Wastewater Treatment
The proportion of waste water subject to secondary treatment has increased significantly from 26% between 1998-1999 to 82% in the 2004-2005 period. This is due predominantly to the new waste water treatment plants at Ringsend (Dublin), Cork City, Limerick City, Galway City and Dundalk. The provision of secondary treatment with nutrient reduction continues to increase. According to a 2004 survey by the EPA, of the 478 agglomerations,
- 11% Received no treatment
- 5% Received preliminary treatment
- 2% Received primary treatment
- 70% Received secondary treatment
- 12% Received nutrient reduction in addition to secondary treatment
According to the EPA, compliance with discharge limits for large plants has improved and stood at 67% in 2004-2005. However, only 19% of very small treatment plants are complying with discharge limits.
Nearly 25% of the rural population is not connected to sewers. Future development of services will place more emphasis on sewerage facilities, as outlined in the national action programme on the environment.
Read more about this topic: Water Supply And Sanitation In The Republic Of Ireland
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