2004 Senior Engineer Presentations made to water quality education general measures Design and the SPC Ongoing where campaign public and through local Planning Liaison with Environmental satisfactory and other sectoral media Awareness Officer and to improve advisory interests campaigns. Water Services web page unsatisfactory measures aware of updated to include water quality their Presentation section on ‘Water obligations s to the Resources Protection and so Environment and Management’. reduce P al Services Article in newsletter inputs to and Parks ‘Fingal News’, relating to maintenance of septic rivers. Strategic tanks, summer 2006. Policy Septic Tank Awareness Committee ( Campaign in progress. SPC) Agriculture to be targeted in September. Public awareness leaflet relating to Farm Surveys and promoting Good Farming Practice to be completed by September. For inspection purposes only. Public awareness leaflet Consent of copyright owner required for any otherfor Serviceuse. Stations, on

preventing water pollution to be completed by September. Information leaflet on management of surface water on construction and demolition sites being finalised.

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Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to DatDateeee Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Implement Establishment Participation Ongoing Senior Engineer ERBD Final Ongoing water quality Water of Catchment in the Eastern Design and Planning Characterisation Report where Framework Management River Basin published September satisfactory Directive Groups District 2005. Management Water Pollution Control and to improve System Section are currently unsatisfactory participating in the water quality. ERBD draft monitoring programme.

Stakeholder Active Establish Ongoing Senior Exec. Meetings held with consultation involvement of procedures to Engineer Pollution Teagasc and the IFA. Ongoing and co- stakeholders enable Control Teagasc participated in operation in relevent drafting of the farm implementing organisations survey form. measures to contribute to On-going consultation reduce P implementing with Teagasc regarding inputs to measures . implementation of the P rivers. Regulations and Nitrates Regulations.

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4.14.14.1 PLANNING CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT MEASURES

Fingal County Council issues, monitors and enforces Trade Effluent Discharge Licences under section 4 and section 16 of the Water Pollution Act. A routine monitoring/sampling programme of the effluent from all licensed facilities allows FCC to regulate compliance with the conditions set out in the Trade Effluent Discharge Licences.

Progress During Reporting Period

• Further to a review of licences, all Trade Effluent Discharge Licences to Waters now contain conditions limiting discharges of Phosphorus to 1 mg/l. • A survey of facilities with unlicensed discharges is underway. As part of this survey, all golf courses/clubhouses have been assessed and the process of setting conditions and issuing licences to these premises has commenced. These licences shall take into account the requirements of the Phosphorus Regulations and in particular refer to the use of fertilisers. • During the reporting period a number of previously unlicensed premises have, under instruction, applied for Trade Effluent Discharge Licences. It is expected that this number will be increased as the surveys proceed. In particular, all premises within Dublin Airport were instructed to apply for a licence. As a result, 12 premises were licensed while 4 were deemed not to require a licence. • For inspection purposes only. A “flagging system” to improve the response time to any exceedenceConsent of copyright on a owner Trade required Effluent for any other Discharge use. Licence has been implemented. A number of companies that

are repeatedly discharging trade effluent in exceedence of their licence limits have been targeted and have brought their process into line with our requirements. This system has resulted in a reduction in the number of exceedences of licence conditions. • Following the commencement of the on-site treatment system surveys and the farm surveys, a number of Section 12 notices have been issued and the required works commenced/completed. It is anticipated that the number of such notices will increase as the surveys are intensified. • Fingal County Council respond to all reported pollution incidents and following the appropriate investigation and sourcing of the pollution, FCC take the necessary steps to have the issue resolved or rectified. It has generally been the experience that the polluter takes the appropriate steps to remedy the problem without prosecution being required. However FCC will proceed with prosecution where necessary.

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Problems Encountered

• While FCC aims to resolve all issues regarding unlicensed discharges, pollution or non-compliance with discharge licenses in a co-operative manner it is not always possible. In 2005 it was necessary to obtain an injunction against a contractor instructing them not to discharge material in exceedence of their licence as the polluting matter was impacting negatively on the Ward River. The contractor then complied with all requirements of the licence and carried out remediation works (in liaison with the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board ERFB), as far as possible on the river. • Due to lack of resources, Farm Surveys and Septic Tank Surveys have not been carried out in 2006.

Future Plans/New Directions

• For inspection purposes only. Due to the level of development within the county and the resultingConsent of copyright increased owner requiredrisk of for discharge any other use. from the sites that may cause pollution, Fingal County Council has

developed Guidelines for Construction Sites. Along with regular visits to sites and the subsequent licensing of discharges from sites where necessary, in order to manage surface water run-off, these guidelines propose to reduce the risk of pollution . Liaison with the Planning and Development Control Section, Water Services Department in relation to this matter is ongoing. Three licences of this nature have been issued to date. • Fingal County Council have adopted the GDSDS Regional Policy on Stormwater which will improve the quality of stormwater run-off entering our streams. • Fingal County Council is investigating alternative methods of carrying out Farm Surveys and Septic Tank Surveys and are liasing with other Local Authorities. FCC are carrying out an Agricultural Review and are considering out-sourcing farm surveys and have commenced discussions with Wicklow County Council based on their own experience of out-sourcing, Meath County Council regarding cross border waterbodies, Teagasc, the IFA and other stakeholders.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:47 Phosphorus Regulations 4 th Implementation Report July 2006 • The Water Pollution Control Section propose to issue temporary discharge licences to developments where connection to the foul sewer maybe delayed and temporary treatment systems are installed. Liaison with the Planning and Development Control Section, Water Services Department in relation to this matter is ongoing. • Under the Planning and Development Act 2000, householders proposing to install an on-site treatment system are required to pay a deposit which is returned upon inspection by FCC confirming that it is installed properly. • FCC is investigating co-ordinating a database of all boreholes with the new GIS system.

4.24.24.2 CONSULTATIVE AND COOPERATIVE MEASURES

As most of the rivers within the functional area of Fingal County Council traverse the county boundary, FCC liase with Meath County Council and Dublin City Council on regular basis to ensure proper management of the catchments. It is anticipated that this liaison will increase following the Draft Monitoring Programme of the Eastern River Basin District.

Progress During Reporting Period

• The functional area of Fingal County Council is contained within the Eastern River Basin District (ERBD). This district comprises thirteen local authorities with Dublin City Council as the co-ordinating authority. The draft monitoring programme published by the EPA has detailed 23 monitoring points under Operational

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• Further to discussions with Meath County Council regarding developing a Catchment Management Plan for the Broadmeadow and Ward Rivers, it has been decided that this will come under the remit of the ERBD. • The measures proposed in the Tolka River Basin Management Plan will continue to be implemented by Fingal County Council in association with Meath County Council and Dublin City Council. It is envisaged that this management plan will be incorporated into the Eastern River Basin Management Plan. • Fingal County Council adopted the Sludge Management Plan in 2002 which recommends a number of measures aimed at protecting water quality. This has gone to the tender stage. • Prior to commencement of the Farm survey, consultation was held with Teagasc and the Fingal branch of the IFA. This consultation has resulted in the farming community being more receptive to the survey process and the improvements recommended on foot of the findings. The ongoing consultation between FCC,

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:47 Phosphorus Regulations 4 th Implementation Report July 2006 Teagasc and the IFA is necessary to ensure that best practice is employed on all farms and that proper nutrient management and control of the use of herbicides is in place countywide. The continued liaison with the above authorities will be necessary to maximise the effectiveness of these measures. • FCC liase with the stakeholders at Dublin Airport and form part of a group that meets on a regular basis to co-ordinate measures to combat water pollution at the airport. This process has been effective in formulating appropriate measures and responses to any potential pollution incidents at the airport. • Fingal County Council also liase with the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board on various issues in relation to the protection of the various water bodies in the county. • The issuing, monitoring and enforcement of discharge licences allows the Local Authority to liase with the various industries within the county to control the discharge of Phosphorus. • Water Services have completed their LAMS Submission. • Dublin Bay Water Quality Management Co-ordinating Group meet on a regular basis to resolve issues relevant to both Local Authorities.

Problems Encountered

• Obtaining prompt sample results to enable FCC to respond to pollution incidents effectively. This has been resolved with the establishment of a ‘flagging system’ with DCC to notify FCC or problems as close to the time of sampling as possible to enable FCC to carry out a pollution investigation and remedy the problem.

Future Plans/New Directions

• For inspection purposes only. FCC have committed to implementing a Fats, Oils & GreaseConsent Control of copyright Programme owner required in 2007. for any otherA Pilot use. Study was carried out in Malahide.

• The Water Pollution Control Section are formulating an Environmental Inspection Plan for routine and non-routine monitoring work. FCC are complying with the Environmental Inspection Policy by developing a software package in co-ordination with the Environment Department to satisfy this requirement. • FCC liase regularly with the Central Laboratory, Dublin City Council to improve the transfer of data generated under FCC’s monitoring programmes so FCC can respond more effective to water pollution incidents. 4.34.34.3 MONITORING MEASURES

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Progress During Reporting Period

• Samples are taken at designated locations along the nine rivers monitored within Fingal, under the Phosphorus Regulations, and then delivered to the Central Laboratory for analysis. • Regular sampling of all licensed discharges, as recommended on their discharge licences, is carried out by a member of staff with the samples subsequently delivered to the Central Laboratory for analysis. • A monitoring programme is in place to monitor the discharge from the urban wastewater treatment plants within the county. This programme will be continued under the Senior Executive Engineer, Drainage Maintenance. Periodic monitoring by the Water Pollution Section will continue to determine P loading to rivers from the treatment plants. • FCC has also employed additional staff to investigate misconnections in the sewerage network and to arrange for these problems to be rectified. Progress of this procedure will undoubtedly reduce the potential for sewage pollution. • To facilitate monitoring and the proper recording of the results of all monitoring, LabInfo software has been installed and historical data input to the system. All information will then be input into a comprehensive GIS system, which will facilitate the proper management of the various catchments. This is in the For inspection purposes only. developmental stage. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

• A survey of all on-site treatment works has commenced to assess the condition of all systems thus reducing the potential for pollution from these sources. Section 12 notices have been served on those premises found to be causing or have the potential to cause pollution. Due to the number of such units in the county, completion of the survey will take a considerable time. Where appropriate, discharge licences shall be required by the local authority. In 2006, these surveys have not taken place due to lack of resources. • It is intended that the current programme be reviewed and extended accordingly to include additional sampling locations within the catchments or sub- catchments if required.

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Problems Encountered

• Sampling results were received a number of months after samples were taken thus leaving it very difficult to identify and solve the problem. FCC met with the Central Laboratory to set up a procedure, a ‘flagging-system’, where we are notified on a weekly basis of any exceedences, which then go through the certification procedure. • As discussed previously, due to lack of resources, Farm Surveys and Septic Tank Surveys have not been carried out in 2006. • The Health & Safety Aspects of this work is increasingly becoming a problem.

Future Plans/New Directions

• As discussed previously, Fingal County Council is investigating other methods of carrying out Farm Surveys and Septic Tank Surveys and are talking to other Local Authorities • A comprehensive catchment survey has been carried out in the Santry Catchment highlighting the existing and potential problems, which have been dealt with. Currently, a catchment management survey of The Ward catchment is being undertaken. • A programme to establish baseline P loading to rivers from FCC’s small municipal treatment plants was carried out in 2003/2004. This programme is to resume in the near future to establish current P loading from the plants. This is of particular importance as many of the small plants are being upgraded. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

4.44.44.4 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVISORY MEASURES

Public information can have a significant effect in reducing pollution or the potential for pollution. With this in mind, Fingal County Council are endeavouring to make this information more accessible through a number of media.

Progress During Reporting Period

• Presentations have been made to relevant bodies such as the IFA, Teagasc and the Environmental Services and Parks SPC.

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Future Plans/New Directions

• Individual campaigns targeting areas of particular concern including on-site treatment systems, misconnections and agriculture have commenced using various media where relevant. These include local papers, the FCC website, FCC newsletter and leaflet drops. • FCC has joined with the Environment Section to take part in the Green Schools Campaign.

4.54.54.5 OTHER NATIONAL AANDND MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES RELEVANT TO THE PHOSPHORUPHOSPHORUSS REGULATIONS

Progress During Reporting Period

• Additional works have been carried out to existing foul sewerage systems to improve capacity and reduce the frequency of discharge from Combined Storm Overflows. The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study has modelled a number of the sewerage systems within the county and highlighted sections of sewer and overflows which require upgrading. Some of these improvements have taken place with others to be programmed for completion. • For inspection purposes only. The Rural Village Schemes are being upgraded in 2006 / 2007Consent period. of copyright These owner will required include for any nutrient other use. removal mechanisms.

• Various assessments of the existing networks are underway such as the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS). This study highlights various capacity constraints within the system and recommends measures to alleviate these constraints. Of primary concern to this report is the reduction of spills from combined system overflows. In this regard, some of the recommended works have been completed with further recommendations due to be implemented in due course. • Fingal County Council are currently undertaking a major water conservation project aimed at reducing the volume of unaccounted for water which includes that going to leakage. As this is a continual process, the level of leakage will fluctuate however FCC is committed to reducing this leakage as far as is reasonable. • A regular monitoring programme is in place to monitor the discharge from all urban wastewater treatment works to ensure that all discharges comply with the Urban Wastewater Regulations. There have also been a number of improvements to the existing treatment works with further improvements planned as detailed in section 3 of this report. These improvements include the decommissioning of Balgriffen WWTW and the upgrading of Swords and Malahide WWTW.

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• An on-going problem within the Water Pollution Control Section is the increasing workload putting pressure on existing resources. • Health and Safety Concerns. Lone working has been highlighted as a health and safety concern within the Water Pollution Control Section. Farm surveys and ‘river-walks’ among other duties are carried out by staff. It is preferable to have two staff members on-site on these occasions. Limited resources have hindered progress in these areas. The Water Pollution Control Section has purchased a number of automatic samplers over the last number of years. These are used at rural municipal treatment works to calculate Phosphorus loading on rivers. As these samplers are portable, transportation i.e. lifting the equipment in and out of vehicles is a concern. In addition, in order to monitor and control licensed trade effluent discharges it is necessary to lift manhole covers to gain access to manhole chambers. FCC staff have completed manual handling courses in this respect Health and Safety Policy is being prepared specifically for the Water Pollution Control Section.

Future Plans/New Directions

• FCC proposes to implement their monitoring requirements under the Draft ERBD Monitoring Programme. Liaison with the ERBD and the E.P.A is ongoing in relation to this matter. FCC recently submitted comments on E.P.A’s draft document – National Surface and Groundwater Monitoring Programmes and are awaiting the publication of a final document. • A Pilot Quality Management Scheme is proposed for the Water Pollution Section of Water Services. This will establish written procedures for issues such as;

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up exceedences under Trade Effluent Discharge Licences.

4.6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

Progress During Reporting Period

• FCC has examined all aspects of Trade Effluent Discharge licensing and have made a number of improvements. These include licensing additional facilities, developing a ‘flagging-system’ for exceedences and responding appropriately.

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Problems Encountered

• Sampling results were received a number of months after samples were taken thus leaving it very difficult to identify and solve the problem. The establishment of a ‘flagging-system’ with the Central Laboratory, DCC has increased the turn around time on sample results enabling FCC to respond to pollution incidents more effectively and liase promptly with Licensed Companies where exceedences in licence limits are identified. • The formulation of a Health and Safety policy for the Water Pollution Control Section has helped identify problem areas such as lone working and gaining access to trade effluent discharge points. FCC have addressed these issues so duties are carried out more efficiently. • As outlined FCC are considering the possibility of outsourcing farm surveys and septic tank surveys. Limited resources have hindered progress with this measure. Outsourcing would enable FCC to determine problem areas while retaining control of statutory elements under the Water Pollution Acts 1977&1990.

Future Plans/New Directions

• A programme to control discharges of FOG’s from food service outlets is being established by FCC. Currently the Water Pollution Control Section issue Trade

Effluent Discharge Licences in respect of FOG’s to establishments For where inspection problems purposes only. are encountered. It is envisioned that a contracting company will be enlisted to Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. carry out a survey of all food service outlets. FCC will retain the statutory rights over the issue of Trade Effluent Discharge Licences in respect of FOG’s to establishments. However the contractor will monitor the establishments performance and report back to FCC is case of exceedences where FCC will respond appropriately. • The GIS will be expanded to include information relating to farmland boundaries under the Farms Survey scheme in liaison with the DAF. The Water Pollution Control Section have recently established a database to store detailed information relating to pollution incidents, trade effluent discharge licence exceedences, farm surveys and septic tank surveys. This will be linked to the GIS to aid management and protection of waters. The GIS will be used to implement the RMCEI Plan for the Water Pollution Control Section. • A public awareness campaign is ongoing in liaison with the Environmental Awareness Officer. An Agricultural review is being carried out and agriculture will be targeted in September. A public awareness leaflet detailing Farm Survey procedures and promoting Good Farming Practice will be completed by September in B29

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Table B.1: River Water Quality Standards to be achieved by 2007 DELVIN (08/D/01)

Local FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Authority Name River Name River Code Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Quality Current QQ---- Current Monitoring Location Name Value µµµg/l P (median value) Satisfactory Value MRP Station Yes/No? Value µµµg/lg/lg/l B30

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Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an Identifiable be Achieved Achieved by Standard been Extension Apply? Revised Compliance Unsatisfactory, What is the Source, please enter by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP Achieved? Date? Principle source of detaidetailslslsls Value Value Pollution? Q4 30 No No Agriculture/Municipal Not as Yet

Q3-4 50 Yes Q-Value No Agriculture/Municipal Not as Yet

Q3-4 50 Yes Q-Value No Agriculture/Municipal Point located d/s of Stamullen Treatment Works

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Table B.2: River Water Quality Standards to be aachichievedeved by 2007 BALLOUGH (08/B/03)

Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name River River Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value µµµg/l Is BasBaselineeline Quality Current QQ---- Current Name Code Monitoring Location Value PPP Satisfactory Value MRP Station Name (median value) Yes/No? Value µµµg/lg/lg/l (median) Ballough 08/B/03 1400 Bridge W of Q3 No Result No Q3-4 40 Five Roads 1600 Corduff Bridge Q3 No Result No Q3 150

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Standard Standard to be Has Either Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an IIdentifiabledentifiable to be Achieved by Standard been Extension Apply? Revised Compliance Unsatisfactory, What is the Source, please enter Achieved 2007 MRP µµµg/l Achieved? Date? Principle source of details by 2007 QQ---- Value Pollution? ValuValueeee Q3-4 50 Yes-Q No Agriculture Not as Yet

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Table B.3: River Water Quality Standards to be achieved by 2007 BALLYBOGHIL (08/B/01)

Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name River Name River Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Current Current Code Monitoring Location Value µµµg/l P Quality QQQ-Q---ValueValue MRP Station Name (median value) Satisfactory ValValueue Yes/No? µµµg/lg/lg/l Ballyboghil 08/B/01 1900 Bridge S of Q2 No Result No Q3 70 Trallie lodge 2200 Bridge in Q3 No Result No Q3 90 Ballyboghil

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Standard to Standard to be Has EithEitherer Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an be Achieved Achieved by Standard Extension Apply? Revised Compliance Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source, by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been Date? the Principle source of please enter details µµµ For inspection purposes only. Value Value g/lg/lg/l Achieved? Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Pollution? Q3 70 Yes - Q Value No Agriculture Not as Yet

Q3-4 50 No No Not Yet Identified Not as Yet

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Table B.4: River Water Quality Standards to be achieved by 2007 Broadmeadow (08/B/02)

Local Authority Fingal Co. Council Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name RRRiver Name River Biological Station Baseline Q --- Baseline MRP Value µµµg/l Is Baseline Quality Current Q --- Current Code Monitoring Location Value P (median value) Satisfactory Value MRP Station Name Yes/No? Value µµµg/lg/lg/l (median) Broadmeadow 08/B/02 0600 WSW of Q3 448 No Q3 80 Fieldstown House 0700 Lispopple Q3-4 384 No Q3 80 Bridge 0800 Br. Near Q3 267 No Q2-3 30 Waterworks (Continued) Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does AArticlerticle 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an For inspection purposes only. be Achieved Achieved by Standard ExtensionConsent Apply? of copyright ownerRevised required for any other use. Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source,

by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been Compliance Date? the Principle Source of please enter details Value Value Achieved? Pollution? Q3-4 50 No No Municipal /Agriculture ______

Q4 30 No No Municipal/Agriculture ______

Q3-4 50 Yes-MRP No Municipal/Agriculture ______

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Table B.5: River Water Quality Standards to be Achieved by 2007 Ward (08/W/01)

Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name River Name River Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Current QQ---- Current Code Monitorin Location Value µµµg/l P Quality Value MRP g Station Name (median value) Satisfactory Value Yes/No? µµµg/lg/lg/l (median) Ward 08/W/01 0070 Coolrath Q2-3 138 No Q2 120 Bridge 0300 Bridge N of Q3 No Result No Q2-3 120 Killeek 0610 Bridge d/s Q3 263 No Q2-3 100 Scotchstone Bridge

(Continued) For inspection purposes only. Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does ArticleConsent 3(9)of copyright ownerIf Yes, required What for any isother the use. Where Quality is If there is an be Achieved Achieved by StaStaStandardSta ndard Extension Apply? Revised Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source, by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been Compliance Date? the Principle source of please enter details Value Value Achieved? Pollution? Q3 70 No No Agriculture Not as Yet

Q3-4 50 No No Agriculture Not as Yet

Q3-4 50 No No Agriculture/Industry Not as Yet

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Table B.6: River Water Quality Standards to be achieved by 2007 Mayne (09/M/03)

Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL ImplementatiImplementationon Report Year JULY 2006 Name River Name River Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Current Current Code Monitorin Location Value µµµg/l P Quality QQQ-Q---ValueValue MRP g Station Name (median value) Satisfactory Value Yes/No? µµµg/lg/lg/l (median) Mayne 09/M/03 0500 Hole in the Q2-3 No Result No Q3 50 Wall Road Bridge

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Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an be Achieved Achieved by Standard Extension Apply? ReviRevisedsed Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source, by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been Compliance Date? the Principle source of please enter details Value Value Achieved? Pollution?

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Table B.7: River WatWaterer Quality Standards to be achievedachieved by 2007 Pinkeen (09/P/02)

Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name River Name River Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Current Current Code Monitoring Location Value µµµg/l P Quality QQQ-Q---ValueValue MRP Station Name (median value) Satisfactory Value Yes/No? µµµg/lg/lg/l (median) Pinkeen 09/P/02 0700 Bridge SE of Q1 No Result No Q3 80 Powerstown House

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Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an be Achieved AcAcAchievedAc hieved by Standard Extension Apply? Revised Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source, by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been Compliance Date? the Principle source of pleapleasese enter details Value Value Achieved? Pollution? Q3 70 Yes – Q Value No For inspection purposes only. Agriculture/Municipal Not as Yet Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

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Table B.8: River Water Quality Standards to be achieved by 2007 Tolka (09/T/01)

Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name River NaNamemememe River Biological Station Baseline QQ---- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Current QQ---- Current Code Monito Location Value µµµg/l P Quality Value MRP ring Name (median value) Satisfactory Value Statio Yes/No? µµµg/l nnn (median) Tolka 09/T/01 0800 Mulhuddart Q2-3 430 No Q3 85 Bridge 1000 Abbotstown Q3 457 No Q3 90 Bridge

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Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an be Achieved Achieved by Standard Extension Apply? ReviseRevisedd Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source, by 2007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been For inspectionCompliance purposes only. Date? the Principle source of please enter details Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Value Value Achieved? Pollution? Q3 70 Yes – Q Value No Undecided, possibly Not as Yet industrial/municipal Q3-4 50 No No Municipal Not as Yet

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Local Authority FINGAL CO. COUNCIL Implementation Report Year JULY 2006 Name River Name River Code Biological Station BaselinBaselinee Qe Q-Q --- Baseline MRP Value Is Baseline Current QQ---- Current Monitoring Location Value µµµg/l P Quality Value MRP Station Name (median value) Satisfactory Value Yes/No? µµµg/l (medan) Hurley 08/H/01 0060 Bridge S of Q3 No Result No Q3 80 Borranstown House

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Standard to Standard to be Has Either Does Article 3(9) If Yes, What is the Where Quality is If there is an be Achieved Achieved by Standard Extension Apply? Revised Unsatisfactory, What is Identifiable Source, by 22007007 QQ---- 2007 MRP been Compliance Date? the Principle source of please enter details Value Value Achieved? Pollution? Q3-4 50 No No Agriculture Not as Yet

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Table C.1 Implementation Programme Summary Table: DELVIN RIVER (O8/D/01)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State ImpImplementationlementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To improve Provide P removal as part of Minimise P losses to the Upgrade wastewater treatment facilities using the Senior Engineer Due to be commissioned Q-rating upgrade of Garristown river using the best available beast available technology not entailing excessive Design and Nov 2006 upstream of WWTP technology. costs Planning. Station No. Include P removal requirements in design brief 0080 from Address surface water Reduce P losses by resolving Quantify extent of problem and rectify where possible. 31/07/2004 Senior Works have been infiltration in foul drainage flooding problem. Executive completed Y Q3-4 to Q4. system at Garristown. Engineer To maintain Drainage Q-rating Maintenance upstream of Flow proportional sampling Establish P loading from Carry out regular monitoring. Ongoing Senior Sampling programme in Full time sampler appointed Station No. of Garristown and the Naul wastewater treatment works Executive place. in 2002 and new equipment Ongoing 0250 at Q4 or WWTW effluent. to quantify impact of Engineer purchased to enable more better. municipal activity within the Pollution frequent sampling. catchment. Responsibility transferred Control To improve to Senior Executive Q-rating Engineer Drainage upstream of Maintenance Station No. 0400 from Q3 Upgrade hydrometric station To monitor river flows to Refurbish existing stations at Garristown and the Naul. 31/07/2004 Senior Provision made in Works included in the 31-12-2004 to Q4. network. enable P loading be Executive Works Programme 2004 Works Programme. N calculated. Engineer Direct Measure may be Labour amended. Awaiting For inspection purposes only. publication of the E.P.A’s – Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. National Surface and

Groundwater Monitoring Programme, Republic of Ireland – Final Report. Liaison with the E.P.A regarding proposals for the Hydromorphology element of the Operational Monitoring programme outlined in the report.

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Table C.1 ContContinued inued --- Implementation Programme Summary Table: DELVIN RIVER (O8/D/01)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within TimefrTimeframeame Timeframe (Y/N)? Establish new station at the freshwater boundary near 31/07/2006 Senior Provision made in As above Gormanstown. Executive Works Programme Engineer Direct Labour

Liaison structures with Increased efficiency in Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to Ongoing Director of Meetings held on a Meath County Council. implementing measures. co ordinate policy. Services regular basis Ongoing Senior Engineer Design and Planning

Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to 31/07/2004 Senior co ordinate working arrangements and implementing Executive Ongoing measures on a catchment basis. Engineer Pollution Control Provide P removal as part of Minimise P losses to the Upgrade wastewater treatment facilities using the Senior Engineer Going to tender July 06 upgrade of the Naul WWTP river using the best available beast available technology not entailing excessive Design and technology. costs Planning Include P removal requirements in design brief

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Table C.2 ImImImplementation Im plementation Programme Summary Table: BALLOUGH RIVER (08/B/03)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Upgrade hydrometric station To monitor river flows Establish new station at Corduff. 31/07/2006 Senior Provision made in Works Measure may be Q-rating network. to enable P loading and Executive Programme amended. Awaiting upstream of budgets be calculated. Engineer Direct publication of the Station No. Labour E.P.A’s – National 1400 at Q3-4 Surface and or better. Groundwater Monitoring To maintain Programme, Republic Q-rating of Ireland – Final upstream of Report. Liaison with Station No. the E.P.A regarding 1600 at Q3-4 proposals for the or better. Hydromorphology element of the Operational Monitoring programme outlined in the report.

Flow proportional sampling Establish P loading Carry out regular monitoring. Ongoing Senior Sampling programme in place. Full time sampler of Colecot WWTW effluent. from wastewater Executive appointed in 2002 and treatment works to For inspection purposes only. Engineer new equipment Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. quantify impact of Pollution purchased to enable municipal activity more frequent Control within the catchment. sampling.

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Table C.3 Implementation Programme Summary Table: BALLYBOGHIL (08/B/01)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Upgrade hydrometric station To monitor river flows Establish new station at the freshwater boundary at Daws 31/07/2006 Senior Provision made in Works Measure may be Q-rating network. to enable P loading and Bridge Executive Programme amended. Awaiting upstream of budgets be calculated. Engineer Direct publication of the Station No. Labour E.P.A’s – National 1900 at Q3-4 Surface and or better Groundwater Monitoring To improve Programme, Republic Q-rating of Ireland – Final upstream of Report. Liaison with Station No. the E.P.A regarding 2200 from Q3 proposals for the to Q3-4. Hydromorphology element of the Operational Monitoring programme outlined in the report.

Flow proportional sampling Establish P loading Carry out regular monitoring. Ongoing Senior Sampling programme in place. Full time sampler Ongoing of Oldtown and Ballyboghil from wastewater Executive appointed in 2002 and WWTW effluent. treatment works to For inspection purposes only. Engineer new equipment Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. quantify impact of Pollution purchased to enable municipal activity more frequent Control within the catchment. sampling. Provide P removal as part of Minimise P losses to Upgrade wastewater treatment facilities using the beast Not known Senior Ballyboughil to be upgrade of Oldtown and the river using the best available technology not entailing excessive costs Executive commissioned in Nov 06. Ballyboghil WWTP available technology. Include P removal requirements in design brief Engineer Oldtown to go to tender July Drainage 06 Design.

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Table C.4 Implementation Programme Summary Table: BROADMEADOW RIVER (08/B/02)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y(Y(Y/N)?(Y /N)? To improve Water Quality Plan for the Implement Plan to Draft Water Quality Plan in conjunction with Meath County 31/07/2004 Fingal County Timeframe Q-rating Broadmeadow Estuary and reduce nutrient losses Council for adoption by the County Council. Council BWQP to be included within N not known upstream of Catchment to include the to waters the ERBD Station No. Broadmeadow River. 0600 from Q3 to Q3-4.

Upgrade hydrometric station To monitor river flows Refurbish existing stations at Fieldstown and Balheary 31/07/2004 Senior Provision made in 2004 Measure may be 31-12-2004 To improve network. to enable P loading and Executive Works Programme amended. Awaiting N Q-rating budgets be calculated. Engineer Direct publication of the upstream of Labour E.P.A’s – National Station No. Surface and 0700 from Groundwater Q3-4 to Q4. Monitoring

Programme, Republic To improve of Ireland – Final Q-rating Report. Liaison with upstream of the E.P.A regarding Station No. proposals for the 0800 from Hydromorphology Q3 to Q3-4. For inspection purposes only. element of the Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Operational

Monitoring programme outlined in the report.

Liaison structures with Increased efficiency in Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co Ongoing Director of Meetings held on a regular Ongoing Meath County Council. implementing ordinate policy. Services basis measures. Senior Engineer Design and Planning

Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co 31/07/2004 Senior Contact made with Meath Ongoing ordinate working arrangements and implementing measures Executive County Council on a catchment basis. Engineer Pollution Control

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Phosphorus Regulations 4 th Implementation Report July 2006 Table C.5 Implementation Programme Summary Table: WARD RIVER (08/W/01)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Water Quality Plan for the Implement Plan to Draft Water Quality Plan in conjunction with Meath County 31/07/2004 Fingal County Water Pollution Control 31/12/2005 Q-rating Broadmeadow Estuary and reduce nutrient losses Council for adoption by the County Council. Council Section formulating a WQP N upstream of Catchment to include the to waters summer 2006 Station No. Ward River. WQP to be included within 0070 at Q3 or the ERBD better. Liaison structures with Increased efficiency in Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co Ongoing Director of Meetings held on a regular Ongoing To improve Meath County Council. implementing ordinate policy. Services basis Q-rating measures. Senior Engineer upstream of Design and Station No. Planning 0300 from Q3 Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co 31/07/2004 Senior Contact made with Meath Ongoing to Q3-4. ordinate working arrangements and implementing Executive County Council

measures on a catchment basis. Engineer To improve Pollution Q-rating Control upstream of Station No. Flow proportional sampling Establish P loading Carry out regular monitoring. Ongoing Senior Composite sampling Ongoing 0610 from Q3 of Toberburr WWTW effluent. from wastewater Executive Health & Safety concerns over 24hours taken on to Q3-4. treatment works to Engineer regarding Flow Proportional a monthly basis. quantify impact of Pollution Monitoring in the WWTW Responsibility taken municipal activity Control over by Senior within the catchment. Executive Engineer, Drainage Operations

Decommission Toberburr Reduce P inputs to the Connect drainage network to Swords. 31/07/2004 Senior Proposal drawn up The rising main is N 31/07/2005 WWTW river. Executive being constructed at For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for anyEngineer other use. present and it is Planning anticipated that works Control will be completed early in 2005

Remedy storm water Minimise effect of P Model network to identify sub standard sections. 31/07/2004 Senior Swords has been modelled Further works have overflows from combined losses from overflows Executive under the Greater Dublin been highlighted in Y systems in Swords. to the river. Engineer Strategic Drainage Study to the model for Drainage identify substandard improvements. A Upgrade pipelines and divert surface water from sewers. Design overflows. timeframe for these Substantial work has been additional works is to carried out in Swords be decided. upgrading sewers and diverting surface water

Remedy house Eliminate P discharges Carry out misconnection surveys. 31/07/2004 Senior Engineer An additional member 31/07/06 misconnection from house Where necessary follow up with enforcement under the Drainage of staff has been misconnections. Water Pollution Acts. maintenance employed to survey house misconnections

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Table C.6 Implementation Programme Summary Table: MAYNE (09/M/03)

Standard Measures Targets ActioActionsnsnsns Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Stakeholder consultation and Active involvement of Participate in Pollution Control Committee for Dublin Airport Ongoing Senior Exec. Aer Rianta has re activated Ongoing Q-rating co-operation. stakeholders in to enable relevent organisations contribute to implementing Engineer pollution Control Meetings upstream of implementing measures. Pollution for Dublin Airport. Station No. measures to reduce P Control inputs to rivers. 0500 at Q3 or Fingal Water Pollution better. Control is actively participating in process. Liaison structures with Increased efficiency in Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co 31/07/2004 Senior Close contact is maintained Dublin City Council. implementing ordinate working arrangements and implementing measures Executive with Dublin City Council measures. on a catchment basis. Engineer Water Pollution Control Pollution section. Control Flow proportional sampling Establish P loading Carry out regular monitoring. Ongoing Senior Balgriffen WWTW has been of Balgriffen WWTW from wastewater Executive decommissioned effluent. treatment works to Engineer quantify impact of Pollution municipal activity within the catchment. Control Decommission Balgriffen Reduce P inputs to the Connect drainage network to North Fringe Sewer 31/07/2004 Senior Design Balgriffen WWTW has been WWTW river. and Planning. decommissioned Y

Upgrade hydrometric station To monitor river flows Refurbish existing stations at the Hole in the Wall 31/07/2004 Senior Provision made in Works Measure may be 31-12-2004 network. to enable P loading be For inspection purposes only. Executive Programme amended. Awaiting N calculated. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Engineer Direct publication of the Labour E.P.A’s – National Surface and Groundwater Monitoring Programme, Republic of Ireland – Final Report. Liaison with the E.P.A regarding proposals for the Hydromorphology element of the Operational Monitoring programme outlined in the report.

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Table C.7 Implementation Programme Summary Table: PINKEEN (09/P/02)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation CompletCompleteded Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Implement the Water Quality Implement Plan to Implement Water Quality Plan in conjunction with Meath Fingal County Reviewed with Meath Q-rating Plan for the Tolka River reduce nutrient losses County Council and Dublin City Council. Council County Council and Dublin Ongoing upstream of catchment. to waters City Council. Station No. 0700 at Q3 or better. Liaison structures with Increased efficiency in Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co Ongoing Director of Meetings held on a regular Ongoing Meath County Council. implementing ordinate policy. Services basis measures. Senior Engineer Design and Planning

Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co 31/07/2004 Senior Ongoing ordinate working arrangements and implementing measures Executive on a catchment basis. Engineer Pollution Control Remedy storm water Minimise effect of P Model network to identify sub standard sections. 31/07/2004 Senior The Drainage network has overflows from combined losses from overflows Executive been modelled under the systems. to the river. Engineer Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Drainage Study to identify Upgrade pipelines and divert surface water from sewers. Design substandard overflows. Certain improvement works For inspection purposes only. have been recommended Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. but a completion date for these works is yet to be decided.

Remedy house Eliminate P discharges Carry out misconnection surveys. 31/07/2004 Senior Engineer An additional member misconnections from house Where necessary follow up with enforcement under the Drainage of staff has been misconnections. Water Pollution Acts. maintenance employed to survey house misconnections

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Table C.8 Implementation PrograProgrammemme Summary Table: TOLKA (09/T/01)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To maintain Implement the Water Quality Implement Plan to Implement Water Quality Plan in conjunction with Meath Fingal County Reviewed with Meath Q-rating Plan for the Tolka River reduce nutrient losses County Council and Dublin City Council. Council County Council and Dublin upstream of catchment. to waters City Council. Station No. 0800 at Q3 or better. To improve Liaison structures with Increased efficiency in Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co Ongoing Director of Meetings held on a regular Ongoing Q-rating Meath County Council. implementing ordinate policy. Services basis upstream of measures. Senior Engineer Station No. Design and 1000 from Planning Q2-3 to Q3-4. Set up liaison structures and hold regular meetings to co 31/07/2004 Senior Ongoing ordinate working arrangements and implementing measures Executive on a catchment basis. Engineer Pollution Control

Remedy storm water Minimise effect of P Model network to identify sub standard sections. 31/07/2004 Senior The Drainage network has overflows from combined losses from overflows Executive been modelled under the systems. to the river. Engineer Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Drainage Study to identify

Design substandard overflows. Upgrade pipelines and divert surface water from sewe rs. For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Certain improvement works have been recommended but a completion date for these works is yet to be decided. Remedy house Eliminate P discharges Carry out misconnection surveys. 31/07/2004 Senior Engineer An additional member misconnections from house Where necessary follow up with enforcement under the Drainage of staff has been misconnections. Water Pollution Acts. maintenance employed to survey house misconnections

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Table C.9 Implementation Programme Summary Table: HURLEY RIVRIVERER (08/H/01)

Standard Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Responsible for Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action If not, State Implementation Completed Revised within Timeframe Timeframe (Y/N)? To improve Farm surveys Examine farm Carry out comprehensive farm survey for entire catchment. Ongoing Senior Exec. Farm surveys have 80% of catchment Ongoing Q-rating management and Engineer commenced surveyed with regard upstream of practices to reduce P Pollution Farm data base set up to Farm Surveys. Station No. inputs to rivers. Control Farm survey form completed Process has been Liaison with IFA and Teagasc 0060 from Q3 delayed due to to Q3-4. shortage of resources. FCC investigating alternatives. Unlicensed discharge Ensure discharges to Carry out comprehensive survey of unlicensed discharges for Ongoing Senior Exec. Surveys have continued Ongoing surveys. surface waters are entire catchment . Engineer licensed to reduce P Pollution inputs to rivers. Control

On site treatment system Examine on site Carry out comprehensive on site treatment plant survey for Ongoing Senior Exec. Surveys have commenced 80% of catchment Ongoing surveys. treatment systems to entire catchment . Engineer Data base set up surveyed with regard reduce P inputs to Pollution to septic tanks. rivers. Control Process has been delayed due to For inspection purposes only. shortage of Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. resources.

FCC investigation alternatives..

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment G2:

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment G3: Impact Mitigation

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Section G3 – Impact Mitigation:

These works will ensure that the discharges from the waste water works will not cause a deterioration in the chemical or ecological status of the receiving waters.

No further works are envisaged in the Ballyboghil agglomeration in the short or medium term.

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Certificate of Authorisation

Application

for

Ballyboghil Agglomeration.

Attachment G4:

Storm Water Overflow.

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Section G4 – Storm Water Overflows:

There is one overflow in this agglomeration and this is the emergency overflow at the Ballyboghil WWTP which operates to prevent a washout of the plant.

During the upgrade in 2008 & 2009, the emergency overflow was diverted to the old aeration ditch which was then used as a stormwater holding tank. The influent is screened before entering the stormwater holding tank. In a rainfall event that fills the stormwater tank, the excess screened and settled sewage will discharge to the Ballyboghil River.

No further works are envisaged in the Ballyboghil agglomeration in the short or medium term.

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Agglomeration details

Contact details

Contact Name: Fergus Finch Contact Address: Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Contact Number: 01-8905908 Contact Fax: 01-8905919 Contact Email: [email protected]

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Table D.1(i)(a): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS (Primary Discharge Point)

Discharge Point Code: SW-1

(i)Volume emitted Normal/day 142 m3 Maximum/day 208 m3 Maximum 8.7 m3 Period of emission 60 min/hr 24 hr/day 365 day/yr rate/hour (avg) Dry Weather Flow 73 m3/sec

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Table D.1(i)(b): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS - Characteristics of The Emission (Primary Discharge Point)

Discharge Point Code: SW-1

Sulphate (SO4) mg/l 24 hr composite Phenols (Sum) µg/l 24 hr composite < 5

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

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Table D.1(i)(c): DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS - Characteristics of The Emission (Primary Discharge Point)

Discharge Point Code: SW-1

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

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Table D.1(iii)(a): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE/GROUND WATERS (Storm Overflow)

Discharge Point Code: SW-2

(i)Volume emitted Normal/day m3 Maximum/day m3 Maximum m3 Period of emission min/hr 4 hr/day 1 day/yr rate/hour (avg) Dry Weather Flow m3/sec

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TABLE E.1(i): WASTE WATER FREQUENCY AND QUANTITY OF DISCHARGE – Primary and Secondary Discharge Points

Identification Code for Discharge point Frequency of discharge (days/annum) Quantity of Waste Water Discharged (m³/annum) SW-1 365 51830

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TABLE E.1(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 (days/annum) Discharged (m³/annum) Water Overflow SW-2 1 Yes

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TABLE F.1(i)(a): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1d Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315425 / 253470 (Verifed using GPS)

Sulphate (SO4) = 30 Grab 2 Ion Chromatograp hy Phenols (Sum) < 5 Grab 5 GC For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

Additional Comments: COD limits are 10 (low) / 100 (high)

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TABLE F.1(i)(b): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING (Dangerous Substances)

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1d Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315425 / 253470 (Verifed using GPS)

Additional Comments:

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TABLE F.1(i)(a): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1u Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315360 / 253488 (Verifed using GPS)

Sulphate (SO4) = 26 Grab 2 Ion Chromatograp hy Phenols (Sum) < 5 Grab 5 GC For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.

For Orthophosphate: this monitoring should be undertaken on a sample filtered on 0.45µm filter paper For Phenols: USEPA Method 604, AWWA Standard Method 6240, or equivalent.

Additional Comments: COD linmits are 10 (Low) / 100 (High)

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TABLE F.1(i)(b): SURFACE/GROUND WATER MONITORING (Dangerous Substances)

Primary Discharge Point

Discharge Point Code: SW-1 MONITORING POINT CODE: aSW-1u Grid Ref (12 digits, 6E, 6N) 315360 / 253488 (Verifed using GPS)

Parameter Results (µg/l) Sampling Limit of Analysis method Quantitation method / technique 04/11/09 Atrazine < 0.02 Grab 0.01 GCMS Dichloromethane < 1 Grab 2 GCMS Simazine < 0.02 Grab 0.01 GCMS Toluene < 1 Grab 0.5 GCMS Tributyltin = Grab 0.020 GCMS Xylenes < 1 Grab 0.08 GCMS Arsenic = 1 Grab 2 ICP OES Hydride Generation Chromium < 1 Grab 2 ICP OES Copper = 3 Grab 6 ICP OES Cyanide < 2 Grab 100 COLORIMETR Y Flouride < 200 Grab 100 Ion chromotograph y Lead = 2 Grab 10 ICP OES Nickel = 2.2 Grab 6 ICP OES Zinc = 2 Grab 6 ICP OES Boron < 300 Grab 32 ICP OES Cadmium < 0.3 Grab 2 ICP OES Mercury < 0.1 For inspection purposes only. Grab 2 ICP OES Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Hydride generation Selenium = 2 Grab 1 ICP OES Hydride generation Barium = 66 Grab 2 ICP OES

Additional Comments:

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In each case, refer to the attachment number(s), of your application which contains(s) the information requested in the appropiate sub-article.

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EPA Export 26-07-2013:17:52:49 Water Services Dept. ® COMHAIRLE CHONTAE FHINE GALL Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL DUBLIN 15. Tel. 01-8905000

TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application CSO- 09-01-09 Ballyboughil Agglomeration, Catchment Extents SCALE NTS MAP 9 DRAWN E.COPE

ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : F.FINCH DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Dec 2009

Legend

Outfalls 1$ MAP_AREA 1$ Oldtown

1$ Balbriggan

1$ Ballybough

1$ Colecott

1$ Donabate

1$ Garristown

1$ Lusk

1$ Malahide

1$ Naul

1$ Newtown

1$ Ringsend Ballyboughil WWTP 1$ Rush 1$ Swords 1$ 1$ Turvey

Ballyboughil

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TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application CSO- 09-01-09 Ballyboughil Agglomeration, Catchment Extents SCALE NTS MAP 9 DRAWN E.COPE

ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : F.FINCH DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Dec 2009

Legend

Outfalls 1$ MAP_AREA 1$ Oldtown

1$ Balbriggan

1$ Ballybough

1$ Colecott

1$ Donabate

1$ Garristown

1$ Lusk

1$ Malahide

1$ Naul

1$ Newtown

1$ Ringsend Ballyboughil WWTP 1$ Rush 1$ Swords 1$ 1$ Turvey

Ballyboughil

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TITLE: DRG. NO. Waste Water Discharge License Application CSO- 09-01-09 Ballyboughil Agglomeration, Catchment Extents SCALE NTS MAP 9 DRAWN E.COPE

ALAN CARTHY L. SPAIN B.E., ( Civil ) ,B.A. S.E. CHECKED BY : F.FINCH DRAINAGE OPERATIONS DATE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Dec 2009

Legend

Outfalls 1$ MAP_AREA 1$ Oldtown

1$ Balbriggan

1$ Ballybough

1$ Colecott

1$ Donabate

1$ Garristown

1$ Lusk

1$ Malahide

1$ Naul

1$ Newtown

1$ Ringsend Ballyboughil WWTP 1$ Rush 1$ Swords 1$ 1$ Turvey

Ballyboughil

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28.0

Upstream Monitoring Point E. 315360 N. 253490 Primary Discharge P110/Ballyboughil E. 315391 N. 253475 Downstream Monitoring Point 27.5 E. 315425 N. 253470

BALLYBOUGHIL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Location E. 315361 N. 253420

Effluent Monitoring For inspection purposes only.

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H ous e Ex is ting C ontrol E. 315390 N. 253417

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Upstream Monitoring Point E. 315360 N. 253490 Primary Discharge P110/Ballyboughil E. 315391 N. 253475 Downstream Monitoring Point 27.5 E. 315425 N. 253470

BALLYBOUGHIL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Effluent Monitoring For inspection purposes only.

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H ous e Ex is ting C ontrol E. 315390 N. 253417

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28.0

OUTFALL E. 315399 N. 253473 27.5

BALLYBOUGHIL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

W O L F R E V O

OVERFLOW E. 315352 N. 253426

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