Menu
10/05/2022
Man Fined For Eight Water Pollution Offences
A County L'Derry businessman has been fined £10,000 for eight separate water pollution offences.
Norman Menary (69) of Brough Road, Castledawson, Magherafelt, pleaded guilty at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ballymena.
The Court heard that on 5 December 2018 Water Quality Inspectors (WQIs) acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) responded to a report of water pollution. The Inspectors entered the Anaerobic Digester (AD) site at Drumslade Road, Coleraine. The Inspectors discovered an earth banked silage clamp and black coloured liquid was observed discharging from both ends of the silage clamp and flowing over the ground towards the main yard area. On site where partially constructed concrete walled silos and three circular tanks associated with an Anaerobic Digester plant. At the uncovered tank, a flow of beige muddy water was observed discharging to an open channel flowing towards the Lower River Bann.
At the lower yard area a flow of black grey coloured liquid was observed discharging through an embankment adjacent to an unused animal shed flowing towards an excavated gully in the direction of an overgrown lagoon, an overgrown below ground tank and a derelict above ground slurry store. This black coloured liquid was flowing into a grey coloured liquid from the side of a fourth tank. At the Lower River Bann the Inspectors discovered white/grey fungus on the vegetation and a pipe discharging grey coloured liquid directly into the Lower River Bann. Downstream along the Lower River Bann a flow of beige muddy water was discharging to the river.
In accordance with procedures the Inspectors collected four separate tripartite samples of the active discharges. A positive dye test confirmed the effluent was entering the Lower River Bann. Dye was added to the earth banked silo where the effluent was flowing down the embankment towards the main yard area.
Throughout 2019 Inspectors made several visits to the site and in accordance with procedures took separate tri-partite samples of the active discharges.
Anyone wishing to report a pollution incident can call the 24 hour Water Pollution Hotline on: 0800 80 70 60.
Norman Menary (69) of Brough Road, Castledawson, Magherafelt, pleaded guilty at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ballymena.
The Court heard that on 5 December 2018 Water Quality Inspectors (WQIs) acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) responded to a report of water pollution. The Inspectors entered the Anaerobic Digester (AD) site at Drumslade Road, Coleraine. The Inspectors discovered an earth banked silage clamp and black coloured liquid was observed discharging from both ends of the silage clamp and flowing over the ground towards the main yard area. On site where partially constructed concrete walled silos and three circular tanks associated with an Anaerobic Digester plant. At the uncovered tank, a flow of beige muddy water was observed discharging to an open channel flowing towards the Lower River Bann.
At the lower yard area a flow of black grey coloured liquid was observed discharging through an embankment adjacent to an unused animal shed flowing towards an excavated gully in the direction of an overgrown lagoon, an overgrown below ground tank and a derelict above ground slurry store. This black coloured liquid was flowing into a grey coloured liquid from the side of a fourth tank. At the Lower River Bann the Inspectors discovered white/grey fungus on the vegetation and a pipe discharging grey coloured liquid directly into the Lower River Bann. Downstream along the Lower River Bann a flow of beige muddy water was discharging to the river.
In accordance with procedures the Inspectors collected four separate tripartite samples of the active discharges. A positive dye test confirmed the effluent was entering the Lower River Bann. Dye was added to the earth banked silo where the effluent was flowing down the embankment towards the main yard area.
Throughout 2019 Inspectors made several visits to the site and in accordance with procedures took separate tri-partite samples of the active discharges.
Anyone wishing to report a pollution incident can call the 24 hour Water Pollution Hotline on: 0800 80 70 60.
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 September 2024
Water Is 'Safe To Drink And Use As Normal' – NI Water
NI Water has reassured households that their water is "safe to drink and use as normal". The public utility company has said that their number one priority is the quality and safety of drinking water.
Water Is 'Safe To Drink And Use As Normal' – NI Water
NI Water has reassured households that their water is "safe to drink and use as normal". The public utility company has said that their number one priority is the quality and safety of drinking water.
19 June 2024
NI Water Issues Summer Water Safety Advice
NI Water has urged people to stay safe around reservoirs this summer and make the right decisions about water safety. The water safety advice has been issued to mark Drowning Prevention Week, held annually every June.
NI Water Issues Summer Water Safety Advice
NI Water has urged people to stay safe around reservoirs this summer and make the right decisions about water safety. The water safety advice has been issued to mark Drowning Prevention Week, held annually every June.
20 October 2021
NI Water Invests £13m To 'Future Proof' Water Supply
NI Water has announced that a £13 million investment to improve the security of the water supply for customers in large areas of County Down and into Belfast has been completed at Drumaroad Water Treatment Works.
NI Water Invests £13m To 'Future Proof' Water Supply
NI Water has announced that a £13 million investment to improve the security of the water supply for customers in large areas of County Down and into Belfast has been completed at Drumaroad Water Treatment Works.
03 July 2018
Water Demand Still 25% Higher Than Normal - NI Water
Water demand in Northern Ireland remains around 25% higher than normal, according to NI Water. The water services company has thanked the public for their assistance in helping to reduce water usage after a hosepipe ban was introduced last week due to the recent hot weather.
Water Demand Still 25% Higher Than Normal - NI Water
Water demand in Northern Ireland remains around 25% higher than normal, according to NI Water. The water services company has thanked the public for their assistance in helping to reduce water usage after a hosepipe ban was introduced last week due to the recent hot weather.
27 June 2018
Water Saving Advice Published By NI Water
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) have published a number of water saving tips amid the current heatwave across Northern Ireland. NIW said that it continually checks water levels across key reservoirs, especially during hot and dry weather as demand for water can increase significantly.
Water Saving Advice Published By NI Water
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) have published a number of water saving tips amid the current heatwave across Northern Ireland. NIW said that it continually checks water levels across key reservoirs, especially during hot and dry weather as demand for water can increase significantly.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
