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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
resulting from the construction of the proposed extension at the existing composting facility is assessed
and appropriate mitigation measures are submitted.
8.3 SURFACE WATER
The area proposed for the extension to the existing compost facility is located in the townland of
Ballynalurgan, approximately 4km south of Kingscourt, Co. Cavan and 6km northwest of Nobber, Co.
Meath. The R162 road runs to the south and southwest and access to the facility is provided by means
of an entrance onto the R162.
The total existing facility area is approximately 1.3 hectares with an overall landholding of 13.2
hectares. The topographic elevation of the site ranges from approximately 60m AOD to approximately
88m AOD. The overall slope of the site is to the south and east.
The site is located in the upper catchment of the Dee river catchments [Hydrometric Area 06], within the
Neagh-Bann River Basin District (NBRBD). The Dee River is the main watercourse in the vicinity of the
site. The River Dee is located approximately 1km south of the Kilmainhamwood Compost facility. A
surface water drainage ditch is located along the eastern boundary to the site and flows in a
southeastern direction (See Figure 8.1).
8.3.1 Receiving Environment
Surface Water Quality
Surface water samples have been taken at the Kilmainhamwood Facility as part of the EPA Waste
License W0195-01 prior to commencement of waste acceptance in September 2006. Results are
included in Appendix 8.2. Surface water samples were obtained from a stream along the eastern site
boundary. SW2 sampling location is located upstream of the facility with SW1 sampling location is
located downstream of the facility.
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Surface water quality was similar at SW1 and SW2. Suspended solid concentrations were below the
laboratory detection limit (