Ireland – Tuam

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Ireland: INNOQUA pilot site in Tuam

Tuam is located in the county of Galway 35 km north of Galway city. The town has a population of 8,500 people and is the site of the NUI Galway Water Research Facility (WRF), next to the Tuam Wastewater Treatment Plant. The INNOQUA system at this pilot site is treating municipal wastewater from the town. The wastewater also comprises stormwater during rainfall periods.

Beneficiaries

The INNOQUA system installed is designed for a 10 population equivalent and would be able to treat 1.5 m3/day. The treated water would be suitable for discharge to surface water and some re-use applications. Applications include small decentralised villages or businesses and single houses.

The INNOQUA pilot site at NUI Galway WRF next to the Tuam Wastewater Treatment Plant (see the green tanks)
The INNOQUA pilot site at NUI Galway WRF next to the Tuam Wastewater Treatment Plant (see the green tanks)
The INNOQUA system at NUI Galway WRF
The INNOQUA system at NUI Galway WRF

INNOQUA System

Design Capacity: 10 population equivalent

Source of Wastewater: Municipal

Specific Scientific Research Objectives:
The purpose of this pilot site is to test various technology configurations and operational regimes.

Configuration:
In Tuam the INNOQUA system comprises a lumbrifilter, daphniafilter and UV lamp, installed on the outflow from a primary settlement tank.

Installing the INNOQUA system at NUI Galway WRF
Installing the INNOQUA system at NUI Galway WRF
Inspecting the lumbrifilter at NUI Galway WRF
Inspecting the lumbrifilter at NUI Galway WRF
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Location:
NUI Galway Water Research Facility,
Killaloonty, Tuam,
County Galway,
Ireland

Operated by INNOQUA partner:

NUI Galway

For questions or to arrange a site visit, please contact:
Eoghan Clifford
Senior Lecturer Civil Engineering at NUIG
eoghan.clifford@nuigalway.ie