Sligo County Council

Comhairle Chontae Shligigh

2013
Annual Environmental Report

FOR
COLLOONEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS

WWDL NO: D0093-01

Sligo Water Services Section

St. Anne’s Place,
Old Gaol,
Sligo.
 SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

COLLOONEY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

D0093-01

THIRD ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

Sligo County Council

Water Services
Old Gaol
St. Anne’s Place
Sligo February 2014

COLLOONEY AGGLOMERATION
Revision Description Prepared By Reviewed by Approved by Issue Date
A Draft K. Love N. Haran 1st March
B
C
D
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Collooney Wastewater Treatment Plant

1.2 Annual Environmental Report

1.3 2013 Summary

2.0 Summary of Monitoring Reports

2.1 Summary Report on Monthly Influent Monitoring
2.1.1 Discussion of Influent Monitoring Results

2.2 Discharges from the Agglomeration

2.2.1 Discussion of Effluent Monitoring Results

2.3 Treatment Efficiency Report

2.4 Treatment Capacity Report

2.5 Ambient Monitoring Summary

2.5.1 Discussion of Ambient Monitoring Results

2.6 Data Collection & Reporting Requirements under the UWT Directive

2.7 Pollutant Release & Transfer Register (PRTR) – report for previous year

2.8 Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report

3.0 Compliant & Incident Reports

3.1 Complaints Summary
3.2 Reported Incidents Summary

4.0 Infrastructural Assessments & Programme of Improvements

4.1 Storm Water Overflow Identification & Inspection

4.2 Report on Programme of Improvements

4.2.1(a) Hydraulic Risk Assessment

4.2.1(b) Environmental Risk Assessment
4.2.1(c) Structural Risk Assessment
4.2.1(d) O&M Risk Assessment
5.0 Environmental Liability & Financial Provisions
5.1 Statement of Measures
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Background
5.1.3 Environmental Sensitivity
5.1.4 Sensitivity of Receiving Waters
5.1.5 Protected Ecological sites & Species
5.1.6 Human Health

5.2 Environmental Liabilities Risk Assessment

5.2.1 Environmental Sensitivity Assessment
5.2.2 Risk Assessment
5.2.3 Financial Provisions

6.0 License Specific Reports

6.1 Priority Substance Assessment
6.2 Drinking Water Abstraction Point Risk Assessment
6.3 Shellfish Impact Assessment Report
6.4 Toxicity/Leachate Management
6.5 Toxicity of the Final Effluent Report
6.6 Pearl Mussel Measures Report
6.7 Habitats Impact Assessment Report

7.0 Certification & Sign Off

 List of Tables

Table 1 Influent Monitoring Summary

Table 2 Effluent Monitoring Summary
Table 3 Removal Efficiencies
Table 4 Treatment Capacity Report Summary
Table 5(a) Up-Stream Ambient Monitoring Summary
Table 5(b) Down-Stream Ambient Monitoring Summary
Table 6 Ambient Monitoring Summary
Table 7 Complaints Summary
Table 8 Incidents Summary
Table 9(a) SWO Identification & Inspection Summary
Table 9(b) SWO Identification & Inspection Summary Report
Table 10 Improvement Programme Summary Report
Table 11 Improvement Programme WWTP Summary
Table 12 Sewer Integrity Risk Assessment Improvement Programme
Table 13 Water Body Classifications
Table 14 Biological Quality Rating
Table 15 License Specific Report Summary
Table 16 Check List

List of Appendices
Appendix i Influent Monitoring Results
Appendix ii Effluent Monitoring Results
Appendix iii Ambient Monitoring Results
Appendix iv Agglomeration Layout
Appendix v Reported Incidents
Appendix vi SWO Inspection Report Assessment Criteria
 Section I

Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Collooney Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The WWTP serving Collooney is located on Union Road, adjacent to the N4, it is an
extended aeration plant which was designed to cater for a population equivalent of 1,400.

The older parts of Collooney are served by a combined system with newer areas of the
town being served by a separate surface water drainage system. Pump stations at
Knockbeg, Riverwalk, Highwood Park & Radharc Na hAbhainn pumps into the system.

The existing WWTP consists of

Inlet Works
Aeration Tank
2No. Sludge Beds
Final Clarifier

There is also a storm water overflow facility from the treatment works, located at the inlet
to the plant. In periods where there are large stormwater flows, flows above the design
capacity of the plant overflows by weir to the Owenmore River.

Final Effluent Discharge from the treatment plant is to the Owenmore River
(TPEFF2700D0093SW001) which runs adjacent to the treatment works via a 300mm
discharge pipe ending in a flap valve.

1.2 Annual Environmental Report

This Annual Environmental Report (AER) has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Condition 6.10 of the EPA Wastewater Discharge License No. D0093-01
issued on the 9th March 2011 for the Collooney Agglomeration & Schedule D of the said
license reproduced below.

Annual Environmental Report Content Note 1

Discharges from the agglomeration.
Summary report on monthly influent monitoring.
Data collection and reporting requirements under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Complaints Summary.
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register – report for previous year.
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register – proposal for current year.
Ambient monitoring summary
Storm water overflows identification and inspection report.
Reported incidents summary
Report on progress made and proposals being developed to meet the improvement programme
requirements. Note 2
Development/Infrastructural work summary (completed in previous year or prepared for current year).
Any other items specified by the Agency.
Note 1: Content may be revised subject to the agreement of the Agency.
Note2: This summary report shall provide detail on all measures proposed and undertaken by the Water Services Investment
Programme for the agglomeration, including progress reports on infrastructural works and a statement of compliance with
timeframes set out in this license.

This is the third AER to be submitted under the Collooney License issued 9th March,
2011.

1.3 2013 Summary

This AER was carried out in accordance with the EPA document “Guidance on the
Preparation & Submission of the Annual Environmental Report for Waste Water
Discharge Licenses for 2012” revision no.1, issue no.3 and in compliance with Condition
6 and Schedule D of the WWDL which sets out the contents required of the AER.

Monitoring Reports
There was Seven (7) number compliance issues relating to this license for the 2013
reporting year, these related to 7no Ammonia, 1no T.S.S, 2 No. Orthophosphate ELV and
1 No. Suspended Solids exceedances (a record of which can be found in Section 3.2
Reported Incidents Summary

Operational Reports
There were no complaints relation to the agglomeration in 2013 and all reportable
incidents were made to the EPA via the online EDEN system as and when the incident
was noticed.

Infrastructure Assessment & Programme of Improvements

The SWO’s were inspected & assessed by Sligo County Council in January 2013 to
determine compliance with the requirements of DoEHLG Document ‘Procedures and
Criteria in relation to Storm Water Overflows, 1995’. Details of the inspection completed
are included in Appendix 6, as per Part 4
The Sewer Integrity Assessment Toolset (Appendix vii) was completed and a risk
assessment score of “Low Risk” was achieved. In order to further reduce this risk
assessment scores the items within Section 4.2.1 will need to be addressed.
The implementation of any outcomes from these assessments will be dependant
Departmental funding and approval.

Environmental Liabilities & Financial Provisions

The Owenmore River was assigned a biological quality rating of Q3 (Moderately
polluted) at the upstream monitoring station and Q4 at the downstream monitoring station
in 2009. The Owenmore River is classified as at risk of not achieving good status. The
water body must maintain 'Good' status in order to comply with the Water Framework
Directive (WFD).
It is considered that management procedures already in place are adequate to maintain the
discharge at a quality that complies with the license conditions and does not significantly
impact on the sensitive environmental receptors. The plant caretaker/technician have
implemented procedures which are continually reviewed to manage the identified risks at
their current levels and to reduce them further in as far as is reasonable possible

License Specific Reports

Based on the ‘Guidance on the Screening for Priority Substances for Waster Water
Discharge License’, it can be concluded that when the analysis was compiled by City
Analysts Limited in 2011 on behalf of Sligo County Council there were no elevated
levels or exceedances of the Priority Substances as outlined in the European
Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) (Amendment) Regulations
2012
 Section II

Summary of Monitoring Reports

2.0 Summary of Monitoring Reports
2.1 Summary Report on Monthly Influent Monitoring.

Condition 4.15 of the WWDL states “The licensee shall carry out monthly monitoring of
the influent stream to the waste water treatment plant for cBOD, COD, Suspended Solids,
Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus in order to measure the mass loadings and removal
efficiencies within the treatment plant.

Appendix 1 shows all Influent Monitoring Results for the year, together with all
available daily flows.

2.1.1 Discussion of Influent Monitoring Results

Table 1 shows an average Influent flow of 347m3/day (4l/sec) over the year and an
average influent BOD of 326mg/L, this equates to a BOD load of 113 Kg/day and a
population equivalent of 815 (@ 60g BOD/hd/day).

The below Table outlines the average, minimum & maximum results for the year, 2013

Table 1: Influent Monitoring Summary

BOD COD T.S.S Total Total Inlet Hydraulic Organic
mg/L mg/L mgL N as P as Flow Loading Loading
N P m3/day PE/day
mg/L mg/L
No. of 12 12 12 12 12
Samples
Average 326.8 584 136 38.9 5.66 347 1542 1885
Minimum 141 274 39 8.42 .645 12
Maximu 948 1185 454 77 11.2 1162
m

2.2 Discharges from the Agglomeration

Condition 4.1 of the License states “The licensee shall carry out such sampling, analyses,
measurements, examinations, maintenance and calibrations as set out below and in
accordance with Schedule B :Monitoring, of this licence.

There are three (3) discharges from the agglomeration, the Primary Discharge Point
(TPEFF2700D0094SW001) & two (2) storm water overflows (SW2 & SW3).

The primary discharge from the works is to the Collooney stream which is a tributary of
the Owenmore River.
The storm water overflow at the treatment works is in place should the inlet works
exceed the design capacity, overflow will take place and this overflow will rejoin the
treated effluent prior to discharge.

Storm Water Overflows

Discharge Point Code Location Name of Receiving Waters

SW1 168297, 326518

SWA 168297, 326518 Owenmore River
SW2 168257, 326516
Sw3 167982, 326526

The Treatment Works and all discharge points are shown on the attached map.

There are no secondary Wastewater discharges in the Agglomeration.

Schedule B of the Discharge License sets out the Parameters & the Monitoring
Frequency with which testing/analysis has to be undertaken for the Primary Discharge
Point (TPEFF2700D0094SW001). The parameters to be tested & frequencies are as
follows:

Parameter Monitoring Frequency

Flow Continuous Note 1
Temperature Weekly
pH Weekly
Conductivity Monthly Note 2
cBOD Monthly Note 2
COD Monthly Note 2
Suspended Solids Monthly Note 2
Total Nitrogen (as N) Monthly Note 2
Ammonia (as N) Monthly Note 2
Total Phosphorous (as P) Monthly Note 2
Orthophosphate (as P) Monthly Note 2
Oils, Fats & Greases Biannually
Metals & Organic As requested by the agency
Compounds Note 3
Visual Inspection Daily
Note 1: total effluent volume discharged over the 24-hour period in which the composite sample is collected shall be recorded.
Note 2: the licensee shall install a composite sampler within three months of date grant of this license. All samples thereafter shall
be recorded on a 24 hour flow proportional or time based composite sampling basis.
Note 3: having identified the most relevant pollutants from screening (Condition 4.11), subsequent monitoring for these pollutants
shall be carried out at a frequency agreed by the Agency.
Appendix ii shows the effluent monitoring results available for 2013, and also the
Emission Limit Values (ELV’s) set for particular parameters as set out in Schedule A in
the Discharge License.

Table 2: Effluent Monitoring Summary

Temp pH Conductivity BOD COD T.S.S Ammonia Total Total Ortho
°C Us/cm mg/l mg/l Mg/l Mg/l N mg/l P mg/l P mg/l
WWDL ELV 25
7 to 9 25 125 25 5 1.5
Max
ELV with
condition 2
25 7-9 25 125 37.5 6 1.8
Interpretation
included
Number of
12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
sample results
Number of
sample results
0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 2
above WWDL
ELV
Number of
sample results
above ELV
with condition 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 1
2
Interpretation
included
Annual Mean 8.36 7.66 639.75 8.25 41.33 15.92 12.87 21.91 1.10 0.93
Overall
PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS FAIL FAIL PASS PASS FAIL
Compliance

2.2.1 Discussion of Effluent Monitoring Results

pH
The Emission Limit Value (ELV) is 7.0 to 9.0. The average daily pH over the
year was 7.66. All pH samples were within the ELV.

Temperature
The Emission Limit Value (ELV) is 25Deg C Max. The average temperature over
the year was 8.36. All temperature samples were within the ELV.

Carbonaceous BOD
The ELV is 25mg/l. All samples taken during 2013 were in compliance with the
ELV with the average cBOD leaving the plant being 8.25 mg/l.

COD
The ELV is 125mg/l. All samples taken during 2013 were in compliance with the
ELV with the average COD leaving the plant being 41.33 mg/l.

Total Suspended Solids

The ELV is 25mg/l. there was one exceedance of the ELV on a sample taken on
the 05th November, 2013, showing a value of 50mg/l.
Ammonia
The ELV is 5 mg/l. there was 7 exceedances of the ELV on samples taken on
15/01 (6.645 mg/l), 12/02 (5.553 mg/l), 05/03 (36.143 mg/l), 09/04 (52.976 mg/l),
14/05 (11.770 mg/l), 18/06 (14.03 mg/l) and 09/07 (16.102 mg/l) which were
reported to the EPA.

Orthophosphate
The ELV is 1.5 mg/l. there were 2 exceedances of the ELV on samples taken on
05th March 2013 (result 1.55mg/l) and 09th April 2013 (result 2.76mg/l).

Organic Compounds & Metals

Condition 4.11.1 of the License states:
‘A representative sample of effluent from the primary discharge point shall be
screened for the presence of organic compounds and metals within six months of
the date of grant of this license. The list of parameters for analysis shall include
as a minimum, those organic compounds and metals identified as relevant having
regard to the Water Policy Regulations 2003 and amendments (S.I. No. 722 of
2003 and amendments) and any other relevant legislation. Such screening shall
be repeated at intervals as requested by the Agency thereafter.’

This screening took place on the 23rd September, 2011; see Appendix II for a
copy of the results.

Total Nitrogen
No ELV was set as part of the license. The average Total Nitrogen results leaving
the plant for the year were 21.91mg/l as N.

Total Phosphorous
No ELV was set as part of the license. The average Total Phosphorous results
leaving the plant for the year were 1.10mg/l as P.

Conductivity
No ELV was set as part of the license. The average Conductivity results leaving
the plant for the year were 639.75 us/cm.

Oils, Fats & Greases

No ELV was set as part of the license.
2.3 Treatment Efficiency Report

Condition 4.15 of the license requires that the works efficiencies be established for the
removal of pollutants. The below table outlines the removal efficiencies available
throughout the year

Table 3: Removal Efficiencies

Pollutant BOD COD T.S.S Total N Total P

(kg/day) (kg/day) (kg/day) (kg/day) (kg/day)
Influent 2.988 5.246 1.288 4.004 0.045
Mass
Loading
(kg/day)
Effluent 0.088 0.418 0.184 0.1078 0.0106
Mass
Emissions
(Kg/day)
% Removal 97 92 86 97 76
Efficiency

2.4 Treatment Capacity Report

The Collooney WWTP has a total design capacity of 1400 PE where 1PE is defined as
contributing 0.06kg/day of cBOD and a hydraulic load of 0.225m3/day.

The average daily Hydraulic Load to the plant in 2013 is currently 347 m3/day which is
recorded via the Outlet flow meter, the Organic loading is calculated as follows:

(347/day * 0.326.8 mg/l BOD (2013 mean)) / 0.06 = 1890 PE

Table 4: Treatment Capacity Report Summary

Hydraulic Capacity – Design/As Constructed (m3/day) 3DWF 945
Hydraulic Capacity – Current Loading (m3/day) 347
Hydraulic Capacity – Remaining (m3/day) 598
Organic Capacity – Design/As Constructed (PE) 1400
Organic Capacity – Current Loading (PE) 1890
Organic Capacity – Remaining (PE) -490
Will the capacity be exceeded in the next 3years? (Yes / No) No

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2.5 Ambient Monitoring Summary

Condition 4.1 of the License states “The licensee shall carry out such sampling, analyses,
measurements, examinations ,maintenance and calibrations as set out below and in
accordance with Schedule B: Monitoring, of this license.

The Requirements for Ambient Water Quality Monitoring in the Receiving Water are set
out below (Extract from Schedule B.3 of the License)

Parameter Monitoring Frequency Note 1

pH Ten samples / year
DO Ten samples / year
BOD Ten samples / year
Temperature Ten samples / year
Orthophosphate (as P) Ten samples / year
Total Phosphorous (as P) Ten samples / year
Total Nitrogen (as N) Ten samples / year
Ammonia Ten samples / year
Metals and Organic Compounds Note 2 As required
Visual Inspection Weekly
Note 1: Ambient monitoring data is to be submitted to the agency in accordance with Condition 4.16 of the License
Note 2: Having identified the most relevant pollutants from screening (Condition 4.11), subsequent monitoring for these pollutants
shall be carried out at a frequency agreed by the Agency.

Appendix iii shows all Ambient Monitoring Results for the year.

2.5.1 Discussion of Ambient Monitoring Results

The below Table outlines the average, minimum & maximum results for the year, 2013.

Table 5(a): Up-Stream Ambient Monitoring Summary

pH BOD D.O Temp Ortho Total Total Ammonia

(mg/L) (mg/L) P N (as P (as P (mg/L)
(mg/L) N mg/L)
mg/L)
No. of
Samples 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10
Average 8.10 2.25 10.43 11.97 0.01 0.03 0.68 0.05
Minimum 7.53 1.5 8.76 6.8 0.01 0.013 0.049 0.031
Maximum 8.62 9 12.27 22.9 0.029 0.055 1.22 0.066
Table 5(b): Down-Stream Ambient Monitoring Summary
pH BOD D.O Temp Ortho Total Total Ammonia
(mg/L) (mg/L) P N (as P (as P (mg/L)
(mg/L) N mg/L)
mg/L)
No. of 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10
Samples
Average 8.17 2.92 10.34 11.93 0.03 0.04 0.82 0.17
Minimum 7.82 1.5 8.12 6.3 0.01 0.02 0.088 0.04
Maximum 8.55 8 11.95 22.9 0.18 0.179 1.6 0.751

Table 6: Ambient Monitoring Report Summary

Ambient Monitoring Irish Grid EPA Feature Does assessment of the
Point from WWDL Reference Coding Tool ambient monitoring
code results indicate that the
discharge is impacting on
water quality (Yes/NO)
SW002 166,609mE, RS35O060200 No
312,347mN
SW003 165,362mE, RS36O060260 No
313,599mN

The Collooney WWTP discharges to the Owenmore River which has been designated as
having “poor status” upstream and downstream of the conflagration with the Collooney
stream.

The average Ambient Monitoring Results results indicate that the receiving water is not
compliant with the Mean Environmental Quality Standards with respect to both BOD &
Ammonia for a Good Status river (≤1.5 mg/l & ≤ 0.065 mg/l).

2.6 Data Collection and Reporting Requirements under the Urban Wastewater
Treatment Directive

Sligo County Council Water Services has submitted this information via the EPA on-line
Wastewater returns website (EDEN – Waste Water Discharge Authorisations) prior to
drafting this report.
2.7 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) – report for the previous
year

Guidance on the Preparation and Submission of the Annual Environmental Report (AER)
for Wastewater Discharge Licenses for 2013.

The requirement to submit a PRTR only applies to Waste Water Discharge Licenses
granted to agglomerations greater than 2000 PE

2.8 Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report

%
Load generated in the agglomeration that is collected in the sewer network 100
Load collected in the agglomeration that enters the treatment plant 100
Load generated in the agglomeration going to individual and appropriate N/A
treatment systems
Load generated in the agglomeration that is not collected and not N/A
individually treated
 Section III

Operational Reports Summary

3.0 Complaints & Incident Reports
3.1 Complaints Summary

As per Condition 6.4 of the Discharge License and in accordance with the National
Environmental Complaints Procedure, Sligo County Council records all complaints of an
environmental nature related to the discharge of effluent from the Treatment Plant.
During 2013, no complaints were received in relation to the discharge of effluent at the
Primary Discharge (TPEFF2700D0094SW001).

Table 7: Complaints Summary

Number Date & Nature of Cause of Actions taken Closed
Time Complainant Complaint to resolve (Y/N)
issue

3.2 Reported Incidents Summary

Condition 6.1 of the License states “The licensee, shall notify the Agency by both
telephone and facsimile, to the Agency’s headquarters in Wexford, or to such other
Agency office as may be specified by the Agency, as soon as practicable after the
occurrence of any incident (as defined in this licence). The licensee shall include as part
of the notification, date and time of the incident, summary details of the occurrence, and
where available, the steps taken to minimise any discharges”.

Set out, are the incidents for 2013, there was five number compliance issues relating to
this license for the 2013 reporting year, these related to 1 No. Orthophosphate and 1no
T.S.S ELV.

The reported incident can be found attached in Appendix V.

Incident Incident Cause No. Of Corrective Authorities Reported to Closed

Type Description Incidents Action contacted EPA Y/N
Y/N
ELV Ammonia Plant 1 DO Inalnd Fisheries Y
Exceedance Organic Optimisation
15/1/13 Overload. Sludge Control
ELV Ammonia Plant 1 DO Inalnd Fisheries Y
Exceedance Organic Optimisation
05/03/13 Overload. Sludge Control
ELV Ammonia Plant 1 DO Inalnd Fisheries Y
Exceedance Orthophosphate Organic Optimisation
09/04/13 Overload. Sludge Control
ELV Ammonia Plant 1 DO Inalnd Fisheries Y
Exceedance Organic Optimisation
14/05/13 Overload. Sludge Control
ELV Ammonia Plant 1 DO Inalnd Fisheries Y
Exceedance Organic Optimisation
18/06/13 Overload. Sludge Control
ELV Suspended Hydraulic 1 Weather Event Inalnd Fisheries Y
Exceedance Solids Overload.
05/11/13
Table 8: Incident Reporting Summary

Number of Incidents in 2013 6

Number of Incidents reported to the EPA via EDEN in 6
2013
Explanation of any discrepancies between the two
numbers above

3.3 Reported Incidents Summary

All septic tank sludges and municipal sludges from Sligo County Council run treatment
plants are centrally treated at Sligo Main Drainage. There are no discharges to any SCC
run agglomerations or treatment plants.

Input Type m3/year PE/Year % of Load

Domestic/Deptic 0
Tank Sludge
Industrial/Commercial 0
Sludge
Landfill Leachate 0
(Delivered by tanker)
Landfill Leachate 0
(Delivered by Sewer)
Other (Specify) 0
 Section IV

Infrastructural Assessments &

Programme of Improvements
4.0 Infrastructural Assessments & Programme of Improvements
4.1 Storm Water Overflow Identification & Inspection Report

As per condition 4.12.1 of the License “The licensee shall, prior to the date for
submission of the second AER (required under Condition 6.10), carry out an
investigation for the identification and assessment of storm water overflows. A report on
the storm water overflows shall be submitted to the Agency as part of the second AER.
The assessment shall include a determination of 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.

There are 3No. Storm Water Overflows (SWO’s) identified in the WWDL.
SWA located at the inlet works to the Treatment plant, flows above the peak flow to the
treatment plant overflows by weir to a 300mm pipe. This overflow rejoins the treated
effluent line prior to discharge to the Owenmore River.
SW2, located on the Dublin Road, adjacent to Mangans Cash & Carry this overflows on a
regular basis during heavy rain
SW3, this is located on the old Dublin road adjacent to Collooney Bridge. According to
the Caretaker this has never overflowed.

These SWO’s were inspected & assessed by Sligo County Council in January 2013 to
determine compliance with the requirements of DoEHLG Document ‘Procedures and
Criteria in relation to Storm Water Overflows, 1995’. Details of the inspection completed
are included in Appendix 6, as per Part 4 ‘Assessment Criteria for Existing SWO’s’.

These SWO’s would activate rarely, only after prolonged periods of rainfall, possibly
seven to eight times per year.

Table 9(a): SWO Identification & Inspection Summary

WWDL Irish Grid Included Compliance No. of Estimated Total Vol Estimated
Name / Ref. in with events in / discharged /
Code Schedule DoEHLG 2013 Measured in Measured
for A4 of the Criteria data 2013(m3) data
SWO WWDL

SWA 168,297mE, Yes Yes Unknown Estimated / Estimated

326,518mN

SW2 168,257mE, Yes Yes unknown Estimated / Estimated

326,516mN

SW2 1678,982mE, Yes Yes unknown Estimated / Estimated

326,526mN
Table 9(b): SWO Identification & Inspection Summary Report

How much sewage was discharged via SWOs in the agglomeration in the N.R.
year (m3/year)
How much sewage was discharged via SWOs in the agglomeration in the N.R.
year PE
What % of the total volume of sewage generated int he agglomeration was
discharged via SWOs in the agglomeration in 2013
Is each SWO identified as non compliant with DoEHLG guidance
included in the programme of improvements
The SWO assessment includes the requirements of schedule A3 and C3
Have the EPA been advised of any additional SWOs/changes to schedule N/A
C3 and A4

4.2 Report on Progress made and Proposals being developed to meet the
Improvement Programme Requirements.

Condition 5.1 of the license states ‘The licensee shall, as a part of the second AER
required under Condition 6.10), prepare and submit to the Agency a programme of
infrastructural improvements to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the waste
water works in order to:
a) achieve improvements in the quality of all discharges from the works;
b) meet the emission limit values specified in Schedule A: Discharges, of this
licence;
c) give effect to Regulation 2 of the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation)
Regulations 2007, as amended;
d) reduce Total Phosphorus loadings in the discharge to the maximum
practicable extent;
e) meet the obligations of Condition 1.7

Under Schedule C, there are two number of specified improvements identified to be

carried out.

C.1 - Improvement Programme for Primary Discharge

Any works required to reduce BOD & Orthophosphate levels to meet the ELV specified
in Schedule A1; Primary Waste Water Discharges of this License, this has a completion
date set for 31st December 2015.

The aerator was upgraded from a 7.5 to 15Kw new motor, VSD and surface aerator in
June of 2013 to address higher organic loading and ammonia non compliance. This action
had a positive impact on the ammonia results bring the plant under the ELV from August
to end of year.
Condition 5.2(a) – The Waste Water Treatment Plant

5.2(a)(i) the existing level of treatment, capacity of treatment plant and associated
equipment
As per table 2 of this AER, the existing level of treatment is achieving
effective removal of the ELV parameters as set out in the License, with
one exception, Ammonia. A new aerator, larger 15 Kw motor and larger
VSD was installed in June of 2013 and has addressed this item.

5.2(a)(ii) The ELV as specified in Schedule A: Discharges of the License

As per table 2 and section 3.2 of this AER, there were 6no of incidents
reported in 2013, a Waste Water Maintenance Contract has now been put
in place which requires all mechanical end electrical equipment to be
serviced bi-annually, this in combination to the works outlined above
should eliminate some of the exceedances.

5.2(a)(iii)Designations of the receiving water body

As per Section 5.1.4 & Table 16 of this AER, the Owenmore River was
assigned a biological quality rating of Q4 (Moderately polluted) at the
upstream monitoring station and Q4 (Unpolluted) at both the upstream &
downstream monitoring stations in 2009. The Owenmore River is
classified as at risk of not achieving good status. The water body must
maintain 'Good' status in order to comply with the Water Framework
Directive.

5.2(a)(iv)Water quality objectives of the receiving water body.

Every effort will be made to implement any improvement works that may
be required as outlined in Appendix vii, Table 4 Statement of Measures
subject to approval and availability of funding.

Condition 5.2(b) – the Integrity of the Waste Water Works

5.2(b)(i) Capacity of the waste water works

As per section 2.4 of this report there is an average of 598m3/day spare
capacity at the plant.

5.2(b)(ii) Leaks from the waste water works

5.2(b)(iii) misconnections between foul sewers and surface water drainage

network.
The older parts of the network are served by a combination system with
the newer areas of the town being served by a separate surface water
drainage system. A pump station at Knockbeg pumps into the system
5.2(b)(iv) infiltration by surface water

5.2(b)(v) infiltration by groundwater

Condition 5.2(c) – Storm Water Overflows

It is envisaged that in 2013, meters will be installed on the SWO’s to calculate the
quantity of overflow and the frequency of the overflow occurring, this work will
be dependant on approval and budgets.

Table 10: Improvement Programme Summary Report

Specified License License Date Status of % Timeframe Comment
Improvements Schedule Completion Expired Works Complete
Programme Date d
SWA Upgrade C2 22/12/2015 No Not Started 0 31/12/2015
SW2 Upgrade C2 22/12/2015 No Not Started 0 31/12/2015

Table 11: Improvement Programme Waste Water Treatment Plant Summary

Improvement Identifier Improvement Improvement Source Progress Expectation
Description Completed % Completion
Date
Condition 5.2a M&E Annual Incident Reduction 100
Service
Contract
4.2.1 Sewer Integrity Risk Assessment

Condition 5.2(b) of the license states “The programme of infrastructural improvements

referred to in Condition 5.1 shall include an assessment of the integrity of the waste water
works having regard to:
(i) capacity of the waste water works;
(ii) leaks from the waste water works;
(iii) misconnections between foul sewers and surface water drainage
network,
(iv) infiltration by surface water;
(v) infiltration by groundwater;
(vi) such other aspects of the works as may be specified by the Agency”

The completed Sewer Integrity Assessment tool can be found in Appendix vii, a
summary of the Risk Assessment Scores can be found in the table below.

Table 12: Sewer Integrity Risk Assessment Improvement Programme (Works)

The Improvement Programme should Risk Risk Assessment Reference to
include an assessment of the integrity of the Assessment Score relevant section
existing wastewater works for the following: Rating of AER
Hydraulic Risk Assessment Score High 110 4.2.1(a),
Appendix vi
Environmental Risk Assessment Score Low 245 4.2.1(b),
Appendix vi
Structural Risk Assessment Score High 150 4.2.1(c),
Appendix vi
O&M Risk Assessment Score Low 8 4.2.1(d),
Appendix vi
Overall Risk Assessment Score for the High 583
agglomeration

4.2.1(a) Hydraulic Risk Assessment

Upon completion of the Hydraulic Risk Assessment a High Risk rating was achieved, in
order to reduce this risk rating to a Medium/Low the following items will be required
Hydraulic Performance Assessment of the Network & implementation of any
outcomes.
A manhole survey of the network to comply with WRc Documentation.
A flow survey of the network to comply with WRc Documentation.

When these assessments have been completed the list of defects (if any) will be required
to be prioritised with regard to their short, medium and long term affect on the network.
The implementation of any outcomes from these assessments will be dependant
Departmental funding and approval.
 4.2.1(b) Environmental Risk Assessment

A Low Risk Assessment Rating has been achieved for this assessment, in order to reduce
the risk assessment score the agglomeration can be further monitored so as to not release
any discharges that may cause any environmental pollution of the receiving waters.

4.2.1(c) Structural Risk Assessment

A High Risk Assessment has been achieved for this assessment, to reduce this risk rating
a CCTV survey of the network will be required to determine any defects/deterioration of
the network. When this assessment has been completed the list of defects (if any) will be
required to be prioritised with regard to their short, medium and long term affect on the
network and funding sought for their remedy. The implementation of any outcomes from
these assessments will be dependant Departmental funding and approval.

4.2.1(d) O&M Risk Assessment

A Low Risk Assessment Rating has been achieved for this assessment
 Section V

Environmental Liability & Financial

Provisions
 Section VI
License Specific Reports
6.0 License Specific Reports
Table 15: License Specific Reports Summary
License Specific Report Required Included Reference to relevant
in 2013 in 2013 section of AER
AER AER
Priority Substances Assessment No No Completed in 2012
Drinking Water Abstraction No No n/a
Point Risk Assessment
Habitats Impact Assessment No No n/a
Shellfish Impact Assessment No No n/a
Pearl Mussel Report No No n/a
Toxicity/Leachate Management No No n/a
Toxicity of Final Effluent No No n/a
Report

6.1 Priority Substance Assessment

As per condition 4.11.1 of the License ‘A representative sample of effluent from the
primary discharge point shall be screened for the presence of organic compounds and metals
within six months of the date of grant of this license. The list of parameters for analysis shall
include, as a minimum, those organic compounds and metals identified as relevant having
regard to the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters)
Regulations 2009 and any other relevant legislation. Such screening shall be repeated at
intervals as requested by the Agency thereafter’

Condition 4.11.2 of the License states ‘The licensee shall, within twelve months of the date of
grant of this license, investigate the sources of dangerous substances detected during
monitoring of the primary discharge and take such measures as are necessary to comply with
the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations (S.I. No.
272 of 2009) for the discharge of such substances from the waste water works. A report on
the investigation and measures identified, including timeframe for implementation, shall be
included in the AER.’

Based on the ‘Guidance on the Screening for Priority Substances for Waster Water
Discharge License’ document a risk based approach should be undertaken when
addressing the screening requirement at the primary discharge. The Ballymote
agglomeration (<2,500p.e) serves a small rural village compromising primarily of
domestic dwellings, schools, commercial units, community centre and a church. There
are no industrial inputs to the treatment plant. It can be concluded from this desktop
overview that there is no further screening necessary or required for organic compounds
or metals. Furthermore, in 2011 when the analysis was compiled by City Analysts
Limited on behalf of Sligo County Council there were no elevated levels or exceedances
of the Priority Substances as outlined in the European Communities Environmental
Objectives (Surface Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 2012.
A copy of the analysis as undertaken by City Analysts Ltd can be found in Appendix ix

6.2: Drinking Water Abstraction Point Risk Assessment

6.3: Shellfish Impact Assessment Report
6.4: Toxicity/Leachate Management
6.5: Toxicity of the Final Effluent Report
6.6: Pearl Mussel Measures Report
6.7: Habitats Impact Assessment Report

The above items are not applicable to the Collooney Agglomeration.

 Section vii

Certification & Sign Off

7.0 Certification & Sign Off
 Appendix i

Influent Monitoring Results

TABLE 1(a) - INFLUENT MONITORING RESULTS

 Influent

Total
Total Nitrogen Total
Inflow BOD COD SS (as N - Phosphorous
Parameter (m3) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) mg/l) (as P mg/l)

License
Monitoring
Frequency
(Cl 4.15) Daily Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly
15/01/2013 263 421 131 43.2 5.3
12/02/2013 141 274 86 20.6 2.76
05/03/2013 391 655 207 6.87 8.66
09/04/2013 404 843 454 77 8.98
14/05/2013 141 508 130 2.59 3.81
18/06/2013 365 926 98 0.4192 8.12
09/07/2013 948 1185 148 74.7 11.2
06/08/2013 276 609 109 62.5 0.645
10/09/2013 231 443 51 45.1 5.44
08/10/2013 359 417 92 46.1 4.59
05/11/2013 160 306 39 35.9 2.95
03/12/2013 243 429 96 51.7 5.48

Average #DIV/0! 326.833 584.667 136.75 38.8899 5.66125

Minimum 0 141 274 39 0.4192 0.645
Maximum 0 948 1185 454 77 11.2
 Appendix II

Effluent Monitoring Results

TABLE 1(b) - EFFLUENT MONITORING RESULTS
Effluent

Total
Total Ammonia Nitrogen Total Fats, Oils
Outflow Temp - Conductivity BOD COD SS (as N - (as N - Phosphorous Orthophosphate & Grease Visual
Parameter (m3) °C pH (us/cm) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) mg/l) mg/l) (as P mg/l) (as P mg/l) (mg/l) Inspection

License
Monitoring
Frequency
(Cl 4.15) Daily Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Biannually Daily
25
ELV set in 7 to 9 25 125 35 5 1.5
Max
License
01/01/2013 Ok
02/01/2013 605 Ok
03/01/2013 470 Ok
04/01/2013 334 Ok
05/01/2013 294 Ok
06/01/2013 438 Ok
07/01/2013 520 Ok
08/01/2013 698 Ok
09/01/2013 735 Ok
10/01/2013 645 Ok
11/01/2013 501 Ok
12/01/2013 364 Ok
13/01/2013 380 Ok
14/01/2013 413 Ok
15/01/2013 369 4.7 7.59 545 24 29 10 6.645 16.3 0.48 0.39 Ok
16/01/2013 388 Ok
17/01/2013 368 Ok
18/01/2013 362 Ok
19/01/2013 407 Ok
20/01/2013 346 Ok
21/01/2013 274 Ok
22/01/2013 292 Ok
23/01/2013 306 Ok
24/01/2013 264 Ok
25/01/2013 318 Ok
26/01/2013 330 Ok
27/01/2013 633 Ok
28/01/2013 201 Ok
29/01/2013 121 Ok
30/01/2013 59 Ok
31/01/2013 729 Ok
01/02/2013 767 Ok
02/02/2013 682 Ok
03/02/2013 220 Ok
04/02/2013 303 Ok
05/02/2013 584 Ok
06/02/2013 362 Ok
07/02/2013 666 Ok
08/02/2013 535 Ok
09/02/2013 673 Ok
10/02/2013 782 Ok
11/02/2013 638 Ok
12/02/2013 711 8.2 7.55 605 3 21 10 5.553 11.7 0.41 0.33 Ok
13/02/2013 623 Ok
14/02/2013 712 Ok
15/02/2013 551 Ok
16/02/2013 470 Ok
17/02/2013 375 Ok
18/02/2013 345 Ok
19/02/2013 310 Ok
20/02/2013 269 Ok
21/02/2013 273 Ok
22/02/2013 278 Ok
23/02/2013 312 Ok
24/02/2013 260 Ok
25/02/2013 245 Ok
26/02/2013 233 Ok
27/02/2013 256 Ok
28/02/2013 219 Ok
01/03/2013 250 Ok
02/03/2013 235 Ok
03/03/2013 245 Ok
04/03/2013 213 Ok
05/03/2013 223 7.2 7.93 820 6 39 10 36.143 39.6 1.72 1.55 Ok
06/03/2013 240 Ok
07/03/2013 238 Ok
08/03/2013 15 Ok
09/03/2013 315 Ok
10/03/2013 271 Ok
11/03/2013 197 Ok
12/03/2013 204 Ok
13/03/2013 227 Ok
14/03/2013 253 Ok
15/03/2013 324 Ok
16/03/2013 340 Ok
17/03/2013 298 Ok
18/03/2013 271 Ok
19/03/2013 241 Ok
20/03/2013 237 Ok
21/03/2013 220 Ok
22/03/2013 366 Ok
23/03/2013 380 Ok
24/03/2013 263 Ok
25/03/2013 223 Ok
26/03/2013 208 Ok
27/03/2013 233 Ok
28/03/2013 225 Ok
29/03/2013 215 Ok
30/03/2013 210 Ok
31/03/2013 216 Ok
01/04/2013 151 Ok
02/04/2013 178 Ok
03/04/2013 156 Ok
04/04/2013 142 Ok
05/04/2013 111 Ok
06/04/2013 178 Ok
07/04/2013 255 Ok
08/04/2013 179 Ok
09/04/2013 231 6.8 7.87 917 15 80 21 52.976 53.4 3.17 2.76 Ok
10/04/2013 197 Ok
11/04/2013 329 Ok
12/04/2013 169 Ok
13/04/2013 232 Ok
14/04/2013 224 Ok
15/04/2013 255 Ok
16/04/2013 360 Ok
17/04/2013 261 Ok
18/04/2013 630 Ok
19/04/2013 482 Ok
20/04/2013 241 Ok
21/04/2013 377 Ok
22/04/2013 417 Ok
23/04/2013 328 Ok
24/04/2013 340 Ok
25/04/2013 382 Ok
26/04/2013 331 Ok
27/04/2013 368 Ok
28/04/2013 324 Ok
29/04/2013 205 Ok
30/04/2013 371 Ok
01/05/2013 259 Ok
02/05/2013 225 Ok
03/05/2013 268 Ok
04/05/2013 458 Ok
05/05/2013 271 Ok
06/05/2013 229 Ok
07/05/2013 173 Ok
08/05/2013 255 Ok
09/05/2013 383 Ok
10/05/2013 581 Ok
11/05/2013 584 Ok
12/05/2013 517 Ok
13/05/2013 468 Ok
14/05/2013 402 7.8 7.72 563 8 49 10 11.77 3.06 0.25 0.14 Ok
15/05/2013 392 Ok
16/05/2013 322 Ok
17/05/2013 162 Ok
18/05/2013 214 Ok
19/05/2013 601 Ok
20/05/2013 569 Ok
21/05/2013 437 Ok
22/05/2013 199 Ok
23/05/2013 248 Ok
24/05/2013 239 Ok
25/05/2013 180 Ok
26/05/2013 182 Ok
27/05/2013 Ok
28/05/2013 Ok
29/05/2013 Ok
30/05/2013 Ok
31/05/2013 Ok
01/06/2013 Ok
02/06/2013 Ok
03/06/2013 Ok
04/06/2013 Ok
05/06/2013 Ok
06/06/2013 Ok
07/06/2013 Ok
08/06/2013 Ok
09/06/2013 Ok
10/06/2013 Ok
11/06/2013 Ok
12/06/2013 Ok
13/06/2013 Ok
14/06/2013 Ok
15/06/2013 Ok
16/06/2013 Ok
17/06/2013 Ok
18/06/2013 59 8.4 7.69 672 4 30 10 14.032 1.72 0.19 0.08 Ok
19/06/2013 302 Ok
20/06/2013 116 Ok
21/06/2013 192 Ok
22/06/2013 235 Ok
23/06/2013 375 Ok
24/06/2013 260 Ok
25/06/2013 226 Ok
26/06/2013 230 Ok
27/06/2013 270 Ok
28/06/2013 229 Ok
29/06/2013 212 Ok
30/06/2013 229 Ok
01/07/2013 221 Ok
02/07/2013 285 Ok
03/07/2013 370 Ok
04/07/2013 259 Ok
05/07/2013 233 Ok
06/07/2013 301 Ok
07/07/2013 163 Ok
08/07/2013 187 Ok
09/07/2013 193 17.9 7.83 662 8 50 30 16.102 17.9 1.27 1.09 Ok
10/07/2013 208 Ok
11/07/2013 207 Ok
12/07/2013 197 Ok
13/07/2013 269 Ok
14/07/2013 141 Ok
15/07/2013 197 Ok
16/07/2013 189 Ok
17/07/2013 216 Ok
18/07/2013 Ok
19/07/2013 Ok
20/07/2013 212 Ok
21/07/2013 155 Ok
22/07/2013 225 Ok
23/07/2013 169 Ok
24/07/2013 253 Ok
25/07/2013 153 Ok
26/07/2013 235 Ok
27/07/2013 175 Ok
28/07/2013 152 Ok
29/07/2013 106 Ok
30/07/2013 187 Ok
31/07/2013 226 Ok
01/08/2013 525 Ok
02/08/2013 225 Ok
03/08/2013 541 Ok
04/08/2013 370 Ok
05/08/2013 215 Ok
06/08/2013 270 11.1 7.65 560 5 38 10 0.471 23.1 1.47 1.35 Ok
07/08/2013 280 Ok
08/08/2013 326 Ok
09/08/2013 303 Ok
10/08/2013 234 Ok
11/08/2013 265 Ok
12/08/2013 305 Ok
13/08/2013 305 Ok
14/08/2013 267 Ok
15/08/2013 380 Ok
16/08/2013 322 Ok
17/08/2013 318 Ok
18/08/2013 297 Ok
19/08/2013 270 Ok
20/08/2013 248 Ok
21/08/2013 325 Ok
22/08/2013 277 Ok
23/08/2013 Ok
24/08/2013 Ok
25/08/2013 223 Ok
26/08/2013 327 Ok
27/08/2013 247 Ok
28/08/2013 254 Ok
29/08/2013 197 Ok
30/08/2013 202 Ok
31/08/2013 187 Ok
01/09/2013 218 Ok
02/09/2013 228 Ok
03/09/2013 204 Ok
04/09/2013 215 Ok
05/09/2013 251 Ok
06/09/2013 243 Ok
07/09/2013 201 Ok
08/09/2013 454 Ok
09/09/2013 524 Ok
10/09/2013 378 8 7.54 547 4 27 10 1.521 17.4 1.53 1.44 Ok
11/09/2013 307 Ok
12/09/2013 354 Ok
13/09/2013 415 Ok
14/09/2013 289 Ok
15/09/2013 387 Ok
16/09/2013 476 Ok
17/09/2013 392 Ok
18/09/2013 687 Ok
19/09/2013 547 Ok
20/09/2013 454 Ok
21/09/2013 375 Ok
22/09/2013 301 Ok
23/09/2013 297 Ok
24/09/2013 300 Ok
25/09/2013 287 Ok
26/09/2013 210 Ok
27/09/2013 262 Ok
28/09/2013 234 Ok
29/09/2013 384 Ok
30/09/2013 84 Ok
01/10/2013 234 Ok
02/10/2013 365 Ok
03/10/2013 341 Ok
04/10/2013 398 Ok
05/10/2013 330 Ok
06/10/2013 278 Ok
07/10/2013 251 Ok
08/10/2013 333 7.9 7.49 578 7 44 10 2.101 19.9 0.79 0.7 Ok
09/10/2013 287 Ok
10/10/2013 236 Ok
11/10/2013 227 Ok
12/10/2013 323 Ok
13/10/2013 181 Ok
14/10/2013 200 Ok
15/10/2013 215 Ok
16/10/2013 215 Ok
17/10/2013 484 Ok
18/10/2013 313 Ok
19/10/2013 374 Ok
20/10/2013 338 Ok
21/10/2013 369 Ok
22/10/2013 378 Ok
23/10/2013 373 Ok
24/10/2013 289 Ok
25/10/2013 504 Ok
26/10/2013 650 Ok
27/10/2013 Ok
28/10/2013 Ok
29/10/2013 627 Ok
30/10/2013 508 Ok
31/10/2013 607 Ok
01/11/2013 597 Ok
02/11/2013 512 Ok
03/11/2013 781 Ok
04/11/2013 492 Ok
05/11/2013 536 6.2 7.68 582 9 42 50 3.007 25.4 0.75 0.59 Ok
06/11/2013 554 Ok
07/11/2013 514 Ok
08/11/2013 414 Ok
09/11/2013 534 Ok
10/11/2013 504 Ok
11/11/2013 540 Ok
12/11/2013 439 Ok
13/11/2013 12 Ok
14/11/2013 1,027 Ok
15/11/2013 451 Ok
16/11/2013 372 Ok
17/11/2013 412 Ok
18/11/2013 519 Ok
19/11/2013 492 Ok
20/11/2013 525 Ok
21/11/2013 421 Ok
22/11/2013 310 Ok
23/11/2013 300 Ok
24/11/2013 319 Ok
25/11/2013 333 Ok
26/11/2013 212 Ok
27/11/2013 344 Ok
28/11/2013 272 Ok
29/11/2013 257 Ok
30/11/2013 264 Ok
01/12/2013 346 Ok
02/12/2013 281 Ok
03/12/2013 237 6.1 7.34 626 6 47 10 4.091 33.4 1.17 0.74 Ok
04/12/2013 354 Ok
05/12/2013 314 Ok
06/12/2013 340 Ok
07/12/2013 270 Ok
08/12/2013 331 Ok
09/12/2013 315 Ok
10/12/2013 271 Ok
11/12/2013 278 Ok
12/12/2013 250 Ok
13/12/2013 339 Ok
14/12/2013 420 Ok
15/12/2013 519 Ok
16/12/2013 699 Ok
17/12/2013 584 Ok
18/12/2013 477 Ok
19/12/2013 211 Ok
20/12/2013 652 Ok
21/12/2013 1,019 Ok
22/12/2013 794 Ok
23/12/2013 492 Ok
24/12/2013 1,024 Ok
25/12/2013 596 Ok
26/12/2013 623 Ok
27/12/2013 303 Ok
28/12/2013 1,162 Ok
29/12/2013 859 Ok
30/12/2013 712 Ok
31/12/2013 838 Ok

Totals for
2013 116,515

Average 347 8.36 7.66 639.75 8.25 41.33 15.92 12.87 21.91 1.10 0.93 #DIV/0!
Minimum 12 4.7 7.34 545 3 21 10 0.471 1.72 0.19 0.08 0 0
Maximum 1,162 17.9 7.93 917 24 80 50 52.976 53.4 3.17 2.76 0 0
 Appendix III

Ambient Monitoring Results

 TABLE 1(c) - AMBIENT MONITORING RESULTS

Ambient Monitoring - Upstream Ambient Monitoring - Downstream

3- 3 3
pH DO BOD PO4 P N NH pH DO BOD PO4 P N NH
3-

°
mg/l mg/l C mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l °C mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l

15/01/ 7.5 8. 0.05 8.0 0.64

2013 3 9.5 1.5 8 0.01 0.013 1.22 4 6 11.76 1.5 6.3 0.01 0.02 6 0.06
12/02/ 7.8 6. 0.05 0.02 0.46 0.05
2013 9 12.12 1.5 8 0.013 0.028 0.47 7 7.9 11.95 1.5 6.6 0.011 6 7 6
05/03/ 8.3 7. 0.06 0.03 0.84 0.31
2013 2 11.36 1.5 5 0.018 0.022 0.55 2 8.2 10.88 1.5 7.8 0.02 2 7 8
09/04/ 8.6 8. 0.03 8.5 0.05 0.75
2013 2 12.27 2 5 0.018 0.018 0.338 5 5 11.89 3 8.6 0.031 2 1.07 1
14/05/ 8.2 11 0.04 8.1 10. 0.02 0.94
2013 1 10.74 2 .2 0.014 0.031 1.05 5 7 10.81 2 8 0.012 8 1 0.05
14/06/ 8.3 13 0.06 8.3 15. 0.02 0.08
2013 1 10.28 1.5 .3 0.01 0.023 0.049 6 7 9.36 3 4 0.01 2 8 0.29
09/07/ 8.3 22 8.3 22. 0.17
2013 4 8.76 1.5 .9 0.01 0.024 0.464 4 8.12 8 9 0.18 9 1.6
06/08/ 8.1 17 17. 0.05 0.91 0.06
2013 5 9.08 1.5 .8 0.01 0.04 0.696 0.06 8.2 8.87 2 7 0.026 6 9 2
10/09/ 8.0 14 0.04 8.0 14. 0.03 0.05
2013 7 10.07 2 .5 0.01 0.02 0.368 1 9 9.79 8 5 0.014 1 0.61 4
08/10/ 8.1 15 8.1 15. 0.02
9.39 9 0.029 0.055 1.01 9.42 1.5 0.01 0.49
2013 2 .7 3 4 3
05/11/ 7.5 8. 0.03 7.8 0.03
10.59 1.5 0.016 0.03 0.883 10.59 1.5 8.1 0.013 1.03 0.04
2013 7 2 1 2 1
03/12/ 8. 0.03 8.1 0.05
8.1 11.02 1.5 0.01 0.021 1.06 10.59 1.5 9 0.01 0.02 1.17
2013 4 2 5 1

11
Avera 8.1 .9 8.1 11.
ge 0 10.43 2.25 7 0.01 0.03 0.68 0.05 7 10.34 2.92 93 0.03 0.04 0.82 0.17
Minim 7.5 6. 0.03 7.8 0.08
um 3 8.76 1.5 8 0.01 0.013 0.049 1 2 8.12 1.5 6.3 0.01 0.02 8 0.04
Maxi 8.6 22 0.06 8.5 22. 0.17 0.75
mum 2 12.27 9 .9 0.029 0.055 1.22 6 5 11.95 8 9 0.18 9 1.6 1
 Appendix IV

Agglomeration Layout
 Appendix V

Reported Incidents
Incident INCI000780 for
Collooney Licence (D0093-01)
Notification No: INCI000780
Submitted: 11/02/2013

Licensee Details
First name
Clinton
Surname
Morrow
Address 1
Water Services O&M Section
Address 2
St. Anne's Place
Town
Sligo
County
Telephone
071 9111390
Alternate phone
0876540941

Incident Details
Description of Incident
exceedance of ELV
Incident Category
Category 1
Approximate start of incident?
15/01/2013 00:00
First noticed
08/02/2013 00:00
Still ongoing?
Yes
New or recurring Incident?
Recurring
Incident nature
Breach of ELV
Impact of Incident on Environment
risk to status of water body
Uncontrolled release to receptors
Water
Details of any vulnerable receptors
Owenmore River
Likely Cause
WWTP upgrade required to meet ELV

Incident Location
Discharge Point
Yes
Selected Discharge Point
TPEFF2700D0093SW001
ELV Exceedences
Parameters Results Method Date
Ammonia-Total (as N) (mg/l) 6.650 Composite 15/01/2013 00:00

Communication to Date
EPA notified by phone?
No
Local authorities notified?
No
Inland Fisheries notified?
No
Other agencies notified?
Yes
Agency Date &
Name Contact details
Contacted Time
Inland
11/02/2013 aisling
Fisheries aisling.donegan@fisheriesireland.ie
00:00 donegan
Ireland

Additional Incident Details

Activity in progress at time of incident
routine activities
Corrective Actions taken
Date &
Action
Time
new aerator is being progressed to increase the DO
No date
within the aeration tank. this will improve the removal
provided
efficiency of Ammonia
Preventative Actions to be taken
Action Target Date
the new areator is being progressed No date provided
Likelihood of Recurrence
Medium
Other relevant information
Notes
No Notes specified.
Incident INCI001403 for
Collooney Licence (D0093-01)
Notification No: INCI001403
Submitted: 03/05/2013

Licensee Details
First name
Clinton
Surname
Morrow
Address 1
Water Services O&M Section
Address 2
St. Anne's Place
Town
Sligo
County
Telephone
071 9111390
Alternate phone
0876540941

Incident Details
Description of Incident
exceedance of elv
Incident Category
Category 1
Approximate start of incident?
05/03/2013 00:00
First noticed
24/04/2013 00:00
Still ongoing?
Yes
New or recurring Incident?
Recurring
Incident nature
Breach of ELV
Impact of Incident on Environment
no impact
Uncontrolled release to receptors
Water
Details of any vulnerable receptors
owenmore river
Likely Cause
WWTP upgrade required to meet ELV

Incident Location
Discharge Point
Yes
Selected Discharge Point
TPEFF2700D0093SW001
ELV Exceedences
Parameters Results Method Date
Ammonia-Total (as N) (mg/l) 36.140 Composite 05/03/2013 00:00

Communication to Date
EPA notified by phone?
No
Local authorities notified?
No
Inland Fisheries notified?
No
Other agencies notified?
Yes
Agency Date &
Name Contact details
Contacted Time
Inland
24/04/2013 aisling
Fisheries aisling.donegan@inlandfisheries.ie
00:00 donegan
Ireland

Additional Incident Details

Activity in progress at time of incident
normal plant activities
Corrective Actions taken
Action Date & Time
new aerator on orde this will improve aeration and No date
reduce exceedances at plant provided
Preventative Actions to be taken
Action Target Date
as above No date provided
Likelihood of Recurrence
High
Other relevant information
Notes
No Notes specified.
Incident INCI001674 for
Collooney Licence (D0093-01)
Notification No: INCI001674
Submitted: 17/06/2013

Licensee Details
First name
Clinton
Surname
Morrow
Address 1
Water Services O&M Section
Address 2
St. Anne's Place
Town
Sligo
County
Telephone
071 9111390
Alternate phone
0876540941

Incident Details
Description of Incident
exceedance of elv
Incident Category
Category 1
Approximate start of incident?
14/05/2013 00:00
First noticed
17/06/2013 00:00
Still ongoing?
No
Finish date/time
14/05/2013 00:00
New or recurring Incident?
Recurring
Incident nature
Breach of ELV
Impact of Incident on Environment
no impact
Uncontrolled release to receptors
Water
Details of any vulnerable receptors
owenmore river
Likely Cause
WWTP upgrade required to meet ELV

Incident Location
Discharge Point
Yes
Selected Discharge Point
TPEFF2700D0093SW001
ELV Exceedences
Parameters Results Method Date
Ammonia-Total (as N) (mg/l) 11.770 Composite 14/05/2013 00:00

Communication to Date
EPA notified by phone?
No
Local authorities notified?
No
Inland Fisheries notified?
No
Other agencies notified?
Yes
Agency Date &
Name Contact details
Contacted Time
Inland
17/06/2013 aisling
Fisheries aisling.donegan@inlandfisheries.ie
00:00 donegan
Ireland

Additional Incident Details

Activity in progress at time of incident
normal activities
Corrective Actions taken
Date &
Action
Time
a new 7.5Kw aerator has now been installed at the plant
with a new VSD. this will improve the DO within the No date
aeration basin reducing the effluent ammonia levels. this provided
was installed approx 2weeks after the sample was taken.
Preventative Actions to be taken
Target
Action
Date
a new 7.5Kw aerator has now been installed at the plant
with a new VSD. this will improve the DO within the No date
aeration basin reducing the effluent ammonia levels. this provided
was installed approx 2weeks after the sample was taken.
Likelihood of Recurrence
Medium
Other relevant information
Notes
No Notes specified.
Incident INCI001678 for
Collooney Licence (D0093-01)
Notification No: INCI001678
Submitted: 18/06/2013

Licensee Details
First name
Clinton
Surname
Morrow
Address 1
Water Services O&M Section
Address 2
St. Anne's Place
Town
Sligo
County
Telephone
071 9111390
Alternate phone
0876540941

Incident Details
Description of Incident
exceedance of elv
Incident Category
Category 1
Approximate start of incident?
09/04/2013 00:00
First noticed
18/06/2013 00:00
Still ongoing?
No
Finish date/time
09/04/2013 00:00
New or recurring Incident?
Recurring
Incident nature
Breach of ELV
Impact of Incident on Environment
no impact
Uncontrolled release to receptors
Water
Details of any vulnerable receptors
owenmore river
Likely Cause
WWTP upgrade required to meet ELV

Incident Location
Discharge Point
Yes
Selected Discharge Point
TPEFF2700D0093SW001
ELV Exceedences
Parameters Results Method Date
09/04/2013
Ammonia-Total (as N) (mg/l) 52.980 Composite
00:00
ortho-Phosphate (as P) - 09/04/2013
2.760 Composite
unspecified (mg/l) 00:00

Communication to Date
EPA notified by phone?
No
Local authorities notified?
No
Inland Fisheries notified?
No
Other agencies notified?
No

Additional Incident Details

Activity in progress at time of incident
routine plant activities
Corrective Actions taken
Action Date & Time
a new aerator has since been installed at the plant No date
which will improve effluent quality provided
Preventative Actions to be taken
Action Target Date
a new aerator has since been installed at the plant No date
which will improve effluent quality provided
Likelihood of Recurrence
Medium
Other relevant information
Notes
No Notes specified.
Incident INCI003148 for
Collooney Licence (D0093-01)
Notification No: INCI003148
Submitted: 06/01/2014

Licensee Details
First name
Kevin
Surname
Love
Address 1
Sligo County Council
Address 2
Water Services
Town
Old Jail
County
Telephone
0719111392
Alternate phone

Incident Details
Description of Incident
ELV Exceedance for Suspended Solids 05/11/2013
Incident Category
Category 1
Approximate start of incident?
05/11/2013 00:00
First noticed
06/01/2014 00:00
Still ongoing?
No
Finish date/time
06/11/2013 00:00
New or recurring Incident?
New
Incident nature
Breach of ELV
Impact of Incident on Environment
No impact
Uncontrolled release to receptors
No uncontrolled release
Details of any vulnerable receptors
Likely Cause
Adverse Weather

Incident Location
Discharge Point
Yes
Selected Discharge Point
TPEFF2700D0093SW001
ELV Exceedences
Parameters Results Method Date
Suspended Solids (mg/l) 50.000 Composite 05/11/2013 00:00

Communication to Date
EPA notified by phone?
No
Local authorities notified?
Yes
Authority
Date & Time Name Contact details
Contacted
Sligo County 06/01/2014 Noel
nharan@sligococo.ie
Council 00:00 Haran
Inland Fisheries notified?
No
Other agencies notified?
No

Additional Incident Details

Activity in progress at time of incident
High Hydraulic Loading to Plant. All other parameters satisfactory.
Corrective Actions taken
Action Date & Time
Daily monitoring No date provided
Preventative Actions to be taken
Action Target Date
Monitor plant flows and sludge levels No date provided
Likelihood of Recurrence
Medium
Other relevant information
High Hydraulic Loading due to heavy rainfall.
Notes
No Notes specified.
 Appendix VI

Storm Water Overflow

Inspection Reports
Assessment Criteria
Discharge Point Code SWA – Inlet to Treatment Plant

SWA located at the inlet works to the Treatment plant, should the flow to the inlet works
exceed the design capacity (6DWF) overflow will take place. This overflow from the
inlet chamber will then rejoin the treated effluent pipeline prior to discharge.

This SWO complies with the ‘Procedures & Criteria in relation to Storm Water
Overflows’ 1995 as follows:
1. Does the Storm Water Overflow cause significant visual or aesthetic impact and
public complaints?
NO, the SWO is situated at the inlet to the plant, located in a manhole.

2. Does the SWO cause deterioration in the water quality in the receiving water?
NO, as the storm overflow is only in operation during storm events it is estimated
that the dilution to the untreated effluent is large enough so as to not cause any
deterioration to the receiving water.

3. Does the SWO give rise to failures in meeting the requirements of national
regulations on foot of EU Directives (Bathing Waters, etc.)?

NO

4. Does the SWO operate in Dry Weather?

NO, only in storm flows

As per the above, it’s deemed that the SWO (SWA) is in compliance with the
requirements of DoEHLG Document ‘Procedures and Criteria in relation to Storm
Water Overflows, 1995’

It is the intention of Sligo County Council to install a flow meter to determine the number
of storm overflows and quantity of storm released to the waterbody throughout the year

The License sets out in Schedule C.2: Improvement Programme for Storm Water
Overflows that this Overflow requires an upgrade in order to comply with the criteria
outlined in the DoEHLG “Procedures & Criteria in Relation to Storm Water Overflows,
1995”.