elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council

Chapter 4: Infrastructure and Services
Policies in relation to Water Supply
Policy 19
Policy 20
Policy 21
Ensure the provision of an adequate, current and future, supply of potable water suitable
for domestic, industrial, agricultural and other uses, which will cater for the sustainable
development of the town.
Ensure high water quality standards are maintained in implementing the relevant
European Community Water Quality Directives and Regulations.
Ensure that the water supply complies with the European Union Drinking Water Directive
98/83/EC.
Objectives in relation to Water Supply
Objective 20
Objective 21
Objective 22
Objective 23
Objective 24
Objective 25
Objective 26
Prevent the wastage of water and facilitate water conservation projects through leak
detection, replacement and repair of water mains and connections as necessary, and as
resources permit.
Provide water conservation measures with the LAP area by requiring the installation of
water meters in all commercial/industrial premises.
Work with other Statutory Agencies in raising public awareness of the value of the water
resources by encouraging conservation of resources and protection of water quality, etc.
Enter into Public Private Partnerships for the provision of necessary infrastructure as
appropriate.
Have regard to and promote the objectives of the Shannon River Basin District
Management Plan, and associated Programme of Measures when completed and any
future reports in relation to water quality for the County.
Implement the European Communities (Drinking Water) (No.2) Regulations 2007 and
any future regulations in relation to drinking water supply and quality for the County.
Have regard to and promote the objectives, as appropriate, of The Provision and Quality
of Drinking Water in Ireland - A Report for the Years 2007-2008 and any future reports in
relation to water supply and quality for the County.
3. Surface Water
St. Patrick’s Church-Main Street (West) - This is the main surface water sewer in Elphin. It consists of a
225mm pipe that flows along Chapel Street in an easterly direction on the southern side of the street
before discharging into an open watercourse, which crosses Chapel Street.
During the Public Consultation phase for the Plan concern was expressed in relation to excess surface
water in the Chapel Street and Blackstick Road areas. Roscommon County Council is in a position to
carry out the necessary works to address flooding in the Chapel Street area and adjoining lands, subject to
approval from the landowner. Roscommon County Council is also currently working towards addressing
the flooding issues in the Blackstick Road area; this is subject to the approval of relevant landowners.
Policies in relation to Surface Water
Policy 22
Ensure that all new developments have adequate surface water drainage systems.
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