The completion of a new water treatment plant in Letterkenny has been widely welcomed.
The plant at Goldrum in Termon has improved the quality of drinking water for over 25,000 properties in the Letterkenny area.
The Letterkenny water supply was on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List for elevated levels of trihalomethanes (THM) and for the lack of a barrier to cryptosporidium entering the supply.
The new treatment plant now ensures that there is a barrier in place for cryptosporidium and that the water being produced meets all parametric values as specified by European Drinking Water regulations.
Speaking on behalf of Irish Water John McElwaine said: “Irish Water is continuing to invest in Donegal’s public drinking water. The latest report from the EPA shows that Irish Water has reduced the number of schemes on the RAL in Donegal from 12 to one since 2015. Works are continuing on the last remaining water supply on the RAL in Donegal at Glenties-Ardara with a view to having it removed from the RAL as soon as possible.”
The construction works at Goldrum were carried out by Glan Agua and also involved the replacement of approximately 4.5 kilometres of water main from the water supply sources to the new water treatment plant. Approximately one kilometre of trunk main and distribution main at Goldrum water treatment plant was also constructed.
Works included the upgrade of pumping stations and intakes and the decommissioning of the existing Letterkenny water treatment plant. This project included the construction of a new water treatment plant in Creeslough which was completed last year.
Mayor of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Donal Coyle said: “I am delighted that the construction of the new water treatment plant in Goldrum is complete representing improved drinking water quality and security of supply. It is also of great importance to the town of Letterkenny as it will assist in the support of economic and social development in the area as well as tourism.”
Letterkenny Chamber CEO Toni Forrester added: “Letterkenny Chamber is pleased that construction of the new drinking water treatment plant at Goldrum is complete, which will greatly improve drinking water quality for the people of Letterkenny. Irish Water has to be commended for the level of investment the utility has put into Letterkenny and we look forward to this continuing for years to come including the sewer works and watermain works which are currently underway.”
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