Cahir Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Uisce Éireann has completed a €3 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant at Cahir, County Tipperary
The project has significantly modernised and improved the performance and capacity of the plant and will accommodate growth and development in the area. It will also improve the quality of treated wastewater discharged into the River Suir and ensure compliance with wastewater regulation.
What is involved with this project?
The Cahir Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project included:
- Increasing the capacity of the Wastewater Treatment Plant to a Population Equivalent (PE) of 5,500 which caters for a 10-year growth forecast.
- Works comprised new inlet screen works, 2 new storm water overflow (SWO) chambers, new splitter chambers, a new final settling tank and additional ancillary works.
- The upgraded plant will discharge treated effluent into the River Suir to the Wastewater Discharge Licence (WWDL) and Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) standards.
What are the benefits of this project?
The upgraded wastewater treatment plant will:
- Provide better health and integrity to the environment
- Improve the water quality in the River Suir
- Facilitate growth and development in the area
- Ensure compliance with national and EU regulations relating to the treatment of wastewater.
Next Steps
Uisce Éireann would like to thank the community in Cahir for their cooperation during this essential project. For more information, news and updates please visit the Uisce Éireann website.
