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Chapter 4: Infrastructure and Services The Draft Regulations: Give legal status to the criteria and standards to be used for classifying surface waters in accordance with the ecological objectives approach of the Water Framework Directive. Establish environmental objectives for the protection of surface waters whose status is high or good (as classified by the EPA) and require the restoration of waters of less than good status to at least good status by 22 December 2015 (this date may be extended subject to certain specified conditions). Establish a wide range of environmental quality standards to provide a more coherent and comprehensive system of quality objectives for all Ireland’s surface waters. These include standards for 41 chemical substances (e.g. pesticides, heavy metals and other groups of substances such as flame retardants) established at EU level and also 16 chemical substances relevant in an Irish context. Prohibit point and diffuse source discharges liable to cause water pollution except where such discharges are subject to prior authorisation or general binding rules. Discharge authorisations must lay down emission limits that aim to achieve the environmental objectives/quality standards specified in the Regulations. The European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations (2009) are a revision, with amendments, of the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 and 2007. Their purpose is to provide for strengthened enforcement provisions and better farmyard management in order to comply with an EC judgment in relation to the Dangerous Substances Directive, and to provide the legal basis for the operation of derogation under the Nitrates Directive granted to Ireland by the European Commission. The opportunity was also taken to consolidate the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations and to make a number of other miscellaneous amendments. The main new features incorporated in the Regulations are: Strengthened enforcement powers for local authorities. Enhanced cross-reporting arrangements between local authorities and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Requirements for improved farmyard management Provisions relating to making application to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for a derogation Temporary exemption to allow an extension of time for establishment of green cover following ploughing competitions. 4.3.3 Physical Context Water supply, sewerage, and surface water disposal are all considered to be critical issues for Elphin at present. These issues are extremely problematic and further large-scale development should be curtailed until these issues have been addressed, in order to ensure the sustainable long term development of the town. The Council acknowledges these issues and may consider development premature pending the development of appropriate infrastructure. The Council will therefore seek to ensure that development in Elphin occurs in-tandem with the upgrading of sanitary services in the area, the availability of waste-water treatment, and capacity of receiving waters in the area. 1. Water Supply The North-East Regional Water Supply Scheme serves Elphin and its source is Lisheen Lake. The water currently receives filtration, chlorination and fluoridation at the source. The water is then pumped to Elphin Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Page 24
Chapter 4: Infrastructure and Services Kiltrustan reservoir, which supplies the town. The Elphin Water Tower, situated in Chanterland, provides water for the western half of the town. Detailed planning is now almost complete for the improvement, augmentation and provision of full treatment of the North Eastern Regional Water Scheme. This project consists of the development of Grange Lough as the new source for the scheme, together with a treatment plant and associated pipelines. It is anticipated that this project will commence construction in 2010, with completion expected in early 2012, subject to funding. 2. Groundwater Vulnerability and Protection Groundwater and water catchment areas have an inherent ecological and economic value and are a major resource that needs to be protected. Groundwater contributes to rivers, lakes and therefore influences its amenity and recreational value. The Council is responsible for the protection of all waters including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. The responsibilities include; implementation of pollution control measures, licensing of effluent discharges, implementing and monitoring compliance with environmental regulations, and the drawing up of pollution contingency measures. The Geological Survey of Ireland/Roscommon County Council publication ‘County Roscommon Groundwater Protection Scheme’ (June 2003) states that a large portion of the county is classed as having either ‘extreme or high vulnerability areas and risk of contamination’. The Planning Authority will consider the groundwater vulnerability as per the Geological Survey findings when assessing development proposals in the Elphin area. Figure 1. illustrates the Groundwater Vulnerability categories in the Elphin area. Figure 1: Groundwater Vulnerability in Elphin (Reference: Geological Survey of Ireland - www.gsi.ie) Elphin Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Page 25
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