Uisce Éireann can confirm that power has been restored to Knockrobin Wastewater Treatment Plant in Wicklow
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Uisce Éireann can confirm that power has been restored to Knockrobin Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Wicklow this evening (Friday) following a fire that resulted in loss of power to the plant yesterday afternoon.
While the plant was offline, Uisce Éireann implemented emergency procedures to manage wastewater treatment. Incoming wastewater to the WWTP was diverted to a storm tank at Murrough Pumping Station for preliminary treatment prior to emergency discharge to Killiney Bay. Due to the restoration of power at the WWTP on Friday evening, the effluent has been returned to the plant for treatment, as per normal practice. The EPA was immediately notified of this emergency procedure, and Uisce Éireann is continuing to provide regular updates to the Agency.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.
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Uisce Éireann is working to restore power to Knockrobin Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Wicklow following a fire that resulted in loss of power to the plant yesterday afternoon.
The plant is currently offline and we have implemented emergency procedures to manage wastewater treatment. Incoming wastewater into the WWTP is being diverted to a storm tank at Murrough Pumping Station for preliminary treatment prior to emergency discharge to Killiney Bay. This may result in bathing water quality being impacted temporarily. The EPA were immediately notified of this emergency procedure, and Uisce Éireann is continuing to provide regular updates to the Agency.
Uisce Éireann is working closely with the operators of the WWTP to ensure operations at the plant can resume as quickly as possible.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.