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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
Plate 2 Existing Biofilters at Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility
Maintenance
The biofilter is maintained and inspected regularly. Daily inspections are carried out to check if the
sump area requires condensate to be pumped out and that the biofiltration system is operating
effectively (no odorous emissions or short-circuiting of the airflow).
The biofilter media is regularly inspected to ensure correct moisture levels are present and that the
material is sufficiently porous so it cannot cause significant backpressure for the fans. The material is
maintained moist, porous and uniform, preventing short-circuiting of the airflow throughout the biofilter.
2.5.8 Compost Product
Kilmainhamwood Compost is a truly innovative company and is actively involved in promoting the
benefits of commercial composting in Ireland.
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Currently, the high quality compost produced at the Kilmainhamwood Compost facility is used as a soil
conditioner in commercial agriculture, as material for landscaping, as organic fertiliser and as a custom
growing media.
It is proposed that the additional compost generated by the proposed extension and intensification of
the Kilmainhamwood facility will be used as a soil conditioner in commercial agriculture. The compost,
produced by the facility, has the benefit of providing particular nutrients to nutrient deficient lands. For
example, compost from the facility is currently spread on lands in County Louth where a deficiency in
zinc has been identified. The compost, being a valuable source of nutrients, is applied to lands in
conjunction with nutrient management plans.
Working in association with a local agronomist, the facility has developed a land-bank of local long term
arable land that can accommodate all compost produced at the facility. This land-bank (approximately
1,500 hectares), within 50 kilometres of the facility, of long term arable land can accommodate all
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