For businesses operating across Ireland, environmental resource management is not just an operational consideration; it is a strict statutory obligation. Under the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 & 1990, as amended, any commercial or industrial premises generating liquid waste must understand the precise definitions and legal boundaries governing its disposal. Failing to manage these...

In Ireland, protecting the aquatic environment from nutrient enrichment is a strict statutory priority governed by a robust regulatory framework. In compliance with various legislative requirements including EPA Act, Water Pollution Act, European Union Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and the Water Framework Directive, industrial operations, commercial premises, and municipal facilities must secure appropriate discharge...

Operating a centralised wastewater treatment plant or an industrial production site brings significant legal responsibilities regarding water quality and environmental protection. In compliance with various legislative requirements including EPA Act, Water Pollution Act, European Union Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and the Water Framework Directive, any person or company managing processing waste, treating sewage, or...

Wastewater treatment plant performance can be optimised where key control parameters are recorded and assess on a regular basis.  Optimisation of the performance of a treatment plant can significantly reduce operational costs and/or add value to a business. There are many different types of wastewater treatment plants, physical, chemical and biological.  All treatment plant operate...

In Ireland, the protection of water resources is governed by a strict legal framework designed to prevent pollution and monitor environmental contamination. Under the 1977 Water Pollution Act as amended, any person or company discharging trade effluent or processing waste must secure the appropriate authorisations and adhere to rigid discharge standards. These regulations mandate that...

ECOS provides expert services relating to Waste Facility Permits and Licenses.  We facilitate  businesses in liaising with both Local Authorities and the EPA.  ECOS can assist you in ensuring that your business is operating in compliance with Irish and European Law.  With in excess of 25 years experience in the sector, ECOS Environmental Consultants can...

End of Waste – sounds like a call to action at a rally and maybe it should be. Directive 2008/98/EC sets the basic concepts and definitions related to waste management, such as definitions of waste, recycling, recovery. It also explains When waste ceases to be waste and becomes a secondary raw material (so called end-of-waste criteria)...

ECOS recently completed review assessment of biomass filter cake on behalf of a multinational biopharmaceutical company.  Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) results alone are not sufficient to determine the List of Waste (LoW) classification purpose a waste stream.  Where waste streams may contain hazardous compounds or persistent organic pollutants, further assessment is required to determine the...

We appreciate that concerns that may exist since last week about face to face contact in light of developments regarding COVID-19.  We are mindful and diligent regarding all precautions to prevent spread of the virus. To that end and in line with current HSE advice, ECOS is limiting face to face meetings and all unnecessary...

Best Available Techniques (BAT): New Standards aim to increase value or reduce costs. ECOS works with our clients to increase value or reduce costs by implementing new Best Available Techniques (BAT) emissions and efficiency standards.  The new specifications are the result of a review of the Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BREF) for Waste...