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Project Code [2009-PhD-W-11]

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Project title

The impact of on-site wastewater treatment for small community developments on groundwater

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)

Lead Applicant

Laurence Gill

Project Abstract

The research will evaluate the impact of wastewater treatment systems for small community developments on groundwater by monitoring upstream and downstream of four cluster developments in areas of different groundwater vulnerability. This data and results of recent research into on-site systems will be used to calibrate numerical models of the scenarios. A generic conceptual model will then be developed utilizing available information such as groundwater vulnerability, aquifer and soils mapping to give strategic guidance to Local Authorities as to the most appropriate choice of treatment for the density of development from on-site discharges to connecting to a centralised sewered system.

Grant Approved

�94,810.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Protecting our Water Resources

Start Date

02/11/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

02/11/2012