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Killybegs Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Uisce Éireann has completed works to upgrade the Water Treatment Plant in Killybegs, Co. Donegal. 

Uisce Éireann has completed works to upgrade the Killybegs water treatment plant. 

The Killybegs Water Supply Scheme serves a population of approximately 4,000 people in the area, including the fish processing industry. The water treatment plant lacked sufficient facilities for sludge treatment. 

This €12.5 million upgrade will now ensure a reliable and sustainable drinking water supply for both the residential and industrial sectors in Killybegs and the surrounding area. 

EPS Group carried out the works on this project on behalf of Uisce Éireann. 

Location
Donegal
Status
Completed
Type
Water
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What was involved as part of this project?

This project involved the following works: 

  • Provided sludge treatment facilities.
  • Upgraded of the chemical systems
  • Upgrade to the Disinfection system.
     

What are the benefits of this project?

  • Provide a safer and more reliable water supply for over 4,000 people.
  • Enhance local amenities and provide a platform for social and economic development, including the local fishing industry.
  • New infrastructure to accommodate future population growth.
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