ATTACHMENT A.1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY. 1. Description of the Wastewater Treatment Works and Activities carried out therein

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1 ATTACHMENT A.1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 1. Description of the Wastewater Treatment Works and Activities carried out therein Kilberry Septic Tanks are located near the village of Kilberry which is approximately 6km north of Athy, Co. Kildare. They can be accessed via the R417 Regional Road between Athy and Monasterevin. Kilberry Septic Tanks were constructed to serve approximately 102 houses with 4 people per house and a primary school with 143 pupils in the Kilberry Agglomeration. Two septic tanks were designed, each with a capacity of 28.52m 3, giving an overall capacity of 57.04m 3. On the basis of this, Kilberry septic tanks were designed to cater for 300 PE (Population Equivalent). Kilberry septic tanks receive domestic sewage only. The septic tank at Kilberry is located on agricultural land and is usually only accessible once a year for desludging purposes. This activity is co-ordinated with the landowner and is usually carried out in the period following the harvesting of crops and prior to the land being tilled and planted. The septic tanks provide primary treatment to sewage by: 1. Removing suspended solids from the waste water by sedimentation. 2. Reducing the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of the effluent by anaerobic digestion. 3. Further reduction of the BOD of the effluent in the percolation area by anaerobic digestion. Kilberry Septic Tanks operate as follows: 1. Sewage is received from: a. Kilberry Primary School via a foul pumping station located on the grounds of the school which pumps into a nearby gravity foul sewer b. The remainder of the Kilberry Agglomeration via gravity foul sewers 2. All sewage is then discharged to a foul pumping station located adjacent to the R417 Regional Road. This foul pumping station pumps all sewage from the Kilberry Agglomeration into a 225mm diameter gravity foul sewer which drains into the Kilberry Septic Tanks. 3. Effluent is split and enters two identical septic tanks via the 225mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 4. Settlement of suspended solids occurs within Chamber 1 of each septic tank. 5. Scum (oils and greases) floats to the surface of the effluent within each septic tanks. 1 EPA Export :19:35:20

2 6. Sewage sludge settles to the base of each septic tank within Chamber 1 and is removed by tanker periodically. 7. Liquid effluent enters Chamber 2 of each septic tank via a baffle wall between Chamber 1 and Chamber Further settlement of remaining suspended solids occurs in Chamber 2 of each septic tank. 9. Sewage sludge also settles to the base of each septic tank within Chamber 2 and is removed by tanker periodically. 10. Anaerobic digestion takes place within each septic tank which results in a reduction in the BOD. 11. Effluent is discharged from the septic tanks to the Tully Stream approximately 500m upstream of its confluence with the River Barrow via a 300mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 2. Sources of emissions 1. Sewage sludge 2. Final effluent discharged to ground 3. Odours 4. Noise associated with site activities (periodic desludging etc.) 3. 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 nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the waste water works are not expected to vary in nature i.e. domestic or volume for the foreseeable future. 4. The proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this is not possible, reducing emissions from the waste water works There are no current proposals to reduce emissions from the waste water works through the use of technology or other techniques. However, a Developer has been conditioned through planning to construct a new 750PE WWTW which will replace the existing WWTW to serve the agglomeration of Kilberry (Planning Ref ). This development will also involve the upgrading of the existing foul pumping station to pump to the site of the proposed WWTW. 5. Further measures planned to comply with the general principle of the basic obligations of the operator, i.e., that no significant pollution is caused There are currently no further improvement measures proposed at the existing Kilberry Septic Tanks. However, a Developer has been conditioned through planning to construct a new 750PE WWTW which will replace the existing WWTW to serve the agglomeration of Kilberry (Planning Ref ). This development will also involve the upgrading of the existing foul pumping station to pump to the site of the proposed WWTW. 2 EPA Export :19:35:20

3 6. Measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment There are currently no measures/proposals in relation to monitoring emissions into the environment at Kilberry Septic Tanks. 3 EPA Export :19:35:20

4 Kildare County Council Application to EPA (Kilberry Septic Tank) ATTACHMENT G.2 COMPLIANCE WITH EC ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES (SURFACE WATERS) REGULATIONS 2009 Compliance with the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 The above Regulations, enacted in July 2009 set out the environmental quality standards for surface waters and they identify the criteria for at least Good Status that are required to be achieved by The Regulations also make specific reference to river basin management plans. The Kilberry agglomeration is part of the South Eastern River Basin District, for which the Draft River Basin Management Plan for the South Eastern River Basin District, was published in December 2008 for subsequent formal adoption by each local authority. This document is publicly available for viewing and download at :- Under the current Draft River Basin District River Basin Management Plan, a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Programmes of Measures have also been published. These are also publicly available for viewing and download at :- It is intended that the River Basin Management Plan along with the associated programmes of measures will be formally adopted in December The new Regulations, issued in July 2009 also revoked the previous Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorous) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 258 of 1998). Under these Regulations, the Council had previously prepared it s Implementation Report 2008 for the Barrow, Boyne & Liffey Catchments. The Regulations under which this document was prepared have been revoked in July A copy of the Implementation report is included with this application. As agreed with the Agency, on 30 th September 2009, and in advance of making this application, and having regard to the substantial nature of some of the above documents and the need to minimise resource consumption, this application includes an electronic copy only of documents which are available publicly on-line, and the link to any on-line documents has been included in the paper copy of this application. EPA Export :19:35:21

5 KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Implementation Report 2008 for the Barrow, Boyne & Liffey Catchments Prepared by Kildare County Council in accordance with the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001) Mr. J Boland Director of Services Environment & Water Services July 2008 EPA Export :19:35:21

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS Table 1.1 Summary of Current Status of River Water Quality in Functional Area and Standards to be achieved SECTION 2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES SECTION 3 PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION Table 2.1 Table 2.2 County Implementation Programme Implementation Programme Summary Table for each River SECTION 4 PROGRESS TO DATE ANNEX A Guide to Potential Sources of Dangerous Substances listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001 EPA Export :19:35:21

7 SECTION 1 Table 1.1 CURRENT WATER QUALITY STATUS AND TARGETS Summary of Current Status of River Water Quality in Functional Area and Standards to be achieved EPA Export :19:35:21

8 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Baseline Condition ug/l Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Liffey 09L Ballymore Eustace Br N Atrazine <0.01 <100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 <100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 <100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 <100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 <100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 <100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 <100 Yes 2.5 Copper 31 <100 No 4.25 Cyanide 10 <100 Yes 5.25 Fluoride 70 <100 Yes 95 Lead <0.38 <100 Yes 1.5 Nickel 3 <100 Yes 1.75 Zinc 17.3 <100 Yes Liffey 09L Kilcullen Br N Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1.25 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 1.25 Copper <2 >100 Yes 4.75 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes <5 Fluoride 290 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 1.6 Nickel 1 >100 Yes 2 Zinc <1.8 >100 Yes 8.53 Liffey 09L Connell Ford N Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene < 1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes < 1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 1.25 Copper <0.2 >100 Yes 4.5 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes 7 Fluoride <3 >100 Yes Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 1.25 Nickel 1 >100 Yes 1.75 Zinc 35.6 >100 Yes 7.95 Page 1 EPA Export :19:35:21

9 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Baseline Condition ug/l Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Liffey 09L km d/s Newbridge N Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane 4.7 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 2 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 1 >100 Yes 0.98 Copper <0.2 >100 Yes 4.25 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes <10 Fluoride 50 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 12 Nickel <0.85 >100 Yes 0.85 Zinc <1.8 >100 Yes 8.25 Liffey 09L Victoria Br N Atrazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1.5 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 0.98 Copper 1 >100 Yes 3 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes <5 Fluoride 50 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 0.85 Nickel 1 >100 Yes 1.5 Zinc 37 >100 Yes 4.76 Liffey 09L Castlekeely Ford N Atrazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane 20 >100 No <1 Simazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1.7 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 3.7 >100 Yes 3.72 Copper 8.2 >100 Yes 4.25 Cyanide 26 >100 Yes 6.5 Fluoride <70 >100 Yes Lead <0.6 >100 Yes 1.1 Nickel <9.9 >100 Yes 3.5 Zinc 197 >100 No 7.6 Page 2 EPA Export :19:35:21

10 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Baseline Condition ug/l Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Liffey 09L Alexandra Br N Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 >100 Yes 4.5 Copper 6 >100 Yes 5.5 Cyanide 6 >100 Yes 6.5 Fluoride 70 >100 Yes 130 Lead 4 >100 Yes 1.25 Nickel 5 >100 Yes 4.25 Zinc 23 >100 Yes 9.5 Liffey 09L Br. In Celbridge N Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane 1.8 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic <0.96 >100 Yes 1 Chromium 2 >100 Yes Copper 1 >100 Yes 2.5 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes 8 Fluoride 70 >100 Yes 120 Lead <0.38 >100 Yes 1.19 Nickel 116 >100 No 3 Zinc <1.8 >100 Yes Liffey 09L Leixlip Br. O Atrazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.1 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 1 Chromium <4.6 >100 Yes 1 Copper 7 >100 Yes 5 Cyanide 12 >100 No <5 Fluoride 80 >100 Yes 145 Lead 4 >100 Yes 1.25 Nickel 5 >100 Yes 2.5 Zinc 48 >100 Yes 6.45 Page 3 EPA Export :19:35:21

11 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Baseline Condition ug/l Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) Is Baseline Quality Satisfactory? Yes/No Current Condition ug/l Painestown 09P Painestown Bridge N Atrazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 >100 Yes <1 Simazine <0.01 >100 Yes <0.01 Toluene <1 >100 Yes <1 Xelenes <1 >100 Yes <1 Arsenic 1 >100 Yes 2 Chromium 1 >100 Yes 1.75 Copper 4 >100 Yes 3.5 Cyanide <5 >100 Yes 6 Fluoride 140 >100 Yes Lead 1 >100 Yes 0.85 Nickel 2 >100 Yes 2.75 Zinc 25.5 >100 Yes 7.48 Page 4 EPA Export :19:35:21

12 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Standard to be Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Liffey 09L Ballymore Eustace Br N Atrazine <100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane < Yes No Simazine <100 1 Yes No Toluene < Yes No Xelenes < Yes No Arsenic < Yes No Chromium < Yes No Copper < Yes No Cyanide < Yes No Fluoride < Yes No Lead < Yes No Nickel < Yes No Zinc <100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L Kilcullen Br N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Is an Article 9(1) Extension Proposed? Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L Connell Ford N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Page 5 EPA Export :19:35:21

13 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Standard to be Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Liffey 09L km d/s Newbridge N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L Victoria Br N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Is an Article 9(1) Extension Proposed? Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L Castlekeely Ford N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Page 6 EPA Export :19:35:21

14 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Standard to be Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Liffey 09L Alexandra Br N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L Br. In Celbridge N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Is an Article 9(1) Extension Proposed? Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Liffey 09L Leixlip Br. O Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Page 7 EPA Export :19:35:21

15 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 Water Hardness (mg/l CaCo3) (where applicable) River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance Standard to be Achieved by 2010 (ug/l) Has Standard Been Achieved? Painestown 09P Painestown Bridge N Atrazine >100 1 Yes No Dichloromethane > Yes No Simazine >100 1 Yes No Toluene > Yes No Xelenes > Yes No Arsenic > Yes No Chromium > Yes No Copper > Yes No Cyanide > Yes No Fluoride > Yes No Lead > Yes No Nickel > Yes No Zinc >100 see regs or 100 Yes No Is an Article 9(1) Extension Proposed? Page 8 EPA Export :19:35:21

16 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance If Yes, What is the proposed compliance date Is an Article 9(2) Exemption Proposed? Liffey 09L Ballymore Eustace Br N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L Kilcullen Br N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L Connell Ford N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Where Quality is Unsatisfactory What is the Principal Source of Pollution If there is an identifiable source, please enter details Page 9 EPA Export :19:35:21

17 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance If Yes, What is the proposed compliance date Is an Article 9(2) Exemption Proposed? Liffey 09L km d/s Newbridge N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L Victoria Br N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L Castlekeely Ford N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Where Quality is Unsatisfactory What is the Principal Source of Pollution If there is an identifiable source, please enter details Page 10 EPA Export :19:35:21

18 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance If Yes, What is the proposed compliance date Is an Article 9(2) Exemption Proposed? Liffey 09L Alexandra Br N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L Br. In Celbridge N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Liffey 09L Leixlip Br. O Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Where Quality is Unsatisfactory What is the Principal Source of Pollution If there is an identifiable source, please enter details Page 11 EPA Export :19:35:21

19 TABLE 1.1: SUMMARY OF CURRENT STATUS OF RIVER IN FUNCTIONAL AREA AND STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Report Year 2008 River Name River Code Monitoring Station Code Station Location Name Grid Reference Dangerous substance If Yes, What is the proposed compliance date Is an Article 9(2) Exemption Proposed? Painestown 09P Painestown Bridge N Atrazine NA No Dichloromethane NA No Simazine NA No Toluene NA No Xelenes NA No Arsenic NA No Chromium NA No Copper NA No Cyanide NA No Fluoride NA No Lead NA No Nickel NA No Zinc NA No Where Quality is Unsatisfactory What is the Principal Source of Pollution If there is an identifiable source, please enter details Page 12 EPA Export :19:35:21

20 SECTION 2 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES EPA Export :19:35:21

21 SECTION 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES The Dangerous Substances Regulations, 2001, prescribe water quality standards in respect of 14 dangerous substances in surface waters (rivers, lakes and tidal waters) as presented below. These substances include pesticides, solvents, metals and other substances. The Regulations give further effect to the EU Council Dangerous Substance Directive (76/464/EC) and give effect to certain provisions of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). Standards for Dangerous Substances in Surface Freshwaters (S.I. No. 12 of 2001) Dangerous Substance EQS (μg/l) Substance Hardness 100mg/l CaCO3 Hardness >100mg/l CaCO3 Arsenic Chromium 5 30 Copper 5 30 Cyanide Fluoride Lead 5 10 Nickel 8 50 Zinc (see notes**) 100 Applicable for all Hardness Values Atrazine 1 Dichloromethane 10 Simazine 1 Toluene 10 Tributyltin* Xylene 10 Notes: * The proposed standard for Tributyltin shall apply in relation to tidal waters only **Values for metals are for total metal concentration (dissolved and colloidal/s.s.) In the case of Zinc, the standard shall be 8 μg/l for water hardness less than or equal to 10 mg/l CaCO3 50 μg/l for water hardness greater than 10 mg/l CaCO3 and less than or equal to 100mg/lCaCO3 These substances can enter the aquatic environment from point and diffuse sources. IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PRESSURES POTENTIAL POINT SOURCES Industrial Discharges A preliminary study of all activities in County Kildare that are licenced to discharge trade or sewage effluent to surface waters, groundwaters and sewerage systems was carried out prior to the Dangerous Substances Measures Report 2002 to identify potential point sources of dangerous substances. This study included activities licenced under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act and the Environmental Protection Agency Act The list of activities has been updated as previously identified activities have had their licences revoked and are no longer operating. The companies in question are Champion Spark Plugs and Magna Donnelly Electronics Naas Limited (Donnelly Mirrors). The revised assessment is detailed in Table A1 and Table B1. EPA Export :19:35:21

22 Table A1: Assessment of all licenced activities in County Kildare Substance Uses Potential Catchment Source Arsenic In metallurgy for hardening copper, lead, alloys. In the manufacture of certain types of glass, wood preservative Direct loss from timber yards, wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Have emission limit values for these dangerous substances been identified in licenced discharges? Chromium Manufacture of stainless steel, Plating, Tanning Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Copper Manufacture of copper alloys, electrical conductors & ammunition Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Cyanide Manufacture of stainless steel, mining Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Fluoride Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment Plants Yes Lead Construction material for tank linings, piping, x- ray protection Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls, landfills Yes Nickel Plating, batteries, electrical contacts, manufacture of stainless steel Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls, landfills Yes Zinc Alloys, galvanizing steel iron, household utensils, castings, protective coating for other metals to Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls, landfills Yes prevent corrosion Atrazine Selective herbicide Agricultural run-off, urban run-off No Dichloromethane Solvent, degreasing & cleaning fluids Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes Simazine Herbicide for control of broadleaf and grassy weeds Agricultural run-off, urban run-off No Toluene Manufacture of organic compounds (e.g. dyes, explosives) & Solvent Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls No** Tributylin* No Xylene Raw material for production of benzoic acid and used in the manufacture of dyes and polyester fibres; solvent Wastewater treatment plants, industrial outfalls Yes *The proposed standard for Tributylin shall apply in relation to tidal waters only. **Nitrotoluene monitoring required for process effluent and groundwater monitoring at Irish Industrial explosives (IPPC) Yes EPA Export :19:35:21

23 Table B1: Licenced activities with potential to contribute Dangerous Substances to freshwaters or wastewater treatment plants Activity Selection Criteria Licence Relevant dangerous substance Receiving water/sewer Catchment MSR Ltd. Rinsing of metal products Section Copper, Nickel, Zinc Osberstown WWTP Liffey 16 Newbridge Cutlery Manufacture of cutlery, gift items, Section Copper, Cyanide, Nickel, Zinc Osberstown WWTP Liffey jewellery (electroplating) 16 Tegral Building Manufacture of building products, Section 4 Chromium River Barrow Barrow Products use of high speed metal cutting tools Schloetter (Ireland) Manufacture of inorganic IPPC Chromium, Copper, Cyanide, Lead, Osberstown WWTP Liffey Ltd. Hewlett Packard (Manufacturing) Ltd. Intel Ireland Ltd. P.D.M. Limited Wyeth Medica Ireland Irish Industrial Explosives chemicals Manufacture of computer components, use of organic solvents Manufacture of integrated circuits and printed circuit boards Manufacture of timber products, use of wood preservatives Pharmaceutical, use of organic solvents Manufacture by way of chemical process of organic or organo-metallic chemical products other than those specified in 5.2 IPPC IPPC Nickel, Zinc Arsenic, Chromium, Cyanide, Nickel Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Cyanide, Fluoride, Lead, Nickel, solvents Leixlip WWTP Leixlip WWTP Liffey Liffey IPPC Arsenic, Chromium Tributary of the Kill River (Tributary of Painestown River - 09P01) Liffey IPPC Dichloromethane Osberstown WWTP Liffey IPPC Nitrotoluene (Nitration of toluene) Company have advised Kildare County Council that nitrotoluene has never been used at this site. Not applicable Boyne EPA Export :19:35:21

24 Wastewater Treatment Plants There are two large Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants situated at Osberstown and Leixlip both of which discharge treated effluent to the main channel of the River Liffey. The current design population equivalent for both plants is 80,000 with Osberstown set to increase to 130,000 and Leixlip to 150,00 when upgrade work is complete. The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant at Osberstown receives effluent from the agglomerations of Clane, Johnstown, Kill, Naas, Newbridge, Prosperous and Sallins. The total number of licences issued under Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts numbers 59 in these areas. Similarly, there are 11 activities licensed through the Environmental Protection Agency Integrated Pollution Prevention Control process. The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant at Leixlip receives effluent from the agglomerations of Celbridge, Kilcock, Leixlip, Maynooth and Straffan. There are a total of 21 Section 16 licences and 3 Integrated Pollution Prevention Control licences issued in the catchment area of Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. All new licence applications and licence reviews have been determined on the basis of the specified standards in the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 applying. As part of the Three Rivers Project, a limited sampling programme for dangerous substances was devised with the aim of identifying if dangerous substances are likely to be present in rivers downstream of potential point sources of pollution. The point source selected was the Osberstown WWTP and its possible impact on the River Liffey. The findings of this exercise and a similar exercise carried out by the Kildare County Council Environment Section proved somewhat inconclusive and it was recommended to further investigate the extent to which the final effluent produced at a large wastewater treatment plant treating a raw effluent containing sewage effluent and trade effluents from a variety of sources may be impacting on the receiving water. Grab samples of the final effluent have been taken in conjunction with sampling of the River Liffey and a total of 19 final effluent samples have been analysed for the relevant Dangerous Substances since September The findings show that during the sampling period only 6 of the Dangerous Substances have been detected in the final effluent at levels greater that the standard set for freshwaters. The monitoring results are checked against the standards for freshwaters where the hardness of the water is >100 mg/l CaCO3, applicable to this stretch of river. The substances and their percentage occurrence are Fluoride (58%), Cyanide (37%), Nickel (26%), Zinc (21%), Copper (10.5%) and Dichloromethane (5.3%). This information supports the findings of the study into potential sources of Dangerous Substances from licensed activities as 1 or more of the 5 substances identified are produced at each of the 4 licensed activities in the Osberstown WWTP catchment. The occurrence of fluoride should not be surprising as it arises from the fluoridation of public drinking water supplies. The monitoring data relating to the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant final effluent for the period 09/09/03 26/05/08 is set out in Table F1 below. EPA Export :19:35:21

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26 Table F1: Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Dangerous Substances Monitoring of the Final Effluent Sample Date Substance 09/09/03 09/11/04 23/11/04 08/12/04 21/12/04 13/04/05 21/06/05 21/07/05 14/09/05 13/10/05 17/11/05 01/03/06 24/04/06 17/07/06 13/03/07 31/05/07 22/08/07 31/03/08 26/05/08 Atrazine <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Dichloromethane <1 <1 4.7 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Simazine <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 Toluene <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Tributylin NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Xylene <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 Arsenic <1 1 < < < <0.96 < < Chromium <2.0 <4.6 <4.6 < Copper Cyanide < <5 22 < <5 <5 8 <5 5 <5 Fluoride < Lead 1.7 <1 <1 <1 < < Nickel Zinc < Hardness* Note*: Hardness of water measured in mg/l CaCO3 Concentrations above standards for freshwaters set out in Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 200 EPA Export :19:35:22

27 Discharges from Farmyards and Agricultural Run-off The agricultural sector continues to be a major contributor to poor water quality in rivers throughout County Kildare. In addition, a small number of very serious pollution incidents have occurred which are attributable to farming practices. Therefore a significant effort is being put into the area of farm surveys and the identification of point and non-point discharges relating to farming activities. Farm surveys have commenced in each of the 24 river sub-catchments in the County. Areas where water quality is unsatisfactory are given priority although all catchments will be targeted with a view to achieving or maintaining satisfactory water quality conditions. Farm surveys are carried out for the purpose of the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 and also as a measure to address water quality issues under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977, (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations 1998 (S.I. 258 of 1998). Since the introduction of the Phosphorus Regulations a total of 621 farm surveys have been completed. There is now a legal requirement for farmers to follow Good Agricultural Practice giving the Local Authorities additional powers of enforcement. The possible input of dangerous substances to the aquatic environment from the agricultural sector is being addressed during farm survey work. Water quality monitoring has so far not suggested that the agricultural sector is contributing Dangerous Substances, in particular Atrazine and Simazine, in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the aquatic environment. Water Treatment Plants Fluoride mainly arises from the fluoridation of public water supplies and from industrial discharges and also occurs naturally in rare instances. Regional Water Treatment Plants at Ballymore Eustace and Leixlip as well as Group Water Schemes and private wells supply drinking water to County Kildare. There is no evidence to suggest any problem with fluoride discharges to freshwater from any of these sources. POTENTIAL DIFFUSE SOURCES Agricultural Run-Off The possible input of dangerous substances from the agricultural sector is being addressed during farm survey work throughout the county and particularly the extensive tillage areas of south Kildare where the use of herbicides to control broadleaf and grassy weeds is utilised. Other Potential Sources Other potential point or diffuse sources of dangerous substances may exist at activities licenced by the Environmental Protection Agency. In order to be aware of these, a list of all activities with an Integrated Pollution Control Licence or Waste Licence is illustrated in Table H1 below. EPA Export :19:35:22

28 Table H1: Activities licenced by the E.P.A. in County Kildare (Active) Organisation/Facility Name Location Licence Type Schloetter Ireland Ltd. Newbridge IPPC Crown Packaging Ireland Limited Athy IPPC Boran Plastic Packaging Limited Johnstown IPPC Wyeth Medica Ireland Newbridge IPPC Kildare Chilling Company Kildare IPPC M. J. Bergin & Sons Limited Broadford IPPC Hewlett Packard (Manufacturing) Ltd. Leixlip IPPC Oral B Laboratories Irl. Newbridge IPPC Intel Ireland Ltd. Leixlip IPPC General Paints Ltd Celbridge IPPC Curragh Tintawn Carpets Ltd. Newbridge IPPC Trimite Truecoat Limited Naas IPPC HDS Energy Ltd. Celbridge IPPC Kelly Coachbuilders Limited Castledermot IPPC Braun Oral B Ireland Limited Newbridge IPPC P.D.M. Limited Kill IPPC Future Pigs Limited Nurney IPPC Messrs P Field and P O Flaherty Killyguire, Rathangan IPPC Glanbia Foods Limited Ballytore IPPC Irish Industrial Explosives Clonagh, Enfield IPPC Arrow Group Naas IPPC Green Isle Foods Limited Naas IPPC South Dublin County Council - Arthurstown Landfill Kill Waste Kildare County Council - Silliot Hill Landfill Kilcullen Waste Nephin Trading Limited Kerdiffstown, Naas Waste KTK Landfill Limited Brownstown, Carnalway Waste Yellow Bins (Waste Disposal) Limited Donore Waste Carbury Compost Limited Drummond Waste KTK Sand & Gravel Ltd Ballymore Eustace, Coughlanstown Waste Brivin Enterprises - Westside Waste Maynooth Waste Kildare County Council Athy Civiv Amenity Site Athy Waste Bord Na Mona Kilberry Waste Bord Na Mona PLC Parsonstown, Coolcarrigan, Carbury, Loughnacush, Killinagh Lower & Upper, Kilkeaskin, Drummond, Timahoe West Note that there are a number of applications currently with the Environmental Protection Agency CATCHMENT BASED ANALYSIS OF THREATS TO WATER QUALITY River Barrow Catchment Waste A preliminary assessment of all activities licensed under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts , as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, identified one company in the River Barrow catchment having the potential to discharge a Dangerous Substance to surface water, namely, Tegral Building Products. Sampling of this discharge is ongoing in accordance with the Kildare County Council Environmental Inspection Plan (RMCEI). Monitoring of the receiving water upstream and downstream of the discharge is carried out. EPA Export :19:35:22

29 The Athy Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in the River Barrow catchment and treats industrial and sewage effluent generated in Athy Town. None of the Section 16 licenced activities discharging to this treatment plant appear to have the potential to discharge Dangerous Substances. A number of smaller Local Authority wastewater treatment plants within the catchment are treating domestic sewage with some input from businesses involved in the catering business. Agricultural land in the River Barrow catchment is used predominantly for tillage and livestock with areas of land around Athy used for horticulture. The extent of the use of the herbicides, Atrazine and Simazine, in this catchment is unknown but the potential input of these dangerous substances from the agricultural sector is being addressed during the farm surveys and will be further investigated through the Dangerous Substances monitoring programme. River Boyne Catchment A study of all activities licensed under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts , as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, has identified an activity with a potential to discharge nitrotoluene to surface water or groundwater. Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd., Clonagh, Enfield is categorised by The Class of Activity: (5.3) The manufacture by way of chemical reaction processes of organic or organo-metallic chemical products other than those specified at 5.2 and not included in paragraphs 5.12 to The company has advised Kildare County Council that nitrotoluene is not in use and has never been used at the site. The company ceased using dinitrotoluene in Agricultural land in the section of the River Boyne catchment in County Kildare is devoted mainly to dry cattle production, dairying and some tillage. River Liffey Catchment The study of all activities licensed under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts , as amended, and the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, identified 7 premises having the potential to discharge Dangerous Substances to surface water (1) or to wastewater treatment plants (6) in the River Liffey catchment. P.D.M. Limited, Oldmilltowm, Kill is categorised by The Class of Activity: (8.3) The treatment or protection of wood involving the use of preservatives with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. Process effluent is treated on-site prior to discharge to the Painestown River. Dangerous Substance monitoring at a downstream location, Painestown Bridge (Code: 09P010400) shows full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwaters. The Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants at Osberstown and Leixlip are also located in the River Liffey catchment. Monitoring of Dangerous Substances concentrations in the final effluent from the Osberstown WWTP is being carried out as part of the Dangerous Substances monitoring programme. In the River Liffey catchment, agricultural land is used for mixed farming and bloodstock production. EPA Export :19:35:22

30 SECTION 3 Table 2.1 Table 2.2 PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTATION County Implementation Programme Implementation Programme Summary Table for each River EPA Export :19:35:22

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32 TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA Kildare County Local Authority Name Council Reporting Year 2008 Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Achieve full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwater as specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Assess applications for Section 4 & 16 licences with regard to Dangerous Substances Regulations. Review Section 4 & 16 licenses having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Assess impact of Wastewater Reduce Dangerous Treatment Plants, Substances inputs to Pumping Stations and freshwaters. CSO's on freshwaters. Enforcement of Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts Carry out farm inspections having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Establish if a large regional WWTP is having a deleterious impact on a receiving water. Enforcement powers under the Water Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. Prioritise farm inspections in areas of unsatisfactory water quality. Responsible for Implementation S.E. Environment S.E. Environment Progress to Date 41 Section 4 licences and 93 Section 16 licences are currently active in County Kildare. All Section 4 & 16 licences have been reviewed having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. The Osberstown Regional WWTP S.E. Environment & does not impact on the River Liffey in S.E. Sanitary Services a deleterious manner from the point of view of the Dangerous Substances. S.E. Environment 21 Section 12 Notices issued in this reporting period. S.E. Environment 621 farm inspections completed. Page 1 EPA Export :19:35:22

33 TABLE 2.1 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Reporting Year 2008 Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Corrective Actions Action Completed Within Timeframe Yes/No If Not, State Revised Timeframe Achieve full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwater as specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Assess applications for Section 4 & 16 licences with regard to Dangerous Substances Regulations Reduce dangerous substances inputs to freshwaters. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Review Section 4 & 16 licenses having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations Assess impact of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations and CSO's on freshwaters. Enforcement of Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts Reduce dangerous substances inputs to freshwaters. Reduce dangerous substances inputs to freshwaters. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Establish if a large regional WWTP is having a deleterious impact on a receiving water. Enforcement powers under the Water Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. Carry out farm inspections having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Prioritise farm inspections in areas of unsatisfactory water quality. Page 2 EPA Export :19:35:22

34 Table 2.2 Implementation Programme Summary Table for each River EPA Export :19:35:22

35 TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Reporting Year 2008 River Reach of River Standard to be achieved Measures Targets Actions Timeframe Liffey - 09L01 Ballymore Eustace Br. (0400) - Leixlip Br. (RHS)(1900) Achieve full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwater as specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Assess applications for Section 4 & 16 licences with regard to Dangerous Substances Regulations. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Responsible for Implementation S.E. Environment Painetsown - 09P01 Painestown Br. (0400) Achieve full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwater as specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Review Section 4 & 16 licenses Reduce Dangerous having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Substances Regulations freshwaters. Assess impact of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations and CSO's on freshwaters. Enforcement of Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Carry out farm inspections Reduce Dangerous having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Substances Regulations. freshwaters. Assess applications for Section 4 & 16 licences with regard to Dangerous Substances Regulations. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Review Section 4 & 16 licenses Reduce Dangerous having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Substances Regulations freshwaters. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Carry out monitoring to establish if a large regional WWTP is having a deleterious impact on a receiving water. Enforcement powers under the Water Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. Prioritise farm inspections in areas of unsatisfactory water quality. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. Assess Dangerous Substance loads, where relevant, for all new licence applications, establish assimilative capacity of the receiving water, potential impact on sewerage systems, and apply appropriate emmission limit values. S.E. Environment S.E. Environment S.E. Water Services S.E. Environment S.E. Environment S.E. Environment S.E. Environment Assess impact of IPPC licensed activity on Painestown River. Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Carry out monitoring at downstream monitoring station. S.E. Environment Enforcement of Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts Reduce Dangerous Substances inputs to freshwaters. Enforcement powers under the Water Pollution Acts to be fully utilised. S.E. Environment Carry out farm inspections Reduce Dangerous having regard for the Dangerous Substances inputs to Substances Regulations. freshwaters. Prioritise farm inspections in areas of unsatisfactory water quality. S.E. Environment Page 1 EPA Export :19:35:22

36 TABLE 2.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME SUMMARY TABLE FOR RIVERS IN LOCAL AUTHORITY AREA Local Authority Name Kildare County Council Reporting Year 2008 River Reach of River Standard to be achieved Measures Progress to Date Corrective Actions Action Completed Within Timeframe Yes/No If Not, State Revised Timeframe Liffey - 09L01 Ballymore Eustace Br. (0400) - Leixlip Br. (RHS)(1900) Achieve full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwater as specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Assess applications for Section 4 & 16 licences with regard to Dangerous Substances Regulations. 16 Section 4 and 74 Section 16 licences active in the Liffey catchment Achieve full compliance with the prescribed standards for freshwater as specified in the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Review Section 4 & 16 licenses having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations Assess impact of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations and CSO's on freshwaters. Enforcement of Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts Carry out farm inspections having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Assess applications for Section 4 & 16 licences with regard to Dangerous Substances Regulations. Review Section 4 & 16 licenses having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations All licences reviewed for purpose of the Regulations. Monitoring indicates that the Osberstown Regional WWTP does not impact on the River Liffey from a Dangerous Substances persepctive. 8 Section 12 Notices issued during this reporting period. A total of 147 farm inspections have been carried out in the River Liffey catchment. 2 Section 4 licences have been granted in the Painestown catchment. Assess impact of IPPC licensed activity on Painestown River. All licences have been granted/reviewed having regard for the Dangerous Substances. P.D.M. Ltd. Does not appear to be having a deleterious impact on the Painestown River. Enforcement of Local No enforcement notices issued in the Government (Water Pollution) Painestown catchment in this reporting Acts period. Carry out farm inspections having regard for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. A total of 28 farm inspections have been carried out in the Painestown River catchment. Review status of all Section 12 Notices issued to date. Review status of all farms inspected. Investigate status of Dangerous Substances use/production at the P.D.M. Ltd. Site. Page 2 EPA Export :19:35:22

37 SECTION 4 PROGRESS TO DATE EPA Export :19:35:22

38 4.1 PLANNING CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period 1) Licensing Applications for licences under Section 4 and 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts are assessed having regard for the presence of Dangerous Substances in the treated effluent or trade effluent discharges. There are presently 41 Section 4 licences and 93 Section 16 licences issued in County Kildare. All existing licences have been reviewed and, where necessary revised on the basis of meeting the prescribed standards. A number of premises have been identified as having the potential to discharge Dangerous Substances, either to surface waters or to sewerage systems. The discharge of Dangerous Substances from these activities is regulated and controlled through the licensing process having regard to the relevant prescribed standards. Further investigation is required to establish if stricter emission limit values are warranted in any of the cases listed in Table B1. 2) Wastewater Treatment Plants monitoring of the final effluent from the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant indicates that as a point source, it does not present a serious threat of pollution to the River Liffey with regard to the Dangerous Substances. b) Problems Encountered No problems encountered. c) Future Plans /New Directions A further study of all the activities with a potential to discharge Dangerous Substances to surface waters, groundwater or sewerage systems is required to take account of process changes at some of these activities. 4.2 CONSULTATIVE AND CO-OPERATIVE MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period 1) Environmental Enforcement Network The Environmental Enforcement Network (EEN) was set up in 2004 to allow public bodies involved in environmental protection and regulation to work together to achieve more consistent and effective enforcement of environmental legislation. The main bodies of the EEN are: EPA Office of Environmental Enforcement Local Authorities Government Departments Gardai and some specific Garda units including Criminal Assets Bureau. EPA Export :19:35:22

39 The network is overseen by a Steering Committee made up of members of the above organisations and considers the ongoing work of the network and sets the priorities for the network on a continual basis. Working groups have been created to develop guidance and procedures to deal with a number of environmental priority areas such as Enforcement Management, Water, Waste, Producer Responsibility (Waste) and Kildare County Council is represented on these working groups. 2) Water Framework Directive The Water Framework Directive was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 722). These regulations required the establishment of River Basin Districts. County Kildare is located in the Eastern River Basin District (ERBD) and the South Eastern River Basin District (SERBD). The Regulations established the River Basin District Advisory Councils. This provided a forum for systematic involvement of interested parties. Kildare is represented by two Elected Members on each of the respective RBD Advisory Councils in addition to sectoral representatives. Written consultation, Internet, media, and the River Basin District Advisory Councils facilitate the key requirement of engaging and consulting with relevant stakeholders and the public. The publication of the Overview of Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) reports in June 2007 each River Basin District was followed by a period of 6 months public consultation. The ERBD Project had a Water Matters road show at locations throughout the district. The road show came to Naas (Lawlor s Hotel) on 31/10/2007 and was attended by staff from Kildare County Council. Similarly, the SERBD Project held public meetings and workshops e.g. in Portlaoise on 20/11/2007. Notices were also placed in local press. Kildare continue to be represented on the SERBD Management Group, the ERBD Technical Council and the ERBD Steering Committee. This has facilitated communication and data exchange from the SERBD and ERBD Projects and the local authority staff. In addition, representatives from Kildare County Council form part of the National Programme of Measures (POMs) Steering Group on Abstraction Pressures, which is lead by ERBD Project. Kildare is represented on the Steering Group for Hydrological Aspects of the Water Framework Directive. The publication in June 2008 by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government of the document River Basin Management Planning A Practical Guide for Public Authorities is being made available on the Intranet. This will further increase awareness of the process to staff within the Local Authority, in particular those dealing within the areas of water and planning policy. b) Problems Encountered No problems encountered. c) Future Plans and New Directions 1) Water Framework Directive Various deadlines in the implementation of the Regulations have recently been amended by the European Communities (Water Policy) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 219). EPA Export :19:35:22

40 A requirement of the Water Framework Directive is that local authorities must act together to make river basin management plans and establish a programme of measures for each river basin district. The draft river basin management plans and programmes of measures must be published by 22 December This is followed by a period of not less than 6 months for public consultation. In the ERBD, the River Basin Management System created by the ERBD Project will be used for the Updated Risk Assessment and for the making of the river basin management plan and programme of measures. The adoption of the river basin management plan is a reserved function and must be carried out by 16 October A river basin management plan and programme of measures will come into effect 22 December Established programme of measures must become operational by 22 December It is proposed that a link from the Kildare County Council website to the established Water Framework Directive websites containing information on Kildare such as and will be facilitated. 4.3 MONITORING MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period A Dangerous Substances monitoring programme for the purpose of the Regulations has been established and to date 164 samples have been analysed for the relevant substances. Monitoring stations have been selected in areas where pressures from Dangerous Substances are more likely to occur. Monitoring of the final effluent from the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has been included in the monitoring programme. The current water quality data in relation to the Dangerous Substances is set out in Table 1: Summary of current status of rivers in functional area and standards to be achieved. Annual mean concentration is calculated using two or more samples for each station reported on. b) Problems Encountered The prescribed standards for freshwaters have been achieved at all monitoring stations reported on. c) Future Plans/New Directions The Environment Section will review the Dangerous Substances monitoring programme and new sites in the monitoring programme will replace existing sites that are consistently meeting the prescribed standards. Dangerous substances inputs from urban wastewater treatment plants will continue to be monitored at the selected location(s). Analysis records for discharges from activities issued with Section 4 & 16 licences and Integrated Pollution Prevention Control licences will be assessed to determine the level of risk these premises may pose to the aquatic environment. EPA Export :19:35:22

41 4.4 PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVISORY MEASURES a) Progress During Reporting Period Kildare County Council continues to manage environmental awareness through general environmental education, the schools education programme, environmental notices and newsletters, Internet Websites, community and voluntary groups and the river basin districts. b) Problems Encountered No problems encountered. c) Future Plans/New Directions Kildare County Council will continue promoting public education and advisory measures. 4.5 OTHER NATIONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES RELEVANT TO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES a) Progress During Reporting Period 1) Water Framework Directive In 2003 and 2004 Ireland s National Dangerous Substances Expert Group developed lists of priority action, relevant pollutant and candidate general component substances for surface waters in Ireland and designed a substances screening programme as part of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. A discussion documented (May 2004) seeking public input to the lists and programme was presented at the DEHLG Water Framework Directive Information/Consultation Seminar in June Following consultation, a national substances screening monitoring programme contract was procured by Carlow County Council via the European Journal, analysing to detect the presence of over 200 substances in water, sediment and biota. A commercial laboratory was awarded the contract and the South Eastern River Basin District Monitoring Team at over 30 sites spread across Ireland undertook sample collection. Sampling and analysis started in May 2005 with the final phase of samples collected in October The purpose of the screening monitoring programme was to help inform the design of the WFD Dangerous Substances monitoring programme, which covered priority substances and relevant pollutants. The Dangerous Substances Expert Group considered the results available from the screening programme to refine the candidate list and to identify the WFD Monitoring Programme for the River Basin Management Plan ( ) b) Problems Encountered No problems encountered. EPA Export :19:35:22

42 c) Future Plans/New Directions 1) Water Framework Directive Kildare County Council will continue to support the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. 4.6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS a) Progress During Reporting Period A study of all potential pressures has been carried out and reviewed during the reporting period for the Dangerous Substances Regulations. Monitoring of the final effluent from the Osberstown Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant indicates that as a point source, it does not present a serious threat of pollution to the River Liffey with regard to the Dangerous Substances. 41 Section 4 licences and 93 Section 16 licences have been issued in County Kildare. The licences granted reflect the prescribed standards where applicable. All existing licences have been reviewed and, where necessary revised on the basis of meeting the prescribed standards. A Dangerous Substances Monitoring Programme is developed and 164 samples have been analysed to date. Consultative and Co-operative measures are progressed through the Environment Enforcement Network and the Water Framework Directive. Kildare County Council continues to manage environmental awareness through general environmental education, the schools education programme, environmental notices and newsletters, Internet Websites, community and voluntary groups and the river basin districts. b) Problems Encountered No problems encountered. c) Future Plans/New Directions A further study of all the activities with a potential to discharge Dangerous Substances to surface waters, groundwater or sewerage systems is required to take account of process changes at some of these activities. Analysis records for discharges from activities issued with Section 4 and 16 licences and Integrated Pollution Prevention Control licences will be assessed to determine the level of risk these premises may pose to the aquatic environment. Kildare County Council will continue to promote public education and advisory measures. Kildare County Council will continue to support the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive. EPA Export :19:35:22

43 ANNEX A: Guide to Potential Sources of Dangerous Substances listed in the Dangerous Substances Regulations, Dangerous substance Atrazine Simazine Tributyltin Dichloromethane Toluene Xylenes Background Information Atrazine belongs to the triazine class of herbicides. Simazine belongs to the triazine class of herbicides. Tributlytin (TBT) is an organotin. TBT by itself is unstable and will break down in the environment unless it is combined with an element such as oxygen. One of the most common TBT compounds is bis(tributyltin) oxide, or TBTO. Dichloromethane is a volatile organic carbon. Toluene is a volatile organic carbon. It is a petroleum component. Xylene is a volatile organic carbon and it is a petroleum component. It is a colourless, flammable liquid with a sweet odour. There are three forms of xylene in which the methyl groups vary on the benzene ring: meta-xylene, ortho-xylene, and para-xylene (m-, o-, and p- xylene). These different forms are referred to as isomers. The term total xylenes refers to all three isomers of xylene. Mixed xylene is a mixture of the three isomers and usually also contains 6-15 percent ethylbenzene. Xylene is also known as xylol or dimethylbenzene. Xylene is primarily a synthetic chemical. Chemical industries produce xylene from petroleum. Xylene also occurs naturally in petroleum and coal tar and is formed during forest fires. Potential Sources It is used for control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in corn, orchards, turf grass sod, forestry, grasslands, grass crops and roses. It is used for control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in corn, orchards, turf grass sod, forestry, grasslands, grass crops and roses. It may also be used as an algaecide in ponds. It is used as a fungicide and molluscicide. Antifouling agent for boats to discourage growth of marine organisms. Used for manufacture of other pesticides. Used to combat freshwater snails. Preservative in industrial applications e.g. as a wood and textile preservative and disinfectant. Used for prevention of slimes in industrial recirculating water systems. Stabilizer in PVC resin plastic manufacturing. Paper and pulp mills. Cooling towers. Breweries. Leather processing facilities. Used as a process chemical in the pharmaceutical sector, in the production of paints and adhesives and as a solvent for paint removers. Used as a cleaning fluid and as a degreasing agent. Automobile exhaust. Consumer product paints. Paint thinners. Fingernail polish. Lacquers. Adhesives. Solvent in fine chemicals industry. Xylene is a constituent of gasoline and this results in a wide distribution of very large amounts. The isomer mixture is used as a solvent for alkyl resins, coatings and lacquers. o-xylene is mainly (95% globally) used for synthesis of phthalic acid anyhdride. p-xylene is consumed (66% globally) for synthesis of dimethylterephthalate and 33% globally for terephthalic acid. m-xylene is used for the synthesis of isophthalic acid and m-toluic acid. All three isomers are intermediates for vitamins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, flavouring agents and other fine chemicals. Many industrial uses, most notably as a fuel additive and as a solvent for numerous materials, e.g., in the printing, rubber, and leather industries. Used in photographic industry Along with other solvents, xylene is also used as a cleaning agent, paint thinner, and in varnishes. Xylene is used as a material in the chemical, plastics, and synthetic fibre industries and as an ingredient in the coating of fabrics and papers. Aromatic hydrocarbons used by rubber and insecticide industries, chemical, pharmaceutical and explosive manufacturers. EPA Export :19:35:22

44 Arsenic Metal Widely used in wood preservation. Glass and semi-conductor industries. Fungicide in timber processing. Natural dissolution of minerals and ores. Base metal (tin, bauxite) extraction. Smelting/refining of lead, lead-scrape, zinc, copper. Steel manufacture dusts/sludges from off-gas purification. Tanning and depilation of hides. Dusts from flues. Paint manufacture (arsenic may be used as a pigment). Biocide manufacture, formulation, marketing or use. Adhesive manufacturing (particularly for metals). Manufacture/maintenance of zerographic machines. Textile industry, oil cloths, calico printing and dyeing. Chromium Metal Electroplating industry. Tanning and textile plants. Paint and dyeing plants. Natural dissolution of minerals and ores. Metallic products. Refractories. To form alloys with iron, nickel, or cobalt. Final composition of stainless steels. Used for high-speed metal-cutting tools. Widely used as body trim on automobiles and other vehicles. Copper Metal Mining waste. Electroplating waste. Algicide. Natural dissolution of minerals and ores. Photographic processes. Treatment and finishing of metals. Paint, ink manufacturing. Timber and hide preservation. Production/use of pigments, ceramics manufacture, textile dyeing and printing. Copper wire used in electronic transmission. Lead Metal Mining waste. Electroplating waste. Discarded batteries. Cable coverings. Ammunition. Trace components in copper and zinc concentrates, coal, oil. Stabilisers. Semi-finished products. Solders. Glass and ceramics. Others including fishing industry. Natural dissolution of ores. Nickel Metal Electroplating waste Natural dissolution of minerals Nickel is used chiefly in making alloys. A protective and ornamental coating for metals Nickel steel is used in automobile parts such as axles, crankshafts, gears, valves, and rods; in machine parts; and in armor plate. Some of the most important nickel-containing alloys are German silver, Invar, Monel metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy. Also a key component of nickel-cadmium batteries. EPA Export :19:35:22

45 Zinc Metal Mining waste Natural dissolution of minerals Principally used as a protective coating, or galvanizer, for iron and steel, as an ingredient of various alloys. As plates for dry electric cells and for die-castings. Zinc oxide is used as a paint pigment, a filler in rubber tyres and is employed in medicine as an antiseptic ointment. Zinc chloride is used as a wood preservative and as a soldering fluid. Zinc sulfide is useful in applications involving electroluminescence, photoconductivity, and semiconductivity and has other electronic uses. It is employed as a phosphor for the screens of television tubes and in fluorescent coatings. Cyanide Cyanide is a carbon-nitrogen chemical unit that combines with many organic and inorganic compounds. Industrial effluents principally from electroplating processes and electric components manufacture Heat-treatment of metals and finishing operations. Cyanide pesticides used as fumigants. Coal-gas purification, steel industries where ferri/cyanide containing wastes are produced. Chemical synthesis, photography and pigment manufacture are other areas in which ionic cyanides and ferri/ferrocyanides are used. Organic cyanides may take the form of chemical intermediaries in the synthesis of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, dyes and surface-active agents. The plastics, surface coatings and adhesive industries may all involve the use of organic cyanides. Fluoride Halogen Arises from fluoridation of public water supplies and industrial discharges. Municipal sewage. Occurs naturally in quite rare instances. The chlorofluorocarbons were used as dispersing agents in aerosol sprays and as refrigerants but have been largely replaced due to the restrictions of the Montreal Protocol. Teflon, a fluorine plastic is used to make such products as motor gaskets and dashboard accessories in the automobile industry. It is also used as a coating on the inner surface of frying pans and other kitchen utensils. Perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride used in semi-conductor industry. Hydrogen fluoride is used as an etchant in glass industry and semiconductor industries. Liquid fluorinated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum are useful as highly stable lubricating oils. Fluoride wastes are by-products of phosphate fertilizer production. EPA Export :19:35:22

46 Kildare County Council Application to EPA (Kilberry Septic Tank) ATTACHMENT G.1 COMPLIANCE WITH DIRECTIVES Compliance with the Council Directives Dangerous Substances Directive 2006/11/EC The above Directive was transposed into Irish Law by the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Water Regulations, enacted in July These Regulations establish a comprehensive system of environmental quality standards for substances identified in the Dangerous Substances Directive to be applied to surface waters, which provides a basis for the Agency to place emission limit values on the discharge. The Regulations also make specific reference to river basin management plans. This plan is included with and referred to within this application under Attachment G.2. The previous Implementation Report 2008 for the Barrow, Boyne & Liffey Catchments (July 2008) prepared by the Council under the Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 12 of 2001) is also included with this application. Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC The environmental quality standards contained within the 2009 Regulations referred to above also provide a basis for the classification of waters under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). Under the requirements of the WFD, the Draft River Basin Management Plan for the South Eastern River Basin District, was published in December These documents are referred to in Attachment G.2. Birds Directive 79/409/EEC Further to an inspection of the schedule of sites listed as SPA s under the above directive and the European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds) Regulations, 1985, as subsequently amended, is considered that this is not applicable to the Kilberry agglomeration. Groundwater Directives 80/68/EEC & 2006/118/EC The current Protection of Groundwater Regulations, 1999 are due to be replaced in the near future. There is no discharge to groundwater. Drinking Water Directive 80/778/EEC Refer to Attachment F.1. Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC Sampling and testing has not been carried out at the Kilberry Septic Tank to date to determine compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. EPA Export :19:35:22

47 Kildare County Council Application to EPA (Kilberry Septic Tank) Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC & Environmental Liabilities Directive 204/35/EC In accordance with EPA guidelines and the Circular L8/08 issued by DEHLG, a Screening Process is being carried out by the Council s Environment Section to determine the potential for a significant impact on the environment. This report will be submitted to the Agency for comment upon completion. Bathing Water Directive 76/160/EEC Following consultation with the Environmental Services Section of Kildare County Council, no bathing waters have been identified in County Kildare under Article 4 of the Bathing Water Quality Regulations There is no discharge to bathing waters. Shellfish Waters Directive 2006/113/EC There are no shellfish waters listed in Schedule 3 of the European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) Regulations, 2006 for County Kildare. There is no discharge to shellfish waters. EPA Export :19:35:22

48 Kilberry Table F.2 - Abstraction Points Template ABS_CD AGG_SERVED ABS_VOL PT_CD DIS_DS EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED See Attachment F.1. EPA Export :19:35:22

49 ATTACHMENT F.1 RECEIVING WATER BODY The monitoring results for the existing Kilberry Septic Tank are attached in Attachment E.4. Results are presented for the WWTP inlet / discharge and the receiving waters upstream and downstream of the discharge. A copy of the Draft River Basin Management Plan for the South Eastern River Basin District, is publicly available on Under the current Draft River Basin District River Basin Management Plan, a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Programmes of Measures have also been published. These are also publicly available for viewing and download at :- It is intended that the River Basin Management Plan along with the associated programmes of measures will be formally adopted in December Further to a preliminary investigation in October/November 2009, it is considered that there are no drinking water sources at risk. In accordance with EPA guidelines and the Circular L8/08 issued by DEHLG, a Screening Process is being carried out by the Council s Environment Section to determine the potential for a significant impact on the environment. This report will be submitted to the Agency for comment upon completion. 1 EPA Export :19:35:22

50 ATTACHMENT E.4 KILBERRY SEPTIC TANK EPA DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION EPA Export :19:35:23

51 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS Discharge point: Kilberry Inlet Date Date Parameter Unit 24/07/ /09/2009 ph Suspended solids mg/l Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N BOD mg/l COD mg/l Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P Total phosphorous mg/l P EPA Export :19:35:23

52 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS Discharge point: Kilberry Outlet Date Date Parameter Unit 24/07/ /09/2009 ph Suspended solids mg/l Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N BOD mg/l COD mg/l Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P Total phosphorous mg/l P EPA Export :19:35:23

53 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS Discharge point: Kilberry Upstream Date Date Parameter Unit 24/07/ /09/2009 ph Suspended solids mg/l 2 6 Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N BOD mg/l 1 2 COD mg/l Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N 4.15 Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P Total phosphorous mg/l P EPA Export :19:35:23

54 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS Discharge point: Kilberry Downstream Date Date Parameter Unit 24/07/ /09/2009 ph Suspended solids mg/l 4 5 Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N BOD mg/l 1 2 COD mg/l Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N 4.11 Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P Total phosphorous mg/l P EPA Export :19:35:23

55 IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS Discharge point: Kilberry Downstream Date Date Parameter Unit 24/07/ /09/2009 ph Suspended solids mg/l 4 5 Ammonia(NH3-N) mg/l N BOD mg/l 1 2 COD mg/l Nitrate(NO3-N) mg/l N 4.11 Nitrite(NO2-N) mg/l N Orthophosphate(PO4-P) mg/l P Total phosphorous mg/l P EPA Export :19:35:23

56 TOXIC SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS Discharge Point: Kilberry Inlet 24/07/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Composite <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 16.8 Composite <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l Composite <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Composite <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l 1.5 Composite <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l 31.3 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Composite <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Composite <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.83 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l 2.4 Composite <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < 0.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 2.7 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l < 0.28 Composite <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.1 Composite <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 1 Composite <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l Composite <10 ICPMS Discharge Point: Kilberry Inlet 14/09/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Composite <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 13 Composite <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l Composite <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Composite <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l 1.5 Composite <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l 8.8 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l 8 Composite <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Composite <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.64 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l < 0.38 Composite <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 1.5 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l Composite <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Composite <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 1 Composite <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l 16.7 Composite <10 ICPMS EPA Export :19:35:23

57 TOXIC SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS Discharge Point: Kilberry Outlet 24/07/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Composite <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 18.5 Composite <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l Composite <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Composite <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l 1.1 Composite <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l 21.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Composite <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Composite <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.75 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l 2.9 Composite <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < 0.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 2.5 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l Composite <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Composite <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l Composite <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l 76.3 Composite <10 ICPMS Discharge Point: Kilberry Outlet 14/09/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Composite <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 4.7 Composite <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l 41.8 Composite <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Composite <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l 1.1 Composite <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l 5.2 Composite <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Composite <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Composite <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.81 Composite <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l < 0.38 Composite <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < Composite <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 1.4 Composite <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Composite <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Composite <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l Composite <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Composite <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 0.73 Composite <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l 10.9 Composite <10 ICPMS EPA Export :19:35:23

58 TOXIC SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS Discharge Point: Kilberry Upstream 24/07/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Grab <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 66.7 Grab <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l Grab <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Grab <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l < 0.93 Grab <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l < 0.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Grab <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.21 Grab <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l < 0.38 Grab <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < 0.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 1.8 Grab <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Grab <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l < 0.28 Grab <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Grab <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l < 4.6 Grab <10 ICPMS Discharge Point: Kilberry Upstream 14/09/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Grab <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 53.9 Grab <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l Grab <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Grab <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l < 0.93 Grab <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l < 0.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Grab <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.23 Grab <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l < 0.38 Grab <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < Grab <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 1.4 Grab <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Grab <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l < 0.28 Grab <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Grab <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l < 4.6 Grab <10 ICPMS EPA Export :19:35:23

59 TOXIC SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS Discharge Point: Kilberry Downstream 24/07/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Grab <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 62.6 Grab <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l 53.6 Grab <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Grab <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l < 0.93 Grab <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l < 0.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Grab <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.22 Grab <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l < 0.38 Grab <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < 0.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 1.6 Grab <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Grab <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l < 0.28 Grab <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Grab <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l < 4.6 Grab <10 ICPMS Discharge Point: Kilberry Downstream 14/09/09 Parameter Unit Results Sampling method Limit of Quantitation Analysis Method Arsenic µg/l < 0.96 Grab <0.01 ICPMS Atrazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <1 HPLC Barium µg/l 48.8 Grab <0.1 ICPMS Boron µg/l 45.8 Grab <1 ICPMS Cadmium µg/l < 0.09 Grab <0.05 ICPMS Chromium µg/l < 0.93 Grab <1 ICPMS Copper µg/l < 0.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Cyanide µg/l < 5 Grab <10 Colorimetry Dichloromethane µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Fluoride mg/l 0.24 Grab <5 Colorimetry Lead µg/l < 0.38 Grab <0.09 ICPMS Mercury µg/l < Grab <10 ICPMS Nickel µg/l 1.2 Grab <10 ICPMS Selenium µg/l < 0.74 Grab <10 ICPMS Simazine µg/l < 0.01 Grab <10 HPLC Toluene µg/l < 0.28 Grab <10 GCMS Tributlyltin µg/l < 0.02 Grab <2.5 GCMS Xylene µg/l < 1 Grab <10 GCMS Zinc µg/l < 4.6 Grab <10 ICPMS EPA Export :19:35:23

60 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Fergal Humphreys Kildare Co Co Osberstown WWTP Naas Co. Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Inlet 24/07/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/261/01 Date of Receipt 27/07/2009 Date Testing Commenced 27/07/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Trade Effluent CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Sewage Eff.) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride (Sewage Eff.) Hardness Total (Sewage Eff.) Lead m-& p-xylene (Industrial Eff.) Mercury Nickel o-xylene (Industrial Eff.) Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate (Sewage Eff.) Toluene (Industrial Eff.) Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.96 < < uscm -1@25C 31.3 <5 < <0.73 < < <0.74 < <0.28 <0.10 < mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as SO4 as Sn Acc. UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 1 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

61 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Fergal Humphreys Kildare Co Co Osberstown WWTP Naas Co. Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Outlet 24/07/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/261/02 Date of Receipt 27/07/2009 Date Testing Commenced 27/07/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Trade Effluent CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Industrial Eff.) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride (Industrial Eff.) Hardness Total (Industrial Eff.) Lead m-& p-xylene (Industrial Eff.) Mercury Nickel o-xylene (Industrial Eff.) Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate (Industrial Eff.) Toluene (Industrial Eff.) Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.96 < < uscm -1@25C 21.2 <5 < < <0.35 <0.10 <0.74 < < mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as SO4 as Sn Acc. UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 1 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

62 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Fergal Humphreys Kildare Co Co Osberstown WWTP Naas Co. Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Downstream 24/07/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/261/04 Date of Receipt 27/07/2009 Date Testing Commenced 27/07/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Surface Water CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Surface Water) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride Hardness Total (Surface Water) Lead m-& p-xylene Mercury Nickel o-xylene Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate Toluene Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.96 < <0.09 < uscm -1@25C <0.2 <5 < <0.38 <0.73 < < <0.74 < <0.28 <0.02 <1 <4.6 mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as SO4 as Sn Acc. UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 1 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

63 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Fergal Humphreys Kildare Co Co Osberstown WWTP Naas Co. Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Upstream 24/07/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/261/03 Date of Receipt 27/07/2009 Date Testing Commenced 27/07/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Surface Water CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Surface Water) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride Hardness Total (Surface Water) Lead m-& p-xylene Mercury Nickel o-xylene Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate Toluene Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.96 < <0.09 < uscm -1@25C <0.2 <5 < <0.38 <0.73 < <0.35 <0.10 <0.74 < <0.28 <0.02 <1 <4.6 mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as SO4 as Sn Acc. UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 1 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

64 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Inlet 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/01 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Trade Effluent CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Sewage Eff.) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride (Sewage Eff.) Hardness Total (Sewage Eff.) Lead m-& p-xylene Mercury Nickel Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) Nitrogen (Total Oxidised) (Sewage Nitrogen (Total) o-xylene Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate (Sewage Eff.) Toluene 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 104 Digestion/ Distillation/ Titrime 151 Colorimetry 0 Calculation 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS <0.96 < < uscm -1@25C < <0.38 <0.73 < <1.00 <0.12 < <0.10 <0.74 < mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as SO4 Acc. UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

65 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Inlet 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/01 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Trade Effluent CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.02 < as Sn Acc. Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 2 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

66 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Outlet 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/02 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Trade Effluent CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Industrial Eff.) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride (Industrial Eff.) Hardness Total (Industrial Eff.) Lead m-& p-xylene (Industrial Eff.) Mercury Nickel Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) Nitrogen (Total Oxidised) (Industrial Nitrogen (Total) o-xylene (Industrial Eff.) Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate (Industrial Eff.) Toluene (Industrial Eff.) 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 104 Digestion/ Distillation/ Titrime 151 Colorimetry 0 Calculation 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS <0.96 < < uscm -1@25C 5.2 <5 < <0.38 <0.73 < < <0.35 <0.10 <0.74 < mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as SO4 Acc. UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

67 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Outlet 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/02 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Trade Effluent CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Industrial Eff Zinc 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.02 < as Sn Acc. UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 2 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

68 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Downstream 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/04 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Surface Water CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Surface Water) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride Hardness Total (Surface Water) Lead m-& p-xylene Mercury Nickel Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) Nitrogen (Total Oxidised) Nitrogen (Total) o-xylene Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate Toluene 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 104 Digestion/ Distillation/ Titrime 151 Colorimetry 0 Calculation 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS <0.96 < <0.09 < uscm -1@25C <0.2 <5 < <0.38 <0.73 < < <0.35 <0.10 <0.74 < <0.28 mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as SO4 Acc. UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

69 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Downstream 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/04 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Surface Water CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.02 <1 <4.6 as Sn Acc. Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 2 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

70 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Upstream 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/03 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Surface Water CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Arsenic Atrazine Barium Boron Cadmium Chromium Conductivity (Surface Water) Copper Cyanide Dichloromethane Fluoride Hardness Total (Surface Water) Lead m-& p-xylene Mercury Nickel Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) Nitrogen (Total Oxidised) Nitrogen (Total) o-xylene Phenols (Total) Selenium Simazine Sulphate Toluene 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 112 Electrometry 177 ICPMS 138 Colorimetry 154 GCMS 115 Colorimetry 111 Colorimetry 177 ICPMS 179 GCMS 178 ICPMS 177 ICPMS 104 Digestion/ Distillation/ Titrime 151 Colorimetry 0 Calculation 179 GCMS 223 GCMS 177 ICPMS 191 HPLC 119 Colorimetry 179 GCMS <0.96 < <0.09 < uscm -1@25C <0.2 <5 < <0.38 <0.73 < < <0.74 < <0.28 mg/l mg/l CaCO3 mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as N mg/l as SO4 Acc. UKAS UKAS Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 1 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

71 Environmental Science & Management Water,Soil & Air Testing Unit 35, Boyne Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth Ireland Tel: Fax: Web: Customer Des King Kildare Co Co Osberstown Treatment Plant Naas Kildare Customer PO Customer Ref Kilberry Upstream 14/09/09 Lab Report Ref. No. 1390/286/03 Date of Receipt 15/09/2009 Date Testing Commenced 15/09/2009 Received or Collected Collected by Euro Condition on Receipt Acceptable Date of Report 04/11/2009 Sample Type Surface Water CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Test Parameter SOP Analytical Technique Result Units Tributyltin* Xylene (Total) Zinc 0 GCMS 179 GCMS 177 ICPMS <0.02 <1 <4.6 as Sn Acc. Web Certificate Donna Heslin - Laboratory Manager Date : 04/11/2009 Acc. : Accredited Parameters by ISO 17025:2005 All organic results are analysed as received and all results are corrected for dry weight at 104 C Results shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the approval of EURO environmental services Results contained in this report relate only to the samples tested Page 2 of 2 PDF created with pdffactory trial version EPA Export :19:35:23

72 Kilberry Table E.3 - Monitoring Points Template PT_CD PT_TYPE MON_TYPE EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED P-Inlet Inlet Sampling Point Y P0 Primary Sampling Point Y ASW1-PU River Upstream Sampling Point Y ASW1-PD River Downstream Sampling Point Y EPA Export :19:35:23

73 ATTACHMENT E.2: MONITORING & SAMPLING POINTS 1. The programme for environmental monitoring is outlined in the attached document entitled Kildare County Sampling Plan Kildare County Council RMCEI Inspection Plan 2009 is attached. 3. Accreditation for Euro Environmental Services is attached. EPA Export :19:35:23

74 FINAL WATER SERVICES SECTION KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Kildare County Sampling Plan INTRODUCTION SAMPLING SCHEDULE RIVER WATER SAMPLING SAMPLING PRECEDURE 1,2, INTRODUCTION SAMPLING PROCEDURE ANALYSIS METHODS QUALITY CONTROL RESULT RECORDING/REPORTING PROCEDURES...5 APPENDIX Page 1 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

75 FINAL 1. Introduction The Sampling Plan for Kildare Co. Co. is intended to give an overview of how the Local Authority intends to comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, SI254 / 2001 in The Plan will indicate the minimum number of samples required to be taken for each waste water treatment plant, the parameters to be analysed for, the type of samplers used and how samples should be taken. The samples are followed from point of sampling through to reporting. 2. Sampling Schedule The Fifth Schedule to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, SI254 / 2001 prescribes a minimum frequency of sampling, at regular intervals, as set out in Table 1. The Regulations set out minimum sampling and analysis requirements; it is recommended that if at all possible, all waste water treatment plants should be monitored above the statutory minimum. There is no provision made in the regulations for the specific monitoring of treatment plants of < 2,000 p.e. but it is accepted best practice that all plants, regardless of size, should be monitored regularly, if practically possible. Consequently, Kildare County Council s policy is to monitor all plants > 500 p.e. 1 The waste water treatment plants in County Kildare with < 500 p.e. should be sampled as requested by the Area Engineers. 1. Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland A Report for the years 2002/2003; Section 2.1.3, page 10. Table 1 Sampling Schedule 2009 Plant Name P.E.* Discharge to Sensitive** Min. No. of Samples Osberstown 96,317 R. Liffey Yes 24 Leixlip 56,649 R. Liffey No 24 Kildare Town 6,797 R. Tully Yes 12 Monasterevin 2,943 R. Barrow Yes 12 Castledermot 1,099 R. Lerr Yes 6 Ballymore Eustace 1,509 R. Liffey No 6 Nurney 500 Est R. Tully Yes 6 Robertstown 1,000 R. Slate Yes 6 Coill Dubh 1,300 R. Slate Yes 6 Kilmeague 1,500 Awillynish Stream Yes 6 Derrinturn 1,300 R. Ballyshannon Yes 6 Rathangan 2,000 R. Slate Yes 12 Athy 13,500 R. Barrow Yes 12 * P.E. as calculated for 2008 and submitted in the 2008 EPA returns ** The outflow discharges to a sensitive area or the catchment of a sensitive area Page 2 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

76 FINAL Waste Water Treatment Plants are required to be sampled in accordance with the Fifth Schedule of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, SI254 / 2001 and must satisfy the performance requirements specified in Part 1 of the Second Schedule to the Regulations. These performance requirements, i.e. concentration limits for key parameters in the effluents from secondary treatment plants, are as follows. 1 BOD: 25 mg/l O 2 ; COD: 125 mg/l O 2 ; SS: 35 mg/l Part 2 of the Second Schedule gives a further requirement that Plants discharging to sensitive areas must meet one or both of the following. Total Phosphorus: 2 mg/l P; Total Nitrogen: 15 mg/l N (10, ,000 p.e.) Therefore samples must be analysed for a minimum of BOD, COD and SS (and Total Phosphorus in sensitive areas). Samples, in general, are tested for the full set of parameters (See Appendix 1). 2.1 River Water Sampling It is recommended that in 2009, all rivers receiving discharges from waste water treatment plants with > 500 p.e. be sampled according to the Regulations. The number of river samples taken (above and below discharge point) should equal the minimum number of effluent samples required for the plant (See Appendix 1). The following sections refer to procedures and methods, etc. carried out at the Osberstown Laboratory. Different procedures are undertaken at the Athy and Leixlip Laboratories and reference should be made to the Environmental Technicians there for further information. 3. Sampling Precedure 1,2,3 3.1 Introduction The objective of sampling is to collect a portion of material small enough in volume to be transported conveniently and handled in the laboratory while still accurately representing the material being sampled. This implies that the relative proportions or concentrations of all pertinent components will be the same in the samples as in the material being sampled, and that the sample will be handled in such a way that no significant changes in composition occur before the tests are made. Page 3 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

77 FINAL 3.2 Sampling Procedure Consult the Osberstown WWTP Methods Manuals to determine whether any special precautions should be taken when sampling for specific parameters. Therefore each point made below is for general samples, the Methods Manuals may require you to ignore certain points i.e. glass bottles used instead of plastic containers. The use of some form of automatic sampler (flow-proportional or 24-hour composite) is essential. Portable 24-hour composite samplers may be used. Ideally ones with a sample refrigeration facility. When using portable 24-hour composite samplers with no refrigeration facility, minimise the effects of elevated temperature by protecting equipment from sunlight. Again for 24-hour composite samplers with no refrigeration facility, try to start 24-hour sampling period for example at 09:00 and finish at 09:00 the next day (Therefore the least amount of time in the sunlight). Sample should be brought straight to laboratory for testing, thus eliminating standing time. Samples are taken in plastic containers (1L or 2.5L). Containers are filled to the top to eliminate air/oxygen. When sampling, ensure that the material/sample is a homogenous mixture i.e. Sample from composite sampler may need mixing before sampling. Samples must be transported to the laboratory in a cooler box. All samples must be labelled, indicating name of collector, date and time of collection, place of collection. When sample is presented to the laboratory for analysis the sample is assigned a number and sample details are logged in the laboratory logbook. 1. The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 [Urban Waste Water Treatment] Regulations, 1994 A Handbook on Implementation for Sanitary Authorities 2. Standard Methods for the examination of Water and Waste Water. 19 th Edition Methods Manuals, Osberstown WWTP Environmental Laboratory, 2000 Version 3 4. Analysis Methods The methods used by the Osberstown WWTP Laboratory when analysing samples are documented in the Laboratory Method Manuals (No. 1 & 2). These methods should be referenced for details of analysis and the methods followed whenever samples are being analysed. Page 4 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

78 FINAL 5. Quality Control Osberstown Laboratory Reference should be made to the Osberstown Laboratory Quality Control Procedures Manual for all details pertaining to Quality Control protocol in the Osberstown WWTP Laboratory. 6. Result Recording/Reporting Procedures Osberstown Laboratory All samples entering Osberstown WWTP Laboratory are logged in the Sample Logbook. This allocates a unique identifying number to the sample. Each parameter has an associated result logbook in which the sample details and results are recorded. Results for all the parameters are recorded on a result sheet, which is designated to a specific waste water treatment plant for a specific date. All results are inputted into a central database, from which a printout of results is obtained for each plant. These are signed and verified. The EPA Returns Co-ordinator will request returns data from individuals in January / February of every year for the previous period, for submission to the EPA. Author Fergal Humphreys (EPA Returns Co-ordinator) Page 5 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

79 FINAL Appendix 1 The full set of analytical parameters are tested in Osberstown WWTP Environmental Laboratory and include BOD, COD, SS, ortho-phosphate, Total Phosphorus, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) (and/or Total Nitrogen, TN). For operational purposes some additional parameters such as ph, dissolved oxygen (DO), alkalinity, dry solids should be measured. Included below are the recommended analyses as set out in the regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (Urban Waste Water Treatment) Regulations, 1994: A Handbook on Implementation for Sanitary Authorities Recommended Analyses: Non-sensitive Areas Parameter Influent Effluent RWUS RWDS Note(s) BOD 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes - COD Yes Yes No [Yes] a Total S Solids [No] Yes Yes [Yes] b, c Notes a The COD test is not suited to very clean waters and is not usually carried out on such samples. However, a provision is made in the table for the carrying out of the test on down-stream receiving waters visibly affected by discharge(s). b In view of the often unpleasant nature of influent samples it is considered that suspended solids measurement need not be mandatory on such samples. c The measurement of suspended solids in waters of apparent clarity is of little practical value, and it is proposed that their determination be confined to those downstream samples of receiving water on which it is considered the COD should be determined (see above). d The measurement of nutrients is essential in sensitive areas. Although phosphorus is the key element concerning the eutrophication of fresh waters, nitrogen is very often determined routinely on such waters, hence its recommended inclusion in programmes. e Total Oxidised Nitrogen comprises nitrate and nitrite. The Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen [TKN] determination includes the measurement of ammonia. The measurement of TKN is not particularly suited to unpolluted (or mildly polluted) receiving waters and, accordingly, it is considered that the determination of ammonia instead of TKN on such waters is more practicable. Page 6 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

80 FINAL Recommended Analyses: Sensitive Areas Rivers Parameter Influent Effluent RWUS RWDS Note(s) BOD 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes - COD Yes Yes No [Yes] a Total S Solids [No] Yes Yes [Yes] b, c Total Yes Yes Yes Yes d Phosphorus Total Oxidised No Yes Yes Yes d, e Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal Yes Yes No No d, e Nitrogen Ammonia No No Yes Yes e Page 7 of 7 EPA Export :19:35:24

81 UWWTP Regulations Water Services Section Water & Environmental Services Directorate 03/11/2009 Inspection Type: Monitoring/Compliance Inspector(s): Mary Harney Asst.Env. Scientist Des King Environmental Tech. Caroline Murphy Asst. Env. Scientist Peter Tiernan Environmental Tech. Fergal Humphreys Asst. Chemist Proposed Completed Inspections 2009 Inspections 2009 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Inspector Comments No. of Installations Installation Name Risk Category 1 Castledermot A 12 0 FH 2 Kildare Town A 12 0 DK 3 Rathangan A 12 0 CM 4 Athy A 12 0 MH 5 Leixlip A 24 0 PT 6 Osberstown A 60 0 FH/DK 7 Allenwood B 6 0 CM 8 Ballymore Eustace B 6 0 DK 9 Calverstown B 6 0 FH 10 Clogherinkoe B 6 0 CM 11 Coill Dubh B 12 0 CM 12 Derrinturn B 6 0 CM 13 Kildangan B 6 0 FH 14 Kilmeague B 6 0 CM 15 Monasterevin B 12 0 DK 16 Robertstown B 6 0 CM 17 Ardclough C 2 0 CM 18 Clonuff C 2 0 CM 19 Donore C 2 0 CM 20 Milltown C 2 0 CM 21 Newtown C 2 0 CM 22 Nurney C 6 0 DK Kildare 2008 WastewaterInspectionSchedule09 UWWTP EPA Export :19:35:24

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87 Kilberry Table D.2 - Discharge Points Template PT_CD PT_TYPE LA_NAME RWB_TYPE RWB_NAME DESIGNATION EASTING NORTHING VERIFIED SW1-P Primary Kildare County Council River Tully Stream None Y SW2 Stormwater Overflow Kildare County Council River None None Y EPA Export :19:35:24

88 ATTACHMENT C.1 OPERATIONAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS Kilberry Septic Tanks are located near the village of Kilberry which is approximately 6km north of Athy, Co. Kildare. They can be accessed via the R417 Regional Road between Athy and Monasterevin. Kilberry Septic Tanks were constructed to serve approximately 102 houses with 4 people per house and a primary school with 143 pupils in the Kilberry Agglomeration. Two septic tanks were designed, each with a capacity of 28.52m 3, giving an overall capacity of 57.04m 3. On the basis of this, Kilberry septic tanks were designed to cater for 300 PE (Population Equivalent). Kilberry septic tanks receive domestic sewage only. The septic tank at Kilberry is located on agricultural land and is usually only accessible once a year for desludging purposes. This activity is co-ordinated with the landowner and is usually carried out in the period following the harvesting of crops and prior to the land being tilled and planted. The septic tanks provide primary treatment to sewage by: 1. Removing suspended solids from the waste water by sedimentation. 2. Reducing the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of the effluent by anaerobic digestion. 3. Further reduction of the BOD of the effluent in the percolation area by anaerobic digestion. Kilberry Septic Tanks operate as follows: 1. Sewage is received from: a. Kilberry Primary School via a foul pumping station located on the grounds of the school which pumps into a nearby gravity foul sewer b. The remainder of the Kilberry Agglomeration via gravity foul sewers 2. All sewage is then discharged to a foul pumping station located adjacent to the R417 Regional Road. This foul pumping station pumps all sewage from the Kilberry Agglomeration into a 225mm diameter gravity foul sewer which drains into the Kilberry Septic Tanks. 3. Effluent is split and enters two identical septic tanks via the 225mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 4. Settlement of suspended solids occurs within Chamber 1 of each septic tank. 5. Scum (oils and greases) floats to the surface of the effluent within each septic tanks. 6. Sewage sludge settles to the base of each septic tank within Chamber 1 and is removed by tanker periodically. 7. Liquid effluent enters Chamber 2 of each septic tank via a baffle wall between Chamber 1 and Chamber 2. 1 EPA Export :19:35:24

89 8. Further settlement of remaining suspended solids occurs in Chamber 2 of each septic tank. 9. Sewage sludge also settles to the base of each septic tank within Chamber 2 and is removed by tanker periodically. 10. Anaerobic digestion takes place within each septic tank which results in a reduction in the BOD. 11. Effluent is discharged from the septic tanks to the Tully Stream approximately 500m upstream of its confluence with the River Barrow via a 300mm diameter gravity foul sewer. 2 EPA Export :19:35:24

90 ATTACHMENT B.9 KILBERRY SEPTIC TANK EPA DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION EPA Export :19:35:24

91 Kildare County Council Application to EPA (Kilberry) Capital Investment Programme ATTACHMENT B.9 Kildare County Council has recently prepared a Needs Assessment (Oct 2009) and this list of priority Water Services Capital projects has been submitted to the Water Services Section of the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government (DEHLG) for inclusion in the National Water Services Investment Programme Kilberry has been included in the list of projects for which funding is being sought, under the heading South Kildare Bundled Sewerage Scheme on page 14 of the Needs Assessment (see attached document). The project has been included in an overall scheme bundle with an estimate of 5m. The scheme has yet to advance through planning approval and it s progress will be subject to the allocation of funding by the DEHLG for the forthcoming Water Services Investment Programme A copy of the Needs Assessment as submitted to the DEHLG in late October 2009 is attached for information. There are no further developments at this stage. Planning & Development Kildare County Council has granted planning permission to a developer (File Ref. 05/2590) for development which includes provision of new 750 PE WWTP to serve the agglomeration in the event that development proceeds. A copy of this permission is attached for reference. EPA Export :19:35:24

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133 ATTACHMENT B.9 KILBERRY SEPTIC TANK 05/2590 MICHAEL KINDREGAN EPA DISCHARGE LICENCE APPLICATION EPA Export :19:35:25

134 Date: 02/07/2009 Pl. Ref: 05/2590 Michael Kindregan James Fagan & Associates Francis Lane Newbridge Co Kildare Planning Register Number: 05/2590 Application Receipt Date: 02/11/2005 PERMISSION for housing development consisting of; 1no. detached dormer 4 bedroom house, 4no. semi-detached dormer 4 bedroom houses, 20no. semi-detached dormer 3 bedroom houses, 20no. semi-detached two storey 3 bedroom houses, 3no. terraces etc AT Kilberry Athy Co. Kildare IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. In pursuance of the powers conferred upon them by the Planning and Development Acts , Kildare County Council have by Order dated 30/10/2008 GRANTED PERMISSION to the above named, for the above development subject to 73 conditions set out in the attached schedule Date: 02/07/2009 Signed: Senior Executive Officer, Planning Kildare County Council. NOTE: The permission herein granted shall, on the expiration of the period of 5 years beginning on the date of the granting of permission, cease to have effect as regards: (1) In case the development to which the permission relates is not commenced during the period, the entire development, and (2) In case such development is so commenced, so much thereof as is not completed within that period. It should be noted that outline permission will cease to have effect after a period of 3 years and also that such permission is subject to the subsequent grant of permission consequent on the grant of permission by the Planning Authority and that until such permission has been obtained to detailed plans of the development proposed, the development is NOT AUTHORISED. EPA Export :19:35:25

135 RE:/ Planning Permission is sought for housing development consisting of; 1no. detached dormer 4 bedroom house, 4no. semi detached dormer 4 bedroom houses, 20no. semi detached dormer 3 bedroom houses, 20no. semi detached two storey 3 bedroom houses, 3no. terraces of two storey 3 bedroom houses with four houses in each terrace, new effluent treatment system and all associated site works at Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare. Michael Kindregan 05/2590 Schedule 1 - Considerations and Reasons on which this Decision is based as required by Article 31 of the Planning and Development Regulations Having regard to the nature and design of the proposed development and the character of adjoining development, it is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached, the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity, and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Schedule 2 - Conditions to apply. 1. The development shall be carried out in accordance with documentation and particulars submitted to the Planning Authority on the 02/11/2005 and as per revised layout, drawings and documentation submitted on the 21/06/2006, 21/12/2006, 28/06/2007, 23/01/2008, 11/03/2008 and 03/10/2008, except where altered or amended by conditions in this permission. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to check the proposed development when completed, by reference to approved particulars. 2. (a) Prior to the first occupation of the first unit, the applicant/developer shall submit details of proposals for compliance with the categories of 'local need' and 'local growth' for each individual unit in accordance with Schedule 6.1 (local need) and categories 1, 2, 3 or 4 of Schedule 6.2 (local growth), of Chapter 6 of the County Development Plan , for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. Applicant shall provide details of breakdown within the overall site layout at a rate of 50% local need and 50% local growth. EPA Export :19:35:26

136 (b) The dwellings shall be occupied as a permanent place of residence for initial purchasers for a period of five years and shall not be leased or sold within this period of time without the written consent of the Planning Authority. Within two months of the occupation of the proposed dwelling the applicant/developer shall submit to the Planning Authority a letter indicating the date on which the first occupation of the dwelling occurred and by whom it was occupied, together with certificate of compliance mentioned in (c). The person first occupying the house shall be the purchaser and will be subject to the five-year occupancy. (c) Prior to occupation of the first unit, the applicant/developer shall obtain a certificate of compliance for each of the units from a qualified and indemnified Architect/Engineer/Solicitor to indicate which category the proposed occupant complies with and state reasons why the applicant complies with such category. The person issuing said certificate shall take full responsibility for ensuring compliance. (d) The Planning Authority may make such investigation as necessary to ensure compliance with categories and may take appropriate action where deemed necessary. (e) The Planning Authority will consent to any sale of the property by a lending institution in exercise of its powers as mortgagee and likewise consent to any sale by any person deriving title from the lending institution. Approval to the sale of the property in any other circumstance will be considered on its merits by Kildare County Council. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development complies with the provisions of the County Development Plan regarding development of settlements and compliance with the relevant categories of local need and local growth, in the interests of proper planning and sustainable development. 3. The Phasing Programme for the development of the scheme shall be as follows: (a) Housing Units 1 22 including the crèche and two apartments to be constructed as part of Phase 1 and shall be completed within the first 3 years of the planning permission. The breakdown shall be 50% local need and 50% local growth (b) Housing Units to be constructed as part of Phase 2 and shall be completed within the remaining 2 years of the planning permission. The breakdown shall be 50% local need and 50% local growth (c) The construction of the WWTP shall commence upon initiation of Phase 1 EPA Export :19:35:26

137 (d) The developer shall obtain the written consent of the Planning Authority to proceed to each phase which will be subject to the local need/local growth categories having been met in the foregoing phase(s) and appropriate infrastructure and landscaping been carried out. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development complies with the provisions of the County Development Plan regarding development of settlements and compliance with the relevant categories of local need and local growth, and in the interests of orderly development. 4. Throughout the development: (a) Roof material shall be blue/black, slate grey, or dark brown in colour, including ridgetiles. (b) External finishes shall consist of natural stone and napp plaster finish neutral in colour and texture. Before commencement of development the applicant shall submit, for the written consent of the Planning Authority a sample of the proposed natural stone finish. (c) All windows, external doors, fascias and soffits shall be of timber using European Hardwoods or other sustainable timber. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity, to meet the requirements of the Development Plan and to preserve the rural amenities of the area. 5. Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit, for written agreement by the Planning Authority, details (infrastructure and materials etc) and agreements on the proposed children s playground. Details on management, use for the Kilberry community, insurance and taking in charge should all be addressed. Reason: In the interest of amenity and proper planning and development. 6. Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit, for written agreement by the Planning Authority, a detailed Landscaping Plan (including hard and soft landscaping) prepared by a qualified Landscape Architect for the entire proposal. Reason: In the interest of amenity and proper planning and development. 7. Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit, for written agreement by the Planning Authority, details (infrastructure and materials etc) and agreements on the proposed lighting associated with the development. Reason: In the interest of amenity and proper planning and development. EPA Export :19:35:26

138 8. Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit, for written agreement by the Planning Authority, a detailed Social Infrastructure Assessment for the Village of Kilberry and any agreements entered into as part of this permission with the local community/service providers Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 9. The proposed crèche facility shall comply with the Childcare (Pre-School Services) Regulations 1996 and Childcare (Pre-School Services) (Amended) Regulations 1997 at all times Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development of the facility 10. Existing trees and hedgerows shall be retained in accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans. Adequate protection shall be given to the preservation of the trees and hedgerows during the construction of the development. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and proper planning and development. 11. (a) All services within and bounding the site shall be underground, and all existing services crossing the site, or on its perimeter, shall be underground. (b) Ducts to the requirements of the various utility companies, including electricity, telephone/communications and cable television, shall be provided by the overall developer. No dwelling shall be connected to any service using overhead wires or cables (c) Ducting shall be provided with a minimum cover of 600 mm in roads and footpaths, and 300 mm in gardens, with the exception of water services, which shall have a minimum cover of 600 mm throughout. Reason: To ensure the undergrounding of all overhead cable services, in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan, and to reduce the frost susceptibility of these services. 12. The open spaces shall be developed for, and devoted to public use. They shall be kept free of any development and shall not be enclosed by any means. When the development is being taken in charge, the open spaces shall be vested to Kildare County Council, at no cost to the Council, as public open spaces. The open spaces shall not be used for the disposal of topsoil of other material from within or outside the development. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. EPA Export :19:35:26

139 13. The public open space shall be treated with a 300mm minimum cover of consolidated topsoil and shall be grassed. Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development. 14. All front and rear gardens shall be treated with a 300mm minimum cover of consolidated topsoil and the front gardens shall be grassed. Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and proper planning and sustainable development. 15.a) All front garden boundaries shall be marked by a dwarf wall, minimum 0.6 metres in height, and shall be capped, and plastered (or dashed) on both sides, b) All rear garden boundaries including party boundaries, shall be marked by block walls, 2.0 metres in height, capped, and plastered (or dashed) on both sides. Timber fencing or similar shall not be permitted. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 16. Before development is commenced, the developer shall submit proposals for the naming (together with an explanation for the submitted names) and numbering of the development. The proposed name(s) shall be based on local historical or topographical features, or other acceptable alternatives. Names capable of giving rise to confusion, or with associations foreign to the area will not be permitted. All names shall be subject to the prior written consent of the planning authority. Reason: In the interest of orderly development. 17. No security or other gates or devices shall be erected to control access, vehicular or pedestrian, to this proposed development. Reason: In the interest public safety and of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. EPA Export :19:35:26

140 18. The noise level from the development, during the construction phase, shall not exceed 55 dba Leq, at any point along the boundary of the development between 8.00 am and 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive, but excluding Bank Holidays. At all other times, including Bank Holidays, the noise level from the development shall not exceed 45dBA Leq, at any point along the development boundary. Reason: In the interest residential amenity. 19. No muck, dirt, debris or other material shall be deposited on the public road, footpath or verge by machinery or vehicles travelling to or from the site during the construction phase. The applicant shall arrange for vehicles leaving the site to be kept clean. A bond in the sum of 5,000 shall be paid to the Planning Authority to ensure satisfactory compliance with this condition, prior to commencement of development. Reason: In the interests of traffic safety, amenity and orderly development. 20. During construction the developer shall provide adequate off carriageway parking facilities for all traffic associated with the proposed development, including delivery and service vehicles/trucks. There shall be no parking along the public road or the adjacent residential estates. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 21. At least two domestic type smoke alarms to Bs 5839 (Part 6) mains powered but with battery backup to be installed in each unit. Reason: In the interests of Fire Safety 22. The site of each dwelling shall be used for domestic-related purposes only, and not for any commercial, workshop, or other non-domestic use. Same shall be entered on the title of each dwelling. Reason: In the interest of the proper planning and development of the area. 23. (a) (i) All foul waste and soiled water shall discharge to the SBR wastewater treatment system. (ii) The wastewater treatment system shall be located not nearer than 50 metres from any dwelling, not nearer than 10 metres from any watercourse/stream, not nearer than 3 metres from the site boundary and not nearer than 4 metres from a road or slope break/cut. The wastewater treatment system shall be located not nearer than *40 metres from any water supply source unless such source is from a public piped supply. EPA Export :19:35:26

141 (b)(i) The treated effluent from the SBR wastewater treatment system shall be discharged to the discharge point as shown on drawing reference in the O Neill Groundwater Engineering report received by the Planning Authority on 23/01/08. (ii) With regards to all other aspects of the SBR wastewater treatment system installation, the O Neill Groundwater Engineering Report dated January 2008 shall be followed. (c) The applicant shall enter a maintenance contract with Fay Environmental Ltd. the manufacturers/suppliers of the SBR wastewater treatment system to ensure satisfactory performance at all times. (d) Only clean, uncontaminated surface water shall be discharged to adequately sized soakpit(s) or the surface water system. (e) Any well shall be located not nearer than *40 metres from the SBR wastewater treatment system and any other wastewater treatment systems and percolation areas/polishing filters. *See Table 4, P19, EPA Wastewater Treatment Manual Treatment Systems for Single Houses and DOELG/EPA/GSI Groundwater Protection Responses for On-Site Wastewater Systems for Single Houses for suggested minimum distances from a well. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 24. Prior to the discharge of treated effluent from the development to waters, a Section 4 Effluent Discharge Licence under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977, as amended, shall be obtained from Kildare County Council. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 25. All surface water from the carpark areas shall pass through adequately sized and sited petrol/oil interceptor(s) before being discharged to the surface water system. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 26. All overground oil, chemical storage tank(s) shall be adequately bunded to protect against spillage. Bunding shall be impermeable and capable of retaining a volume equal to 1.5 times the capacity of the largest tank. Filling and off-take points shall be located within the bunded area(s). Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. EPA Export :19:35:26

142 27. Applicant shall use Best Practicable Means to prevent/minimise noise and dust emissions during the construction phase of the development, through the provision and proper maintenance, use and operation of all machinery, all to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 28. All solid household waste from the development shall be offered for collection to a waste contractor in possession of a valid waste collection permit under the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2001 or alternatively the householder may bring household waste to an appropriate civic waste facility or recycling centre. No burning of waste is permitted. (The householder may wish to use an on-site compost bin for suitable wastes and where a dry recyclable bin collection service is available it should be utilised). Please contact the Environment Section, Kildare County Council for further information. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 29. Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit a formal Project Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan to the local authority for agreement prior to Commencement Notice stage. This plan shall, inter alia, include the information recommended in sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of the document titled Best practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste Management Plans for Construction and Demolition Projects published by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (July 2006). Reason: In the interests of the reduction and best practice management of construction and demolition waste from the proposed development. 30. (a) The developer shall identify a suitable area(s) within the development for the provision of bring banks. Consideration shall be given to the turning requirements of the HGV s used to service such banks and the potential noise generated by the banks from their usage. (b) The developer shall provide communal refuse wheel bin drop areas for residents, in particular in cul-de-sac roads, to facilitate the servicing of the development by refuse trucks. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. EPA Export :19:35:26

143 31. The sewerage system for the development shall be provided in accordance with "Recommendation for Site Development Works for Housing Areas" published by the Department of the Environment and Local Government. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 32. All common drains shall be located not nearer than 5m from the rear and not nearer than 2m from the front of the dwelling. Reason: To ensure proper development. 33. The developer shall bear the cost of completing a C.C.T.V. survey of the sewerage system and jetting out of that system before it is taken in charge by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health and proper development. 34. The developer shall maintain the sewerage system in good working order until it is taken in charge by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health and proper development. 35. A 10m / 20m wayleave shall be secured for the foul sewer on adjoining private land. Reason: In the interests of the proper planning and development of the area 36. All foul and surface water sewers to be laid in public areas, not in private property and to be provided with heavy-duty manhole covers. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 37. Each separate property shall be connected to the foul and surface water sewers by means its own individual and separate foul and surface water drain. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. EPA Export :19:35:26

144 38. Surface water disposal shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Greater Dublin Storm Water Management Policy for Developers. Surface water shall be retained on site using large attenuation restricting flows to minimum to avoid and minimise flooding. If a stormwater ponds/swales/soakways/detention basins is to be constructed in a residential /commercial areas, its capacity is to be sufficient to store the 1 in 30 year storm event. 1 in 30 year storm event should be used to resize attenuation in accordance with Greater Dublin Storm water Management Policy for Developers. An emergency overflow is to be provided from the attenuation, capable of passing flows up to the 100 year storm event. Overflow from the site is to be retained within the site area up to 100 year event or as specified otherwise by Kildare County council. Design calcualtion submitted for surface water attenuation did not take into account 1:100 year storm event. Prior to commencement of development a revised design calculation for attenuation should be submitted to include 1:100 year storm event. Reason: To ensure proper development and minimise flooding 39. Prior to commencement of the development a maintenance agreement to be set up between the developer and a reputable maintenance company in order to maintain the Estate and with particular emphasis on the maintenance of the surface water attenuation system. Details of such maintenance agreement to be agreed with the Planning Authority in writing prior to commencement of development. Reason: To ensure proper development and minimise flooding 40. The house shall have its own individual service connection and boundary box. The boundary box shall have a customer access lid, a shut off device/stopcock and an approved leakage flowmeter, such as the standard Talbot Matrix Meter Box, or the standard Industrial Plant WSC-R-CA unit or similar unit as approved by the Water Services Department.. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 41. A minimum of 24 hour water storage shall be provided. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 42. All watermains shall be 100m.m. diametre(minimum) EN1452 upvc pipe, except under roadways where ductile iron pipe (clause K9) shall be used. All watermains shall be looped in order to avoid dead ends. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. EPA Export :19:35:26

145 43. Water supply to be metered. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 44. All toilet cisterns shall incorporate a dual flush function incorporating reduced flush and full flush options. Reason: In the interest of water conservation and to ensure proper servicing of the development. 45. A grease trap shall be constructed on the waste discharge from the kitchen waste outlets. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 46. The public watermain shall be extended in a minimum of 150m.m. diameter HPPE or Ductile Iron (class K9) or as otherwise agreed in writing, along the public road. The watermain extension shall be installed, supervised,sterilised and tested etc., in accordance with Section 4: Water Supply of Recommendations for SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS for Housing Areas, published by An Foras Forbartha. The watermain shall have a minimum depth of cover to crown of 1 metre and shall be dedicated to the Sanitary Authority on satisfactory completion and testing.the exact details and size of extension to be agreed with the Water Services Authority. A watermain layout and section(including valves and fittings) for the watermain extension to he site shall be submitted to the Water Authority for written consent prior to the commencement of the development. The applicant should liase with water works Section in Newbridge to agree in details watermain extension along the public road. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development and in order to comply with fire fighting requirements and fire safety. 47. Upon completion of the development the developer shall commission a water audit and leakage survey of the water distribution system which shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for consideration within three months of the completion of the development. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development EPA Export :19:35:26

146 48. Petrol/oil/silt separators should be installed on the surface water outfall to minimise pollution Reason: In the interest of public health and to ensure proper servicing of the development 49. No works to commence on site until the proposed Kilberry WWTP upgrading has commenced. The applicant should agree details of proposed new 750 PE plant with Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Water Services Authority. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development and prevent pollution No unit to be occupied on site until the proposed Kilberry WWTP upgrading are completed and commissioned. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Sanitary Services Authority. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development and prevent pollution Existing Municipal waste water treatment plant at Kilberry should be pumped using 100mm-150mm diameter ductile iron pressure rising main into proposed 750 PE new plant. The applicant should decommission the existing plant at his own cost as soon as the new plant is commissioned. The new plant at Kilberry should be handed over to Kildare County Council once the process is proven and before the first unit is occupied. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development and in the interests of public health and to ensure proper development. 52. Existing stream ( open channels) should be cleaned and from site boundary to outfall to increase the capacity of the stream and minimise flooding in compliance with Kildare County Coucil requirement. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development. 53. The applicant should apply for a water connection permit, sewerage connection permit and a road opening license three months prior to commencement of development. Reason: in the interest of public health and to ensure proper servicing of the development EPA Export :19:35:26

147 54. No works to commence on site until the proposed pumping station upgrading at Kilberry has commenced. The applicant should agree details of proposed new pumping station with Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Water Services Authority. Reason: To ensure proper servicing of the development and prevent pollution No unit to be occupied on site until the proposed pumping station upgrading at Kilberry are completed and commissioned. This confirmation is to be received in writing from the Sanitary Services Authority. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 56. Proposed new waste water treatment plant at Kilberry should comply with Kildare County Council specification WWTP01 as shown below. Reason: In the interest of public health and to ensure proper servicing of the development KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL WWTP01 WATER SERVICES SECTION Specification for Sewage Treatment Plant General Design and construction should be in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency Wastewater Treatment Manuals. Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations 2001 BS 6297: Code of Practise for design and installation of small sewage treatment works and cesspools. BS8005: Sewerage BS8301 : code of practise for Building Drainage The Developer is to submit design, construction details and layout plans of the WWTP for approval by the Local authority. Location and Access Locate away from houses and building to minimise odour and noise. Locate where it is free from flooding. Provide suitable access to the WWTP for maintenance purposes. Provide paved turning area with dished kerb & recessed entrance suitable for 5,000gallon tankers to access WWTP. Also provide master key for gate/locks compatible with existing master key. EPA Export :19:35:26

148 Provide suitable site lighting. Provide suitable lifting equipment and devices to appropriate standards, and reasonable overhead access. Adequately secured with pallisade security fence Specification Prior to design stage the Assimilative Capacity of the receiving watercourse should be established based on the 95 percentile flow The unit waste loading shall be the population equivalent (PE) 60 grams of oxygen BOD5 per day. Final effluent to comply with E.P.A Act, 1992, Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations 2001, Water Pollution Act, 1997, Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Regulations SI 258, 1998 and Waste Management (use of sewage sludge in agriculture) Regulations Pumping chambers within WWTP should comply with Kildare County Council Specification for pumping station including pumping rate, measurement etc. Provision of telemetry equipment in the Control Panel capable of collecting and transmitting data from WWTP to location designated by Local Authority. Control building should include control panels, Local SCADA telemetry system (high spec computer), office, Washing and toilets facilities including hot and cold water and showers. Electricity, 3 phase + 110v supply points Generator for emergency. The inlet works should contain Inlet flume with ultrasonic flow recorder Duty and assist screens and grit removal plant Duty and assist inlet pumps each designed to operate intermittently at max 6 DWF Waste water shall be pumped at average flow rate and storm flows when necessary (use dual speed pumps) The sewer downstream of inlet works should be designed to avoid turbulence, which would release malodours to the atmosphere. Water connection points for high pressure washers. Screens shall be fine type and located in a screen chamber. The screens shall incorporate an automatic cleaning mechanism capable of delivering washed and compressed screenings to automatic bagging unit. No manual handling of screenings shall be permitted. To avoid deposition of grit within the fine screen channel the velocity should be between 0.5 and 0.9 metres per second. The grit removal facility shall be automatic in operation (consider hydro dynamic separators and hydrocyclones ). Provide flow measurements and flow-proportional composite samplers at the inlet and outlet. Inlet works instrumentation -ph Final effluent instrumentation - NH3, PO4, NO3, SS..etc Flow monitoring to be provided at all stages of works and provision for sampling points for automated samplers must be made. EPA Export :19:35:26

149 STORM TANKS Any flow greater than 6 DWF shall over flow to storm tanks. Storm tanks shall be set in series and contain subsurface mixers. Storm tanks shall automatically return recycled flows to inlet works during periods of low incoming flow each day. Metering to record overflow and return flow All tanks should be watertight so as to permit neither ingress of ground water nor egress of sewage to the ground. Provision made to avoid tank floatation during construction emptying and maintenance.. Storm tanks shall be sized for 24 hours retention at design storm flow Provide emergency overflow. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TREATMENT Phosphorus and nitrogen removal Anaerobic zones adequately sized and with good retention times. Chemical removal facility as backup to biological phosphorus removal Tertiary Treatment (polishing) DESLUDGING Provide sludge hold tank on site capable of holding sludge for a minimum two weeks. Metering to record flow to buffer tanks, to holding tanks and to presses. Provision of sampling points (eg tap valves/draw off) Provision of inlet valve (6" coupling) for the transfer of sludges by tankers/portable pump one tank to another. Health and Safety Provide all hand railings, fencing, security and equipment to comply with health and safety requirements and to the satisfaction of the Local Authority Safety Office. First aid kits- eye wash facilities & external emergency showers (if ferric chloride storage to be installed) Risk assessment to be provided on completion of works. Washing facilities (hot & cold water), toilets & showers. 57. Lines of sight at entrance to the site shall be provided strictly in accordance with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 58. A 2 metre wide footpath shall be constructed along the site boundary beside the public road. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. EPA Export :19:35:26

150 59. Roads, footpaths and turning areas shall be designed in accordance with the Department of Environment and Local Government Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas (R.S.D.W.H.A.). Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 60. Applicant to agree details of traffic calming with Roads Design Department prior to the commencement of development works Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 61. All footpaths shall be dished at junctions and road crossings to facilitate the disabled. Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety. 62. Main access roads within a housing development shall be 7.3 metres wide, with other roads within the development being 6 metres wide. In the case of short cul-de-sacs (i.e. less than 60 metres long) the width may be reduced to 5.5 metres. These roads shall have 2 metre footpaths and 1 metre grass verges on both sides of the road. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 63. Turning radii at junctions shall be a minimum of the following :- (a) 10.5 metres at junctions between public roads and estate roads; (b) 6 metres at all other junctions Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 64. Car parking spaces shall be provided within the curtilage of the site as follows :- (a) 1 car parking space for each house with 3 bedrooms or less; (b) 2 car parking spaces for each house with 4 bedrooms or more. Note that a garage is not considered as a parking space. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. EPA Export :19:35:26

151 65. Car parking spaces shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Kildare County Development Plan. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 66. Cycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Kildare County Development Plan. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 67. Surface water shall be collected and road gullies shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.19 of the Department of Environment and Local Government Recommendations for Site Development Works for Housing Areas (R.S.D.W.H.A.). All gullies shall be fitted with suitable locking type covers or gratings. Reason: In the interests of proper drainage and traffic safety. 68. Lighting, comprising 6.0 metre high, 0.5 metre outreach and 55X SOX public lighting, shall be provided throughout the site and along the site frontage to the standards laid down by the Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B.). The applicant shall liaise with the E.S.B. to facilitate provision of a site layout which conforms to the standards and work practices required by the E.S.B. Evidence of such liaison shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 69. Lighting for all signs shall be erected in such a way so as not to distract or shine into the path of traffic. Reason: In the interest of traffic safety. 70. Details of surfacing at entrance to be submitted prior to commencement of works. Also details for tie-in arrangements with public footpath and roadway. New footpath to be constructed along the entire frontage of site. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. 71. A new boundary fence to be constructed along the R-417. This is to ensure that safety of children using this open space. Hence no direct access onto the R-417. Details to be agreed prior to the commencement of works Reason: In the interest of proper planning and development. EPA Export :19:35:26

152 72. Before development commences the applicant/developer shall pay to Kildare County Council the sum of 575,350 being the appropriate contribution to be applied to this development in accordance with the Development Contributions Scheme adopted by Kildare County Council on 23rd February 2004 in accordance with Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act The amount payable under this condition shall be fully index-linked from the date of grant of permission. Reason: It is considered reasonable that the developer should make a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority. 73. No development shall be commenced until security has been given for the provision of and satisfactory completion of open space and of services and in accordance with the conditions herein contained and including maintenance until taken in charge by the Council of roads footpaths sewers watermains public lighting and similar type public facilities. This security is required by the Council for application at its absolute discretion if the foregoing are not duly provided as aforesaid and to the Council's satisfaction. Where the proposed development is carried out on staged or phased basis the security required will be proportionate to each part of the development which is carried out in the foregoing manner. The security shall be given by: (a) lodgement with the Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the amount of 258,000 or (b) lodgement with the Council of a sum of 258,000 provided always and if the development has not commenced within one calendar year from the date of the grant of this Permission or is carried out on a phased or staged basis the Council may at its discretion require an increase in the amount of the foregoing Bond or lodgement corresponding with the increase or estimated increase in the cost of the provision and completion of the services above described and in the manner provided for and which may have occurred since the aforesaid date. The Bond shall be index linked. Reason: To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the Council towards the provision of services and to prevent disamenity in the development. EPA Export :19:35:27

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