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Annual

Environmental

Report

AER

Killygordon

2013

D0518-01

Contents

1 Executive Summary and Introduction to 2013 AER 1.1 Summary Report for 2013

1.2 Introduction to the 2013 AER

1.3 WWTP Overview

2 Monitoring Report Summary

2.1 Summary Report on monthly Influent monitoring

2.2 Discharges from the agglomeration

2.3 Ambient Monitoring summary

2.4 Data collection and reporting requirements under the Urban Waste Water

Treatment Directive

2.5 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)

3 Operational Reports Summary 3.1 Treatment Efficiency Report

3.2 Treatment Capacity Report

3.3 Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report

3.4 Complaints Summary

3.5 Reported Incidents Summary

3.6 Sludge / Other inputs to the WWTP

4 Infrastructural Assessments and Programme of Improvements

4.1 Storm water Overflow Identification and Inspection Report

4.2 Report on progress made and proposals being developed to meet the

improvement programme requirements

4.3 Statement of Measures

5 Licence Specific Reports 5.1 Priority Substances Assessment

5.2 Drinking Water Abstraction Point Risk Assessment

5.3 Shellfish Impact Assessment Report.

5.4 Toxicity / Leachate Management

5.5Toxicity of the Final Effluent Report

5.6 Pearl Mussel Measures Report

5.7Habitats Impact Assessment Report

6 Certification and Sign off 6.1 Statement

Sign off

7 Appendices

Figures

Figure 1 Location

Figure 2 WWTP Layout

Figure 3 WWTP Layout 2

Figure 4 WWTP Schematic

Figure 5 Location of Sampling points

Figure 6 Location of Primary Discharge

Figure 7 Location of EPA Monitoring points

Figure 4 Location of Monitoring points

Appendices Monitoring Results

Schedule A1 Compliance Results

Ambient Monitoring Results

Influent Monitoring Results

Quality UWWT Results

Flow Results

Emergency Response Procedure

Maintenance Procedure

Public Awareness & communications Programme

1 Executive Summary and Introduction to 2013 AER

Figure 1 Location

1.1 Executive Summary

This report comprises an Annual Environmental Report (AER) for the Killygordon

Agglomeration. This is the first Annual Environmental Report (AER) for this wastewater

treatment works. The Killygordon Wastewater Discharge Licence was granted on 11th

December 2013. No sampling data is available for the 2013 licence period 11th

December

2013 to 31st December 2013 but an evaluation of all results collected in 2013 is presented.

A new Waste Water Treatment Plant was constructed in 2007. This replaced an

overloaded Primary Settlement Tank, which was the method of Waste Water Treatment

for the area, since 1967. The Waste Water treatment plant provides Secondary Treatment

to the waste water by means of a Sequential Batch Reactor, with the treated effluent

discharging to the River Finn.

As no results have been collected for the licence period of sample monitoring, the outlet

shows the discharge to be in compliance under normal conditions with the Urban Waste

Water Treatment Directive of 25mg/lBOD, and 125mg/lCOD. There were three ELV

exceedences over UWWT levels, one for CBod, COD and SS but these complied with

Condition 2 ELVs.

The plant is showing the following efficiencies

cBod removal 98%

COD removal 97%

SS removal 96%

Total P removal 89%

No ELV limits were exceeded in the Licence Period 11th

December 2013 to 31st

December 2013. In relation to water quality, The monitoring results indicate that there is

no significant impact on the receiving water as a result of the discharge from the plant.

The Killygordon WWTP has a design capacity if 600p.e. Average p.e. in 2013 was 1000

p.e.

The WWTP is hydraulically and biologically over loaded and does not have the capacity

to treat additional sewage and further

Figure 2 WWTP Plant Layout

Irish Water is currently developing a Capital Investment Programme and an Asset Needs

Brief. This involves a Business Needs Assessment and will be a national strategy.

Supporting information for Killygordon WWTP has been submitted to Irish Water

outlining a statement of needs for capital works at Killygordon WWTP.

1.2 Introduction to 2013 AER

The report has been compiled in accordance with Condition 6 and Schedule D of

Wastewater Discharge Licence D0518-01 and in accordance with the Environmental

Protection Agency’s (EPA) Guidance notes on the preparation and submission of Annual

Environmental Report AERs for Waste Water Discharge Licences for 2013. The report

covers the period of 11th

December 2013 to 31st December 2013.

The AER fulfills the following objectives:

• Brings together all reports required under the Conditions of the Wastewater

Discharge Licence.

• Allows an evaluation of those reports, results and programmes prepared to

monitor, track and improve environmental performance.

Killygordon is a small village in the Finn Valley of east County Donegal, Ireland.

Killygordon is located on the N15 about 4 miles from Ballybofey and 10 miles from

Lifford. It is a small village. It has a population of 608 (2011) and is located on the N15

between Ballybofey and Castlefin. The separate townland of the Crossroads lies half a

mile from Killygordon. The village of Crossroads is approximately 0.5 miles off the main

road. The River Finn passes by the village on its way towards its confluence with the

River Mourne and the River Foyle. There are plans to connect Crossroads village to the

WWTP. This would accommodate existing houses not able to connect, at present, to the

works and planned housing developments not yet constructed. These works are proposed

to be delivered by a developer led scheme. This work would facilitate the Domestic and

Commercial growth of both villages. It is not possible at this stage to indicate a timeframe

for this upgrade, due to the present economic situation, but when the scheme does go

ahead it will accommodate the villages future waste water treatment requirements.

1.3 WWTP Overview Killygordon Waste Water Treatment Plant was constructed in 2007 to provide Secondary

Treatment for wastewater generated within the Killygordon catchment. It replaced the old

primary settlement tank which had been the method of sewage treatment since its

construction in 1967.

The new 2007 scheme provided for a new treatment plant. There was no upgrade to the

existing sewer network. The entire network drains under gravity to the WWTP located to

the East of the Village. There are no combined sewer overflows or pump stations on the

network under the control of Donegal County Council. There is a storm water overflow

bypass at the intake to the works, which discharges directly to the old septic tank on site,

which has been refurbished for this purpose as part of the new upgrade.

Figure 3 WWTP Layout 2

The Killygordon agglomeration is served by a secondary wastewater treatment plant

which has a design capacity of 600p.e. The activated sludge plant consists of inlet works,

manually raked screen, Sequence Batch Reactor and a sludge holding tank. There is no

chemical dosing for Phosphorous removal at the plant.

The WWTP at Killygordon comprises of:

Preliminary Treatment - intake collection manhole

- intake works containing manually racked screen

- storm water overflow bypass facility

- flow measurement and intake sampler

- pump sump

Secondary Treatment - treatment unit(SBR Tank)

- effluent flow measurement and sampling chamber

- sludge holding tank

- Storm tank

The incoming sewer discharges to the inlet collection manhole which contains a penstock

for inlet works maintenance. The flow moves forward through the manually raked screens

and splits into 2 streams. Each stream is 600PE. (The second flow stream is to be used for

future upgrade). Flows in excess of 3 times the Dry Weather Flow(DWF) pass into the

storm tank. Measured flows up to 3DWF pass into the pump sump. The pump sump has a

capacity of 2 hours at 3 DWF. The waste water then passes to the treatment system. A

sequential batch reactor is adopted as the form of treatment. Most activated sludge plants

perform the two fundamental aspects of the activated sludge process in two tanks. SBR’s

allow for both processes to be carried out in one tank. This process allows aeration,

settlement and decanting to occur employing a five-stage cycle: fill, react, settle, empty

and rest.

Waste Water enters the reactor during the fill stage; it is aerobically treated in the react

stage; the biomass settles in the settle stage; the supernatant is decanted during the empty

stage; sludge is withdrawn from the reactor during the rest stage; and the cycle

commences again with a new fill

stage.

The following diagram explains how the system operates.

Figure 4 WWTP Schematic

The effluent flow is measured and sampled using a composite sampler. It discharges to

the River Finn approximately 350m upstream of Killygordon Bridge.

Sludge is drawn off periodically and stored in the Sludge Holding Tank. It has a 27 days

holding capacity. There are 3 decant levels which return the supernatant liquid to the head

of the works. Sludge is removed from site when required and sent to the Sludge Hub in

Donegal Town for treatment. Operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and sewer

network is carried out by the Waste Water inspector.

The WWTP has a design capacity of 600PE and serves an existing population equivalent

of 608 (2011).

There are 3 flow measurement devices on site. These are located at

1. intake

2. treated outlet

3. storm overflow

There are 2 composite samplers on site. These are located at

1. intake

2. treated outlet

Samples are lifted 6 times/ year as required under the Urban Waste Water Treatment

Directive.

The wastewater collection system serving the agglomeration drains by gravity. A

combined sewer network generally serves the catchment with some residential

developments served by a separate system.

2 Monitoring Report Summary

2.1 Summary Report on monthly Influent Monitoring

Table 1 The Results of influent Monitoring

cBOD levels increased significantly in August with COD levels increasing significantly

in August and October. SS levels increased significantly in December.

Bi-monthly based influent sampling takes place by Donegal County Council Laboratory

Services in 2013. Since the Licence was granted on 11th

December 2013 none of

sampling data is relevant to the licence period. A summary of the 2013 results is given

below.

The table shows a significant over-loading of the plant as the design loading is 600p.e.

while the existing loading is 1000p.e.

pH

cBOD

COD SS Ammonia

(as N) Ortho

P TP (mg/l)

Hydraulic Loading (m3/d)

Organic Loading (PE/day)

pH

Units (mg/l) (mg/l)

(mg/l)

(mg/l) (mg/l)

Number of Samples

6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Annual Max. 8.36 316.4 550 601 17 2.77 5.38

Annual Mean

7.4 159 398 222 17 2.77

5.38

376.4

1000

Location Lab.ref. Date pH Cond cBOD COD SS Ammonia Nitrate Nitrite Ortho

P Total

(as N) (as N) (as N) P P

Killygordon (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Feburary

Inlet 132501494 14/02/2013 6.94 443 85 234 96 NT NT NT NT NT

April


June


August

Inlet 132504509 21/08/2013 7.63 708 316.4 550 180 NT NT NT NT NT

October


December

Inlet 132506228 05/12/2013 7.01 514 198 350 601 17 0 0.11 2.77 5.38

Figure 5 Location of Sampling points

2.2 Summary Report on Discharge from the agglomeration

Schedule A.1 of the DL sets interim emissions. The results of monitoring of discharges

from the agglomeration are included in Appendix.

No ELV limits were exceeded in the Licence Period 11th

December 2013 to 31st

December 2013. No sample results were recorded above ELVs with Condition 2

interpretation in 2013.

The Total Outlet Discharge from the Plant in 2013 was 43280 m3

Lab. Ref Date FLOW pH cBOD COD SS NH3-(as

N) Ortho

P Reported to EPA

(m3/day) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

OUTLET Schedule

A

ELV continuous 6-9 25 125 35 5 9

132501495 14/02/2013 7.23 7.41 35 23 NT NT

132502272 09/04/2013 6.92 2.04 35 13 NT NT

132503257 06/06/2013 7.31 2.94 22 5.5 NT NT

132504510 21/08/2013 6.94 7.14 48 17 NT NT

132505371 17/10/2013 6.9 5.82 17 26 NT NT

132506229 05/12/2013 7.16 31.92 192 73 9.38 1.02

pH

cBOD

COD

TSS

Ammonia as N

Ortho P

Comment

(mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) WWDL ELV (Schedule A)

6-9

25

125

35

5

9

ELV with Condition 2 Interpretation included

6-9 50 250 87.5 6 10.8

Number of sample results

6 6 6 6 6 6

Number of sample results above WWDL ELV

0 1 1 1 1 0

Number of sample results above ELV with Condition 2 Interpretation included

0 0 0 0 1 0

Annual Max(for parameters where a max ELV applies)

7.31 31.92 192 73 9.38 1.02

Annual Mean (for parameters where a mean ELV applies)

7.08 9.55 58.17 26.25 9.38 1.02

Overall Compliance (Pass/Fail)

pass pass pass pass pass pass

The discharge licence emission limit values have been set having regard to the

designations of and water quality objectives for the receiving water and downstream

abstraction and uses of water.

Figure 6 Location of Primary Discharge

2.3 Ambient Monitoring

Ambient monitoring results for both upstream and downstream of the discharge outlet are

included.

Figure 7 Location of EPA monitoring

Figure 8 Location of monitoring Locations

Ambient Monitoring Report Summary Table:

Ambient Monitoring Point from WWDL (or as agreed with EPA)

Irish Grid

Reference

EPA Feature Coding Tool code

Does assessment of the ambient monitoring results indicate that the discharge is impacting on water quality?

Upstream

E220233

N394151 RS01F010880 No discernable impact

Downstream

E220503

N393894 RS01F010899 No discernable impact

Summary results are presented in Table below:

UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM

Range Average Range Average

PH 6.9 – 7.38 7.15 6.88 – 7.43 7.16

BOD 0.39 – 2.43 1.57 0.45 – 2.29 1.55

Ortho P <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

DO 9.47 – 12.21 10.92 9.9 – 12.65 11.1

SS 0.5 – 19.4 7 0.25 – 18.6 5.82

Ammonia as N <0.04 <0.04 <0.04 <0.04

The monitoring results indicate that there is no significant impact on the receiving water.

Location Lab Ref Date pH DO BOD Suspended

solids NH3(as

N) Ortho

P Visual

Inspection

(mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Upstream 132501493 14/02/2013 7.03 12.1 1.03 1.6 NT NT Nothing

Observed

Downstream 132501496 14/02/2013 7.26 11.85 1.11 1.6 NT NT Nothing

Observed


Observed


Observed

Upstream 132503255 06/06/2013 6.9 9.47 2.23 7 NT NT Nothing

Observed


Observed


Observed

Downstream 132504511 21/08/2013 6.95 10 2.15 0.25 NT NT Nothing

Observed


Observed


Observed

Upstream 132506227 05/12/2013 7.27 12.94 1.64 7.25 <0.04 <0.01 Nothing

Observed

Downstream 132506230 05/12/2013 7.25 12.9 1.54 6.75 <0.04 <0.01 Nothing

Observed

2.4 Data collection and reporting requirements under the Urban Waste

Water Treatment Directive.

The Donegal County Council Laboratory Service under the 2013 EPA Urban Wastewater

Returns has submitted this information electronically.

This data is included in the Appendix.

NOTE: As a discharge to freshwater from an agglomeration of less than 2000 p.e., appropriate

treatment is required as specified in Article 7 of the Urban Waste Water Treatment

(UWWT) Regulations ( S.I. No. 254 of 2001 and amendments) but there is no

requirement for compliance with the absolute effluent limits ( 25:125:35 BOD:COD:SS)

in the Regulations for plants serving less than 2000 p.e.

2.5 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register ( PRTR) Report for 2013 No PRTR required.

Agglomerations less than 2000 p.e. have no PRTR reporting requirements in 2013.

Refer to Guidance on the Preparation & Submission of the Annual Environmental Report

(AER) for Waste Water Discharge Licences for 2013.

3 Operational Reports Summary

3.1 Treatment Efficiency Report

The annual Influent flow for 2013 was 137388 m3

Treatment Efficiency Report Summary Table

cBOD COD SS Total P Total N Comments

(Kg/day) (Kg/day) (Kg/day) (Kg/day) (Kg/day)

Influent mass loading (Kg/day) 60.22 257 83 0.6804 NT

Effluent mass

emissions(Kg/day) 1.13 6.89 3.11 0.0767 NT

% Efficiency 98% 97% 96% 89% NT

(% reduction of influent load)

NT Not Tested

3.2 Treatment Capacity Report

Preferred format for the Treatment Capacity Report Summary Table:

Hydraulic Capacity – Design / As Constructed (m3/day) 200 Estimated

Hydraulic Capacity – Current loading (m3/day) 376.4

Hydraulic Capacity – Remaining (m3/day) 0

Organic Capacity - Design / As Constructed (PE) 600

Organic Capacity - Current loading (PE) 1000

Organic Capacity – Remaining (PE) 0

Will the capacity be exceeded in the next three years? (Yes / No) YES

The treated effluent from Killygordon WWTP discharges into the River Finn. In addition

to legislation under the Water Framework Directive(2000/60/EC) the river has been

classified as a Salmonoid River under S.I. No 293/1988:European Communities(Quality

of Salmonoid Waters) Regulations. The receiving waters of the River Finn is a designated

SAC. The River Finn is located within the North Western International River Basin

District in County Donegal.

3.3 Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report

Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report

% of total load generated in the agglomeration

Load generated in the agglomeration that is collected in the sewer network (estimated)

90

Load collected in the agglomerations that enters treatment plant (estimated)

90

Load generated in the agglomeration going to individual and appropriate treatment systems(estimated)

10

Load generated in the agglomeration that is not collected and not individually treated. (estimated)

10

These are estimated figures. Until load surveys are complete.

3.4 Complaints Summary

There were no reportable environmental complaints relating to the operation of

Killygordon WWTP within the agglomeration for the reporting period.

DATE CALLER COMPLAINT DEALT BY REMARKS

3.5 Reported Incidents Summary

There were no reportable environmental incidents within the agglomeration for the

reporting period.

In addition the following details must be provided:

Number of Incidents in 2013 0

Number of Incidents reported to the EPA via EDEN in 2013 0

Explanation of any discrepancies between the two numbers above

No discrepancy

3.6 Sludge / Other inputs to the WWTP

Preferred format for Other Inputs table Input type

m3/year PE/year % of load

Domestic /Septic Tank Sludge

o o o

Industrial / Commercial Sludge

o o o

Landfill Leachate (delivered by tanker)

o o o

Landfill Leachate (delivered by sewer network)

o o o

Other (specify) Reseeding sludge from Stranorlar WWTP December 2013

30 o o

Incident Type (e.g. Non-compliance, Emission, spillage, pollution incident)

Incident Description

Cause No. of incidents

Corrective Action

Authorities Contacted Note 1

Reported to EPA (Yes/No)

Closed (Y/N)

0

4 Infrastructural Assessments and Programme Improvements

4.1 Storm Water Identification and inspection Report A report on the storm water overflows is not required in the first AER submission.

There is one Stormwater overflow located at the inlet works of the Waste Water

Treatment Plant which discharges to the River Finn via the primary discharge point.

Condition 4.12 Storm Water Overflows (SWO) requires an investigation for the

identification and assessment of SWOs be carried out. A compliance report on the

DoECLG ‘Procedures and criteria in relation to Storm Water Overflows’ 1995 has not

been undertaken and a preliminary assessment will begin in 2014. The WWTP cannot

comply with the DoECLG guidelines until adequate capacity is provided to avoid

overflow/untreated discharge to the receiving water.

SWO Identification and Inspection Summary Report Table A: WWDL Name / Code for Storm Water Overflow

Irish Grid Reference

Included in Schedule A4 of the WWDL

Compliance with DoECLG Criteria

No. of times activated in 2013 (No. of events)

Total volume discharged in 2013 (m3)

Total volume discharged in 2013 (P.E.)

Estimated /Measured data

SW1 E 220271 N394146

N/A Not yet assessed

5 1688 12 E

SWO Identification and Inspection Summary Report Table B: How much sewage was discharged via SWOs in the agglomeration in the year (m3/yr)?

1688

How much sewage was discharged via SWOs in the agglomeration in the year (p.e.)?

12

What % of the total volume of sewage generated in the agglomeration was discharged via SWOs in the agglomeration in 2013?

12

Is each SWO identified as non-compliant with DoEHLG Guidance included in the Programme of Improvements?

Yes

The SWO assessment includes the requirements of Schedule A3 & C3 YES

Have the EPA been advised of any additional SWOs / changes to Schedule C3 and A4 under Condition 1.7?

N/A

4.2 Report on progress made and proposals being developed to meet the

improvement programme requirements

Killygordon Waste Water Treatment Plant was constructed in 2007 to provide Secondary

Treatment for wastewater generated within the Killygordon catchment. It replaced the old

primary settlement tank which had been the method of sewage treatment since its

construction in 1967.

The WWTP has a design capacity of 600PE

The long term development of the area would see waste water from Crossroads also being

treated at Killygordon WWTP. Phase 2 of the WWTP would need to be implemented

before this could proceed. This would involve the expansion of the WWTP by the

inclusion of an additional SBR and associated equipment and increased sludge capacity.

It would also require the construction of a municipal wastewater pumping station in

Crossroads to transfer all waste water to Killygordon. These works are proposed to be

delivered by a developer led scheme. A special development contribution scheme is in

place so as to allow the collection of the necessary funding.

It is not possible at this time to state a timeframe for the project but once complete will

cater for waste water treatment within the Killygordon/Crossroads catchment area.

Specified Improvement Programmes

(under Schedule A

and C of WWDL)

Licence Schedule (A or C)

Licence Completion

Date

Date Expired? (N/NA/Y)

Status of Works ((i) Not Started; (ii) At planning stage; (iii) Work ongoing on-site;

(iv) Commissioning

Phase; (v) Completed; (vi)

Delayed;)

% Construction

Work Completed

Licensee Timeframe

for Completing

the Work

Comments

No specific improvements works are specified in schedule C of the Licence.

Sewer Integrity Assessment Tool has not been completed to date. Data gathering has

commenced and it is envisaged that the report will be included in the next AER.

Increasing the treatment capacity of the WWTP is necessary to improve the discharge

quality. Kilygordon SS was not on the WSIP 2010 – 2013. Details in relation to Asset

Needs Brief have been submitted to Irish Water for inclusion on the Irish Water Capital

Investment Programme.

The discharge licence emission limit values (ELVs) have been set having regard to the

designations of the water quality objectives for the receiving water and down stream

abstraction and uses of the water. Condition 3.1 where discharges from the wastewater

works are required to comply with ELVs by specified dates (Schedule A) the Water

Service authority shall prior to this date take such measures as are necessary to ensure

that environmental pollution is not caused as a result of the discharge.

4.3 Statement of Measures

It is the stated objective of Donegal County Council to ensure that the capacity o the

Killygordon Waste Water Treatment Plant is not exceeded and to operate the wastewater

works and supervise the operation of the WWTP by its area staff and Laboratory staff.

With regard to financial provisions, Donegal County Council’s current stated position is

that all operational costs that may arise will be covered by its own operational budget.

The following measures have been identified and may be actioned under minor

improvement works at the plant under an Irish Water Minor Works Improvement

programme. The major upgrade of the plant will be subject to available funding.

ID

Mitigation

Measures to

be taken

Outcome Action Date for

completion

Contact

Person

I Assessment of

surfacewater

Inflow

Reduced

surfacewater

inflow

CCTV survey

of Network

Dec 2016 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

II Provide

Standby

generator.

Ensure

continuity of

power supply

Provide

Standby

generator.

Improved site

management

Dec 2015 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

III Specific

construction

works

Improved site

operation

Fixed ladder

and hand rails

on the sludge

holding tank

Dec 2014 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

!IV Specific

construction

works

Improved site

operation

Provide

Platform at

the S.B.R. for

working

safely at the

decant arm

Dec 2014 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

V Specific

construction

works

Ground work

Concrete

apron round

the tanks and

driveway.

Dec 2015 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

VI Provide

Welfare

facilities for

personnel

Health &

Safety

Separate

welfare

facility from

blower room

Dec 2016 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

VII Electrical

inspection

survey

Continual

Power supply

Regular

Maintenance

by DCC

electrician

Dec 2014 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

VIII Provide

Mechanical

Screen

Improved

Screening

Source

funding

Specify &

Tender Install

Mechanical

Screen

Dec 2016 Mr J

McGettigan

SEE

IX Upgrade of

plant and

equipment

Modernisation

of Plant and

Increase

capacity

Capital works

Application

Funding

Dependant

Irish

Water

A Mechanical screen is required due to the interference of the manually raked screen with

flow monitoring.. The inlet meter is an ultra sonic sensor and flume, this is affected by the

hand raked screen blocking which in turn backs up in the flume thus giving a higher inlet

flow. The infrastructural improvements outlined in Schedule C specified Improvement

Programme would be subject to funding being made available.

It is the intention of Donegal County Council to carry out the proposed improvement

works, subject to the availability of appropriate funding.

5. Licence Specific Reports

5.1 Priority Substances Assessment

5.2 Drinking Water Abstraction Point Risk Assessment

5.3 Shellfish Impact Assessment Report.

5.4 Toxicity / Leachate Management

5.5Toxicity of the Final Effluent Report

5.6 Pearl Mussel Measures Report

5.7Habitats Impact Assessment Report

There are no licence specific reports required. Preferred format for the Licence Specific Reports Summary Table:

Licence Specific Report

Required in 2013 AER or outstanding from previous AER

Included in 2013 AER

Reference

Priority Substances Assessment

No No

Drinking Water Abstraction Point Risk Assessment

No No

Habitats Impact Assessment

No No

Shellfish Impact Assessment

No No

Pearl Mussel Report

No No

Toxicity/Leachate Management

No No

Toxicity of Final Effluent Report

No No

5.1 Priority Substances Assessment

Condition 4.19 of the licence details the specific information required in this report. This

assessment includes an assessment of the significance of the discharge on the receiving

water (e.g. assessment against the EQS Regulations).

The Priority Substance Assessment summary has not been completed.

Section 6. Certification and Sign Off

This AER report is certified as accurate and is representative by a nominated and suitably qualified person. The AER contains the following;

• Introduction and background to 2013 AER

• Monitoring reports summary.

• Operational reports summary.

• Infrastructural Assessment and Programme of Improvements.

• Licence specific reports.

• Certification and Sign Off

• Appendix

Does the AER include an executive summary? Yes

Does the AER include an assessment of the performance of the Waste Water Works

(i.e. have the results of assessments been interpreted against WWDL requirements

and or Environmental Quality Standards)? Yes

Is there a need to advise the EPA for consideration of a technical amendment / review

of the licence? No

List reason e.g. additional SWO identified (insert lines as required)

Is there a need to request/advise the EPA of any modifications to the existing WWDL?

Refer to Condition 1.7 (changes to works/discharges) & Condition 4 (changes to

monitoring location, frequency etc.)

No

List reason e.g. failure to complete specified works within dates specified in the

licence, changes to monitoring requirements (insert lines as required) N/A

Have these processes commenced? (i.e. Request for Technical Amendment / Licence

Review / Change Request) N/A

Are all outstanding reports and assessments from previous AERs included as an

appendix to this AER? N/A

List outstanding reports NA

Appendices

Killygordon Results 2013

Lab. Ref Date FLOW pH BOD COD SS NH3-(as N) Ortho P

(m3/day) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Outlet

Schedule A

ELV continuous 6-9 25 125 35 5 1.5

132501495 14/02/2013 7.23 7.41 35 23 NT NT

132502272 09/04/2013 6.92 2.04 35 13 NT NT

132503257 06/06/2013 7.31 2.94 22 5.5 NT NT

132504510 21/08/2013 6.94 7.14 48 17 NT NT

132505371 17/10/2013 6.9 5.82 17 26 NT NT

132506229 05/12/2013 7.16 31.92 192 73 9.38 1.02

42.46 57.27 349 157.5 9.38 1.02

Mean 7.08 9.55 58.17 26.25 1.56 0.17

Killygordon Schedule A1 Compliance Results 2013

Location Lab Ref Date pH DO BOD Suspended

solids NH3(as

N) Ortho

P Visual

Inspection

(mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)


Observed


Observed

Upstream 132503255 06/06/2013 6.9 9.47 2.23 7 NT NT Nothing

Observed


Observed

Upstream 132505369 17/10/2013 7.38 1.71 19.4 NT NT Nothing

Observed

Upstream 132506227 05/12/2013 7.27 1.64 7.25 <0.04 <0.01 Nothing

Observed

Mean 7.1583 10.92 1.5717 7 0 0


Observed


Observed


Observed

Downstream 132504511 21/08/2013 6.95 10 2.15 0.25 NT NT Nothing

Observed

Downstream 132505372 17/10/2013 7.43 1.79 18.6 NT NT Nothing

Observed

Downstream 132506230 05/12/2013 7.25 1.54 6.75 <0.04 <0.01 Nothing

Observed

42.96 44.4 9.33 34.95 0 0

Mean 7.16 11.1 1.555 5.825 0 0

Killygordon Ambient Monitoring Results 2013

Location Lab.ref. Date pH Cond BOD COD SS Ammonia Nitrate Nitrite Ortho P Total

(as N) (as N) (as N) P P

Killygordon (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Feburary


April


June


August


October


December

Inlet 132506228 05/12/2013 7.01 514 198 350 601 17 0 0.11 2.77 5.38

Location Lab.ref. Date pH Cond BOD COD SS Ammonia

(as N) Nitrate (as N)

Nitrite (as N) Ortho P Total P

(mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

Killygordon

Feburary

Upstream 132501493 14/02/2013 7.03 83 1.03 1.6 NT NT NT NT NT


Outlet 132501495 14/02/2013 7.23 312 7.41 35 23 NT NT NT NT NT

Downstream 132501496 14/02/2013 7.26 80.9 1.11 1.6 NT NT NT NT NT

April





June

Upstream 132503255 06/06/2013 6.9 52.4 2.23 7 NT NT NT NT NT


Outlet 132503257 06/06/2013 7.31 455 2.94 22 5.5 NT NT NT NT NT


August

Upstream 132504508 21/08/2013 7.09 79.3 2.43 6.25 NT NT NT NT NT




October




Downstream 132505372 17/10/2013 7.43 86 1.79 18.6 NT NT NT NT NT

December

Upstream 132506227 05/12/2013 7.27 106 1.64 7.25 <0.04 0.132 <0.01 <0.01 0.043

Inlet 132506228 05/12/2013 7.01 514 198 350 601 17 0 0.11 2.77 5.38

Outlet 132506229 05/12/2013 7.16 586 31.92 192 73 9.38 0.077 0.02 1.02 4.59

Downstream 132506230 05/12/2013 7.25 109 1.54 6.75 <0.04 0.168 <0.01 <0.01 0.065

cBOD COD SS Total P Total N Comments

(Kg/day) (Kg/day) (Kg/day) (Kg/day) (Kg/day)

Influent mass loading (Kg/day) 60.22 257 83 0.6804 NT

Effluent mass

emissions(Kg/day) 1.13 6.89 3.11 0.0767 NT

% Efficiency 98% 97% 96% 89% NT

(% reduction of influent load)

NT Not Tested

Date Inlet Flow Storm Outlet Total Final Flow

01/07/2013 reading 19098 218 270249

31/12/2013 reading 87792 1062 291889

6 months Flow 68694 844 21640

Annual Flow 137388 1688 43280

m3

Sludge Removal 2013

Date Time Volume (ton) Nr of loads

Location

Removed

To

Transported

By

Plant Hire

Sheet No. Comments

10/01/13 9.00 11 1 Donegal A. Vance 96DL6068











26/08/13 9.00 11 1 Donegal DM Waste 02DL9086 132

16/09/13 8.00 11 1 Letterkenny DM Waste 02DL9086



02/12/13 8.00 11 1 Letterkenny DM Waste 02DL9086 66

Appendix

Emergency Response Procedure

Killygordon WWTW

CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

PROCEDURE

2013

ACTION / RESPONSE IN THE

EVENT OF AN INCIDENT

AT

Killygordon

Wastewater Treatment Works & Associated Pumping Stations

THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE READ IN

CONJUNCTION WITH:

• DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL PARENT SAFETY STATEMENT

• WATER & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES ANCILLARY SAFETY

STATEMENT

• KILYGORDON WWTW SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY STATEMENT

AND RISK ASSESSMENT

DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL

CONTACT NUMBERS

WATERWORKS

INSPECTORS Andrew Scanlon 087 7857854

Asst. Waterworks

Inspector JOSIE MCKELVEY 087 6637626

AREA SUPERVISOR HUGH ALEXANDER 087 2581215

AREA ENGINEER MARTIN 0’ DONNELL 0861724473

AREA MANAGER JOHNNY Mac GETTIGAN

087 6697407

FITTER DANNY GREENE 087 8162993

ELECTRICIAN FRANK O’CONNOR 087 0610438

DCC LABORATORY

Senior Executive Chemist: Joe Ferry

087 2533126

074 9122 423.

DCC LABORATORY HUGH KERR

OFFICE

087 2705331

074 9122787

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

LOCAL HOSPITAL LETTERKENNY 074 9125888

LOCAL DOCTOR DR. LAVELL

NOW DOC

074 9131023

1850 400911

GARDA SIOCHANA KILYGORDON

BALLYBOFEY

074 914 5114

074 9132002

HEALTH AND

SAFETY

AUTHORITY SLIGO 071 9143942

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION

AGENCY CASTLEBAR 094 9048400

LOUGHS AGENCY DERRY 0044 28 71342100

ALL EMERGENCIES 999 / 112

This Site Safety Statement should be read in conjunction with the Donegal Local

Authorities Parent Safety Statement.

The Parent Safety Statement covers the general headings and areas:

� The County Manager’s Policy Declaration

� Safety Resources Provided

� Safety Management System

� Distribution List

� Organisation Chart

� Consultation and Safety Representatives

� Safety Responsibilities / Duties of Staff

� Manner and Arrangements for Securing Health & Safety at Work

� Safety Audits

� Safety Policies / Procedures / Rules

� Emergency Plans

CONTENTS

Introduction

General Safety

1. FIRE OUTBREAK

• 1.1 GENERAL

• 1.2 OFFICE BUILDING

2. ACCIDENT:

• 1.2 FIRST AID

• 1.3 SERIOUS INJURY

• 1.4 FATALITY

• 1.5 NEAR MISS INCIDENTS

3 TRANSPORTATION/VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON SITE

• 3.1 FATALITY

• 3.2 SERIOUS INJURY

• 3.3 PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ONLY

4 FALL INTO WATER (OPEN TANK OR CHAMBER) ON SITE

• 4.1 CONSCIOUS CASUALTY

• 4.2 UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY

• 4.3 FALL INTO AERATION TANK

5 RESCUE FROM A SAFETY HARNESS WHILE WORKING AT HEIGHT

6 CONFINED SPACE RESCUE

7 EXPLOSION ON SITE

8 PERSON TRAPPED BY AN OBJECT

9 ELECTRIC SHOCK:

• 9.1 USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE

• 9.2 CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES

10 EXPOSURE TO TOXIC GAS (NOT CHLORINE)

11 NO WATER TO SUPPLY ESSENTAIL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

12 DISRUPTION OF PROCESS/SERVICE

13 INTRUDER ALARM ACTIVATED OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WORKING

HOURS

14 EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

15 SPILL OR OVERFLOW OF SLUDGE ON SITE

16 ELECTRICTY SUPPLY FAILURE

17 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

18 RESPONDING TO ALARMS – OUT OF HOURS:

• 18.1 FIRE

• 18.2 PROCESS

• 18.3 POWER FAILURE

Introduction

General Safety

First Aid Qualified First Aiders are appointed to cover all activities.

A NOTICE IS POSTED LISTING THE NAMES OF QUALIFIED OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AIDERS

AND THE LOCATION OF THE FIRST AID BOX. THE QUALIFIED FIRST AID PERSONNEL FOR

THIS SITE ARE:

• Danny Greene

All treatments given must be recorded in the Accident Record Book.

A record of all medical requisitions dispensed must be kept by the First Aiders & all

treatments given must be recorded in the Accident Record Book.

It should be noted that First Aiders are not empowered to dispense analgesics, pills or

medications. Supplies of such items will not be kept in the First Aid boxes.

An advisory sign indicating the location of first aid facilities is positioned on the exterior

of the site office

1. Personal Protective Equipment The Parent Safety Statement contains the PPE Policy and details the process for

replenishment of PPE.

The Waterworks Inspector retains a register noting issue and receipt of all PPE.

The receiver must sign to validate the issues of PPE

The Personal Protective Equipment provided to staff on site is:

� PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

For use at all times while at work

� HIGH VISIBILITY VEST OR JACKET

For use at all times while at work

� RIGGER GLOVES

For use when handling wood, metal, glass and other items which may cause

cuts etc,

� RUBBER GLOVES

For use when handling batteries etc,

� HARD HAT

To be worn when heavy plant is in operation on site

� EYE PROTECTION

To be worn when heavy plant is crushing wood etc,

When handling potential hazardous chemicals

� CHEMICAL SPILL KIT

For use in event of oil, chemical spills

FIRE OUTBREAK GENERAL

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE CAUSES APPLICABLE TO Fire: Occurring in specific

areas of the plant.

Could be caused by arson and

extent of fire could require the

assistance of the Fire Services Fire cannot be safely

extinguished using fire fighting

equipment on the site

Property damage

Equipment damage

Smoke inhalation

Personal injury

Fatality

Evacuation of the plant/site

Shut down off the plant

Operations

Fire within the

Laboratory Personal injury Fatality

Chemical fire

Operations

THE DESIGNATED FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT FOR SITE IS AT

THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE SITE.

THIS POINT IS SIGNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY WARNING

SIGN “ASSEMBLY POINT” WHITE LETTERING ON A GREEN

BACKGROUND.

ALL PERSONS WILL BE MADE FAMILIAR WITH THE LOCATION OF THE

FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT DURING THEIR SITE SAFETY INDUCTION.

THIS SIGN MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED OR DEFACED.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE:

The principal objective of a Fire / Emergency Evacuation is to ensure that the site is

cleared of all personnel in the shortest possible time.

The first priority is to avoid putting persons in danger and to avoid injury or death

The Fire Officer has overall authority and responsibility during the Emergency.

The following steps should be taken in the event of an Emergency or Fire

DO NOT PANIC

• STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY AND RAISE THE NEAREST

FIRE ALARM.

• DO NOT PUT YOURSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSONS AT

RISK.

• NO PERSON IS PERMITTED TO ENTER OR SEARCH A

BURNING BUILDING/AREA FOR MISSING PERSONS OR

PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

• LEAVE THE BUILDING/AREA IMMEDIATELY BY USING

THE NEAREST FIRE EXIT.

• ENSURE THAT ANYONE WORKING WITH YOU OR NEAR

TO YOU ALSO LEAVES.

• GO TO THE DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY POINT LOCATED

AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE SITE

• CALL THE FIRE BRIGADE (IF THIS HAS NOT BEEN

DONE ALREADY)

• REMAIN THERE UNTIL YOU ARE GIVEN THE ALL

CLEAR TO RETURN TO THE SITE

THE WATERWORKS INSPECTOR WILL TAKE CHARGE OF

THE INCIDENT. YOU MUST CO-OPERATE WITH THEIR

INSTRUCTIONS.

IF THE SERVICES OF THE FIRE BRIGADE ARE NECESSARY

THE WATERWORKS INSPECTOR WILL CALL THEM.

THE WATERWORKS INSPECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL

PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND WILL ASSIST THE FIRE

BRIGADE IN THE EVENT THAT THEY COME ON SITE.

1.2 DEALING WITH A FIRE IN THE OFFICE BUILDING

DUE TO THE RISK THAT THE FIRE COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION RISK

DUE TO THE CHEMICALS OCCASIONALLY PRESENT IN THE BUILDING

AND THE POSSIBILITY OF TOXIC FUMES BEING RELEASED NO PERSON

ON SITE IS PERMITTED TO DEAL WITH THIS TYPE OF FIRE.

In the event of a fire involving chemicals take the following action:

• Stop work immediately and if possible close the door to the laboratory

• Do not panic and do not run

• Raise the fire alarm

• Alert other persons on the site that there is a fire and get the help of others

present on site to ensure that all persons stop work and leave the area.

• Go to the designated assembly point at the main entrance to the plant.

• Remain at the designated assembly point until given the all clear that it is safe

to return to the site

• The Waterworks Inspector will contact the fire brigade and request their

presence on the site explaining the cause of the fire and its location.

2. PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

Should an accident occur on site the following applies:

A) The first priority when an accident/incident happens is not to panic, stay calm and

without putting yourself at risk determine how serious it is and if required:

(i) Give immediate assistance to the injured party and enlist the help of the nearest

First Aider.

(ii) In the event of a fatality/serious injury that requires medical treatment call the

required Emergency Service (Ambulance, Fire Brigade and if necessary the

Gardai – on 999 or 112 ) without delay, speak slowly and clearly and request

which service you need on site.

(iii) The Waterworks Inspector must have a clear account of what has happened. The

Waterworks Inspector must inform the Area Supervisor of the accident. If the

injured party has been taken to hospital, the Waterworks Inspector shall advise if

their next of kin has been contacted. If this has not happened it must be done so

promptly by the Area Supervisor.

B) The Area Supervisor and Area Engineer will ensure that the

accident is investigated and details recorded in the site accident

book and the Accident Report Form completed. C) The completed accident form must be sent to the Water & Environment Safety

Officer.

D) The Safety Officer shall discharge the duty where required to notify the Health

and Safety Authority and shall submit the appropriate IR1 or IR3 form. In the

event of a reportable accident or incident copies of the completed forms will be

provide to the Area Engineer for inclusion in the site accident file.

2.1 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRST AID INCIDENT

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE

CAUSES/EFFECTS PHASE OF

PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Medical/First Aid

emergencies resulting from

an accident or incident on

the site

Personnel in need of medical

assistance Personal injury

Operations

• Attend to the injured person and provide assistance

• Use the appropriate first aid facilities and get help.

• Treat the injury and determine if the injured party should be advised to seek

further medical attention from their own GP or attend the nearest A & E hospital.

• The Waterworks Inspector will report he accident to the Area Supervisor.

• The Area Supervisor and Area Engineer will ensure that the accident is

investigated and details recorded in the site accident book and the Accident Report

Form completed.

• The completed accident form must be sent to the Water & Environment Safety

Officer.

• The Area Supervisor & Area Engineer shall carry out an investigation of the

accident to identify cause and to ensure that adequate control measures are put in

place prevent a reoccurrence.

2.2 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A SERIOUS INCIDENT

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Serious incident resulting in

a person receiving medical

attention and possible

detainment in hospital

Person in need of medical

assistance Personal injury

Operations

SERIOUS INJURY:

• Stay calm and keep the injured party at rest.

• Contact the Ambulance Service immediately indicating the precise location and

extent of the incident and injuries and number of persons injured. This is

important to enable the Ambulance service to provide adequate facilities to the

site to cover the emergency.

• Attempt rescue of persons only if it safe to do so and without putting themselves

or any other persons at risk and they have the correct equipment available.

• Try and maintain contact and communication with the injured party assuring them

that help and assistance is on the way.

• Remain with the injured party and ensure someone is designated on site to meet

with the ambulance and other emergency services on their arrival at site and to

guide them to the location of the incident

• Arrange for someone to accompany the injured party in the ambulance.

• The Area Supervisor will contact the persons next of kin.

• Ensure that the area(s) involved in the incident are secured and that nothing is

tampered with or removed from the scene until the appropriate investigations have

been made by the Water & Environment Safety Officer.

• The area may also need to be retained longer to allow for an inspection by the

enforcing authorities. The Water & Environment Safety Officer will advise if this

is necessary.

• Full co-operation must be given to those involved in assisting with the

investigation and details of any witnesses provided.

• Upon completion of the investigation only then can the area be returned for work

to continue.

2.3 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A FATALITY

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Unsafe methods of working Struck by moving or falling

object

Vehicle accident

Exposure to toxic gas or

acid.

Person(s) found dead or

seriously injured.

Fatality Serious personal injury

Equipment damage

Property damage

Operations

Where there is an emergency on site that involves the FATALITY :

• The Waterworks Inspector must immediately contact the Gardai and the

Ambulance Services and request their presence on site. Then contact the Area

Supervisor and Area Engineer.

• The Area Supervisor must immediately contact the Health & Safety Officer and

the persons next of kin

• The Health and Safety Officer will contact the Enforcing Authority for the area.

• Secure the area of the site where the emergency has occurred until the Gardai and

Ambulance services have arrived and keep the area secure

• Do not permit any other person to enter the scene of the incident or tamper with

anything

• Provide full co-operation to all enforcement agencies in attendance to facilitate the

investigation.

• Ensure that the area(s) involved in the incident remain secured and unauthorized

access prevented until the appropriate investigations have been made.

• Ensure that details of any witnesses to the emergency have been recorded.

• Complete the accident book and accident report form and submit to the Health &

Safety Officer. The Health and Safety Officer will complete the necessary

notifications to the Enforcing Authority.

2.4 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A NEAR MISS

NEAR MISS

“If something happens which does not result in a reportable

injury but which clearly could have done, then it must be reported

immediately”

The Waterworks Inspector must inform the Area Supervisor of any Near Miss.

All near miss incidents that occur must be investigated by the Area Supervisor and

Area Engineer to establish cause and prevent reoccurrences.

The Near Miss Incident Report Form shall be completed, listing the actions that will

be taken to prevent reoccurrences.

The completed incident form must be submitted to the Water & Environment

Health & Safety Officer as soon as possible after the event.

3. PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSPORTATION/VEHICLE

ACCIDENT

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Transportation/Vehicle

accident Property and / or equipment

damage Fatality/casualties requiring

the attendance of the

Emergency services, HSA on

site

Personal injury

Operations

3.1 In the event that this type of incident results in a fatality

• The Waterworks Inspector must immediately contact the Gardai and the

Ambulance Services and request their presence on site. Then contact the Area

Supervisor and Area Engineer.

• The Area Supervisor must immediately contact the Health & Safety Officer and

the persons next of kin

• The Health and Safety Officer will contact the Enforcing Authority for the area.

• Cordon off the area immediately and prevent unauthorized access and prevent on-

lookers accumulating in the area of the incident which may also impede the rescue

attempt.

• No person or persons should attempt rescue of the injured party if there is a risk to

their safety

• Secure the area of the site where the emergency has occurred including the plant

and equipment until the Gardai and Ambulance services have arrived.

• Due to the equipment involved it may be necessary to bring in other assistance to

lift and remove plant and equipment that may be causing an obstruction or

preventing access to the injured party.

• Keep the area secure until all investigations have been completed.

• The equipment contributing to the accident shall be secured in a safe area to allow

for any independent tests to be undertaken.

• Complete the accident book and accident report form and submit to the Health &

Safety Officer. The Health and Safety Officer will complete the necessary

notifications to the Enforcing Authority.

• A full investigation of the incident shall be undertaken and the area returned to

work only when all investigations are complete.

3.2 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A TRANSPORTATION / VEHICLE

ACCIDENT

In the event that this type of incident results in serious injury:

Where the emergency involves casualties:

• Use the appropriate first aid facilities and enlist the help of a designated first aider

on the site to provide assistance to the injured party.

• Arrange for someone to call the emergency services ambulance, the fire brigade

may also be required if heavy lifting has to be undertaken. This person should

meet with the emergency services upon their arrival on site and guide them to the

location of the incident

• Attempt rescue of persons only if it safe to do so and without putting themselves

or any other persons at risk and the correct equipment is available on site to assist

with lifting or moving any obstruction.

• Try and maintain contact and communication with the injured party assuring them

that help and assistance is on the way.

• Ensure that the area(s) involved in the incident are secured and that nothing is

tampered with or removed from the scene and keep all other unauthorized persons

away from the scene of the incident

• Due to the equipment involved it may be necessary to bring in other assistance to

lift and remove plant and equipment that may be causing an obstruction or

preventing access to the injured party.

• Keep the area secure until all investigations have been completed

• The equipment contributing to the accident shall be secured in a safe area to allow

for any independent tests to be undertaken.

• The Health & Safety Officer will make the formal notification to the Enforcing

Authority.

• Full investigation of the incident shall be undertaken and area returned to work

only when all investigations are complete.

3.3 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A PROPERTY / EQUIPEMENT

ACCIDENT

Where the emergency involves damage to plant and property or equipment only:

• Without putting themselves or any other persons at risk ensure that the plant

and/or property or equipment is safe to approach.

• Carry out a check of what has happened and identify affected areas.

• Cordon off areas that are affected and contact the appropriate contractor to begin

clear up, repairs etc if this is necessary and where resources are not available on

the site.

• Keep the area cordoned off and prevent unauthorized access until area is safe to

return to work

Where it is deemed that plant, property and/or equipment are not safe:

• The area shall remain cordoned off

• Unauthorized persons will not be permitted access to the area

• The appropriate arrangements shall be taken to make safe the area i.e. repairs

made before the area is deemed safe to return to work.

In the event of this situation the Near Miss Incident Form shall be completed

and submitted to the Health and Safety Officer

4. PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

– FALL INTO WATER

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Falling into Water while

working near or adjacent to

water.

Fatality Personal injury

Operations

ANY PERSON WORKING ABOVE WATER OR ADJACENT TO WATER

WHERE THEY MAY BE AT RISK OF FALLING INTO THE WATER MUST

WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (LIFE JACKET)

4.1 CONSCIOUS CASUALTY

• In the event that a person has fallen into water and they are conscious the first

person on the scene throws the life buoy to them holding onto the end of the rope

attached to the buoy

• Use the rope to slowly pull the person into safety and the use the life buoy to bring

them into safety. Once they are safely out of the water, keep them warm and get

first aid help if needed.

• If rescue cannot be achieved by using the life buoy raise the alarm immediately

and get assistance do not attempt to enter the water alone.

• The person in contact with the emergency service shall meet with them on their

arrival at site and guide them to the location of the incident.

• Keep unauthorized persons away form the immediate area and maintain a clear

and unobstructed access to facilitate the rescue

• It is advisable for the person to seek medical attention in the event that they have

fallen in the water and been in the water for some time.

• If the person is fit enough to attend their own GP and they are close to the site

they should be brought here if this is not possible the person should be brought to

the nearest Hospital A&E department.

• The Area Supervisor and Area Engineer will complete the accident book and

accident report form and fax to the Health and Safety Officer.

• The Area Supervisor & Area Engineer shall carry out an investigation of the

accident to identify cause and to ensure that adequate control measures are put in

place prevent a reoccurrence.

4.2 UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY

In the event that the person in the water is unconscious do not attempt alone as you

may put yourself in danger, get help immediately

• Get someone else to call the ambulance and fire brigade

• Put on a life jacket and only attempt to enter/wade into the water to assist the

person if you are not putting yourself at risk.

• Do not go out of your depth. If you cannot rescue the person you must come

out of the water and wait for the emergency services to provide assistance.

• Keep the area restricted and prevent unauthorized access.

• Provide full co-operation to the emergency services.

• In the event that a fatality results the Gardai must be informed and the Health

and Safety Officer shall contact the relevant Enforcing Authority.

• A full investigation of the incident shall be undertaken and area returned to

work only when all investigations are complete.

• The Health and Safety Officer will make the formal notification to the Health

and Safety Authority.

4.3 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A FALL INTO IMHOFF TANK.

EMERGENCY OUTCOME/LIKELY

EFFECTS PHASE OF

CONTRACT

LIKELY TO

OCCUR WORKING NEAR OR

ADJACENT TO TANK

WHILE UNDERTAKING

REPAIRS AND/OR

MAINTENANCE


Equipment Damage

Non-buoyant media – will

prevent person being able to

float/swim

Commissioning of

plant & equipment Daily plant

operations –

cleaning and routine

maintenance. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE CONTENTS OF AERATION TANKS,

BUOYANCY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ANY WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT WHERE A

PERSON IS AT RISK OF FALLING INTO AN AERATION TANK

(CONTAINING NON-BOUYANT MEDIA) THAT THE SAFE SYSTEM OF

WORK AS OUTLINED BELOW IS IMPLMENTED AS A MINIMUM

ALL WORK INVOLVING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ON THE

IMHOFF TANK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WHERE THERE IS A

RISK OF FALLING:

• A MINIMUM OF TWO PERSONS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE FULL

DURATION OF THE WORK

• A SAFETY HARNESS OR OTHER SUITABLE SAFETY RESTRAINT

MUST BE WORN FOR THE FULL DURATION OF THE WORK

• ACCESS MUST BE GIVEN TO ALLOW FOR A LANDLINE

TELEPHONE TO BE USED IN AN EMERGENCY

• IN THE ABSENCE OF A LANDLINE TELEPHONE PERSONS

INVOVLED IN THE WORK MUST HAVE A MOBILE PHONE

A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (LIFE JACKET) MUST BE WORN FOR

THE DURATION OF THE WORK

LIFE BUOYS (MINIMUM TWO ON THE TANK WITH SUITABLE AND

ROBUST ROPE ATTACHMENT – 30M LENGTH PROVIDED AT THE TANK

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE TANK AT ANY TIME DURING RESCUE

In the event of an accident or incident the following action must be taken:

CONSCIOUS CASUALTY

SPEED IS ESSENTIAL TO GET THE PERSON OUT OF THE TANK AS

QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

• Do not panic, remain calm and do not attempt to enter the tank.

• Switch off the aerator or instruct someone else to do this.

• Raise the alarm and get help from others on site to assist with rescue.

• Throw in the life ring and secure the rope to a fixed structure. The aim is to get the

person in the tank to hold onto the ring and to try to retain them at the surface.

• Using the safety harness pull the person to the side of the tank as quickly as

possible.

• Assist the casualty up and out of the tank, get them to a safe area and undo the

safety harness.

• If the person is mobile and they have no obvious visual injuries take tem to the

nearest hospital A&E for a checkup.

• If the person is not mobile or has sustained injuries that may be aggravated if

moved, contact 999 or 112 and request the presence of the emergency services on

site.

DURING RESCUE USING OTHER SITE PERSONNEL SHALL:

• Maintain a clear and unobstructed access to facilitate the rescue.

• Get help from other persons present on site to keep all other persons not involved

in the rescue away from the scene.

ACTION AFTER THE INCIDENT:

• The Area Supervisor and Area Engineer or other responsible person shall

complete the Site accident book and accident report form.

• The completed form must be submitted to the Health and Safety Officer.

• The Health & Safety Officer shall visit the site as soon as possible after the

incident.

• The cause of the incident must be investigated immediately to establish cause.

Actions identified during the investigation must be implemented as soon as is

reasonably practicable to prevent reoccurrences.

In the event of an accident or incident the following action must be taken:

UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY

SPEED IS ESSENTIAL TO GET THE PERSON OUT OF THE TANK AS

QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

• Do not panic, remain calm and do not attempt to enter the tank. Switch off the aerator.

• Raise the alarm and get help from others on site to assist with the rescue.

• Immediately dial 999 or 112 and request the attendance on site of both the fire and

ambulance services – explain clearly what has occurred and provide directions to

the site.

• Do not attempt rescue if the person is not attached to a safety harness. If they are

attached to a safety harness pull the person in to the side of the tank using the

safety harness attachment.

• Do not put yourself at risk of trying to lift an unconscious person from the tank –

if necessary secure yourself with a safety harness to a fixed point and get help

from other site personnel to lift the casualty.

• If the casualty cannot be lifted out of the tank wait for the emergency services to

arrive.

• Upon arrival of the emergency services, provide assistance to them as required.

DURING RESCUE USING OTHER SITE PERSONNEL TO:

• Maintain a clear and unobstructed access to facilitate the rescue

• Get help from other persons present on site to keep all other persons not involved

in the rescue away from the scene.

ACTION AFTER THE INCIDENT:

• The Area Supervisor, Area Engineer or other responsible person shall complete

the site accident book and accident report form.

• The completed form must be submitted to the Health and Safety Officer as soon as

possible. The Health and Safety Officer shall visit the site as soon as possible after

the incident.

• The cause of the incident must be investigated immediately to establish cause.

Actions identified during the investigation must be implemented as soon as is

reasonably practicable to prevent reoccurrences.

5 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF A FALL ARREST (RESCUE FROM A

SAFETY HARNESS)

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR FALL ARREST RESCUE (SAFETY HARNESS)


Property damage

Equipment damage

Operations

• Time is critical in this situation and the person must be rescued from the harness

as quickly as possible otherwise they are at serious risk of their circulation being

cut off and a fatality may result.

• Raise the alarm on the site and get help from someone else as quickly as possible.

• Get someone else to ring both the ambulance and the fire brigade to request their

presence on site. This person should meet with the emergency services on their

arrival at site and guide them to the location of the incident.

• Use what ever equipment is available on the site such as lifting equipment or a

platform that can be moved into position under the trapped person to take their

weight

• Two persons should assist with cutting the person down from the harness. These

persons must not put themselves at unnecessary risk or at risk of falling while

assisting with bringing the person down safely.

• Once the cutting of the harness begins one of the persons assisting should move in

close to the injured party to take their weight and prevent them from falling down.

Cut the lanyard through and lower the injured party down safely to a safe location.

• Keep the person at rest and stay with them until the emergency services have

arrived and take control of the situation.

• If necessary arrange for the injured party to be accompanied to hospital. The

safety harness and any other equipment must not be tampered with or removed

teed with and are retained in a safe area for inspection.

• The area where the incident occurred shall be made secure and will not be

tampered with including the fall arrest system and all associated attachments until

a full investigation has been completed.

• The site accident book and accident report form must be completed and submitted

to the Health and Safety Officer as soon as possible.

• Failure of fall arrest equipment may require an investigation by the enforcing

authority and by the supplier / manufacturer of the equipment. The Health and

Safety Officer will arrange this where required.

6. EMERGENCY REQUIRING RESCUE FROM A CONFINED SPACE

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Persons in need of a rescue

from a confined space. Confined spaces on site

include: Sewers, sumps,

underground chambers and

manholes where there is a risk

of exposure to toxic gases

Deep water tanks including

effluent, aerated sludge

Person(s) trapped within a

confined space Drowning, oxygen

deficiency, oxygen

enrichment

Explosion, exposure to

toxic gases

Personal injury

Fatality

Operations

In the event that persons become trapped while working in a confined space:

• Try and maintain contact with the injured party assuring them that help and

assistance is on the way. Do not enter the confined space alone

.

• Get someone to call the both the ambulance and the fire brigade as specialist

lifting equipment may be required to remove the person safely

• While waiting on the arrival of the emergency services rescue should only be

attempted if it safe to do so and using appropriate safety equipment: is on hand i.e.

Tripod and life line, winch, safety harness and full breathing apparatus worn if

there is a risk of exposure to toxic gases

• One person should enter the confined space and attach the injured party to the life

line, the person on top shall slowly winch them to safety with the person in the

confined space guiding the casualty to prevent them hitting the sides of the

confined space.

• When out safely place casualty lying down in a safe location remove the harness

attachment provide first aid assistance and remain with casualty until the

emergency services arrives and takes control of the situation. Keep the person at

rest and reassure them.

• If casualty cannot be rescued safely wait for the emergency services.

• Provide assistance to the emergency services when they arrive on site.

• Arrange for the injured party to be accompanied to hospital

• Ensure that the area(s) involved in the incident are secured and that a full

investigation has been made of the cause of the incident.



7 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF AN EXPLOSION ON SITE

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Explosion or potential

explosion due to unsafe

working or carrying out

work in high risk areas.

Personal injury Fatality

Property damage

Equipment damage

Operations

In the event of an explosion on the site:

• Raise the alarm and use the assistance of the other site staff to contact the

appropriate emergency services

• Remove all persons from the site immediately and direct them to a safe area that is

far away from the possibility of flying debris, glass. Ensure that all persons

present on the site are accounted for.

• Prevent all unauthorized persons from the vicinity of the incident and maintain a

clear and unobstructed access to the location of the incident

• In the event that a person(s) are injured attend to them only if safe to do so and

there is no risk of further explosion or fire.

• Anyone with serious injures must not be moved until the emergency services have

arrived and taken control of the situation.

• The only reason an injured person should be moved is in the event that their life is

in immediate danger due to the circumstances of the location and they are at

further risk of injury.

• Ensure that someone stays with the injured person until the emergency services

arrive

• Once the emergency services arrive on site assist them and if necessary arrange

for injured persons to be accompanied to hospital.


tampered with until a full investigation has been completed.



• In the event that the Enforcing Authorities need to be notified this will be done by

the Health & Safety Officer.

8 PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH PERSONS TRAPPED BY AN

OBJECT:

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR PERSON TRAPPED BY AN

OBJECT


Property damage

Equipment damage

Operations

In the event of an emergency on the site that involves a person being trapped an

object:

• Raise the alarm and call the appropriate emergency services.

• If the person trapped by the object is not in any further danger do not attempt

rescue and the person should not be removed until the emergency services arrive

on site.

• Ensure that someone remain with the trapped person and provides reassurance.

• If the person who is trapped is in serious danger and is in danger of suffering

greater injury, before the emergency services arrive on site, action should be taken

to try and prevent the object from causing further entrapment.

• No one should be put at unnecessary risk by trying to assist; the object should be

if possible be mechanically lifted clear and secured in a safe manner.

• Keep all other unauthorized persons away from the vicinity of the incident and

maintain a clear and unobstructed access to the location of the incident.

• Provide assistance to the emergency services when they arrive on site.

• Arrange for the injured party to be accompanied to hospital.





• The Health & Safety Officer shall undertake to notify the authority of the incident

and will advise if they are attending site.

9.1 PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH A PERSON WHO HAS SUFFERED AN

ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM A PORTABLE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE:

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR ELECTRIC SHOCK/INJURY

FROM UNSAFE, DAMAGED

PORTABLE ELECTRICAL

APPLIANCES

Fatality Electric shock

Fire

Personal injury

Property damage

Equipment damage

Operations

DO NOT APPROACH THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ELECTROCUTED

UNTIL YOU ARE CERTAIN THE AREA IS SAFE.

• The first person on site shall raise the alarm and shall contact the emergency

services. Do not provide assistance to the person if there is a risk to your own

safety. Stand on a rubber mat or stack of newspapers or another non conducting

material.

• First break contact between the person and the current by shutting off the current

at the main fuse box, do not use the switch of the appliance. If this is not possible

use a wooden stick to separate the person from the appliance.

• Do not touch the person until you are sure the power supply is turned off and there

is no further risk to the person or to yourself.

• Check that the person is breathing and check for shock. Loosen any tight clothing

and keep the person warm.

• Cover any burnt area with a sterile gauze bandage or a clean cloth.

• If there is no possibility of fracture, get the person to lie down and raise and

support their legs.

• Arrange for the person to be taken to their GP or to the nearest A&E.





• The equipment shall not be returned into use until it has been checked by a

competent person and it is PAT tested and safe to use. In the event the equipment

is not safe it shall be disposed off in a safe manner.

9.2 PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH A PERSON WHO HAS SUFFERED

AN ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES:

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR ELECTRIC SHOCK / INJURY

FROM CONTACT WITH

OVERHEAD POWER LINES

Fatality Electric shock

Fire

Personal injury

Property damage

Equipment damage

Operations

DO NOT APPROACH THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ELECTROCUTED

UNTIL YOU ARE CERTAIN THE AREA IS SAFE.

• The first person on site shall raise the alarm and shall contact the emergency services.

Do not provide assistance to the person if there is a risk to your own safety.

• Arrange for someone to call the ESB Network supplier as they may be required to

attend site to turn off the power supply.

• It is likely that the person may have sustained back, head or neck injuries, proceed

with caution and handle the person with extreme care.

• Do not touch any plant or equipment that may be in contact with the power supply

and do not touch the person until you are sure there is no risk to your own safety.

• Check that the person is breathing and check for shock in the event that the person is

unconscious start resuscitating them.

• If you have no first aid knowledge follow the emergency services call taker will give

easy to follow instructions over the phone so you can increase the person’s chance of

survival until the ambulance arrives on the site.

• Loosen any tight clothing and keep the person warm and cover any burnt area with a

sterile gauze bandage or a clean cloth.

• In the event that the person is not unconscious and there is no possibility of fracture or

other injury, get the person to lie down and raise and support their legs.

• Monitor and reassure the person until medical assistance arrives.

• Remove any other unauthorized persons well away from the vicinity of the incident.

• Arrange to have the injured party accompanied to hospital.

• The area where the incident occurred shall be made secure and will not be tampered

until a full investigation has been completed.

• The site accident book and accident report form must be completed and submitted to

the Health and Safety Officer as soon as possible.

• The Health and Safety Officer shall liaise with the Health and Safety Authority for the

area and will advise if the enforcing authority are to visit the site and will arrange for

the appropriate notification to be undertaken and a copy provided on the site safety

file.

10 EXPOSURE TO A TOXIC GAS

In the event that a person is exposed to a toxic gas the following action must be taken:

• Two persons are required to attempt a rescue. They must not put themselves at risk

and must wear chemical resistant personal protection and SCBA, when attempting to

remove the person from the exposure.

• Isolate the source of exposure.

• Speed is essential in all cases where a person has been injured or contaminated.

Irrespective of injury, medical attention must be sought.

• The ambulance service must be contacted and requested to attend site.

• Remain with the injured person keep them at rest and warm.

• If there is a risk of chemical contacting skin and casualty is conscious take them to the

nearest safety shower to drench with water.

• Using the chemical shower wash the affected areas with plenty of water. DO NOT

REMOVE CLOTHING.

• Care must be taken to prevent the spread of material from contaminated clothing.

• Keep drench with water until medical attention arrives on site.

• Arrange for the person to be accompanied to hospital

UNCONSCIOUS PERSON

Only apply artificial respiration if trained and competent to do so and use a VENT-AID

(provided in the site first aid box) to prevent risk of contamination. if breathing is

retained place casualty into the recovery position and stay with them until medical

ambulance arrives and takes control of the situation.

11 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT THERE IS NO WATER TO SUPPLY

ESSENTIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR No water supply No water on site for supply to

safety equipment, to operate

toilets, and for drinking

purposes

Operations

Where there is an emergency on site that involves a failure in the water

supply affecting the operation of essential safety equipment and welfare

facilities the Waterworks Inspector shall:

.

• Carry out an inspection of the affected areas and if necessary implement a

controlled shut down of the affected areas and inform all those who are likely to

be effected.

• Arrange a temporary supply of drinking water and have it available on the site

until return of normal services

• If the water supply cannot be resumed and there is no water supply to enable fire

hydrants on the site to operate, then any work on site that could result in a fire

must stop until full service has been established.

• Persons in the affected areas will be instructed by the Waterworks Inspector to

stop work and if deemed necessary will ask those at risk to remain off site until

the appropriate arrangements have been made and services are fully resumed.

• The Waterworks Inspector will ascertain if there is a direct effect on the final

effluent water leaving the site. Should this situation arise they will immediately

inform the Area Supervisor and Area Engineer. If it is a notifiable incident the

Senior Executive Engineer will notify the EPA.

• Appropriate arrangements shall be made to restore normal supplies as soon as is

reasonably practicable.

12 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF DISRUPTION OF PROCESS/SERVICE

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Disruption of

Process/Service Fault could interfere with

treatment process Operations

Where there is an emergency on site that involves a disruption in the process

Waterworks Inspector shall:

• Carry out a check of the site and identify all areas affected and the source of the

problem if it exists on the site.

• Organize a controlled shut down of the affected areas of the plant if this is

required.

• The Area Supervisor shall be contacted and will remain in contact with the

Waterworks Inspector particularly if there is a direct effect on the quality of water

leaving the site.

• Once the problem has been identified and where it cannot be resolved on site the

Area Supervisor and Area Engineer shall organize the appropriate people to

remedy the situation.

• Once problem has been rectified return plant to normal operation.

• The Waterworks Inspector will carry out a further check to ensure all work

processes are operating safely and inform the Area Supervisor that services have

returned to normal and plant is fully operational.

• If it is a notifiable incident the Senior Executive Engineer shall contact the EPA.

13 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF INTRUDER ALARM – SECURITY

BREACH OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WORKING HOURS

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Intruder Alarm – security Personal injury

Property damage Operations

Where there is a security breach and the Intruder Alarm has activated outside

of normal working hours, the contacts for obtaining access to the site are (in

order of which they should be contacted):

• STEPHEN SIMMS 087 2593011

• JOSIE MCKELVEY 087 6637626

IN THEIR ABSENCE THE NEXT PERSON IN THE CHAIN OF REPORTING

SHALL BE CONTACTED:

• HUGH ALEXANDER AREA SUPERVISOR 087 2581215

• MARTIN O’ DONNELL AREA ENGINEER 086 1724473

• JOHNNY MCGETTIGAN SEE/ AREA MANAGER 087 6697407

On receipt of receiving the alarm call, make your way to the site/plant, it is

advisable to have a torch with you DO NOT ENTER THE SITE ALONE.

Next call the local Gardai station at:

• BALLYBOFEY @ 074 9137740

Provide them with a clear account of what has taken place and request

their attendance as you do not wish to enter the premises alone

DO NOT ENTER THE SITE/BUILDING ALONE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT

THERE MAY BE AN INTRUDER STILL ON THE PREMISES

Remain at a safe area until the GARDAI arrive. Upon arrival of the GARDAI,

conduct a joint search of the premises to ascertain:

• How the break in occurred (how did the intruders gain access to the premises)

• What damage (if any) has been caused to the premises and equipment etc

• What property/equipment is missing or misplaced

• Check that there has been no interference with the process of plant and equipment

Take care when undertaking checks of the area affected, there may be

broken glass, debris etc that could cause injury.

Once check has been completed, provide GARDAI with information

necessary to enable them to complete their report i.e. company details,

contact persons etc.

If it is possible secure the premises, board up/close any broken windows or

doors, (It may not be possible depending upon the time the break in has

occurred to obtain the services of repair contractors, lock smiths etc if not

leave it until the next morning).

Reset the intruder alarms and leave the premises.

The Area Engineer shall complete the incident report in conjunction with the

Waterworks Inspector (where they are involved in the incident) and forward it to the

Health and Safety Officer.

In the case of any loss or damage Head Office will notify the Groups Insurers

Any repairs required must be arranged as soon as is reasonably possible.

14 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER CONDTIONS

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Extreme Weather conditions Extreme weather resulting in

damage to property and/or

equipment

Operations

• Without putting themselves or any other persons at risk ensure that the area is safe to

enter.

• Contact the Area Supervisor.

• If safe to do so carry out a check of what has happened and identify affected areas.

• Cordon off areas that are affected and inform any other persons who are coming onto

the site what has occurred.

• If the situation cannot be addressed and satisfactorily dealt with on the site, the Area

Supervisor will contact the appropriate Contractor where needed to begin clear up,

repairs etc.

• The Area Supervisor may also need to contact the Fire Service to assist with clearing

up floodwaters etc.

• No person should be allowed to enter any area where they may be at risk. Only when

area has been cleared up and it is safe should persons be allowed to enter.

15 SPILL OR OVERFLOW OF SLUDGE ON SITE

In the event of a spill or over flow the Waterworks Inspector will take charge of the

situation and as follows:

Enlist the help of the other site operators to remove all unauthorised persons from the

affected areas.

Prevent further spill or overflow occurring.

Determine if there are adequate resources available on the site to assist with clean up if

this is not the case will agree with the Area supervisor additional resources

necessary.

All persons involved in clean up must wear adequate personal protection.

All areas affected must be pumped out, cleaned down and thoroughly disinfected. Clean

up will remain in progress until all sludge product has been removed and areas

affected cleaned.

Checks must be undertaken to determine if any damage has occurred to electrical and

mechanical installations. Any equipment and installations damaged must be signed

“UNSAFE TO USE”

Where equipment and installations are damaged they must be made safe and the

necessary repairs carried out as soon as possible by a competent person to ensure

minimum disruption to the running of the plant.

All safety alarms must be checked to ensure that they are fully operational and where

repairs are necessary these must be carried out as soon as possible by a competent

person.

When satisfied that the areas are clean and persons can return to work those involved in

the clean up should remove all contaminated personal protection and this should be

disposed off or laundered on the site.

SLUDGE REMOVAL FROM SITE – ROUTINE OPERATIONS

• Sludge is removed from site by approved Sludge Removal contractors.

• Samples are taken from the sludge on a regular basis to ensure that they meet

statutory compliance

16 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FAILURE

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE


PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR Electricity supply failure: Caused by work carried out

on electrical systems on site

Caused externally by other

working on electrical

installations serving the site

No electricity on site

resulting in a shutdown or

electrical equipment

including safety devices

failing to operate Affects water production on

site

Operations

Carry out an organized and controlled shut down of the plant if that is required

and:

• Inform others working on the site of the situation.

• Check the site and identify all areas affected and locate the source of the problem.

• Isolate and make safe plant and equipment that may start automatically and without

warning. Operate a lock off and tag out policy if required and put up safety warning

signs to inform others that there is a risk.

• Organise for a competent electrician to carry out any necessary repairs.

• In the event that the electricity supply is on the main network and is a problem

outside of the plant. Contact should be made with the ESB to ascertain extent of

problem and how long it will be before full service resumes.

• Once problem has been repaired the plant should be brought back onto line in a

controlled and safe manner.

• Checks must be undertaken to confirm that all effected plant is now working safely.

• All lock out and tag outs and safety notices to be taken down.

• In the event that services cannot be restored and the problem is outside of the plant,

the Waterworks Inspector will liaise with the Area Supervisor to discuss appropriate

action.

• If events result in a notifiable incident the Senior Executive Engineer shall contact

the EPA.

17 ACTION TO TAKE IN THE EVENT OF A POLLUTION INCIDENT

Operations are carried out on site in a controlled manner to minimize the possibility

of a pollution incident occurring. These controls are monitored and maintained on

site by the Waterworks Inspector.

For the purposes of this plan a pollution incident on site may result from:

Spill or Uncontrolled Release into the Water Course

In the event that an uncontrolled release causes an affect on aquatic life and river/stream quality the EPA shall be notified through the correct reporting channels.

Odour Pollution

Appropriate Odour abatement and Odour reduction equipment put in place for specific

incidents.

Noise Pollution

Designs of work equipment and plant take into consideration measures to reduce

environmental noise nuisance. Works on site are restricted so as not to present a nuisance

to neighboring residents. Environmental noise monitoring shall be undertaken in the event

that there is a concern relating to noise levels omitting from the site.

Illegal Dumping of Waste

All waste on the site is stored in skips and is removed by a reputable waste disposal

contractor. All contractors and others working on site are required to comply with site

rules relating to the storing and removal of waste.

Burning of Waste

Burning on site is strictly prohibited at all times. All persons working on this site are

made aware of this requirement.

RESPONDING TO A POLLUTION INCIDENT ON SITE

In the event of pollution incident on the site the Waterworks Inspector will take charge of

the situation immediately and will take the appropriate action necessary to:

• Stop further pollution

• Employ a clean up policy in agreement with the Area Supervisor.

• Take appropriate measures to prevent re-occurrence.

• Ensure that the relevant parties are notified of the pollution occurrence.

• Complete the pollution incident form and submit it to the Health and Safety

Officer as soon as possible.

18. RESPONDING TO ALARMS – OUT OF HOURS

WHEN RESPONDING TO AN ALARM CALL OUT OF HOURS NO OPERATOR

IS PERMITTED TO:

• ENTER A CONFINED SPACE ALONE

• PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK BY TRYING TO CARRY OUT A REPAIR

UNAIDED

• CARRY OUT ANY FORM OF REPAIR WHERE THEY MAY BE AT

RISK OF FALLING INTO A TANK, DEEP CHAMBER, WELL ETC

• ATTEMPT TO FIGHT A FIRE

18.1 FIRE ALARM – SMOKE OR FLAMES PRESENT

1) Upon arrival at site PROCEED WITH CAUTION and do a visual inspection from

the external of the building for any obvious signs of smoke and/or flames

2) If smoke and/or fire is observed immediately dial 99 or 112 and request the

presence of the Fire Brigade on site.

3) Go to the designated assembly point and wait for the arrival of the emergency

services

4) Contact line management and alert them of the situation.

5) Remain at the designated assembly point until the emergency services arrive and

provide them with any necessary assistance to locate:

• Turn off valves/switches

• Fire hydrants

• Water supply.

6) The Fire Brigade will take responsibility for ensuring that the fire is extinguished

before they leave the site.

7) Do not permit anyone to enter or interfere into the area where the fire has

occurred, this area should be cordoned of if possible.

8) A full examination of the fire will be carried out the next morning following the

incident and when daylight has resumed.

FIRE ALARM – FALSE ALARM

1) Upon arrival at site PROCEED WITH CAUTION and do a visual inspection from

the external of the building for any obvious signs of smoke and/or flames

2) If smoke and/or fire is NOT observed, continue to proceed with caution opening

the main door to the building.

.3) Stop and check the control panel and identify the cause of the alarm activating

4) If at any time smoke/fire occurs, LEAVE THE PREMISES IMMEDIATELY

AND RING THE FIRE BRIGADE

5) If fault can be rectified on site, proceed and reset alarm.

6) If fault cannot be rectified, then leave the premises and secure the site

7) Inform the Area Supervisor who shall arrange for the fault to be rectified as soon

as possible on the next working day.

18.2 PROCESS ALARMS

1) Upon arrival at site, carrying out a preliminary check of where the alarm is

occurring and what is the cause of the alarm.

2) In the event that an alarm has tripped, and there is no obvious sign of a problem,

attempt to reset the alarm.

3) In the event that the alarm fails to reset, it may be necessary to carry out a further

inspection, however this is only permissible if the Waterworks Inspector is not

putting their safety and health at risk.

4) If the cause of the alarm can be determined and it can be rectified by the

Waterworks Inspector, proceed to fix the fault and reset the alarm.

5) In the event that the fault cannot be rectified, the Operator shall leave the

area and secure the site.

6) The Operator shall notify the Area Supervisor

7) The Area Supervisor shall arrange for fault to be rectified as soon as possible on

the next working day.

18.3 POWER FAILURE - ESB

1) Upon arrival at site, the Waterworks Inspector carries out a preliminary check of

what areas are affected.

2) The Waterworks Inspector checks that the back up generator is working and that

power is supplying the site.

3) In the event of a power failure at the main supply external to the site, this remains

outside the control of Donegal County Council and therefore the ESB will need to

be contacted to:

• Alert them to the situation in the event that they are not already aware of

the problem

• Identify how soon power supply will be returned

4) The Waterworks Inspector should secure the site and leave.

5) On return to site the next morning a check is carried out to ensure that power has

been restored and all plant and equipment is checked to ensure that it is operating

safely.

POWER FAILURE – ON SITE FAULT

1) Upon arrival at site, the Waterworks Inspector carries out a preliminary check of

what areas are affected.

2) The Waterworks Inspector checks that the back up generator is working and that

power is supplying the site.

3) The Operator undertakes an assessment of the problem and if they are off the

opinion that the fault can be rectified, they will undertake the repair.

4) In the event that the Waterworks Inspector cannot make the repair, they leave the

area safe and secure the site.

5) The Waterworks Inspector notifies the Area Supervisor who shall arrange for

repairs to be undertaken as soon as is reasonably practicable on the next working

day.

Appendix Maintenance Procedure

Responsible Persons for Monitoring & Maintenance

WATERWORKS

INSPECTORS STEPHEN SIMMS 087 2593011

Asst. Waterworks

Inspector JOSIE MCKELVEY 087 6637626

AREA SUPERVISOR HUGH ALEXANDER 087 2581215

AREA ENGINEER MARTIN O’ DONNELL 086 - 1724473

AREA MANAGER JOHNNY

Mac GETTIGAN 087 697407

FITTER DANNY GREENE 087 8162993

ELECTRICIAN FRANK O’CONNOR 087 0610438

STRANORLAR ELECTORAL AREA

KILLYGORDON WWTW

Weekending:

MAINTENANCE DUTIES Signature:

Duties

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

Record Daily Inlet to Treatment, Outlet and Storm Flows

Record Water Reading

Hose down Manual Raking Screen as necessary

Clean Manual Raking screen daily

Remove Screenings from Screen to Landfill

Break up septic tank in preparation for sludge removal

weekly

Record all Sludge Removals

Decanting Supernatant to Discharge

Inspect Perimeter Site Fencing & Access Gate

Inspect & Carry out House keeping within Administration

Building

Maintain and Keep WWTW site tidy as required

Cut Grass and weed as necessary

Record phone calls, incidents and complaints and report to

relevant personnel. Maintain file of incidents.

Investigate Sewer Network Problems and report to relevant

personnel.

Resolve Sewer Network Problems and report completion to

relevant personnel.

Investigate and report on proposed connections to Sewer

Network

COMMENTS:

Appendix

Donegal County Council Public Awareness & Communications Programme

Donegal County Council has put in place a Public Awareness & Communications

Programme (PACP) in relation to Licensed Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs) and

their discharges within the Stranorlar Electoral Area. The purpose of the PACP is to

advise the general public on how waste is processed in the Stranorlar Electoral Area.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees wastewater discharge from the

Local Authorities WWTPs through the issuing of Waste Water Discharge Licences.

Donegal County Council has established a Public Awareness File containing

environmental information such as monitoring results, reports, complaints and details of

any incidents relating to this licence. These files are available for public viewing at the

locations listed below.

Addresses and contact details for the Donegal County Council Public Services Offices are

available on the Donegal county council website using the link below:

http://www.donegalcoco.ie

Wastewater

Treatment Plant

Licence No.

Status

Local Area Office

where

Environmental

Information may

be viewed

Kilygordon WWTP

D0518-01

Licensed

County House

Lifford

The AER document is uploaded on the Donegal County Council website donegalcoco.ie

in the Water Environment & Emergency Services Section and is made available for

viewing at the Public Service Centres.

A document is located at each WWTP which outlines the following

• Outline Plant Details

• AER 2013 including monitoring results, reports, complaints and incidents

• Emergency Response Plan

• Contact Telephone Numbers

Documents

Annual Environmental Report AER · 1.1 Summary Report for 2013 ... to the waste water by means of a Sequential Batch Reactor, ... Location Lab.ref. Date pH Cond cBOD COD SS Ammonia