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Annual

Environmental

Report

AER

Milford

2013

DO342-01

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Contents

1 Executive Summary and Introduction to the 2013 AER………...

1.1Summary Report on 2013

2.0 Monitoring Reports Summary……………………………………3

2.1 Summary Report on Monthly Influent Monitoring……..5

2.2 Discharge from the Agglomeration……………………..6

2.3 Ambient monitoring Summary………………………….7

2.4 Data collection and Reporting Requirements under the

Waste water Treatment Directive……………………… 8

2.5 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)-Report

for the Previous Year……………………………………8

3.0 Operational Reports Summary…………………………………….8

3.1 Treatment Efficiency Report……………………………… 8

3.2 Treatment Capacity Report…………………………………9

3.3 Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report…………… …9

3.4 Complaints Summary……………………………………… 9

3.5 Reported Incidents Summary Report……………………….9

3.6 Sludge/ Other Inputs to the WWTP………………………..10

4.0 Infrastructural Assessments and Programme of Improvements ...11

4.1 Storm Water Overflow Identification and Inspection Report...11

4.2 Report on Progress Made and Proposals being Developed to meet

the Improvement Programme Requirements…………….11

5.0 License Specific Reports………………………………………..14

5.1 Habitats Impact Assessment Report……………………………

6.0 Certification and Sign Off

Mitigation Measures……………………………………………………

Management of Financial Risk…………………………………………

Declaration ….…………………….……………………………18

Appendices………………………………………………… Appendix 1…… Quality Results 2013

Appendix 2…… Non compliance Schedule 2013

Appendix 3…… Ambient Monitoring

Appendix 4…… PRTR Outlet

Appendix 5…….PRTR Inlet

Appendix 6…… Schedule B1 monitoring

Appendix 7……% Removal

Appendix 8…… Emergency Response Procedure/Corrective action Procedure

Appendix 9…… Public Awareness & communications Programme

Appendix 10…..Metals

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Section 1 Executive Summary and Introduction to 2013 AER

1.1 Introduction and background to 2013 AER

Milford is a small market town located approximately 13 miles north of Letterkenny. The

existing population equivalent (p.e.) of the agglomeration is circa1902 with a projected

growth to 1931 p.e. by 2015. The breakdown in contribution is 43% Domestic, 33%

Commercial and 19% intuitional (see table 1). There are no sources of industrial waste in

Milford.

The waste water collection network is predominantly a combined (foul and storm water)

system. Since 1978, the agglomeration has been served by a secondary waste water

treatment plant (WWTP) located south of the town. Treated effluent, from the WWTP,

discharges into Maggy’s Burn, which is a small designated salmonid river, which flows

into Lough Fern, a distance of 2.2km downstream of the WWTP.

Milford WWTP provides secondary treatment by means of an oxidation ditch and

settlement tank. The WWTP was commissioned in 1978 and refurbished in 2000.

The main elements of the WWTP are:

• Intake works: there were 3 separate intake areas to the WWTP; note 1

(i) main inlet works,

(ii) inlet from Ramelton Road which flows directly into the oxidation ditch, and

(iii) inlet from Kilmacrennan Road, pumped directly into the oxidation ditch.

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Note 1 The separate intakes were discontinued in December 2013 and all intakes now enter

the treatment works through a single “main inlet works”.

• Storm water overflow: Flows in excess of 3 times the dry weather flow,

(3xDWF), overflow from the main inlet works directly Maggy’s Burn via

discharge point SW2. There is no storm water holding tank at the WWTP.

• Preliminary treatment: manually raked screens at the main inlet works.

• Secondary treatment: Aeration in oval-shaped oxidation ditch (1,234m3

volume)

using surface aerators, followed by settlement in a clarifier;

• Final discharge: treated effluent discharges into Maggy’s Burn (discharge point

SW1)

The WWTP has an estimated capacity of 920p.e. The plant capacity is restricted by the

settlement tank, which treats a maximum of 3xDWF at 920 p.e. Given that the current

loading is circa 1,902 p.e., the plant is significantly overloaded by approximately double

its treatment capacity. Despite the current loading exceedence, Donegal County Council

(DCC) states that the treated effluent quality is capable of complying with the effluent

value of 25mg/l BOD and 35mg/l suspended solids when flows are less than 3xDWF.

DCC has identified the main problem as the inability to control the quantity of storm

water entering the WWTP. Flows in excess of 3xDWF entering the main inlet works are

discharged via storm overflow SW2 to Maggy’s Burn. However, there are no storm water

overflows on the other two inlets to the WWTP, which directly enter the oxidation ditch.

Problems are experienced with the treatment process during periods of heavy rainfall,

causing hydraulic overloading of the WWTP and consequently poor quality effluent.

As a discharge to freshwater from an agglomeration of <2,000 p.e., `appropriate

treatment` of Milford’s waste water was required under the UWWT Regulations by 31st

December 2005. Appropriate treatment in this case is considered to be tertiary treatment

(advanced BOD and nutrient removal), given the extremely limited assimilated capacity

available in Maggy’s Burn, for the waste water discharges (there are only 4 dilutions

available for the normal primary discharges at 95%ile river flow). The existing WWRTP

provides secondary treatment and is significantly overloaded. Therefore, Milford WWTP

requires expansion and upgrade, having regard to the assimilative capacity of the

receiving waters.

Changes to Intake Works in 2013: In December 2013, the three separate influent pipes

were combined into one intake. The intake from the Kilmacrennan Road was combined

with the intake from the Ramelton Road and both of these are now pumped to the main

intake chamber.

There were 6 influent and 6 effluent samples taken in 2013. While the BOD, COD and SS

sample results are all within the prescribed limits of the Discharge Licence, there was two

ELV for Ammonia at 12.6mg/l and 24 mg/l, two ELVs for Ortho Phosphorous at 1.51 and

1.7mg/l.

An analysis of the results would indicate that the primary treatment is effective, but the

secondary treatment is compromised. This can be attributed to the lack of nutrients within

the influent flow, thus limiting the breakdown of Ammonia. The susceptibility of the

treatment works to storm water infiltration in the piped network, compromises the

effectiveness of the treatment.

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The plant’s estimate design capacity is for 920 p.e. and the estimate loading is 1902 p.e. It

should be noted that, hydraulic overloading of the plant, during heavy rainfall, causes the

treatment unit to surcharge; resulting in deterioration in the quality of effluent leaving the

plant.

This wastewater treatment plant requires upgrading to meet the limits, as set out in the

Discharge Licence.

Section 2. Monitoring Reports summary

2.1 Summary report on monthly influent monitoring

Milford WWTP Monitoring Report Summary 2013

2.1 Influent Monitoring

BOD (mg/l)

COD (mg/l)

SS (mg/l)

Ortho P (mg/l)

Ammonia (as N)

Hydraulic loading m3/d (estimate)

Organic loading PE/day)

Number of samples 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Annual Max. 158 323 137 2.92 26.1 1303 2352

Annual Mean 104 251 95 2.36 17.7 1155 1902

Note: The results for Milford Quality Monitoring Results are included in Appendix 1

The hydraulic loading is estimated as there is no flow meter on the inflow. The

installation of flow meters is scheduled for the Qtr1, 2014

An examination of the influent BOD, COD, SS, would indicate low influent levels for all

these parameters, giving rise to less than optimum conditions for ammonia conversion.

This indicates that there is considerable dilution of the influent waste, arising from storm

water infiltration through out the network.

2.2 Discharge from the agglomeration

The primary discharge (SWI) is the outfall from the WWTP to Maggy’s Burn. The

discharge point is located adjacent to the WWTP, downstream of the town.

There are no secondary discharges from the agglomeration. Schedule A.1 of the

Discharge Licence sets interim emissions limits up until 31st December 2017 and

thereafter.

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Discharges from the Agglomeration Summary Table

BOD (mg/l)

COD (mg/l)

SS (mg/l)

Orthophosphate (asP)

Ammonia (as N)

Other Parameters specified in WWDL Comment

WWDL ELV (Schedule A) 25 125 25 1.5 5 none

ELV with condition 2 interpretation included

Number of Sample results 6 6 6 6 6 NA

Number of Sample results above WWDL ELV 0 0 0 2 2 NA

Number of Sample results above WWDL ELV with Condition 2 interpretation included 0 0 0 2 2 NA

Annual Mean (for parameters where ELV applies) 5.08 40.5 9.6 1.1 7.6 NA

Overall compliance (Pass/Fail pass pass pass fail fail

Note: The results for Milford ELVs are shown in Appendix 2

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While the BOD, COD and SS are within the limits set out in the Waste Water Discharge

licence, there were two non compliances for Ammonia and one for Ortho Phosphorus.

This is attributed to the to the influence of Storm Water infiltration, as can be deducted

from the low influent BOD reading on the 21.02/2013 of 87mg/l and again on the

11/04/2013, when the influent BOD was 83.7mg/l. This, together with the lower ambient

temperatures over the winter months, provides less than ideal conditions for the

conversion of Ammonia to Nitrate and Nitrites.

It should be noted that in June, the incoming BOD is of a similar concentration, but the

increase in temperature has assisted in the reduction of Ammonia.

Despite the load exceeding its theoretical capacity, the effluent records indicate the

effluent quality is currently complying with the target values of 25mg/l BOD and

35mg/l SS when flows do not exceed 3DWF.

2.3 Ambient Monitoring summary

2.3 Ambient Monitoring

Ambient Monitoring Point from WWDL

Irish Grid Reference

EPA Feature Coding Tool code

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

Upstream location 219271 426501 RS39M010150 no

Downstream location 218592 424904 RS39M010300 yes

Note: The results of the ambient monitoring are included in Appendix 3.

Bimonthly monitoring samples have been taken for upstream and down stream locations.

An examination of the upstream results would indicate that there is no significant loading

to Maggy’s Burn from the catchment upstream of the treatment works.

The downstream ambient monitoring station is located on Maggy’s Burn, approximately

2 klm from the outlet of the WWTW, on the upstream side of Lough Fern. While the

2013 testing has not indicated any significant increase in the test parameters between the

upstream and downstream ambient monitoring points, the EPA Q value Report of the

17/01/14 indicates a Q value of 2, at monitoring Station RS39N010300, indicating a poor

water quality.

It should be noted that, hydraulic overloading of the plant, during heavy rainfall, causes

the treatment unit to surcharge, resulting in deterioration in the quality of effluent leaving

the plant; also the storm water overflow at the intake to the plant comes into operation

when flows exceed 3DWF sending screened, but untreated waste water to the receiving

waters.

It should also be noted the assimilative capacity of Maggy’s Burn is an issue and the

relocation of the existing outlet should be considered as part of any major upgrade of the

existing treatment plant.

The outlet quality results show the WWTP discharge to be in compliance with the

standards of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, however the downstream

results shown in attachment F.1 show the effect the discharge is having on the quality of

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the receiving water. Hydraulic overloading of the plant during heavy rainfall causes the

treatment unit to surcharge resulting in deterioration in the quality of effluent leaving the

plant; also the storm water overflow at the intake to the plant comes into operation when

flows exceed 3DWF sending screened but untreated waste water to the receiving waters.

As Milford is listed on the Water Services Investment Programme as a scheme to advance

to planning, these problems along with a number of other problems already stated in C.1

will be considered, while preparing the preliminary report for the proposed upgrade to

Milford WWTP.

Salmonid Water Regulations

Maggy’s Burn, a tributary of Lough Fern, River Lennon and ultimately Lough Swilly, is a

designated Salmonid River under Regulations SI 293/1988 of the European Communities

Quality of Salmonid Rivers. EPA monitoring site 0300, u/s of Lough Fern i.e. d/s Milford

WWTP, reports a Q value of 2, in it’s 2014 Quality of River Water in Ireland Report.

This indicates a poor quality rating. The impact of the existing discharge from Milford

waste water treatment plant is indicated by the monitoring results shown in appendix 3. It

can be seen from the results that the discharge is having an effect on the quality of the

water downstream from the discharge point.

As stated above, all issues, with regard to the discharge from Milford WWTP, are being

taken into account in preparing the preliminary report for the new upgrade, in order that

all current statutory environmental regulations applying to discharges to freshwater are

observed.

2.4 Data collection and reporting requirements under Urban Waste Water

Treatment Directive The monitoring data has been submitted electronically via EDEN on 14/02/2014

2.5 Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Report not required – PE under 2000

Section 3 Operational Reports Summary

3.1 Treatment Efficiency Report

COD (kg/day)

SS (kg/day)

Total P (kg/day)

Ammonia (as N) kg/day Comment

Influent mass loading (kg/day) average 114 252.6 96.9 2.4 25.6

Effluent mass Emission 5.97 47.94 11.26 1.26 18.37

% Efficiency (% reduction of influent load) 94.5% 82.5% 89.5% 47.5% 28.2%

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3.2 Treatment Capacity Report

Treatment Capacity Report

Hydraulic Capacity - Design/As Constructed (M3/day) ?

Hydraulic Capacity - Current loading (m3/day) 1158

Hydraulic Capacity - Remaining (m3/day) 0

Organic Capacity - Design/ As constructed (PE) 920

Organic Capacity - Current loading (PE) 1902

Organic Capacity - Remaining (PE) 0

Will the Capacity be exceeded in the next three years? NA

3.3 Extent of Agglomeration Summary Report

% of total load generated in

the agglomeration

Load generated in the agglomeration that is collected in

the sewer network

95%

Load collected in the agglomeration that enters

treatment plant

93%

Load generated in the agglomeration going to individual

and appropriate treatment systems

5%

Load generated in the agglomeration that is not collected

and not individually treated

0%

3.4 Complaints Summary

Number Date &

Time

Nature of

Complaint

Cause of

Complaint

Action taken

to resolve

issue

Closed

(Y/N)

None NR NR NR NR NR

3.5 Reported Incident Summary

Incident

Type

Incident

Description

Cause No of

Incide

nts

Corrective

Action

Authorities

contacted

Closed

(Y/N)

Non

compliance

Ammonia

ELV

In adequate

treatment,

Surface

water

2 none none y

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infiltration

in network

Non

compliance

Ortho _P ditto 1 none none y

No of incidents 2013 2

Number of Incidents reported to EPA via

EDEN in 2013

2

Explanation of discrepancies between the

two numbers above

3.6 Sludge / Other inputs to the WWTP Input Type M3/year PE/year % of load

Domestic / Septic Tank

Sludge

none NR NR

Industrial / Commercial

Sludge

none NR NR

Landfill Leachate (delivered

by tanker)

none NR NR

Landfill Leachate (delivered

by sewer network

none NR NR

Other (specify) none NR NR

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Section 4 Infrastructural Assessments and Programme Improvements

4.1 Storm Water Overflow Identification and inspection Report There are 2 SWOs from the agglomeration which discharge directly to Maggie’s Burn;

SW2 (screened) from the WWTP main inlet works, which discharges within 50 m upstream

of SWI

SW 3 (unscreened) from the sewer network upstream of the WWTP, which discharges

approximately 100m upstream of SW1.

The Discharge Licence requires the upgrade of the existing SWOs to comply with dual

criteria, by 31st December 2017. The SWOs can only reasonably be upgraded when the

WWTP capacity has been adequately increased.

WWDL Name / Code for Storm Water Overflow

Irish Grid Reference

Included in Schedule A4 of the WWDL

Compliance with DoEHLG Criteria

No. of times activated in 2012 (No. of events)

Estimated /Measured data

Total volume discharged in 2012 (m3)

Estimated /Measured data

D0342-01

???

Yes

Not Compliant

Not known

Not known

Not known

D0342-01

219287E, 426533N

Yes

Not Compliant

Not known

Not known

Not known

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

improvement programme requirements

The Milford Sewerage Scheme is included in the Water Investment Programme 2010 -2012,

as part of the Towns & Villages Sewerage Schemes Bundle. Consultants have been

appointed and a Draft Preliminary Report has been prepared. The infrastructural

improvements required will be subject to funding being made available from Irish Water.

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

by the specified dates, subject to the availability of appropriate funding.

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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;)

% Completed

Licensee Timeframe

for Completing

the Work

Comments

Redesign WWTP inlet works for better flow control Diversion of storm water from sewer collection network Upgrade to provide Tertiary treatment Installation of storm water storage tank Upgrading of StormWater Overflows

C C C C C3

31/12/2012 31/12/2012 31/12/2017 31/12/2017 31/12/2017

31/12/2012 31/12/2012 31/12/2012 31/12/2017

complete Survey of the extent of the issue forms part of the Preliminary Report being prepared Planning stage Not started Not started

100% 75% 75%

Overdue 31/12/2017 31/12/2017 31/12/2017

Draft Report being

considered

77% of Planning

stage complete

Improvement Programme (WWTP) summary table:

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Improvement Programme summary table

Improvement

Identifier

Improvement

Descriprion

Improvement Source Progress (%

completed)

Expected

Completion Date

WWTP assessment

(Condition 5.2)

Sewer Integrity Tool

(condition5.2)

Secondary discharges

assessment (condition 4 &

5.2)

Drinking Water Abstraction

risk Assessment

(condition4)

Shellfish Impact

Assessment (Condition 5)

Pearl Mussel Impact

Assessment (condition4)

Improved operational

Control

Incident Reduction

Elemination/ Reduction of

Priority Substances

Does the Improvement Programme provide an assessment of the existing waste water treatment plant performance for the following:

Licensee self- assessment check to determine whether all relevant information is included in the Programme of Improvements

Reference to relevant section of AER (e.g. Appendix 2 Section 4.

Existing Capacity Yes

ELVs Yes

Receiving Water body designation Yes

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Downstream abstraction and uses of water Yes

Water quality objectives for the water body Yes

S.16 Water Pollution Act licensed discharges to the works Yes

Comment

Sewer Integrity Risk Assessment tool Improvement Programme (Works) summary

table:

The sewer network has been surveyed in its entirety in 2013. However an analysis of the

survey has not been finalised and the parameters below are unknown at this time

The Improvement Programme should include an assessment of the integrity of the existing wastewater works for the following:

Risk Assessment Rating (High, Medium, Low)

Risk Assessment Score

Reference to relevant section of AER (e.g. Appendix 2 Section4.

Hydraulic Risk Assessment Score

Environmental Risk Assessment Score

Structural Risk Assessment Score

Operation & Maintenance Risk Assessment Score

Overall Risk Score for the agglomeration

Section 5. Licence Specific Reports

Licence Specific Reports summary Table:

Licence Specific Reports Required in

2013 or

outstanding

from previous

AER

Included in 2013

AER

Reference to

relevant section of

AER

Priority Substance Assessment NA NA

Drinking Water Abstraction

Point Risk Assessment

NA NA

Habitats impact assessment NA NA

Shellfish Impact Assessment NA NA

Pearl Mussel Report NA NA

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Toxicity/ Leachate Management NA NA

Toxicity of final Effluent Report NA NA

5.1 Priority Substances Assessment

Licence self-assessment

checks to determine

whether all relevant

information is included in

the assessment

Does the assessment use the Desk Top Study Method or Screening

analysis to determine if the discharge contains the parameters in

Appendix 1 of the EPA guidance

NA

Does the assessment include a review of Trade Inputs to the works NA

Does the assessment include a review of other inputs to the works NA

Does the report include an assessment of the significance of the

results where a listed material is present in the discharge

NA

Does the assessment identify that priority substances may be

impacting the receiving water?

NA

Does the improvement Programme for the agglomeration include

the elimination / reduction of all priority substances identified as

having an impact on the receiving water quality?

NA

5.2 Drinking Water Abstraction Point risk Assessment

This report is not required as there is no known drinking water abstraction point

downstream of the Waste Water treatment Plan

5.3 Shellfish Impact Assessment Report

Is a Shellfish Impact assessment required in the 2013 AER (or outstanding from a previous AER)?

No

List prescribed organisations consulted when preparing the assessment (BIM, SFPA, MI) NA

Does the assessment identify that any of the discharges from the works are impacting on the microbiological quality of the shellfish?

NA

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Does the assessment recommend that there is a requirement to install UV/other disinfection equipment on any of the discharges?

NA

Provide details on disinfection system to be employed NA

Has this been completed? NA

If not yet complete what is the expected date for completion? NA

Where disinfection is required, is there a programme in place to demonstrate the efficiency of any disinfection system in place?

NA

What is the demonstrated efficiency of the disinfection system? NA

Is there a shellfish monitoring programme in place? NA

Does the shellfish or shellfish water monitoring programme include results generated by other organisations

NA

List organisations contributing data to the assessment NA

Does the Improvement Programme for the agglomeration include the findings and recommendations of the shellfish impact risk assessment?

NA

5.4 Toxicity / Leachate Management

Is a Toxicity / Leachate Management Report required in the 2013 AER (or outstanding

from previous AER) No

What % of the total influent is leachate? NA

Does the study identify any constituents of the leachate that present an environmental

risk? NA

List leachate constituent identified and impact (insert a row for each constituent) NA

Has the WWTP suitability to treat the leachate been assessed? NA

What are the results of the assessment (Suitable / Not Suitable / Suitable subject to

improvement programme works completion) NA

Has the study identified the max and operational loadings (mass, volume and rate of

addition) for leachate to the WWTP? NA

Is there a monitoring programme for the priority substances identified above? NA

Have trigger and action levels for the concentration of identified leachate constituents

been established to prevent impact on the receiving water? NA

Does the Improvement Programme for the agglomeration include any procedural

and/or infrastructural works to reduce the impacts of leachate acceptance on the

operation of the wwtp? NA

5.5 toxicity of the Final Effluent Report

Is a Toxicity report required? (Condition 4) no

Has the study been carried out against 4 species in 3 trophic levels? NA

Does the report identify that the discharge is toxic to any of the species in the study? NA

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List species impacted NA Does the Improvement Programme for the agglomeration include any procedural and/or

infrastructural works to reduce the toxicity of the final discharge? NA

5.6 Pearl Mussel Measures Report

Is a Toxicity report required? (Condition 4) No

Has the study been carried out against 4 species in 3 trophic levels? NA

Does the report identify that the discharge is toxic to any of the species in the study? NA

List species impacted NA Does the Improvement Programme for the agglomeration include any procedural and/or

infrastructural works to reduce the toxicity of the final discharge? NA

5.7 Habitats Impact Assessment Report

Licensee self- assessment checks to determine whether all relevant information is included in the Assessment.

Is a Habitats Assessment required in the 2013 AER (includes outstanding

assessments from previous years)? No

Was the scope of the study agreed in advance with NPWS NA

Does the report include a Stage 1 screening assessment? NA Does the screening identify that discharges are causing an impact on

listed sites? NA

Does the report require a Stage 2 Appropriate assessment? NA Does the report identify any European Sites (e.g. SPA, SAC, NHA) that

discharges from the works could have an impact on? NA

List European sites identified (insert a line for each site identified) NA

Does the report include mitigation measures for each identified impact? NA Does each measure explain how the adverse impact will be

avoided/reduced? NA Does the Improvement Programme for the agglomeration include any

procedural and/or infrastructural works to reduce the impacts of

discharges on the a listed site (NHA, SAC, SPA)? NA

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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) N/A

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) Awaiting funding approval from IW

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 (insert lines as required) Appendix XX of 2013 AER

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Section 6 Certification and Sign Off

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Appendixes I to X

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Appendix I Quality Results 2013

Location Lab Ref Date pH COND BOD COD SS Ammonia

(as N) Nitrate (as N)

Nitrite (as N)

Ortho P

Total N Total P

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

Milford

Feburary

Upstream 132501637 21/02/2013 7.63 236 1.16 0.75 0.098 0.542 <0.010 <0.010 <1 0.039

Inlet 132501638 21/02/2013 7.53 446 87 264 102 17.8 0.2 0.11 2.92 38.9 4.01

Outlet 132501639 21/02/2013 7.79 432 5.44 51 11 12.6 0.19 0.06 1.08 17.4 1.23

Downstream 132501640 21/02/2013 7.66 252 2.13 2.75 1.2 0.71 0.037 0.096 2.5 0.158

Downstream No. 1 132501641 21/02/2013 7.31 218 2.01 10 0.311 0.737 0.028 <0.010 1.4 0.158

April

upstream 132502365 11/04/2013 7.36 503 4.11 7.25 0.088 0.5 0.012 <0.010 <1 0.086

Inlet 132502366 11/04/2013 7.76 768 83.7 196 84 14.9 0.388 0.07 2.9 30.8 3.75

outlet 132502367 11/04/2013 7.65 732 8.38 54 19 24 0.197 0.054 1.51 22 1.51

Downstream 132502368 11/04/2013 7.58 596 8.54 56.5 2.38 0.787 0.065 0.281 5.1 0.901 Downstream

no.1 132502369 11/04/2013 7.4 372 5.22 12 1.14 0.828 0.037 0.012 2.2 0.603

June

upstream 132503406 18/06/2013 7.45 233 1.17 1.2 0.066 0.015 <0.010 <0.010 <1 <0.01

Inlet 132503407 18/06/2013 7.62 226 99.4 290 88.5 16.5 0.219 <0.010 2.45 29.2 3.31

outlet 132503408 18/06/2013 7.52 404 4.08 37 6.5 0.996 3.08 0.835 0.518 9 0.64

Downstream 132503409 18/06/2013 7.38 226 1.4 8.2 0.087 0.541 0.017 0.014 1.1 0.044

August

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upstream 132504313 13/08/2013 7.49 315 0.6 2.4 0.16 0.564 <0.010 <0.010 1.2 <0.01

Inlet 132504314 13/08/2013 7.64 142.6 296 137 15.7 0.409 0.324 1.93 26.7 3.85

outlet 132504315 13/08/2013 7.02 373 1.84 21 14 0.694 3.82 1.81 0.981 9.4 1.13

Downstream 132504316 13/08/2013 7.15 297 1.29 8.2 0.077 0.885 <0.010 0.018 1.4 0.099

October

upstream 132505363 15/10/2013 7.68 309 0.71 0.5 0.075 0.522 0.021 0.087 1.2 0.038

Inlet 132505364 15/10/2013 7.81 682 158.2 323 120 26.1 0.04 0.01 2.44 45.7 3.57

outlet 132505365 15/10/2013 6.95 466 7.08 46 3 4.13 5.52 1.02 1.7 21.9 2.07

Downstream 132505366 15/10/2013 7.06 293 0.72 11.25 0.088 1.239 0.021 0.066 2.2 0.205

December

upstream 132506403 12/12/2013 7.69 268 1.01 1.6 0.085 0.779 0.014 0.015 1.2 <0.010

Inlet 132506404 12/12/2013 7.94 451 54.8 140 41 15.3 0.211 0.07 1.53 20 1.74

outlet 132506405 12/12/2013 7.7 422 3.64 34 4 3.31 5.063 0.47 0.9 15.3 0.86

Downstream 132506406 12/12/2013 7.46 238 0.93 9.8 0.159 0.546 0.016 <0.01 1.3 0.042

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Appendix II Non compliance Schedule 2013

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

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

Schedule A

ELV 6-9 25 125 35 5 1.5

Milford - outlet 132501639 21/02/2013 7.79 5.44 51 11 12.6 1.08

Milford - outlet 132502367 11/04/2013 7.65 8.38 54 19 24 1.51

Milford - outlet 132503408 18/06/2013 7.52 4.08 37 6.5 0.996 0.518

Milford - outlet 132504315 13/08/2013 7.02 1.84 21 14 0.694 0.981

Milford - outlet 132505365 15/10/2013 6.95 7.08 46 3 4.13 1.7

Milford - outlet 132506405 12/12/2013 7.7 3.64 34 4 3.31 0.9

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Appendix III Ambient Monitoring

Location Lab. Ref Date pH DO BOD NH3-(as N)

Ortho P

Total P

Total N

Visual Inspection SSRS

Priority Substances

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

6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr Annually As required

Milford

upstream 132501637 21/02/2013 7.63 11.64 1.16 0.098 <0.010 0.039 <1 Nothing Observed

upstream 132502365 11/04/2013 7.36 11.47 4.11 0.088 <0.010 0.086 <1 Nothing Observed

upstream 132503406 18/06/2013 7.45 8.37 1.14 0.066 <0.010 <0.01 <1 Nothing Observed

upstream 132504313 13/08/2013 7.49 10.02 0.6 0.16 <0.010 0.025 1.2 Nothing Observed

upstream 132505363 15/10/2013 7.68 10.44 0.71 0.075 0.087 0.038 1.2 Nothing Observed

upstream 132506403 12/12/2013 7.69 11.14 1.01 0.085 0.015 <0.01 1.2 Nothing Observed

Downstream 132501640 21/02/2013 7.66 10.96 2.13 1.2 0.096 0.158 2.5 Nothing Observed

Downstream 132502368 11/04/2013 7.58 8.68 8.54 2.38 0.281 0.901 5.1 Nothing Observed

Downstream 132503409 18/06/2013 7.38 7.75 1.4 0.087 0.014 0.044 1.1 Nothing Observed

Downstream 132504316 13/08/2013 7.15 10.11 1.29 0.077 0.018 0.099 1.4 Nothing Observed

Downstream 132505366 15/10/2013 7.06 7.77 0.72 0.088 0.066 0.205 2.2 Nothing Observed

Downstream 132506406 12/12/2013 7.46 9.69 0.93 0.159 <0.010 0.042 1.3 Nothing Observed

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Appendix IV PRTR Outlet

Date pH Cond. BOD COD SS

NH3 as N

Nitrate (as N)

Nitrite (as N) Ortho P Total N Total P Flow

Daily Mass Flow BOD

Daily Mass Flow COD

Daily Mass Flow SS

Daily Mass Flow NH3

Daily Mass Flow NO3

Daily Mass Flow NO2

Ms/cm (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) Mg/l (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day

21/02/2013 7.79 432 5.44 51 11 12.6 0.19 0.06 1.08 17.4 1.23 1303 7.08832 66.453 14.333 16.4178 0.24757 0.07818

11/04/2013 7.65 732 8.38 54 19 24 0.197 0.054 1.51 22 1.51 1303 10.91914 70.362 24.757 31.272 0.256691 0.070362

18/06/2013 7.52 404 4.08 37 6.5 0.996 3.08 0.835 0.518 9 0.64 1303 5.31624 48.211 8.4695 1.297788 4.01324 1.088005

13/08/2013 7.02 373 1.84 21 14 0.694 3.82 1.81 0.981 9.4 1.13 870 1.6008 18.27 12.18 0.60378 3.3234 1.5747

15/10/2013 6.95 466 7.08 46 3 4.13 5.52 1.02 1.7 21.9 2.07 870 6.1596 40.02 2.61 3.5931 4.8024 0.8874

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12/12/2013 7.7 422 3.64 34 4 3.31 5.063 0.47 0.9 15.3 0.86 1303 4.74292 44.302 5.212 4.31293 6.597089 0.61241

Step 1 6952 35.82702 287.618 67.5615 57.4974 19.24039 4.311057

STEP 2 0.005153 0.041372 0.009718 0.008271 0.002768 0.00062

STEP 3 2399.143 19260.23 4524.23 3850.291 1288.425 288.6883

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Appendix V PRTR Inlet

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NAME of WWTP: Milford 0

Location Lab Ref Date pH Cond. BOD COD SS NH3 as N

Nitrate (as N)

Nitrite (as N)

Ortho P

Total N

Total P Flow

Daily Mass Flow BOD

Daily Mass Flow COD Daily Mass Flow SS

Ms/cm (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) Mg/l (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day

Febuary

Milford - inlet 132501638 21/02/2013 7.53 446 87 264 102 17.8 0.2 0.11 2.92 38.9 4.01 1303 113.361 343.992 132.906

Milford - outlet

April

Milford - inlet 132502366 11/04/2013 7.76 768 83.7 196 84 14.9 0.388 0.07 2.9 30.8 3.75 1303 109.0611 255.388 109.452

Milford - outlet

June

Milford Inlet 132503407 18/06/2013 7.62 99.4 290 88.5 16.5 0.219 0.01 2.45 3.31 1303 129.5182 377.87 115.3155

Milford - outlet

August

Milford - inlet 132504314 13/08/2013 7.64 514 142.6 296 137 15.7 0.409 0.324 1.93 26.7 3.85 870 124.062 257.52 119.19

Milford - outlet

October

Inlet 132505364 15/10/2013 7.81 682 158.2 323 120 26.1 0.04 0.01 2.44 45.7 3.57 870 137.634 281.01 104.4

Milford - outlet

December

Inlet 132506404 12/12/2013 7.94 451 54.8 140 41 15.3 0.211 0.07 1.53 20 1.74 1303 71.4044

Milford - outlet

TOTAL Step 1 6952 685.0407 1515.78 581.2635

STEP 2 0.098539 0.218035 0.083611

STEP 3 45873.49 101503.6 3

1158.667 114.1735 252.63 9

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Appendix VI Schedule B1 monitoring

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

Priority Substances

Visual Inspection

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

6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr 6/yr As

Required 6/yr

Milford -

outlet 132501639 21/02/2013 1303 7.79 5.44 51 11 12.6 1.08 NT Nothing

Observed

Milford - outlet 132502367 11/04/2013 1303 7.65 8.38 54 19 24 1.51 NT

Nothing Observed

Milford - outlet 132503408 18/06/2013 1303 7.52 4.08 37 6.5 0.996 0.518 NT

Nothing Observed

Milford - outlet 132504315 13/08/2013 870 7.02 1.84 21 14 0.694 0.981 NT

Nothing Observed

Milford - outlet 132505365 15/10/2013 870 6.95 7.08 46 3 4.13 1.7 NT

Nothing Observed

Milford - outlet 132506405 12/12/2013 1303 7.7 3.64 34 4 3.31 0.9 NT

Nothing Observed

6952

Daily avg 1159

NT Not Tested

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Appendix VII % Removal

Lab Ref Date pH Cond. BOD COD SS NH3 as N

Nitrate (as N)

Nitrite (as N)

Ortho P Total N Total P Flow

Daily Mass Flow BOD

Daily Mass

Flow COD Daily Mass

Flow SS

Daily Mass Flow

Total N

Ms/cm (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) Mg/l (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day kgs/Day

132501638 21/02/2013 7.53 446 87 264 102 17.8 0.2 0.11 2.92 38.9 4.01 1303 113.361 343.992 132.906 50.6867

132501639 21/02/2013 7.79 432 5.44 51 11 12.6 0.19 0.06 1.08 17.4 1.23 1303 7.08832 66.453 14.333 22.6722

132502366 11/04/2013 7.76 768 83.7 196 84 14.9 0.388 0.07 2.9 30.8 3.75 1303 109.0611 255.388 109.452 40.1324

132502367 11/04/2013 7.65 732 8.38 54 19 24 0.197 0.054 1.51 22 1.51 1303 10.91914 70.362 24.757 28.666

132503407 18/06/2013 7.62 99.4 290 88.5 16.5 0.219 <0.010 2.45 29.2 3.31 1303 129.5182 377.87 115.3155 38.0476

132503408 18/06/2013 7.52 404 4.08 37 6.5 0.996 3.08 0.835 0.518 9 0.64 1303 5.31624 48.211 8.4695 11.727

132504314 13/08/2013 7.64 514 142.6 296 137 15.7 0.409 0.324 1.93 26.7 3.85 870 124.062 257.52 119.19 23.229

132504315 13/08/2013 7.02 373 1.84 21 14 0.694 3.82 1.81 0.981 9.4 1.13 870 1.6008 18.27 12.18 8.178

132505364 15/10/2013 7.81 682 158.2 323 120 26.1 0.04 0.01 2.44 45.7 3.57 870 137.634 281.01 104.4 39.759

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132505365 15/10/2013 6.95 466 7.08 46 3 4.13 5.52 1.02 1.7 21.9 2.07 870 6.1596 40.02 2.61 19.053

132506404 12/12/2013 7.94 451 54.8 140 41 15.3 0.211 0.07 1.53 20 1.74 1303 71.4044 182.42 53.423 26.06

132506405 12/12/2013 7.7 422 3.64 34 4 3.31 5.063 0.47 0.9 15.3 0.86 1303 4.74292 44.302 5.212 19.9359

Average

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Metals Appendix X

Milford Upstream

Milford Downstream

132506403 132506404

Date 20/12/13 Date 20/12/13

Metals Results Results

Tested ug/l ug/l

Al27 28.8 19

Ba138 22.2 17.6

Cd111 <1 <1

Cd112 <1 <1

Cr52 4.93 5.02

Co59 <1 <1

Cu63 3.4 2.27

Cu65 3.1 2.11

Fe54 577 394

Fe57 809 594

Pb208 <1 <1

Mg24 3520 3390

Mn55 242 230

Na23 17200 15900

Ni60 1.56 1.34

Ti47 2.11 1.49

Zn66 2.99 2.36

As75 0.416 <1

Ti-147 2.11 1.49

Sb123 <1 <1

Sb121 <1 <1

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Appendix VIII Emergency Response Procedure/Corrective action

Procedure

MILFORD WWTW

CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

ACTION / RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF AN INCIDENT

THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH: • DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL PARENT SAFETY STATEMENT

• WATER & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES ANCILLARY SAFETY STATEMENT

• MILFORD WWTW SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY STATEMENT AND RISK

ASSESSMENT

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DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL

CONTACT NUMBERS

WATERWORKS

INSPECTORS Liam McBride 087 9057508

AREA SUPERVISOR Thomas Friel 087 6579666

AREA ENGINEER Gerry Keeney 087 6836563

SENIOR EX.

ENGINEER Fitz Howard 087 2422664

FITTER Shaun Bradley 087 9052924

ELECTRICIAN Hugh Whoriskey 087 2543819

DCC LABORATORY

Senior Executive Chemist: Joe Ferry

087 1219339

074 9122423.

DCC LABORATORY

HUGH KERR/

MARGARET O NEILL

OFFICE

087 2705331

0872705332

074 9122787

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

LOCAL HOSPITAL LETTERKENNY 074 9125888

LOCAL DOCTOR

Dr Dairmuid Mee

Dr Gerard Lannon

074 9155163

GARDA SIOCHANA Letterkenny 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

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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 LABORATORY

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

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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

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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: TO BE NAMED ON SITE COPY

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

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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

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.

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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.

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1.2 DEALING WITH A FIRE IN THE LABORATORY Not relevant

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.

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• 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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 person’s 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.

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• 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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.

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• 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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

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• 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.

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• 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 AERATION TANK.

Not relevant

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.

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• 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR

FALL ARREST RESCUE

(SAFETY HARNESS) Fatality

Personal injury

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.

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• 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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.

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

the Health and Safety Officer as soon as possible.

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7 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF AN EXPLOSION ON SITE

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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.

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

with 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.

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

Health & Safety Officer.

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8 PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH PERSONS TRAPPED BY AN

OBJECT:

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR

PERSON TRAPPED BY AN

OBJECT

Fatality

Personal injury

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

with 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 & 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR

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

with 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 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

PROJECT LIKELY

TO OCCUR

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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:

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• 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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:

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• 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.

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12 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF DISRUPTION OF PROCESS/SERVICE

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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.

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13 PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF INTRUDER ALARM – SECURITY

BREACH OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WORKING HOURS

EMERGENCY POSSIBLE

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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):

• Liam McBride 087 9057508

IN THEIR ABSENCE THE NEXT PERSON IN THE CHAIN OF REPORTING

SHALL BE CONTACTED:

• Thomas Friel AREA SUPERVISOR 087 6579666

• Gerry Keeney AREA ENGINEER 087 6836563

• Fitz Howard SEE/ AREA MANAGER 087 2422664

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:

• Milford Garda Station 0749153060

• Letterkenny Garda Station 074 9167100

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.

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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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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.

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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 products have 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

CAUSES/EFFECTS

PHASE OF

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

Operations

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site

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 IX Public Awareness & communications Programme

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

Programme file in relation to the Milford Waste Water Treatment Plant and can be viewed

at the offices of Donegal County Council, Letterkenny Public Services Centre Neil T Blaney

Road, Letterkenny, County Donegal.