Donegal County Council Central Laboratory, The Kube ...

Ref. DO349-01 Newtowncunningham

Date – 4/7/2011

Re: Notice in accordance with Regulation 18(3)(b) of the Waste Water

Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007

Response to request for further information:

Question 1. Confirm the address of the Waste Water Treatment Plant,

including details of appropriate townlands.

Response to question 1 – See B.2 of the enclosed application form:

Question 2. Confirm the Grid reference for the location of the

Newtowncunningham WWTP.

Response to question 2 - See B.2 of the enclosed application form:

Question 3. Confirm whether there are any industrial or institutional

contributions to the P.E. of the agglomeration and provide details of any such

P.E.

Description P.E.

Domestic 999

Industrial Nil

Commercial 351

Institutional 50

total 1400

Donegal County Council

Central Laboratory, The Kube,

Magheranan, Letterkenny,

Co. Donegal Tel: [074] 9122787, 9122423 Fax: [074] 9161304

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Question 4. Provide details to the Agency of plans to implement measures

under the Swilly Water management Unit Action Plan and identify timeframe

for completion.

Response to question 4:

There is no programme of works scheduled at present for Newtowncunningham

WWTP or network under the present Water Services investment programme

2010-2012.

Question 5. Provide an appropriately labelled drawing identifying the

emergency overflow from the pumping station at Blanket Nook.

Confirm whether this emergency overflow discharge flows into Lough Swilly.

Identify the route.


See revised drawing schedule for copy of drawing with emergency overflow

details.

Question 6. Carry out Asslimitative capacitity calculations for the Primary

discharge Dooish stream. 95%ile flow shall be used to calculate the capacioty

of the receiving waters for BOD, Ammonia and MRP.


WAC = (Qmax-Qback)(Q95)(86.4)

WAC= waste Assimilative capacity

Qmax= maximum allowable BOD, Ammonia, SS and MPR in the receiving water.

Qback= background BOD in the receiving water,mg/l

Q95 = flow exceeded 95% of the time m3/sec

86.4 = factor to convert to kg/day.

BOD (mg/l) (BOD standard based on the draft surface regs 2008)

Qmax = 2.6mg/l

Qback = 0.96mg/l

Q95 = 0.008m3/sec

WAC = (2.6-0.96)(0.008)(86.4)= 1.133kgBOD/day 1,133g/day

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Maximum strength of BOD that could be discharged from WWTP with a WAC

of 1.133kg/day=

1.133x1000 (conversion factor)/315m3/day (dry weather flow) = 3.60mg/l

Conversion factor 1kg/m3x1000 = Mg/l

Total Ammonia (mg N/l) (NH3 standard based on the Draft Surface water

Regs 2008)

Qmax = 0.140mg/l

Qback = 0.077 mg/l

Q95 = 0.008m3/sec

WAC = (0.140-0.077)(0.008)(86.4) = 0.043kg/day

Maximum strength of ammonia that could be discharged from WWTP with a

WAC of 0.043kg/day =

0.043x1000 conversion factor/315m3/day (dry weather flow) = 0.136mg/l

Ortho-Phosphate (mg/l) Note:using 95%ile level as per Draft Surface Water

Regs 2008 as agreed by phone 9/4/09.

Qmax = 0.075mg/l

Qback = 0.038mg/l

Q95 = 0.008m3/sec

WAC = (0.075-0.038)(0.008)(86.4) = 0.0255 kg/day

Maximum strength of ortho-phosphate that could be discharged from WWTP

with a WAC of 0.0252kg/day

0.0255x1000 conversion factor/315.6m3/day (dry weather flow) = 0.080mg/l

Question 7. Access the likelihood of significant effects of the waste Water

discharges from the agglomeration on the Lough Swilly SAC, NHA and SPA.

See revised Text schedule Attachment F.1.

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Donal Casey

Senior Executive Chemist

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WWD Application Form Version 6/08

This is a draft document and is subject to revision.

Waste Water Discharge

Licence

Application Form

Environmental Protection Agency PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford

Lo Call: 1890 335599 Telephone: 053-9160600 Fax: 053-9160699 Web: www.epa.ie Email: [email protected]

EPA Ref. No:

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Waste Water Discharge Authorisation Application Form

wwdl_applicationformv63.doc Page 2 of 28

Tracking Amendments to Draft Application Form

Version

No.

Date Amendment since

previous version

Reason

V. 1. 11/10/07 N/A

V. 2. 18/10/07 Inclusion of a Note 1

superscript for

Orthophosphate in Tables

D.1(i)(b) & D.1(ii)(b).

To highlight the

requirement for filtered

samples in measurement

of O-Phosphate for waste

water discharges.

V.3. 13/11/07 Amend wording of Section

F.2 to include ‘abstraction’.

Amend wording of Checklist

in Annex to reflect wording

of Regulation 16(5) of S.I.

No. 684 of 2007.

Inclusion of unique point

code for each point of

discharge and storm water

overflow.

To accurately reflect the

information required


Regulations and to obtain

the application

documentation in

appropriate format.

To aid in cross-referencing

of application

documentation.

V.4

18/04/08

Inclusion of requirement to

provide name of

agglomeration to which the

application relates.

Amend wording of Section

B.7. (iii) to reflect the title

of Water Services

Authority.

Addition of new Section B.9

(ii) in order to obtain

information on

developments yet to

contribute to the waste

water works.

Addition of sub-sections

C.1.1 & C.1.2 in order to

clarify information required

for Storm water overflow

and pumping stations

within the works.

Amend Section D.1 to

include a requirement for

monitoring data for influent

To accurately determine

the agglomeration to be

licensed.


Water Services Act, 2007.

To obtain accurate

population equivalent

figures for the

agglomeration.

To obtain accurate

information on design and

spill frequency from these

structures.

To acquire information on

the population loading

onto the plant and to

provide information on

performance rates within

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to waste water treatment

plants, where available.

Amend wording of Section

E.1 to request information

on composite sampling/flow

monitoring provisions.

the plant.

To acquire accurate

information on the

sampling and monitoring

provisions for discharges

from the works.

V.5 07/07/2008 Amend wording of B.7 (iii)

to include reference to

Water Services Authorities.

Amend Section G.1 to

include Shellfish Waters

Directive.


Water Services Act, 2007

requirements.

V.6 26/08/2007 Amendments to Section D

to reflect new web based

reporting.

Amended requirements for

reporting on discharges

under E.1 Waste Water

Discharge Frequency and

Quantities.

Amendment to Section F.1

to specify the type of

monitoring and reporting

required for the

background environment.

Removal of Annexes to

application form.

To clarify the reporting

requirements.

To streamline reporting

requirements.

To clarify the reporting

requirements for ambient

monitoring.

To reflect the new web

based reporting

requirements.

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Environmental Protection Agency Application for a Waste Water Discharge Licence

Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007.

CONTENTS

Page

ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM 4

PROCEDURES 6

SECTION A NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 8

SECTION B GENERAL 9

SECTION C INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 20

SECTION D DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT 23

SECTION E MONITORING 20

SECTION F EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE

DISCHARGE(S) 29

SECTION G PROGRAMME OF IMPROVEMENTS 25

SECTION H DECLARATION 27

SECTION I JOINT DECLARATION 28

ANNEX 1: TABLES/ATTACHMENTS

ANNEX 2: CHECKLIST

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ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM

This form is for the purpose of making an application for a Waste Water

Discharge Licence under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations,

2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) or for the review of an existing Waste Water

Discharge licence.

The Application Form must be completed in accordance with the instructions and

guidance provided in the Waste Water Discharge Licensing Application Guidance

Note. The Guidance Note gives an overview of Waste Water Licensing, outlines

the licence application process (including the number of copies required) and

specifies the information to be submitted as part of the application. The

Guidance Note and application form are available to download from the Licensing

page of the EPA’s website at www.epa.ie.

A valid application for a Waste Water Discharge Licence must contain the

information prescribed in the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations,

2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007). Regulation 16 of the Regulations sets out the

statutory requirements for information to accompany a licence application. The

application form is designed in such a way as to set out these questions in a

structured manner and not necessarily in the order presented in the Regulations.

In order to ensure a legally valid application in respect of Regulation 16

requirements, please complete the Regulation 16 Checklist provided in Annex 2.

This Application Form does not purport to be and should not be considered a

legal interpretation of 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 responsibility and gives no guarantee, or warranty concerning

the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of the information provided

herein and does not accept any liability whatsoever arising from any errors or

omissions.

Should there be any contradiction between the information requirements set out

in the Application Form and any clarifying explanation contained in the

accompanying Guidance Note, then the requirements in this Application Form

shall take precedence.

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PROCEDURES

The procedure for making and processing of applications for waste water

discharge licences, and for the processing of reviews of such licences, appear in

the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of

2007) and is summarised below. The application fees that shall accompany an

application are listed in the Third Schedule to the Regulations.

Prior to submitting an application the applicant must publish in a newspaper

circulating in the area, and erect at the point nearest to the waste water

treatment plant concerned or, if no such plant exists, at a location nearest the

primary discharge point, a notice of intention to apply. An applicant, not being

the local authority in whose functional area the relevant waste water discharge,

or discharges, to which the relevant application relates, takes place or is to take

place, must also notify the relevant Local Authority, in writing, of their intention

to apply.

An application for a licence must be submitted on the appropriate form (available

from the Agency) with the correct fee, and should contain relevant supporting

documentation as attachments. The application should be based on responses to

the form and include supporting written text and the appropriate use of tables

and drawings. Where point source emissions occur, a system of unique reference

numbers should be used to denote each discharge point. These should be simple,

logical, and traceable throughout the application.

The application form is divided into a number of sections of related information.

The purpose of these divisions is to facilitate both the applicant and the Agency in

the provision of the information and its assessment. Please adhere to the

format as set out in the application form and clearly number each section

and associated attachment, if applicable, accordingly. Attachments should

be clearly numbered, titled and paginated and must contain the required

information as set out in the application form. Additional attachments may be

included to supply any further information supporting the application. Any

references made should be supported by a bibliography.

All questions should be answered. Where information is requested in the

application form, which is not relevant to the particular application, the

words “not applicable” should be clearly written on the form. The

abbreviation “N/A” should not be used.

Additional information may need to be submitted beyond that which is explicitly

requested on this form. Any references made should be supported by a

bibliography. The Agency may request further information if it considers that its

provision is material to the assessment of the application. Advice should be

sought from the Agency where there is doubt about the type of information

required or the level of detail.

Information supplied in this application, including supporting documentation will

be put on public display and be open to inspection by any person.

Applicants should be aware that a contravention of the conditions of a waste

water discharge licence is an offence under the Waste Water Discharge

(Authorisation) Regulations, 2007.

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The provision of information in an application for a waste water

discharge licence which is false or misleading is an offence under

Regulation 35 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation)

Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007).

Note: Drawings. The following guidelines are included to assist applicants:

• All drawings submitted should be titled and dated.

• All drawings should have a unique reference number and should be signed by a

clearly identifiable person.

• All drawings should indicate a scale and the direction of north.

• All drawings should, generally, be to a scale of between 1:20 to 1:500,

depending upon the degree of detail needed to be shown and the size of the

facility. Drawings delineating the boundary can be to a smaller scale of between

1:1000 to 1:10560, but must clearly and accurately present the required level

of detail. Drawings showing the waste water treatment plant location, if such a

plant exists, can be to a scale of between 1:50 000 to 1:126 720. All drawings

should, however, be A3 or less and of an appropriate scale such that they are

clearly legible. Provide legends on all drawings and maps as appropriate.

• In exceptional circumstances, where A3 is considered inadequate, a larger size

may be requested by the Agency.

It should be noted that it will not be possible to process or determine the

application until the required documents have been provided in sufficient

detail and to a satisfactory standard.

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WWD Application Form Version 6/08

SECTION A: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Advice on completing this section is provided in the accompanying Guidance

Note.

A non-technical summary of the application is to be included here. The summary

should identify all environmental impacts of significance associated with the

discharge of waste water associated with the waste water works. This

description should also indicate the hours during which the waste water works is

supervised or manned and days per week of this supervision.

The following information must be included in the non-technical summary:

A description of:

− the waste water works and the activities carried out therein,

− the sources of emissions from the waste water works,

− the nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water

works into the receiving aqueous environment as well as identification of

significant effects of the emissions on the environment,

− the proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this

is not possible, reducing emissions from the waste water works,

- further measures planned to comply with the general principle of the basic

obligations of the operator, i.e., that no significant pollution is caused;

− measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment.

Supporting information should form Attachment No A.1

Newtowncunningham Waste Water treatment plant was installed in 1975 to serve a

population equivalent of 600. Newtowncunningham WWTP provides Secondary

Treatment to the waste water from the catchment before discharge to a stream

tributary of Lough Swilly (known locally as Dooish Stream). Since it’s

commissioning in 1976 there has been much development in Newtowncunningham.

A number of improvements have been made to the plant since its installation, namely

- new intake pump station

- mechanical screen ,

- sludge holding tank

- the inclusion of automatic samplers for intake and outlet monitoring and

- extensions to the sewer network.

At present the flow to and through the plant equates to 1,400 PE.

The main elements of the WWTP are:

1. Intake Pump Station – Allows for 4DWF (37.04l/s) to be pumped forward for

treatment at the WWTP. It has 3 pumps (Duty/Standby/Assist) with Vortex

Impellers. There is an emergency overflow associated with the pump station, which

activates when flows exceed 4DWF. There is also and emergency bypass of the

works should there be a breakdown at the pumping station.

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2. Intake works – the intake works comprises a mechanical screen, which allows for

screening of material and removal of grit. There is a flow recording (Mag Meter) on

the outlet from the main pumping station as it goes forward to the intake of the

WWTP.

3. Secondary Treatment - – secondary treatment is provided in a lagoon shaped

Oxidation ditch with a volume of approximately 1234m3. The Oxidation ditch

operates as a closed loop channel with aeration supplied by a mechanical surface

aerator, which provides both oxygenation and horizontal movement to keep the

mixed liquor in suspension. Secondary sedimentation is provided in a hopper

bottomed sedimentation tank. (Plan area 23m2).

Treated effluent – There is only one primary discharge point from the WWTP itself.

The treated effluent from the WWTP discharges by gravity into a stream tributary of

Lough Swilly (known locally as Dooish Stream). There are no secondary discharge

points.

Sludge Treatment and Disposal – Sludge is transferred to the sludge holding tank

prior to disposal to the Sludge Hub at Donegal Town.

Sewer Network

The extent of the sewer network is shown in the drawing schedule Attachment B.2.

The network drains towards the main pump station. There is one council housing

scheme pump station on the network with 2 private pump stations not under the

control of Donegal County Council.

Pump stations

1 – Blanket Nook (main pumping station) – Grid Ref. 231022 416908. There is an

emergency overflow associated with this pump station, which enters the aquatic

environment at Grid Ref. 231013 416907.

2 – Council Housing scheme at Orchard park, Grid ref. 230746 416499. There is no

emergency overflow associated with this pump station.

There are 2 private pump stations not under the control of Donegal County Council

discharging to the network. There are no emergency overflows associated with these

pump station.

Storm Water Overflow

There are 2 storm Water Overflows on the network.

1. Monfad Road – Grid Ref. 230574 416572. The overflow as it enters the

aquatic environment is located at 230566 416603

2. Mill Road – Grid Ref. 231247 416746. The overflow as it enters the aquatic

environment is located at 231250 416744.

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3. There is an emergency overflow bypass to protect the WWTP if all pumps

fail at the intake pumping chamber and this enters the aquatic environment at

Grid Ref. 230992 416942.

The WWTP is manned part time by the Waste Water Inspector with other supporting

inputs when necessary. The inspector is also responsible for the network by carrying

out routine maintenance and scheduled specialised maintenance works.

Proposals for future upgrade

Newtowncunningham Sewerage Scheme is not listed on the Water Services

Investment Programme. At present works are ongoing to determine the source of

infiltration by storm water, which is a major cause of concern.

The treatment plant is overloaded. The current incoming loading is over twice the

design capacity. Results of downstream sampling of Dooish stream, into which the

outlet from the WWTP discharges, is shown on attachment F.1 of the Text schedule.

The existing facility cannot accommodate additional waste water from any future

development. Examination and upgrading of the treatment facilities needs to be

undertaken in order to provide a consistent quality effluent in compliance with all

national and EU legislation.

Newtowncunningham treatment plant and receiving water is routinely monitored and

sampled by Donegal County Council as part of their ongoing monitoring programme,

in accordance with the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Results of this monitoring are shown on the Text Schedule, Attachment F1 and E4.

Note: The receiving water body into which the outlet from the WWTP discharges is

a stream tributary of Lough Swilly, known locally as Dooish Stream. Under Water

Framework Directive the waterbody is known as “Drumbarnet, Trib of Swilly”.

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wwdl_applicationformv63.doc ANNEX – Standard Forms

SECTION B: GENERAL


Note.

B.1 Agglomeration Details

Name of Agglomeration: Newtowncunningham

Applicant’s Details

Name and Address for Correspondence

Only application documentation submitted by the applicant and by the

nominated person will be deemed to have come from the applicant.

Provide a drawing detailing the agglomeration to which the licence application

relates. It should have the boundary of the agglomeration to which the licence

application relates clearly marked in red ink.

Name*: Donegal County Council

Address: County House

Lifford

Co. Donegal

Tel: 074-9172222

Fax: 074-9141205

e-mail: [email protected] *This should be the name of the water services authority in whose ownership or control the waste water works is vested.

*Where an application is being submitted on behalf of more than one water services authority the details provided in Section B.1 shall be that of the lead water services authority.

Name*: Mr. Donal Casey

Address: Pollution Control Laboratory

The Kube

Magheranan, Letterkenny

Co. Donegal

Tel: 074-9122787

Fax: 074-9161304

e-mail: [email protected] *This should be the name of person nominated by the water services authority for the purposes of the application.

Co-Applicant’s Details

Name*:

Address: Not applicable

Tel:

Fax:

e-mail: *This should be the name of a water services authority, other than the lead authority, where multiple authorities are the subject of a waste water discharge (authorisation) licence application.

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Design, Build & Operate Contractor Details

Name*:

Address: Not applicable

Tel:

Fax:

e-mail: *Where a design, build & operate contract is in place for the waste water works, or any part thereof, the details of the contractor should be provided.

Attachment B.1 should contain appropriately scaled drawings / maps (≤A3) of

the agglomeration served by the waste water works showing the boundary

clearly marked in red ink. These drawings / maps should also be provided as

geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g., ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab,

AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. These

drawings should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing

sections B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.

Yes No Attachment included

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B.2 Location of Associated Waste Water Treatment Plant(s)

Give the location of the waste water treatment plant associated with the waste

water works, if such a plant or plants exists.

Name*: Area Manager Water and Environmental Services

Address: Newtowncunningham Waste Water Treatment Plant

Blanket Nook,

Newtowncunningham

County Donegal

Grid ref

(6E, 6N)

230950 416969

Level of

Treatment

secondary

Primary

Telephone:

074 9373700

Fax: 074 9329022

e-mail: [email protected]

*This should be the name of the person responsible for the supervision of the waste water

treatment plant.


the site boundary and overall site plan, including labelled discharge, monitoring

and sampling points. These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-

referenced digital drawing files (e.g., ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or

other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. These drawings should

be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.3,

B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.


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B.3 Location of Primary Discharge Point

Give the location of the primary discharge point, as defined in the Waste Water

Discharge (Authorisation) Regulation, associated with the waste water works.

Type of

Discharge

Treated effluent from secondary treatment plant

Unique

Point Code

SW1

Location Outlet lies northwest of Newtowncunningham village

Grid ref

(6E, 6N)

230984 416993


the discharge point, including labelled monitoring and sampling points

associated with the discharge point. These drawings / maps should also be

provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo

Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This

data should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing the

drawings and tabular data requested in sections B.1, B.2, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2,

E.3 and F.2.


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B.4 Location of Secondary Discharge Point(s)

Give the location of all secondary discharge point(s) associated with the waste

water works. Please refer to Guidance Note for information on Secondary

discharge points.

Type of

Discharge

E.g. Diffuser, Lunar Valve, Non-return flap valve etc.

Unique

Point Code

“NOT APPLICABLE”

Location

Grid ref

(6E, 6N)


the discharge point(s), including labelled monitoring and sampling points

associated with the discharge point(s). These drawings / maps should also be

provided as geo-referenced digital drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo

Tab, AutoCAD or other upon agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This

data should be provided to the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing

sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.5, C.1, D.2, E.3 and F.2.


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B.5 Location of Storm Water Overflow Point(s)

Give the location of all storm water overflow point(s) associated with the waste

water works.

Type of

Discharge

Untreated waste water from catchment

Unique

Point Code

SW2

Location Monfad Road, Newtowncunningham

Grid ref

(6E, 6N)

230566 416603

Type of

Discharge

Untreated waste water from catchment

Unique

Point Code

SW3

Location Mill Road, Newtowncunningham

Grid ref

(6E, 6N)

231250 416744


storm water overflow point(s) associated with the waste water works, including

labelled monitoring and sampling points associated with the discharge point(s).

These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital

drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon

agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This data should be provided to

the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, C.1,

D.2, E.3 and F.2.


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B.6 Planning Authority

Give the name of the planning authority, or authorities, in whose functional area

the discharge or discharges take place or are proposed to take place.

Name: Donegal County Council

Address: County House

Lifford

County Donegal

Tel: 074-9172222

Fax: 074-9141205

e-mail: [email protected]

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Planning Permission relating to the waste water works which is the subject of

this application:- (tick as appropriate)

has been obtained is being processed

is not yet applied for is not required

Local Authority Planning File Reference No:

Planning permission for the original Waste Water Treatment Plant was not

sought or required at the time of construction.

Attachment B.6 should contain the most recent planning permission,

including a copy of all conditions, and where an EIS was required, copies of any

such EIS and any certification associated with the EIS, should also be enclosed.

Where planning permission is not required for the development, provide

reasons, relevant correspondence, etc.


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B.7 Other Authorities

B.7 (i) Shannon Free Airport Development Company (SFADCo.) area

The applicant should tick the appropriate box below to identify whether the

discharge or discharges are located within the Shannon Free Airport

Development Company (SFADCo.) area.

Attachment B.7(i) should contain details of any or all discharges located

within the SFADCo. area.

Yes No Within the SFADCo Area

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B.7 (ii) Health Services Executive Region

The applicant should indicate the Health Services Executive Region where the

discharge or discharges are or will be located.

Name: West Region

Address: Manorhamilton

Co. Leitrim

Tel: 071-9820400

Fax: 071-9820543

e-mail:

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B.7 (iii) Other Relevant Water Services Authorities

Regulation 13 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007

requires all applicants, not being the water services authority in whose functional

area the relevant waste water discharge or discharges, to which the relevant

application relates, takes place or is to take place, to notify the relevant water

services authority of the said application.

Name:

Address: “NOT APPLICABLE”

Tel:

Fax:

e-mail:

Yes No Relevant Authority Notified

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Attachment B.7(iii) should contain a copy of the notice issued to the relevant

local authority.


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B.8 Notices and Advertisements

Regulations 10 and 11 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations,

2007 require all applicants to advertise the application in a newspaper and by way

of a site notice. See Guidance Note.

Attachment B.8 should contain a copy of the site notice and an appropriately

scaled drawing (≤A3) showing its location. The original application must

include the original page of the newspaper in which the advertisement

was placed. The relevant page of the newspaper containing the advertisement

should be included with the original and two copies of the application.


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B.9 (i) Population Equivalent of Agglomeration

TABLE B.9.1 POPULATION EQUIVALENT OF AGGLOMERATION

The population equivalent (p.e.) of the agglomeration to be, or being, served by

the waste water works should be provided and the period in which the population

equivalent data was compiled should be indicated.

Population Equivalent 1400

Data Compiled (Year) 2008

Method *

*The population of Newtowncunningham according to the 2006 Population of

Census Towns in County Donegal was 999 persons. Commercial inputs bring the

present day population equivalent to 1,400.

Description P.E.

Domestic 999

Industrial Nil

Commercial 351

Institutional 50

total 1400

B.9 (ii) Pending Development

Where planning permission has been granted for development(s), but

development has not been commenced or completed to date, within the boundary

of the agglomeration and this development is being, or is to be, served by the

waste water works provide the following information;

• information on the calculated population equivalent (p.e.) to be contributed

to the waste water works as a result of those planning permissions

granted,

• the percentage of the projected p.e. to be contributed by the non-domestic

activities, and

• the ability of the waste water works to accommodate this extra hydraulic

and organic loading without posing an environmental risk to the receiving

water habitat.

p.e of proposed

development

% non - domestic Can plant accommodate

increase load

1220 1% No

There are a number of large residential developments seeking planning permission

in the Newtowncunningham area. However, due to the present economic climate it

is not possible at this stage to estimate how many of these projects will go ahead. If

we presume a 20% uptake then a more realistic figure would be 240PE for proposed

development.

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B.9 (iii) FEES

State the relevant Class of waste water discharge as per Column 1 of the

Second Schedule, and the appropriate fee as per Columns 2 or 3 of the Third

Schedule of the Waste Water Discharges (Authorisation) Regulations 2007, S.I.

No. 684 of 2007.

Class of waste water discharge Fee (in €)

€15,000

Yes No Appropriate Fee Included

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B.10 Capital Investment Programme

State whether a programme of works has been prioritised for the development

of infrastructure to appropriately collect, convey, treat and discharge waste

water from the relevant agglomeration. If a programme of works has been

prioritised provide details on funding, (local or national), allocated to the capital

project. Provide details on the extent and type of work to be undertaken and

the likely timeframes for this work to be completed.


Investment Programme. There is no proposed scheme under Donegal County

Council to upgrade the WWTP at present. Investigations are underway however to

establish the source of storm water which enters the WWTP during periods of heavy

rainfall. This work is being co-ordinated by the SS area staff.

Attachment B.10 should contain the most recent development programme,

including a copy of any approved funding for the project and a timeframe for

the completion of the necessary works to take place.


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B.11 Significant Correspondence

Provide a summary of any correspondence resulting from a Section 63 notice

issued by the Agency in relation to the waste water works under the

Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003, as amended by Section

13 of Protection of the Environment Act, 2003.

Attachment B.11 should contain a summary of any relevant correspondence

issued in relation to a Section 63 notice.


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B.12 Foreshore Act Licences.

Provide a copy of the most recent Foreshore Act licence issued in relation to

discharges from the waste water works issued under the Foreshore Act 1933.

Attachment B.12 should contain the most recent licence issued under the

Forsehore Act 1933, including a copy of all conditions attached to the licence

and any monitoring returns for the previous 12-month period, if applicable.


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SECTION C: INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION


Note.

C.1 Operational Information Requirements

Provide a description of the plant, process and design capacity for the areas of the

waste water works where discharges occur, to include a copy of such plans,

drawings or maps, (site plans and location maps, process flow diagrams), and such

other particulars, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary to

describe all aspects of the area of the waste water works discharging to the

aquatic environment. Maps and drawings must be no larger than A3 size.

Newtowncunningham is located in East Donegal on the southern side of the

Inishowen Peninsula, 19km from Letterkenny and 15km from Derry city. Its close

proximity to both these places makes it an ideal residential location. This is evident

from the development surge, which has taken place in the village over the past

number of years. The town itself lies along the line of the old Derry to Letterkenny

road (L-2051-1) and was bypassed by the N13. Its hinterland is characterised by

open farmland between Lough Swilly to the northwest and the River Foyle to the

Southeast.

See the non- technical summary for detailed description of the existing treatment

plant and network.

There are a number of inadequacies associated with the WWTP. These are:

- the plant is overloaded. Current incoming load averages at 1,200-1,400PE.

- The existing outfall is effecting the quality of the receiving water downstream

from the discharge point. Recent results of BOD, COD, SS and Total P are

included in the Text schedule attachment E4.

- The existing facility cannot accommodate any additional waste water from

proposed developments.


Investment Programme. There is no proposed scheme under Donegal County

Council to upgrade the WWTP at present. Investigations are underway, however to

establish the source of storm water which enters the WWTP during periods of heavy

rainfall. This work is being co-ordinated by the Sanitary Services area staff.

There are composite samplers in place at the Intake and outlet locations of the

treatment Plant. Sampler locations are shown on drawing schedule attachment B.2.

Samples are lifted 6 times/year in accordance with the requirements of the Urban

waste Water Directive and these are tested for BOD, COD. SS. Standard operating

procedures are adopted for these procedures and these are also enclosed in

attachment C.

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The Laboratory participates in the EPA intercalibration Programme. Performance

results from last year are included in section E of this application. This forms part of

the quality control procedure.

C.1.1 Storm Water Overflows

For each storm water overflow within the waste water works the following

information shall be submitted:

• An assessment to determine compliance with the criteria for storm

water overflows, as set out in the DoEHLG ‘Procedures and Criteria

in Relation to Storm Water Overflows’, 1995 and any other guidance

as may be specified by the Agency, and

• Identify whether any of the storm water overflows are to be

decommissioned, and identify a date by which these overflows will

cease, if applicable.

There are 2 storm water overflows on the network. (see B.5 for details). There are

no plans at present to decommission either of the two SWOs. They are not in

compliance with the criteria.

C.1.2 Pumping Stations

For each pump station operating within the waste water works, provide

details of the following:

• Number of duty and standby pumps at each pump station;

• The measures taken in the event of power failure;

• Details of storage capacity at each pump station;

• Frequency and duration of activation of emergency overflow to

receiving waters. Clarify the location where such discharges enter

the receiving waters.

C.1.2 Pumping Stations

LOCATION PUMPS Storage Capacity Emergency Overflow Discharge Action Taken after power failure

Duty Assist Standby ** Frequency Duration

Blanket Nook � � � 24 hrs During heavy rain Length of storm event See note *

Orchard park � � 24hrs none

** Under normal flow conditions. Will depend on weather/seasonal conditions.

* In the event of power failure at pump stations the following action is taken.

If pump station is alarmed the inspector is alerted to a problem via the Scada control

system.

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The pump station is visited by the inspector and an investigation into the cause of

failure is begun e.g. (i) pump trip due to blockage (ii) electrical fault (determine if

problem is “in house” or general power failure in the area).

If fault is minor the pump station is returned to work as quickly as possible e.g.

blockage or trip on electrical panel.

If a general power failure in the area - ESB contacted by phone or on the ground if

in the area.

In extreme cases where power cannot be restored immediately a mobile standby

generator is brought to the site within one hour.

In extreme cases where power cannot be restored immediately a mobile standby

generator is brought to the site within one hour.

Where pump stations are not alarmed to a Scada system they are routinely

monitored by the inspector especially during periods of heavy rainfall where pumps

are vulnerable due to blockages and overheating due to prolonged use.

Attachment C.1 should contain supporting documentation with regard to the

plant and process capacity, systems, storm water overflows, emergency overflows,

etc., including flow diagrams of each with any relevant additional information.

These drawings / maps should also be provided as geo-referenced digital

drawing files (e.g. ESRI Shapefile, MapInfo Tab, AutoCAD or other upon

agreement) in Irish National Grid Projection. This data should be provided to

the Agency on a separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5,

D.2, E.3 and F.2.


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C.2 Outfall Design and Construction

Provide details on the primary discharge point & secondary discharge points and

storm overflows to include reference, location, design criteria and construction

detail.

The primary discharge point (SW1) is located at Grid. Ref. 230984 416993. The

Storm Water overflows (SW2) and (SW3) are located as shown in section B.5.

There is no design criteria or construction detail available. See C.1 of the drawing

schedule for WWTP layout details

Attachment C.2 should contain any supporting documentation on the design and

construction of any and all discharge outfalls, including stormwater overflows,

from the waste water works.


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SECTION D: DISCHARGES TO THE AQUATIC

ENVIRONMENT


Note.

Give particulars of the source, location, nature, composition, quantity,

level and rate of discharges arising from the agglomeration and, where

relevant, the period or periods during which such emissions are made or

are to be made.

Details of all discharges of waste water from the agglomeration should

be submitted via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/. The applicant should address in

particular all discharge points where the substances outlined in Tables

D.1(i), (b) & (c) and D.1(ii), (b) & (c) of Annex 1 are emitted.

Where it is considered that any of the substances listed in Annex X of

the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) or any of the Relevant

Pollutants listed in Annex VIII of the Water Framework Directive

(2000/60/EC) are being discharged from the waste water works or are

seen to be present in the receiving water environment downstream of a

discharge from the works (as a result of any monitoring programme,

e.g., under the Water Framework Directive Programme of Measures) the

applicant shall screen the discharge for the relevant substance.

D.1 Discharges to Surface Waters

Details of all discharges of waste water from the agglomeration should be

supplied via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/. Tables D.1(i)(a), (b) & (c), should be

completed for the primary discharge point from the agglomeration and Tables

D.1(ii)(a), (b) & (c) should be completed for each secondary discharge point,

where relevant. Table D.1(iii)(a) should be completed for each storm water

overflow. Individual Tables must be completed for each discharge point.

Where monitoring information is available for the influent to the plant this data

should also be provided in response to Section D.1.

Supporting information should form Attachment D.1


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Newtowncunningham Intake Round 1

Lab Ref 6669

Date 28/10/2008

pH 7.74

Temperature Degree C 9

Electrical Conductivity (@25 degrees C 470

Suspended Solids (mg/l) 144

Ammonia (as N) (mg/l) 12.7

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (mg/l) 67

Chemical Oxygen Demand (mg/l) 258

Total Nitrogen (as N) (mg/l) 28

Nitrite (as N) (mg/l) 0.06

Nitrate (as N) (mg/l) 0.37

Total Phosphorus (as P) (mg/l) 3.55

Orthophosphate (as P) (mg/l) 1.95

Sulphate (SO4) (mg/l) 49.8

Phenols (sum) (ug/l) ug/l <1.2

Atrazine ug/l <0.02

Dichloromethane ug/l <5.0

Simazine ug/l <0.02

Toluene ug/l <0.02

Tributyltin ug/l <0.02

pm Xylene ug/l <0.1

o Xylene ug/l <0.1

Arsenic ug/l 0.2

Chromium ug/l <1.0

Copper ug/l 18.7

Fluoride Mg/l <0.1

Lead ug/l 0.4

Nickel ug/l 0.8

Zinc ug/l 68.1

Boron Mg/l <0.02

Cadmium ug/l <0.1

Mercury ug/l <0.02

Selenium ug/l 0.3

Barium ug/l 8.3

Cyanide - Total ug/l <10

Intake

The results for BOD etc are low compared to normal levels for raw sewerage. This

reflects level of surface water ingress in the combined sewer network.

Copper

Elevated copper levels are most likely to have arisen from internal plumbing copper

piping.

Zinc

Elevated Zinc levels are most likely to have arisen from galvanised metal sheeting

and other fittings used in buildings in the catchment

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D.2 Tabular Data on Discharge Points

Applicants should submit the following information for each discharge point:

Table D.2:

PT_CD PT_TYPE LA_NAME RWB_TYPE RWB_NAME DESIGNATION EASTING NORTHING

Point

Code

Provide

label

ID’s

Point Type

(e.g.,

Primary/

Secondary/

Storm

Water

Overflow)

Local

Authority

Name (e.g.,

Donegal

County

Council)

Receiving

Water Body

Type (e.g.,

River, Lake,

Groundwater,

Transitional,

Coastal)

Receiving

Water Body

Name (e.g.,

River Suir)

Protected Area Type

(e.g., SAC,

candidate SAC, NHA,

SPA etc.)

6E-digit

GPS Irish

National

Grid

Reference

6N-digit GPS

Irish National

Grid

Reference

SW1 Primary Donegal County

Council

Stream Dooish Stream

undesignated 230984 416993

SW2 Storm

water

Overflow

Donegal

County

Council

Stream Dooish

Stream undesignated 230566 416603

SW3 Storm

water

Overflow

Donegal

County

Council

Stream Dooish

Stream undesignated 231250 416744

An individual record (i.e. row) is required for each discharge point. Acceptable

file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A

standard Excel template can be downloaded from the EPA website at

www.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a separate CD-

Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, E.3 and F.2.

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SECTION E: MONITORING


Note.

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

Proposed

Provide an estimation of the quantity of waste water likely to be emitted in

relation to all primary and secondary discharge points applied for. This

information should be included in Table E.1(i) via the following web based

link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/.

Identification code for

Discharge Point

Frequency of discharge

(days/annum)

Quantity of waste water

discharged

SW1 365 114,975

Provide an estimation of the quantity of waste water likely to be emitted in

relation to all storm water overflows within the agglomeration applied for. This

information should be included in Table E.1(ii) via the following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/.

Not known.

Indicate if composite sampling or continuous flow monitoring is in place on the

primary or any other discharge points. Detail any plans and timescales for the

provision of composite sampling and continuous flow meters.

E.2. Monitoring and Sampling Points

Programmes for environmental monitoring should be submitted as part of the

application. These programmes should be provided as Attachment E.2.

Reference should be made to, provision of sampling points and safe means of

access, sampling methods, analytical and quality control procedures, including

equipment calibration, equipment maintenance and data recording/reporting

procedures to be carried out in order to ensure accurate and reliable

monitoring.

In determining the sampling programme to be carried out, the variability of the

emission and its effect on the receiving environment should be considered.

Monitoring and sampling of Newtowncunningham WWTP and receiving water

takes place in accordance with the regulations laid down in the Urban Waste

Water treatment Directive. The procedures used for sampling and analyses are

included in the Text Schedule, Attachment C.1. Standard operating procedures

for quality control etc are also included. The laboratory participates in the EPA

intercalibration programme. A copy of last years’ results are included in

attachment C.1.

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Details of any accreditation or certification of analysis should be included.

Attachment E.2 should contain any supporting information.


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E.3. Tabular data on Monitoring and Sampling Points

Applicants should submit the following information for each monitoring and

sampling point:

PT_CD PT_TYPE MON_TYPE EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED

Point Code

Provide

label ID’s

assigned in

section E of

application

Point Type

(e.g.,

Primary,

Secondary,

Storm Water

Overflow)

Monitoring

Type

M =

Monitoring

S = Sampling

6E-digit GPS

Irish National

Grid Reference

6N-digit GPS

Irish National

Grid

Reference

Y = GPS

used

N = GPS not

used

aSw1(P) Primary M and S 230984 416993 Y

aSW1(u)

Upstream of

discharge

point

M and S 230988 416976 Y

aSW1(d) Downstream

of discharge

point

M and s 230980 417008 Y

SW2(SWO) Storm

Water

Overflow

M 230566 416603 Y

SW3(SWO) Storm

Water

Overflow

M 231250 416744 Y

An individual record (i.e., row) is required for each monitoring and sampling

point. Acceptable file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement

with the Agency. A standard Excel template can be downloaded from the EPA

website at www.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a

separate CD-Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2 and F.2.

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E.4 Sampling Data

Regulation 16(1)(h) of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations

2007 requires all applicants in the case of an existing waste water treatment plant

to specify the sampling data pertaining to the discharge based on the samples

taken in the 12 months preceding the making of the application.

Regulation 16(1)(l) of the regulations requires applicants to give details of

compliance with any applicable monitoring requirements and treatment standards.

Results of sampling of the WWTP and receiving waters are shown in the Text

Schedule Attachment E4 and F1. The effect of the outlet discharge on the receiving

water is evident from the results shown. The results indicate that even though the

treatment plant is overloaded the majority of the samples taken show an effluent

quality in compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive of 25mg/l

BOD, 35mg/l SS and 125mg/l COD. The sample taken on the 13/6/2008, however

show an increased suspended solids due to do hydraulic overloading of the plant due

to storm conditions.

Attachment E.4 should contain any supporting information.


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SECTION F: EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE

DISCHARGE(S)


Note.

Detailed information is required to enable the Agency to assess the existing

receiving environment. This section requires the provision of information on the

ambient environmental conditions within the receiving water(s) upstream and

downstream of any discharge(s).

Where development is proposed to be carried out, being development which is

of a class for the time being specified under Article 24 (First Schedule) of the

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, the information on the state of

the existing environment should be addressed in the EIS. In such cases, it

will suffice for the purposes of this section to provide adequate cross-

references to the relevant sections in the EIS.

The receiving water into which the outlet discharges is not an SAC. However in the

event that an upgrade to the treatment works is considered the requirement for an

appropriate assessment will be reviewed at that stage.

F.1. Assessment of Impact on Receiving Surface or Ground Water

o Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing

or proposed emissions on the environment, including environmental

media other than those into which the emissions are to be made.

As already discussed above the impact the outlet is having on the receiving

environment is evident from the results shown in attachment F.1. The average BOD

mg/l on the upstream sample is 1mg/l and the average SS mg/l is 15mg/l, whereas

the average downstream BOD mg/l is 2.9mg/l and the average SS mg/l is 27mg/l. It

can be seen from these results that the discharge from Newtowncunningham WWTP

is having an impact on the water quality of the receiving water.

o Details of all monitoring of the receiving water should be supplied via the

following web based link: http://78.137.160.73/epa_wwd_licensing/. Tables

F.1(i)(a) & (b) should be completed for the primary discharge point.

Surface water monitoring locations upstream and downstream of the

discharge point shall be screened for those substances listed in Tables

F.1(i)(a) & (b). Monitoring of surface water shall be carried out at not

less than two points, one upstream from the discharge location and one

downstream.

See attachment F1 for details.

o For discharges from secondary discharge points Tables F.1(ii)(a) & (b)

should be completed. Furthermore, provide summary details and an

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assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the

surface water or ground (aquifers, soils, sub-soils and rock

environment), including any impact on environmental media other than

those into which the emissions are to be made.

Not applicable. There are no secondary discharge points.

o Provide details of the extent and type of ground emissions at the works.

For larger discharges to groundwaters, e.g., from Integrated Constructed

Wetlands, large scale percolation areas, etc., a comprehensive report

must be completed which should include, inter alia, topography,

meteorological data, water quality, geology, hydrology, and

hydrogeology. The latter must in particular present the aquifer

classification and vulnerability. The Geological Survey of Ireland

Groundwater Protection Scheme Dept of the Environment and Local

Government, Geological Survey of Ireland, EPA (1999) methodology

should be used for any such classification. This report should also

identify all surface water bodies and water wells that may be at risk as a

result of the ground discharge.

Not applicable. There are no ground emissions from the works.

o Describe the existing environment in terms of water quality with

particular reference to environmental quality standards or other

legislative standards. Submit a copy of the most recent water quality

management plan or catchment management plan in place for the

receiving water body. Give details of any designation under any Council

Directive or Regulations that apply in relation to the receiving water.

The receiving water for the effluent from Newtowncunningham Treatment plant is

an unnamed stream that starts at Dooish mountain to the south of the WWTP

flowing northwards to the Lough Swilly Estuary. Upstream samples from the

WWTP discharge point show an average reading of 1mg/l over a 12 month

sampling period while the downstream samples give a reading of 2.9mg/l indicating

the effect the discharge is having on the receiving water. However the discharge has

2.02km to disperse before entering the Lough Swilly Estuary where this discharge

should have little or no effect on the aquatic environment of the estuary.

The receiving water into which the outlet discharges is 2.02km from the Lough

Swilly SAC (002287), 1.07km from the NHA(000166), 1.07km from the SPA

(004075)and 2.60km from the Shellfish Designation.

The water body report of the Water framework directive gives an overall status for

this water body as “Moderate” with an overall objective to “Restore”. The overall

risk category is “1a” – at risk. (Water body code IE_NW_39_2252). For the purpose

of the Water Framework directive the waterbody name is, Drumbarnet, Tributary of

the Swilly.

A copy of the Lough Swilly Water Quality Management Plan is enclosed with this

application in the Text Schedule, Attachment G1.

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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) to water are likely to impair the environment.

There is no evidence to suggest that there are sources within the agglomeration or in

the discharge itself, which would lead to emissions of the main polluting substances

(as defined in the dangerous substances regulations S.I. No.12 of 2001) at levels,

which would be likely to impair the environment.

o In circumstances where water abstraction points exist downstream of any

discharge describe measures to be undertaken to ensure that discharges

from the waste water works will not have a significant effect on faecal

coliform, salmonella and protozoan pathogen numbers, e.g.,

Cryptosporidium and Giardia, in the receiving water environment.

Not Applicable. There are no water abstraction points.

o Indicate whether or not emissions from the agglomeration or any plant,

methods, processes, operating procedures or other factors which affect

such emissions are likely to have a significant effect on –

(a) a site (until the adoption, in respect of the site, of a decision by

the European Commission under Article 21 of Council Directive

92/43/EEC for the purposes of the third paragraph of Article 4(2)

of that Directive) —

(i) notified for the purposes of Regulation 4 of the Natural

Habitats Regulations, subject to any amendments made to

it by virtue of Regulation 5 of those Regulations,

(ii) details of which have been transmitted to the Commission

in accordance with Regulation 5(4) of the Natural Habitats

Regulations, or

(iii) added by virtue of Regulation 6 of the Natural Habitats

Regulations to the list transmitted to the Commission in

accordance with Regulation 5(4) of those Regulations,

(b) a site adopted by the European Commission as a site of

Community importance for the purposes of Article 4(2) of Council

Directive 92/43/EEC1 in accordance with the procedures laid down

in Article 21 of that Directive,

(c) a special area of conservation within the meaning of the Natural

Habitats Regulations, or

(d) an area classified pursuant to Article 4(1) or 4(2) of Council

Directive 79/409/EEC2;

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1Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of

natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ No. L 206,

22.07.1992)

2Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of

wild birds (OJ No. L 103, 25.4.1979)

There are no such emissions within the agglomeration, which would have a

significant effect on (a), (b), (c) or (d) above. See attachment F.1 for designations.

The result of monitoring carried out on the discharge from the WWTP display

levels, which should have no significant long-term effect on the receiving

environment.

o Describe, where appropriate, measures for minimising pollution over long

distances or in the territory of other states.

Not Applicable.

o This section should also contain full details of any modelling of discharges

from the agglomeration. Full details of the assessment and any other

relevant information on the receiving environment should be submitted

as Attachment F.1.

There is no modelling of the existing discharge available.


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F.2 Tabular Data on Drinking Water Abstraction Point(s)

Applicants should submit the following information for each downstream or

downgradient drinking water abstraction point. The zone of contribution for the

abstraction point should be delineated and any potential risks from the waste

water discharge to the water quality at that abstraction point identified.

ABS_CD AGG_SERVED ABS_VOL PT_CD DIS_DS EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED

Abstraction Code

Agglomeration served

Abstraction Volume in

m3/day

Point Code

Provide

label ID’s

Distance Downstream

in meters

from Emission

Point to

Abstraction

Point

6E-digit GPS Irish

National

Grid

Reference

6N-digit GPS Irish National

Grid

Reference

Y = GPS used

N = GPS

not used

Note: Attach any risk assessment that may have been carried out in relation to the

abstraction point(s) listed.

An individual record (i.e. row) is required for each abstraction point. Acceptable

file formats include Excel, Access or other upon agreement with the Agency. A

standard Excel template can be downloaded from the EPA website at

www.epa.ie. This data should be submitted to the Agency on a separate CD-

Rom containing sections B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, C.1, D.2 and E.3.

Attachment F.2 should contain any supporting information.

Not Applicable

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SECTION G: PROGRAMMES OF IMPROVEMENTS


Note.

G.1 Compliance with Council Directives

Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that emissions from

the agglomeration or any premises, plant, methods, processes, operating

procedures or other factors which affect such emissions will comply with, or will

not result in the contravention of the;

• Dangerous Substances Directive 2006/11/EC,

• Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC,

• Birds Directive 79/409/EEC,

• Groundwater Directives 80/68/EEC & 2006/118/EC,

• Drinking Water Directives 80/778/EEC,

• Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC,

• Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC,

• Environmental Liabilities Directive 2004/35/EC,

• Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC, and

• Shellfish Waters Directive (79/923/EEC).

See B.10 for situation regarding programme of improvements. The main directives

relating to the discharge are discussed below.

- Dangerous Substances Directive

There is no evidence to suggest that there are sources within the agglomeration or in

the discharge itself, which would lead to emissions of the main polluting substances

(as defined in the dangerous Substances Regulations S.I. No. 12 of 2001) at levels ,

which would be likely to impair the environment.

Note - Tributyl Tin

The LOD used by the contract lab is above the level of 0.001mg/l as set in S.I.

12/2001. There is no known source of this substance in the catchment.

- Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations

At present the waste water generated from the Newtowncunningham catchment is

treated to a standard in compliance with the UWWTR by the existing Waste Water

Treatment Plant on the majority of samples for BOD and COD. Problems

experienced with storm water gives rise to suspended solids being non-compliant.

This can be seen from the monitoring returns shown in attachment E4 of the text

schedule.

- Water Framework Directive

Newtowncunningham’s outlet is located in the North Western International River

Basin district in County Donegal. This Sub basin Water body is named Drumbarnet,

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Tributary of Swilly (IE_NW_39_2252). The overall status is “Moderate”, the

overall objective is to “restore” and the overall risk is “1a”-at risk.

- Bathing Water Regulations

There are no designated bathing areas in the immediate vicinity of the outlet. The

nearest Bathing Water designation is Rathmullan at 11.5km and Lisfannon Beach,

which is 12.5km from the WWTP.

- Shellfish Directive

The nearest Shellfish Designation is 2.6km from the WWTP outlet.

- Habitats Directive

Newtowncunningham WWTP is approximately 2.02km from the Lough Swilly

SAC (002287). The unnamed stream into which the discharge from

Newtowncunningham WWTP passes through Blanket Nook on its way to the

Swilly Estuary. Lakes, which are lagoonal in character, occur at Inch and Blanket

Nook. There is little information on the aquatic fauna found at Blanket Nook

although the rare species Jaera ischiosetosa has been recorded there. The site is of

Conservation importance as it contains good examples of at least four habitats listed

on Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive (estuaries, lagoons, Atlantic salt meadows,

old oak woods) and supports a population of Otter.

- Birds Directive

Newtowncunningham WWTP is approximately 1.07km from the Lough Swilly SPA

(004075). The adjacent pastures and arable polders at Inch, Big Isle and Blanket

Nook support internationally important populations of Whooper Swans, Greenland

White fronted Geese and Greylag Geese. It is of high ornithological importance for

wintering waterfowl, 16species occurring regularly in numbers of national

importance.

Attachment G.1 should contain the most recent programme of improvements,




See B.10 for details ��

G.2 Compliance with Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus

Regulations (S.I. No. 258 of 1998).

Provide details on a programme of improvements, including any water quality

management plans or catchment management plans in place, to ensure that

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improvements of water quality required under the Water Quality Standards for

Phosphorous Regulations (S.I. No. 258 of 1998) are being achieved. Provide

details of any specific measures adopted for waste water works specified in

Phosphorus Measures Implementation reports and the progress to date of those

measures. Provide details highlighting any waste water works that have been identified as the principal sources of pollution under the P regulations.

An operational discharge is associated with Newtowncunningham WWTP. It is

evident from the results shown in attachment E4 and F1 that the discharge is having

an effect on the receiving water.

The measures report for this particular waterbody, PB7 and PB8 states that an

increase in capacity and nutrient removal is necessary at the WWTP as a means to

achieving “good” status. This will need to be considered if any form of upgrade is

proposed for the WWTP in order to comply with all relevant European and National

legislation including the Phosphate regulations.

Attachment G.2 should contain the most recent programme of improvements

and any associated documentation requested under Section G.3 of the

application.


See section B.10 ��

G.3 Impact Mitigation

Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that discharges from

the agglomeration will not result in significant environmental pollution.

See B.10 of this application





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G.4 Storm Water Overflow

Provide details on a programme of improvements to ensure that discharges other

than the primary and secondary discharges comply with the definition of ‘storm

water overflow’ as per Regulation 3 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation)

Regulations, 2007.





See B.5 and B.10 ��

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Appropriate Assessment

Habitats Directive Article 6 Assessment for

Waste Water Discharge License

Newtowncunningham

Text No Attachment No Description Date Check By

NTC/LA/G2 GN Appropriate Assessment 11/07/2011 Donal Casey

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Executive Summary

Article 6 assessments are required under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), and are required

where a plan or project may give rise to significant effects upon a Natura 2000 site. Natura

2000 sites are those identified as sites of Community importance designated under the

Habitats Directive (Special Areas of Conservation, here after referred to as SACs) or the Birds

Directive (Special Protection Areas, here after referred to as SPAs). In the case of the present

assessment, Ramsar sites are also included by way of best practice. It is important to note that

the phrase ‘Appropriate Assessment’ is sometimes used more loosely to refer to the whole

process set out under Articles 6(3) and 6(4) of the Habitats Directive (Dodd et al., 2008), and

therefore note that for the present assessment the term ‘Article 6 assessment’ will be used, not

‘Appropriate Assessment’ (which refers to Stage 2 in the sequence under Article 6

assessment).

Guidance on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) produced by the EPA (EPA, 2008)

provides a useful definition of Article 6 assessments (referred to as appropriate assessment in

that document) (EPA, 2008): “An assessment based on best scientific knowledge, of the

potential impacts of the plan on the conservation objectives of any Natura 2000 site

(including Natura 2000 sites not situated in the area encompassed by the draft plan or

scheme) and the development, where necessary, of mitigation or avoidance measures to

preclude negative effects”. Importantly, an Article 6 assessment has a narrow focus i.e. the

maintenance of the integrity of the site and assessing the significance of the effects on

designated interest features and the conservation objectives of the site. It is a protection led

assessment and is carried out using the precautionary principle.

The assessment of the present proposal for licensing the Waste Water Discharge at

Newtowncunningham concluded the following:

The screening process has been undertaken to identify the qualifying interests and potential

impacts arising from the Newtowncunningham Wastewater treatment plant.

The process has shown that there are unlikely to be any significant negative effects on these

Natura 2000 sites arising from the Newtowncunningham Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is

also unlikely that there will be ‘in combination’ negative effects from any other additional

plans or developments in the catchment. In fact, the operation of the plant in question is

highly desirable in order to protect, improve or maintain the current favourable conservation

status of Natura 2000 sites involved., and the consequences of not operating the plant

would have a far more significant negative effect on these sites.

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Introduction

Article 6 is one of the most important articles of the Habitats Directive in determining the

relationship between conservation and site use. Article 6(3) requires that “Any plan or

project not directly connected with or necessary to the conservation of a site but likely to

have a significant effect thereon, either individually or in combination with other plans or

projects, shall be subject to appropriate assessment of its implications for the site in view of

the site’s conservation objectives.” The purpose of this report is to describe how that Article

6 assessment was carried out, and also to detail the results and conclusions from the

assessment.

Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations

Local Authorities are required to carry out an Appropriate Assessment as per article 6 of the

Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC (2000)) in relation to waste water authorisations pursuant to

the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007).

The specific objectives of the WWDA Regulations are contained within the regulations.

Article 6 assessment

The Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna

and Flora better known as “The Habitats Directive” provides the framework for legal

protection for habitats and species of European importance. Articles 3 to 9 provide the

legislative means to protect habitats and species of Community interest through the

establishment and conservation of an EU-wide network. The Habitats Directive and the

Birds Directive and sites designated under them form this network of European protected

sites that are better known as the Natura 2000 network. This consists of;

Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for flora, fauna and habitats of Community interest

under the EU Habitats Directive;

Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for rare, vulnerable or migratory birds under the EU Birds

Directive;

Sites that are being considered for designation as one of the above are referred to as cSAC

(candidate) or pSPA (proposed).

Ramsar sites are wetlands of global importance, listed under the Convention on Wetlands of

International Importance. Ramsar sites are contained within Natura 2000 sites and for that

reason, and in line with best practice, Ramsar sites, if present would have been included in

this assessment.

Article 6 sets out provisions which govern the conservation and management of Natura 2000

sites. Article 6(3) and 6(4) of the Habitats Directive set out the decision-making tests for

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plans and projects likely to affect Natura 2000 sites. Article 6(3) establishes the requirement

for Appropriate Assessment:

“Any plan or project not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the

[Natura 2000] site but likely to have a significant effect thereon, either individually or in

combination with other plans and projects, shall be subjected to appropriate assessment of its

implications for the site in view of the site’s conservation objectives. In light of the

conclusions of the assessment of the implication for the site and subject to the provisions of

paragraph 4, the competent national authorities shall agree to the plan or project only after

having ascertained that it will not adversely affect the integrity of the site concerned and, if

appropriate, after having obtained the opinion of the general public”

This assessment is underpinned by the precautionary principle, especially in the assessment

of potential impacts and their resolution. If it is not possible to rule out a risk of harm on the

evidence available then it is assumed a risk may exist and it needs to be dealt with in the

appropriate assessment process.

Stages of the Article 6 assessment

The stages of an Article 6 assessment are outlined in the European Commission

Methodological Guidance on the provision of Article 6(3) and 6(4) of the ‘Habitats’ Directive

92/43/EEC (EC 2001) and the European Commission Guidance ‘Managing Natura 2000

Sites’. These are set out below in line with EPA guidance on Appropriate Assessment for

Waste Water Discharge Licensing.

Stage 1 - Screening

Step 1: Management of the site. In the case of all waste water discharges the project is not

connected with, or necessary to the management of a Natura 2000 site

Step 2: Description of the Project (in this case the Newtowncunningham WWTP) and

identification of European sites that may be affected (including ‘in combination’ effects)

Step 3: Characteristics of the site identifying areas where the project may impact on European

sites.

Step 4: Assessment of Significance. Assessment of the likelihood of significant effects of the

project on European sites, including individual and cumulative impacts. Exclusion of site

where it can be objectively concluded that there will be no significant effects and hence no

requirement to proceed to further stages.

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Stage 2 - Appropriate Assessment (AA)

Step 1: Information collation of likely effects of project and impacts on European site.

Step 2: Description of the Natura 2000 sites, including qualifying interests.

Step 3: Identification of the conservation objectives for of these sites and potential significant

impacts likely to occur from the proposal

Step 4: Identification and assessment of mitigation measures against any likely adverse

effects of the Project.

Stage 3 - Assessment of alternative solutions

Step 1: Identification of alternative solutions

Step 2: Assessment of alternative solutions

Stage 4 – Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest

Confirm that there are a) imperative reasons of overriding public interest and b) human health

or safety considerations or important environmental benefits. If this is so then compensation

measures are required for any remaining adverse effect.

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Results of Newtowncunningham WWTP Assessment

Stage 1 –Screening

Step 1: Management of the Site.

The project is a WWTP and therefore is not directly connected with or necessary for the

management of the European sites involved.

Step 2: Description of Project and European Sites

Description of the Project

Newtowncunningham Waste Water Treatment Plant

Newtowncunningham is located in East Donegal on the southern side of the Inishowen

Peninsula, 19km from Letterkenny and 15km from Derry city. Its close proximity to both

these places makes it an ideal residential location. This is evident from the development

surge, which has taken place in the village over the past number of years. The town itself lies

along the line of the old Derry to Letterkenny road (L-2051-1) and was bypassed by the N13.

Its hinterland is characterised by open farmland between Lough Swilly to the northwest and

the River Foyle to the Southeast.

The WWTP was constructed in 1975 to serve a P.E. of 600.The existing P.E.is 1,400. It

provides secondary treatment in an Activated sludge process before discharge to a stream

tributary of Lough Swilly(known locally as Dooish Stream).

European Natura 2000 Sites

The receiving water for the effluent from Newtowncunningham Treatment plant is an

unnamed stream that starts at Dooish mountain to the south of the WWTP flowing

northwards to the Lough Swilly Estuary. which is located within County Donegal and

extends from Letterkenny to Fanad Head. The Lough Swilly SAC designation covers the

inner part of Lough Swilly and extends from just below Letterkenny to just north of

Buncrana. The SPA designation comprises the inner part of Lough Swilly, just below

Letterkenny north to Rathmullan. Upstream samples from the WWTP discharge point show

an average reading of 1mg/l over a 12 month sampling period while the downstream samples

give a reading of 2.9mg/l indicating the effect the discharge is having on the receiving water.

However the discharge has 2.02km to disperse before entering the Lough Swilly Estuary

hence this discharge is considered to have little or no effect on the aquatic environment of the

estuary.

The receiving water into which the outlet discharges is 2.02km from the Lough Swilly

SAC(002287), 1.07km and 1.07km from the SPA (004075).

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Lough Swilly SAC (site code 002287).

This large site, situated in the northern part of Co. Donegal, comprises the inner part of

Lough Swilly. It extends from below Letterkenny to just north of Buncrana. Lough Swilly is

a long sea-lough, cutting through a variety of metamorphic rocks on the west side of

Inishowen.

The site is estuarine in character, with shallow water and intertidal sand and mud flats being

the dominant habitats. The main rivers flowing into the site are the Swilly, Leannan and

Crana. At low tide, extensive sand and mud flats are exposed, especially at the mouths of the

Swilly and Leannan rivers. Salt marshes are well represented in the inner sheltered areas of

the site, with good examples in the Ramelton area. The marshes are the Atlantic salt meadow

type. Lakes which are lagoonal in character occur at Inch and Blanket Nook. Inch Lough is a

good example of a large, shallow lagoon with very low salinity in most of the lagoon. Less

information is available for Blanket Nook but it is of a higher salinity and adds to the richness

of the habitat within the site as a whole.

Lough Swilly SPA (site code: 004075)

This site, situated in the northern part of Co. Donegal, comprises the inner part of Lough

Swilly, a long inlet of the sea that cuts through a variety of metamorphic rocks on the west

side of the Inishowen Peninsula. The Lough Swilly SPA extends from just below Letterkenny

north to Rathmullan and, except in the area between Farsetmore and Blanket Nook on the

southern side of Lough Swilly, the site is bounded by the High Water Mark; its seaward

boundary is the Low Water Mark. Between Farsetmore and Blanket Nook a series of

improved pasture and arable fields of importance to geese and swans are included. The site

includes sections of the estuaries of the River Swilly, the River Leannan and the Isle Burn

and the predominant habitat is a series of extensive sand and mud flats which are exposed at

low tide – both estuaries and sand/mud flats are listed on Annex I of the E.U. Habitats

Directive. Other habitats represented on the site are salt marshes, lakes which are lagoonal in

character (at Blanket Nook), rivers and streams, sand and shingle beaches, lowland wet, dry

and improved grasslands, arable land, drainage ditches, reedbeds and scrub. Other areas of

Lough Swilly include Inch Lough and Levels are covered in a separate SPA. Lough Swilly

is an important site for waterfowl in autumn and winter. The shallow waters provide suitable

habitat for grebes and diving duck, while the intertidal flats are used by an excellent diversity

of wildfowl and waders. At high tide, the duck and wader species roost on the salt marshes

and shorelines, with some species moving to the adjacent pasture and arable fields.

Other Discharges to Recieving Waters

There are other wastewater discharges into Lough Swilly including Letterkenny, Buncranna,

which are the two major population centres within the County however these are

geographically removed from the Newtowncunningham site and are subject to separate

Licence applications. There are also discharges from smaller agglomeratins such as

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Rathmullan and Ramelton which again are are geographically removed from the

Newtowncunningham site and are subject to separate Licence applications.

Step 3: Potential Impacts

The qualifying interests of the Lough Swilly SAC and Lough Swilly SPA have been

identified and tabulated below (Table 1.0) along with an assessment of water dependence

(Curtis et al 2006. North South Shared Aquatic Resource (NS Share) Register of Protected

Areas – Report on the ecological requirements of water dependent habitats and species

designated under the Habitats Directive NS Share T5 (2)-2.1). The water dependent

qualifying interests in terms of habiats that could potentially be impacted by the WWTP

discharge are Estuaries (Habitat Code 1130) and Coastal Lagoons (Habitat Code 1150) .

The qualifying interests for species listed that could be impacted for the Lough Swilly SAC

is the Otter.

While a large range of bird species occur in significant numbers at the Lough Swilly SPA,

the Birds Directive Annex I species listed in the site synopsis for this site is given in Table

1.1. These are the the Greenland White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons flavirostris) the

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus), the Bar- tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) ,the Great

Northern Diver (Gavia immer) The Slavonian Grebe(Podiceps auritus) and the Golden

Plover (Pluvialis Apricarai) and of these the later four could potentially be effected by the

WWTP discharge. All listed species are discussed below for completeness.

Cumulative, Direct, Indirect, Short& Long Term Effects

The other discharges into the receiving waters that might potentially have cumulative direct

indirect short or long term effects on the European sites have been listed above under Step 2:

Other discharges to Receiving waters. Given the geographic spread of Lough Swilly and the

size and location of the Newtowncunningham discharge no significant Cumulative, Direct,

Indirect, Short and Long Term Effects is considered to be present. The main effect of the

removal of the untreated waste water through the treatment of Newtowncunningham waste

water will be to improve the water quality in receiving waters and thereby ensure the

composition of the flora and fauna will return to, and remain at, a more natural and

sustainable level in both the short and long term.

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Step 4.0 Likely Significance of Impacts

SAC Water Dependant habitats potentially impacted by Newtowncunningham WWTP

Estuaries (Habitat Code 1130)

The ‘Status of EU Habitats and Species in Irealnd’ (NPWS 2008) states while this habitat has

been poorly sampled it is regarded that while their overall conservation status is considered

as ‘poor’ most estuaries are seen as having favourable future prospects. Some estuaries face

significant pressures from aquaculture, fishing, coastal development and water pollution. In

this case the wastewater treatment plant at Newtowncunningham is designed to mitigate the

effect of water pollution from the Newtowncunningham agglomeration, both now and into

the future, hence it is a development that will contribute to achieving the favourable future

prospects of the Lough Swilly Estuary in which it is located.

Coastal Lagoons (Habitat Code 1150)

The EU interpretation manual describes the habitat coastal lagoons as “expanses of shallow

coastal salt water, of varying salinity and water volume, wholly, or partially separated from

the sea by sandbanks or shingle, or less frequently, by rocks. Salinity may vary from

brackish to hypersalinity depending on rainfall, evaporation and through the addition of fresh

seawater from storms, temporary flooding of the sea and winter or tidal exchange”. This

habitat also includes artificial lagoons such as salt basins and salt ponds, providing that they

had their origin on a transformed old natural lagoon, or on a salt marsh and are not

significantly exploited.

According to the SAC site synopsis and the NPWS habitat map, coastal lagoons occur at Inch

and Blanket Nook (south west of Inishowen peninsula). In the site synopsis, Inch Lough is

described as being a good example of a large, shallow lagoon with very low salinity in most

of the lagoon, while less information is available for Blanket Nook but it is of a higher

salinity and adds to the richness of the habitat within the site as a whole. Although artificial in

origin, the Inch lagoon habitat in this site is one of the largest and best examples of a

shallow, low salinity lagoon habitat in the country.

The Conservation Status of this habitat in Ireland is assessed as Unfavourable – Bad overall,

mainly attributable to the loss of this resource through drainage (e.g. Tacumshim Lake and

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Shannon airport). There are significant threats to this habitat as a whole in Ireland due to

natural silting-up, water pollution (mostly from agricultural sources, but also due to domestic

effluents, due to an increase in urbanisation and industry) (DoEHLG, 2008). However, given

the distance of Inch loch and Blanket Nook from the discharge point of the

Newtownrcunningham WWTP no adverse impacts are anticipated upon this habitat.

SAC Qualifying Interests species

Otter: The ecology of otters has been the subject of a project under the LIFE Nature

programme of the European Commission, published by Life in UK Rivers. The study shows

that otters require huge territories. Quantities of prey dictate numbers of otters and any factor

that impacts on fish stock numbers can have significant impact. A little eutrophication

favours the species. The food taken by otters has been the subject of a number of studies, and

the main prey of the otter includes fish, frogs, crayfish and eels. Chemical vulnerability

relates to prey (principally fish) and the possibility of PCB contamination. Given the

relatively low nutrient loading from the Newtowncunningham WWTP and the absence of

sources of chemical pollutants in the catchment, it is extremely unlikely to have a significant

impact on this species.

SPA Annex I Birds:

To maintain the bird species of special conservation interest, for which this SPA has been

listed, at favourable conservation status we are using the habitats directive definition of FCS.

Favourable conservation status of a habitat is achieved when its natural range, and area it

covers within that range, is stable or increasing, and the ecological factors that are necessary

for its long-term maintenance exist and are likely to continue to exist for the foreseeable

future, and the conservation status of its typical species is favourable as defined below. The

favourable conservation status of a species is achieved when population data on the species

concerned indicate that it is maintaining itself, and the natural range of the species is neither

being reduced or likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future, and there is, and will

probably continue to be, a sufficiently large habitat to maintain its populations on a long-term

basis.

In relation to the general impact of sewage discharges on the aquatic environment moderate

input of nutrients can promote increased primary production leading to increased localised

biomass, which may support greater numbers of wildfowl. However, excessive loadings

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leading to anoxic conditions in the sediments may result in azoonotic areas (nematodes and

microbes only), which will not support significant wildfowl populations. Reduced nutrient

loads will improve water quality and reduce the impacts of eutrophication. The removal of

elevated levels of nutrients which provide conditions where an un-natural level of food

supply is created for certain bird species, will be altered to a situation where the composition

of the flora and fauna will return to a more natural and sustainable level.

Overall therefore the development of the upgraded wastewater treatment works at

Newtowncunningham will be beneficial to the wildfowl population as well as the biodiversity

of the indigenous aquatic species present in the area, which form part of their food chain.

The Annex 1 birds referred to in the Site synopsis are discussed below. These species are

referred to in Table 1.1 The site synopsis also refers to a number of bird species found in L

Swilly that are of national importance and others of conservation interest, although found

commonly at various location around the country. Currently NPWS have not concluded on

what the SPA conservation interests are for the L Swilly SPA but have advised that a

significant proportion of the birds mentioned in the Site Synopsis are proposed as

conservation or additional conservation interests. A list of these other species, as advised by

NPWS, is provided in Table 1.2. All of these species are water dependant and are either

waders or are more frequently found in offshore waters. Given the discharge location into a

small stream some 2 Kms from L Swillly, the volume and quality of the treated effluent

discharge from the Newtowncunningham WWWTP and taking into account the comparative

scale and extent of L Swilly, together with the widespread distribution of the species involved

it is considered very unlikely that there is any significant impact on these species.

Annex 1 Birds

Greenland White-fronted Goose. (Anser albifrons flavirostris)

The Greenland White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons flavirostris) or 'bog' goose is a winter

visitor with a traditional and specialised association with bogs. The distribution of the

Greenland White-fronted Goose in Ireland, and in Scotland and Wales, coincides with the

climatic template that engenders the formation of oceanic blanket bog. These bogs, together

with the midland raised bogs are bounded by the four-degree January isotherm and hence

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rarely freeze. They constituted the species' traditional habitat before the influence of man

began to change things.

The species feeds by probing for the nutritionally rich underground storage organs of Cotton

grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) and White-beaked sedge (Rhyncospora alba). Like these

other species the Greenland White-front has been able to adapt and take advantage of

agricultural grasslands and other crops. It has therefore been the situation that with the

gradual disappearance of the bogs, particularly the raised bogs, that link with the bogs is in

the process of being broken. As the discharge point of the Newtowncunningham WWTP is

into estuarine waters and hence has no impact on either bog or agricultural land there will be

no significant impact on this species.

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Whooper Swans ,like the Bewick’s Swan adults show an all white plumage and a yellow

patch on the blackbill. They are a common winter visitor arriving in late autumn and leaving

in mid-April, with some adults remaining here over the summer. A first breeding pair was

recorded in 1992, but main breeding grounds are in Iceland and northern Europe.

Whooper Swans can be found alongside other swan species on lakes and marshes feeding on

grass, roots and water plants. Deterioration of habitat, disturbances, illegal hunting and

pollution by lead and pesticides are the major threats to this species. As this species is mainly

a winter grazer on lands surrounding the estuary and given the location, volume and quality

of the treated effluent of the discharge from the Newtowncunningham WWWTP it is

considered very unlikely that there is any significant impact on this species

.

Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica)

This is a winter visitor from Russia & Scandinavia. Most occur between October & February.

It is usually seen feeding along outer shoreline of estuaries, sometimes in large flocks. It feed

along the tidal edge, or in shallow water (up to 15 cm depth). They usually commence

feeding on an ebbing tide, and feed continuously for up to 6 hours. Polychaete worms,

particularly lugworms, form a large proportion of their diet. On the muddier estuaries, where

lugworms may be absent, they take ragworms and bivalves. It breeds in northern Norway,

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Finland and further to the north and east. Their wintering distribution is entirely coastal,

largely confined to estuaries, with largest numbers recorded on sandy estuaries. Small

numbers have been recorded using non-estuarine coastline. Given the location, volume and

quality of the treated effluent of the discharge from the Newtowncunningham WWWTP it is

considered very unlikely that there is any significant impact on this species.

Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer)

This is a winter visitor and occurs in Ireland from September to April. They are large and

powerfully built birds feeding mostly on fish but also feeds on crustaceans, molluscs,

annelids, insects and amphibians. Great Northern Divers do not breed in Ireland. The closest

breeding birds are in Iceland and the breeding distribution spreads east through Greenland to

North America.

They are usually observed as single birds or small groups. They are the most numerous of the

divers occurring in Ireland and are particularly abundant off the south, west and northwest

coasts over the winter. Great Northern Divers occur along a variety of coastlines, particularly

deeper bays and inlets, as well as shallow bays with sandy shores. They can forage up to 10

km offshore and numbers close to shore tend to be highest when winds blow onshore. Taking

into account the tendency of this species to remain offshore to feed and given the location,

volume and quality of the treated effluent of the discharge from the Newtowncunningham

WWWTP it is considered very unlikely that there is any significant impact on this species.

Slavonian grebe (Podiceps auritus)

Grebes are fish-eating seabirds usually diving for small fish and invertebrates. Though divers

can dive down to 60 metres and stay submerged for a long time, they prefer to forage at the

edges of estuaries. Grebes tend to maintain their flocks while feeding and roosting, diving in

the presence of danger. Both divers and grebes are vulnerable to effects of pollution and

disturbance. The slavonian grebe is a small, flat-crowned grebe with its stubby dark, pale-

tipped bill can be found in bays and harbours, often in small groups, as well as occasionally

on inland lakes and reservoirs. Leaving its breeding grounds in Iceland and Scandinavia in

winter it is one of the more uncommon visitors to Ireland. An active feeder, the Slavonian

Grebe sometimes jumps clear of the water when diving for small fish, insects or other marine

invertebrates Deterioration of habitat and disturbance from fishers, photographers and tourists

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are the major threats for the species, with fluctuations in water levels in their far North

breeding grounds and egg-collecting having a negative impact in reproductive success. Water

clarity improves the ability of such species to seek out prey and as effective waste water

treatment improves water clarity an overall beneficial impact can be expected. This species as

stated is most uncommon in Ireland hence given the location, volume and quality of the

treated effluent of the discharge from the Newtowncunningham WWWTP it is considered

unlikely that there is any significant impact possible on this species.

Golden Plover (Pluvialis Apricara)

Golden Plover are migratory and winter in southern Europe and north Africa. Around

500,000 birds winter in Ireland and Great Britain. Their breeding habitat is moorland and

tundra in northernmost parts of Europe and western Asia. They nest on the ground in a dry

open area. They are most in Ireland between October & February. This species feeds on a

variety of soil and surface-living invertebrates, principally beetles and earthworms, but also

on plant material such as berries, seeds and grasses. Throughout the winter, Golden Plover

are regularly found in large, densely-packed flocks, and in a variety of habitats, both coastal

and inland. Their distribution is widespread in Ireland. Taking into account the terrestrial

feeding habits of this species and given the location, volume and quality of the treated

effluent of the discharge from the Newtowncunningham WWWTP it is considered very

unlikely that there is any significant impact on this species.

Other Policies, Plans or Projects

There are no current proposals for further developments that would create discharges into

receiving waters.

Conclusion

The screening process has been undertaken to identify the qualifying interests of Natura 2000

sites and potential impacts arising from the Newtowncunningham Wastewater treatment

plant.

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The process has shown that there are unlikely to be any significant negative effects on the

Natura 2000 sites arising from the Newtowncunningham Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is

also unlikely that there will be ‘in combination’ negative effects from any other plans or

developments in the catchment. In fact, the operation of the plant in question is highly

desirable in order to protect, improve or maintain the current favourable conservation status

of the Natura 2000 sites involved, and the consequences of not operating the plant would

have a far more significant negative effect on these sites.

In conclusion the AA has determined that the Newtowncunningham WWTP discharge will

not adversely impact in any significant manner on the Natura 2000 sites, their qualifying

interests or conservation objectives.

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TABLE 1.0. The qualifying interests of the Lough Swilly SAC are listed in the table below

along with an assessment of their water dependence and any potential significant effects of

the Newtowncunningham WWTP.

Code Qualifying Interest Water Dependency Potential Significant Effect

1130 Estuaries Surface Water Dependent.

Aquatic Ecosytem - Quality and

hydromorphology.

Potential impact of waste water

discharge

1330 Atlantic Salt Meadows Surface Water Dependent coastal

habitat on upper part of intertidal

zone on muds and sands

vegetation tolerant of saline

conditions- Quality and

hydromorphology

No impact of waste water

discharge NPWS survey report

overgrazing and Infilling

/reclamation main threat to this

habitat

1150 Coastal Lagoons Surface Water Dependent coastal

habitat partially separated from

the sea by sandbanks or shingle,

or less frequently, by rocks.


discharge

1355 Otter (Lutra lutra) Surface Water Dependent: Rivers

and Lakes. Mild eutrophication

favours otters.

Chemical vulnerability relates to

prey (principally fish) and

possibility of PCB contamination.

Any factor that impacts on fish

stock numbers


discharge

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Table 1.1: Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) Annex I Species at Lough Swilly SPA

Qualifying Interest Water Dependency Potential Significant

Effect

The Greenland White-

fronted goose. Anser

albifrons flavirostris

Water Dependent No potential impact

as habitat is bog or

agricultural land and

not estuarine waters

Whooper Swan Cygnus

cygnus

Water Dependent No potential impact

of waste water

discharge mainly

winter grazer

Bar- tailed godwit

Limosa lapponica

Water Dependant Potential impact of

waste water discharge

Great Northern Diver Gavia immer



Slavonian Grebe

Podiceps auritus



Golden Plover

Pluvialis Apricarai



Table 1.2 NPWS proposed/additional list of birds considered of conservation interest for L

Swilly SPA

Proposed conservation interest Additional conservation interest

Greylag Goose Great Crested Grebe

Shelduck Wigeon

Teal Mallard

Oystercatcher Shoveler

Dunlin Scaup

Curlew Red-breasted Merganser

Redshank Knot

Common Gull

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References

Dodd, A.M., Cleary, B.E., Dawkins, J.S., Ferry, C.D., and Williams, G.M. 2008. The

Appropriate Assessment of Plans in Northern Ireland: a guide to why, when and how to do it.

The RSPB, Sandy.

European Communities. 2000. Managing Natura 2000 sites. The provisions of Article 6 of

the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. Luxembourg.

European Communities. 2002. Assessment of plans and projects significantly affecting

Natura 2000 sites. Methodological guidance on the provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the

Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. Luxembourg.

Environmental Protection Agency. 2008. Strategic Environmental Assessment – SEA Pack.

08/05/08

National Parks and Wildlife Service. 2008. The status of EU protected habitats and species in

Ireland. DEHLG.

Curtis et al 2006. North South Shared Aquatic Resource (NS Share) Register of Protected

Areas – Report on the ecological requirements of water dependent habitats and species

designated under the Habitats Directive NS Share T5 (2)-2.1

www.ramsar.org

www.wetlands.org

www.birdlife.org

www.antaisce.org

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Location Lab Ref Date pH BOD S.S Ammonia (as N) Nitrate (as N) Nitrite (as N) Ortho P Total P

(mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Downstream

Newtown - downstream 072506209 19/09/2007 7.44 2.72 4.5 0.602 1.035 0.017 0.034 0.134

Newtown - downstream 072506882 22/10/2007 7.51 2.65 6.25 0.956







Newtown - downstream 082503746 13/06/2008 7.78 15.56 76.75 6.8 0.25 <0.01 0.4 1.072



Upstream

Newtown - upstream 072506206 19/09/2007 7.39 1.04 3 <0.05 1.092 0.02 0.021 0.067

Newtown - upstream 072506879 22/10/2007 7.44 0.7 0.25 0.021

Newtown - upstream 072507396 20/11/2007 7.86 0.24 2 <0.05 1.161 0.017 0.312 0.045

Newtown - upstream 082501077 15/01/2008 7.37 0.8 122.5 0.167 1.96 0.012 0.012 0.106

Newtown - upstream 082501586 12/02/2008 7.4 1.12 0.75 0.045 2.09 0.012 <0.01 0.02

Newtown - upstream 082502054 12/03/2008 7.85 1.8 35.25 <0.05 0.74 0.006 0.015 0.2

Newtown - upstream 082502551 16/04/2008 7.61 1.12 4 0.098 1.75 0.014 1.507 0.024

Newtown - upstream 082502944 12/05/2008 8.15 1.04 0.5 0.08 1.1 0.017 <0.01 0.032

Newtown - upstream 082503745 13/06/2008 8.01 1.78 4.2 <0.05 0.73 0.022 <0.01 AR



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No

Description Date Check By

NTC/LA/F1(ii)

Attachment F.1

Background river water

quality results used to

calculate assimilative

capacities

11/07/2011

Donal Casey

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Licence Application

Drawing Schedule July 2011 – FI Update

Drawing number Attachment number Title

NTC/LA/B1(i) B.1 Agglomeration Outline

Plan 2014

NTC/LA/B1(ii) B.1 Administrative

Boundary

NTC/LA/B1(iii) B.1 Unserviced Areas

within Agglomeration

NTC/LA/B2(i) B.2 Site location of WWTP

NTC/LA/B2(ii) B.2 Site Plan - showing

monitoring and sampling

points

NTC/LA/B2(iii) B.2 Layout plan of sewer

network

NTC/LA/B5(i) B.5 Storm Water Overflow,

Location and discharge

point to stream

NTC/LA/B5(ii) B.5 Storm Water Overflow,

Location and discharge

point to stream

NTC/LA/B5(iii) B.5 Location of Emergency

overflow discharge at

Blanket Nook P.S.

NTC/LA/B8(i) B.8 Site Notice Location

NTC/LA/C1(i) C.1 As Constructed –

WWTP layout

Comhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall

Donegal County Council Laboratory Tel: 074 9122787, 9122404, 9122423 Fax 074 91 61304, 9122423

www.donegal.ie

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NTC/LA/C1(ii) C.1 Layout Plan of

Oxidation Ditch

NTC/LA/C1(iii) C.1 Existing Clarifer – Plan

and Section

NTC/LA/C1(iv) C.1 Control House –

Plan/Section and

Elevation

NTC/LA/F1(i) F.1 Location of Upstream

and downstream

monitoring points

NTC/LA/F1(ii) F.1 Designation map for

SAC

NTC/LA/F1(iii) F.1 Designation map for

NHA

NTC/LA/F1(iv) F.1 Designation map for

SPA

NTC/LA/F1(v) F.1 Map showing Shellfish

Designation

NTC/LA/F1(vi) F.1 Map showing nearest

Blue Flag Beach at

Rathmullan and

Lisfannon

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Text Schedule July 2011 – FI Update

Text number Attachment Number Title

NTC/LA/B8(i) B.8 Site Notice

NTC/LA/C1(i) C.1 SOP – P.H.

NTC/LA/C1(ii) C.1 SOP – B.O.D.

NTC/LA/C1(iii) C.1 SOP – C.O.D.

NTC/LA/C1(iv) C.1 SOP – S.S.

NTC/LA/C1(v) C.1 SOP – NH3, NO2,

NO3, etc

NTC/LA/C1(vi) C.1 SOP – Laboratory

Information System

NTC/LA/C1(vii) C.1 EPA Environmental

Intercalibration

Programme - Register

of Quality Approved

Laboratories

Submitting Data to the

EPA (2006 Data)

NTC/LA/C1(viii) C.1 Quality Manual

NTC/LA/E2(i) E.2 Equipment Calibration

Schedule

NTC/LA/E2(ii) E.2 SOP -Waste Water

Sampling Methods

NTC/LA/E2(iii) E.2 SOP – Reception and

Handling of Samples

NTC/LA/E4(i) E.4 Outlet Monitoring

Results 2007-08

Comhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall

Donegal County Council Laboratory Tel: 074 9122787, 9122404, 9122423 Fax 074 91 61304, 9122423

www.donegal.ie

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NTC/LA/F1(i) F.1 Upstream and

Downstream Sample

Monitoring

NTC/LA/F1(ii) F.1 Background river water

quality results used to

calculate assimilative

capacities.

NTC/LA/G1 GN Lough Swilly Water

Quality Management

Plan

NTC/LA/G2 GN Habitats Directive

Article 6 assessment

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Ordnance Survey Ireland. All rights reserved. Licence Number 2010/02/CCMA/Donegal County CouncilThis map is provided for the purpose of information only and no other use of this map may be made without the licence of the copyright holder. Scale 1:5,000

Drawing No. Attachment No. Description Date Checked By

11.4

11.9

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8.1

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Corn

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Clubhouse

Sports

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Sports Ground

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Orchard GroveOrchard Grove

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