COMHAIRLE CONTAE FHINE GALL
FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL
BALBRIGGAN/SWORDS AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
(Services B – Strategic & General Matters)
THURSDAY 10TH MAY, 2018
ITEM NO. 72
Motion: Councillor D. Butler
“That the Chief Executive must take immediate action with regard to the
Swords Waste Water Treatment Plant as disgusting smells from this
facility continue to torment local residents and significantly disrupt their
way of life; that this has gone on for too long at this stage, that residents
have put up with more than enough and that they should not have to
endure these disgusting smells for another summer. “
Response:
Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) currently does not have any
significant operational issues on site (breakdowns etc) which would
contribute a significant detrimental effect on odours from the treatment
plant. Unscheduled breakdowns of mechanical or electrical equipment
may, on occasion, account for potential odour issues at the plant; but this
is not currently the case. However, Swords WWTP staff will continue to
investigate any further potential sources on site and implement remedial
measures, as necessary, as a priority.
Swords WWTP staff are also currently sourcing improvements to the
odour control units on site, including changing out the relevant odour
control media. Additionally, an initial order for replacement of the carbon
based media is currently being progressed through Irish Water, with
others to follow in the coming weeks, and we hope to have this media
replacement completed in the near future.