Rathvilly Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Uisce Éireann has commenced works to upgrade the water treatment plant in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow to benefit over 15,000 customers.
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Carlow County Council, has commenced an upgrade of the Rathvilly Water Treatment Plant. This project will benefit over 15,0000 customers, ensuring the delivery of a clean, safe drinking water source.
The Carlow North Regional Water Supply is included on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Remedial Action List (RAL), which identifies water supplies that are in need of improvement. Currently, there is inadequate protection against microbiological failure and the potential formation of elevated concentrations of Trihalomethanes (THMs).
The completed upgrades will modernise and improve the water treatment process at the plant, ensuring raw water is treated to the water quality standards as required by the European Union Council Directive and Regulations. Glan Agua Limited is delivering the project on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
What are the benefits of this project?
The upgrade works carried out as part of this project will:
- Ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to residents and businesses in the surrounding area.
- Improve water quality and water treatment standards.
- Removal of Carlow North Regional Water Supply from the EPA's RAL.
- Ensure compliance with current drinking water quality regulations.
What was involved as part of this project?
Upgrades as part of this project include provision of:
- Hydrometric flow monitoring on the River Slaney
- Upgrade works to existing sludge building
- New sludge, flocculation and washwater settlement tanks
- Chemical storage and dosing
- Aluminum sulphate storage and dosing
- Enhanced coagulation upgrade
- Upgrade filters to dual media
- Sludge dewatering and sludge transfer system
- Replacement of the High Lift Pumps
- Replacement of existing ICA equipment and SCADA system
Next steps:
- The project is expected to take 2 years with completion due in Q3 2024.
- We will endeavour to keep stakeholders updated as this project progresses.
- For more information on your water quality, please visit www.water.ie.
