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Grove October 2007 IPPC Application Attachment E.2 (d) ATTACHMENT E.2 (d) Magherarney River Flow Survey and future proposals A survey of flows in the Magherarany River at Magherarany Bridge, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan, was carried out on 3 separate days in 1999 and 2000, by Mescal & Associates consultants. The method employed was to measure the flow rate and corresponding staff gauge reading at the bridge. The method used to calculate the flow rate was the time of travel of floats in a short selected reach at the bridge. Cross sections of the reach were obtained. On each occasion the in-situ gauge reading was also taken. The flow (Q) was calculated using the area multiplied by the velocity method. The staff gauge at Magherarany Bridge, a distance of 900 meters below the effluent discharge point from the Grove Turkeys Ltd factory, was read at the 3 different days. This gauge stick is a standard 1 meter long Bord of Works aluminium marked stick obtained from Cuspal Signs Ltd, Dublin in May 1999. The first 3 rows in the table below outlines the survey findings: Table 1 Date Time Gauge
Reading Q-
Flow m3/s
Q-Flow m3/h
Q-Flow m3/day
30 October 1999
3.00 pm 1.5 0.61 2196 52,704
16 January 2000
10.00 am 2.1 0.98 3528 84,672
9 February 2000
1.00 pm 5.0 2.45 8820 211,168
Condition 7(a) of current licence
“low river flow”
0.125 0.05 187.5 4,500
95% ile Flow rate
Estimates 0.05 0.02 72 1,728
DWF (Dry weather Flow) rate
Estimates 0.025 0.01 36 864
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Grove October 2007 IPPC Application Attachment E.2 (d)
The attached graph below was created using this information. The table above also provides corresponding information in relation to condition 7 (a) of the current effluent licence, which states that effluent will be diverted from river to land spreading when: “River flow at Magherarney Bridge (EPA station 0200) is at or below 4500 M3 per day”. Grove Turkeys Ltd are proposing to monitor this gauge on a three times per week basis and divert effluent to land bank during the “low river flow” reading of 0.125 on the staff gauge, as per the corresponding flow of 4,500 M3/hour in condition 7 (a) of current licence. It is also proposed that this gauge reading over a 12 month period would provide data which would allow an accurate 95% ile flow to be obtained. The current figures available for 95% ile and DWF as per table above were estimates based on typical 95% ile versus DWF for other streams. Actual DWF was not recorded. Grove would also request that condition 7 (b) be removed from any future licence. This condition states that effluent will be diverted from river to land spreading when: “River BOD value at Magherarney Bridge exceeds 4 mg/l O2”. This is not deemed to be a practical indicator as it would require constant BOD monitoring of the river, and also takes 5 days to have analysis results. The alternative parameter proposed to BOD for triggering the cessation of discharge to the river is “low river flow” reading of 0.125 on the staff gauge, as outlined above. Grove Turkeys Ltd are proposing to analyze the river on a weekly basis for BOD, both upstream and downstream of the effluent outfall, in order to confirm that the effluent discharge is not adversely affecting the water quality of the Maghererney river.
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Grove October 2007 IPPC Application Attachment E.2 (d)
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Job No: 07-84
07-84-01
Date: 17/10/07
Location:
Landbank: Grove Turkeys
Client:
Report No:
GES LimitedGround and water environment consultants
Annaghmartin, Smithborough,
Grove Turkeys
Co. Monaghan
Geotechnical & EnvironmentalServices Ltd.,
Landspread Suitability Desk StudyFax: 059 91 40499
E-mail: [email protected]
Ph:059 91 30314
Campus Innovation CentreGreen Road,
Carlow
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Report No. 07/84/01 Grove Turkeys Ltd – Landbank Suitability Desk Study EF / GES October 2007
Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 General
1.2 Sources of Information
2. Generalised Description of the Existing Environment
2.1 Topography, Surface Water Features and Climate
2.2 Geology
2.2.1 Bedrock Geology
2.2.2 Soil and Subsoil Geology
2.3 Hydrogeology and Hydrology
2.4 Presence of Source Protection Area
3. Landspread Suitability
3.1 Response Matrix
3.2 Discussion
Appendices
(i) Summary spreadsheet detailing aquifers and vulnerability
(ii) Regional Location Map
(iii) Individual Plot Map
(iv) GSI Response Matrix for Landspreading
Report prepared by: Report checked by:
Eoin Fitzpatrick Jer Keohane
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1. INTRODUCTION
Geotechnical and Environmental Services Ltd. were requested by Panther Environmental, on
behalf of Grove Turkeys Ltd, to undertake a desk based study to assess the suitability of liquid
effluent disposal methods undertaken from the plant. The effluent is either disposed directly to the
River or when river flow conditions are not adequate, landspread. This report is used to assess
the suitability of their landbank, as per the criteria contained within the Response Matrix for
landspreading of final treated effluent (FTE) (DoELG/EPA/GSI, 1999).
The Response Matrix requires that a sufficient thickness of soil/subsoil cover should be
demonstrated overlying an Aquifer, with the thickness dependent on the aquifer importance.
The following approach was taken
1. Landspread maps cross referenced against geological maps.
2. Aquifer category of the Bedrock Geology determined.
3. The groundwater vulnerability of landspread area determined.
4. Landspread maps cross referenced against Source Protection Area Maps.
5. The Response Matrix is consulted to determine the appropriate response category in
accordance with the DoE/EPA/GSI guidelines 1999
6. Discussion and removal of areas deemed unsuitable for landspreading.
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1.1 Sources of Information
The findings of this suitability assessment are presented below and in spreadsheet format
(appendix 1) and refer to the land plot as detailed on the map provided in appendix 3
The sources of information used in this study are as follows:
The 1:100,000 scale Geology map of Monaghan - Carlingford (Sheet 8).
The North-western River Basin District Vulnerability Map and the National Aquifer Map available
at the Geological Survey of Ireland website.
The Walkover survey undertaken by Panther Environmental detailing relevant information on
topographic slopes and buried drains.
The Agroclimatic Atlas of Ireland (Collins and Cummins, 1996).
Landspreading of Organic Waste – Guidance on Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment of Land
(EPA, 2004).
EPA/GSI Groundwater Response Matrix for Landspreading.
2 GENERALISED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
2.1 Topography, Surface Water Features and Climate
The spreadlands are located within Co. Monaghan, at Annaghmartin, 0.5km northwest of
Smithstown and comprises of 16.1 ha (40.0 acres) of total useable area. The topography of the
area in Co. Monaghan is characterised by relatively undulating ground all below 100m O.D.
The landbank area at Annaghmartin lies within the catchment of the Magherarny Lough which is
less than 250m southeast of the landbank. An un-named stream flows from the Magherarny
Lough and into the Finn River 0.5km south of the Lough at Crockcumberland. The River Finn
flows in a southerly direction 2.5km west of the spreadlands.
Annual precipitation is expected to be approximately 800mm - 1,000mm per annum, with the
wettest period occurring from September to January. Groundwater recharge takes place almost
exclusively in the winter months due to low vegetation moisture demand and high soil moisture
content. Some summer recharge is possible during prolonged heavy showers when the
precipitation exceeds the vegetation moisture demand.
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2.2. Geology
2.2.1 Bedrock Geology
Reference to the 1:100,000 scale Geology map of Monaghan - Carlingford Sheet 8 (Geological
Survey of Ireland, 1996) indicates that the proposed landspread area is underlain by
Carboniferous aged rocks.
The Carboniferous Rocks
The Ballyshannon Formation consists of crinoidal limestone and silty shale (fields 2-6 and most
of field 1 except the northwest of the field).
The Ballysteen Formation comprises of fossiliferous dark-grey muddy limestone (in field 7 and
the southwest of field 2).
The Ulster Canal Formation comprises of calcareous sandstone, shale, and micrite (northwest
of field 1).
2.2.2 Soil and Subsoil Geology
Reference to the Soil Map of Ireland (1980) indicates that the soils covering the majority of the
proposed landspread areas are Luvisols. Luvisols are grey-brown podzols (soil with clay enriched
subsoil).
Reference to the Teagasc Subsoil map of Ireland available on the GSI website indicates that
subsoils covering the majority of the landspread area consist of TILLS derived from Devonian and
Carboniferous rocks and peat.
No auger holes were excavated on the proposed landbank in accordance with the EPA
guidelines on groundwater vulnerability assessment which states that a walk-over survey is
sufficient where the groundwater vulnerability is High, Moderate or Low.
2.3 Hydrogeology and Hydrology
Reference was made to the National Aquifer Map available from the GSI. Information is available
on the bedrock unit (described above in Section 2.2.1).
The Ballyshannon Formation is classified as a Regionally Important Karst Aquifer , bedrock
that has good development potential (Rk).
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The Ballysteen Formation is classified as a Regionally Important Fissured Bedrock Aquifer,
bedrock that has good development potential (Rf).
Based on the available hydrogeological information approximately 100% of the landspread area
is underlain by Regionally Important Aquifers .
The Quaternary deposits have a major effect on the hydrogeology of the underlying consolidated
aquifers. The nature and thickness of the subsoils influence the hydraulic conditions and the
amount of precipitation recharging the ground water, are pathways for discharge and provide
additional storage for the underlying strata. These deposits are also a very important source of
baseflow to the river network. Furthermore the movement of contaminants from the surface may
be restricted or prevented and/or the concentration sharply reduced by physical, chemical and
biological processes active in the subsoils.
In general, the water table is a subdued reflection of the topography, which is considered to be
less than 10m from the surface within the proposed spreadlands. The permeability of the sub-
terrain material will normally be highest in the top 30m (including Quaternary deposits and
weathered bedrock) where the effect of weathering and dissolution are most significant.
Potential recharge is estimated to be between 325mm and 525mm per year, resulting in
moderate volumes of water being available to recharge the aquifers.
Groundwater Vulnerability
Vulnerability is a term used to represent the intrinsic geological and hydrogeological
characteristics that determine the ease with which groundwater may be contaminated by human
activities. The travel time, attenuation capacity of the soils and the nature of the contaminants
are important elements in determining the vulnerability of groundwater.
Where the subsoil thickness is <3m, the vulnerability is rated as Extreme. Where the subsoil
thickness is >3m, the vulnerability is rated as High, Moderate, or Low (depending on the nature
and thickness of the subsoil).
Groundwater Vulnerability information is available from the County Monaghan Groundwater
Vulnerability map and the North-western River Basin District Vulnerability map. This vulnerability
map classifies the vulnerability of the landspread area into four categories, Extreme, High,
Moderate, and Low.
Most of the landspread area is classified as Moderate vulnerability (fields 2-7), with the
remainder of the land in field 1 classified as High vulnerability. The classifications given to the
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various parts of the farm are outlined in the summary spreadsheet included in the appendices of
this report.
When the aquifer classification is considered in addition to the vulnerability, an assessment can
be made to determine the potential risk from a potentially polluting activity. For instance a
Regionally Important Karst Aquifer considered to have an High Vulnerability rating is
designated Rk/H.
Surface Water
Where subsoils are of low permeability there is an increased risk to surface water, resulting from
reduced infiltration to the ground and increased risk of surface run-off. With surface water
protection in mind, it is important that good farm practices are adhered to. Of particular
importance are areas sloping towards watercourses that may be prone to surface run-off. Some
of the slopes in the centre of field 2 within the proposed landbank are considered excessive for
landspreading. However, it is thought that over the majority of the proposed landbank the slopes
are not excessive, and provided the proposed mitigation measures are adhered to, the risk to
surface water and/or groundwater targets is expected to be low.
2.4 Presence of Source Protection Area?
The presence of a source protection area and the delineated area around that groundwater
source has been noted in this assessment. The source protection areas refer to the areas defined
by the Geological Survey of Ireland Source Protection Area map at the GSI website. These areas
are divided into Inner and Outer Source Protection Areas. The Inner Protection Area is designed
to protect the groundwater source from microbial contamination and is defined by the 100-day
time of travel from any point below the water table to the groundwater source. The Outer
Protection Area details the remainder of the zone of contribution of the groundwater source.
No source protection areas were noted within the landspread area.
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3 LANDSPREAD SUITABILITY
3.1 Response Matrix
The Response Matrix for landspreading indicated that spreading, on lands underlain by a
Regionally Important Aquifer, is deemed acceptable with a groundwater vulnerability of High or
Low (Response R1).
3.2 Discussion
Relevant Guidelines
Over the past few years a number of working parties have produced guidelines on the
environmental management of landspreading activities. The objective of these working parties
was to produce workable guidelines that would result in less environmental impact from
landspreading operations.
These include:
♦ The Geological Survey of Ireland guidelines for the assessment of the vulnerability of
groundwater to various potentially polluting activities and proposed approaches to the risk
assessment of groundwater pollution (Daly, 1994).
♦ Landspreading of Organic Waste – Guidance on Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment of
land (EPA, 2004)
♦ The BATNEEC guidance notes for the Pig Production Sector, published by the EPA (1996).
♦ Guidelines for good farm practice detailed in the Rural Environment Protection Scheme
documentation (1992).
♦ Guidance notes relating to the Integrated Pollution Control Licensing Application procedures
(EPA, 1997).
♦ Code of practice for the protection of groundwater from the landspreading of organic wastes,
published by LG/DoE/EPA/GSI Working Group (1999).
Reference was made to all these sets of guidelines in the preparation of this report.
The organic waste will be managed by Land Organics. The intention is to adhere to the guidelines
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for land application of wastes (1993) which suggest that, in general organic waste should not be
applied:
� On wet or waterlogged lands.
� On steep slopes (>6%), particularly sloping towards watercourses.
� On frozen or snow covered lands.
� On exposed bedrock.
� On fields that have been pipe or mole drained and the soil is cracked down to the drains or
backfill.
� On fields that have been pipe or mole drained in the previous 12 months.
� On fields that have been subsoiled over a pipe or mole drainage system in the previous 12
months.
� Within 30m of exposed karstified limestone or karst features such as swallow holes, springs
and collapse features.
� Where the watertable is within 1m of the surface in free draining areas.
Selecting the optimum times for spreading is also discussed. Although precise calendar dates
are not listed, the advice suggests that the application of nutrients should coincide with periods of
plant growth, so that the nutrients within the organic waste will be utilised by the growing crop.
Application of natural fertilisers should be avoided when the soil conditions prevent infiltration,
such as wet or waterlogged soil, frozen or snow covered soils and on land sloping steeply
towards watercourses. Unsuitable climatic conditions include when heavy rain is forecast within
48 hours.
Spreading should not be undertaken within 10m of any watercourse and the cordon sanitaire is
increased in some instances where the slope towards the watercourse was deemed excessive
(>18%). A 20m exclusion zone is normally applied to larger rivers.
Spreading should not be undertaken within 10m of public roadways.
Spreading should not be undertaken within 100m of dwelling houses and within 200m of sensitive
buildings, such as schools and churches.
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Spreading should not be undertaken within 50m of a domestic supply well and between 50m and
300m of a public supply well, depending on the topographic gradient, groundwater flow direction
and the vulnerability of the area.
Spreading should not be undertaken on lands delineated by Source Protection Areas where
areas of extreme vulnerability classification are determined within the Outer Source Protection
Area. Areas of high, moderate, or low vulnerability within the Outer Source Protection Area are
subject to organic loading rates as specified in the GSI Response Matrix for Landspreading of
Organic Waste.
Spreading of organic waste is not acceptable on lands within the area delineated by the Inner
Source Protection Area as stated in the GSI Response Matrix for Landspreading of Organic
Waste.
Spreading should be done in a safe and secure manner in strict accordance with the best
available weather forecasts.
The proposed spreading rates should be maintained within the guideline rates. This also helps
mitigate against any potential impacts.
The application of the organic waste through landspreading in a controlled manner can have a
number of advantages
♦ Its application to soil results in a significant “soil organic matter” improvement.
♦ Its application to the land, as a replacement to inorganic fertilisers, recycles the waste.
Landspreading guidelines recommend that landspreading should not be undertaken within 10m of
public roads, 100m of household dwellings, 200m of sensitive buildings (i.e. schools, churches),
50m of groundwater wells. The guidelines also recommend that a cordon of 10m should be
maintained adjacent to surface water features. This cordon is a minimum distance to reduce the
risk of surface run-off affecting the aquatic environment and should be increased if the slope
towards the watercourse channel is deemed excessive (>18%).
The exact location of all wells should be located prior to spreading to ensure that the correct 50m
radial cordon is established. A 100m radial cordon should be maintained around all houses,
industrial buildings and commercial buildings adjacent of near the landbank.
A cordon sanitaire of 10m should be maintained adjacent to any drainage ditches.
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Any fields or parts of fields that are wet or waterlogged should be allowed to dry out before
landspreading can be carried out.
Certain areas at the centre of field 2 have excessive slopes and may not be suitable for
landspreading of final treated effluent.
Landspreading is deemed acceptable on the remainder of the landbank based on the
criteria set down in the Response Matrix for Landsp reading (DoE-LG/EPA/GSI, 1999) and
the new EPA guidelines on sampling requirements (fr om landspreading of Organic Waste
– Guidance on Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment of Land, EPA, 2004). Provided
good farm practice is adhered to the environmental impact posed by the landspreading
activity will be low.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX 1
SUMMARY SPREADSHEET
(detailing aquifers and vulnerability)
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FarmcodeField
NumbersUseable Area
(ha)Useable Area
(ac) FarmerLocation
(Townland) Geological Unit Aquifer Classification
Groundwater Vulnerability (Northwestern RBD Vulnerability Map)
Presence of Source Protection Area?
Auger Recommendations
Minimum Depths Required
Groundwater Protection Response
Matrix Notes and Comments
GT 1-7 16.1 40.0 Grove Turkeys
Annaghmartin, 0.5km northwest of
Smithstown, Co. Monaghan
Mostly Ballyshannon Formation (in fields 2-6, and field 1 except the northwest) with some Ballysteen
Formation (in field 7 and the southwest of field 2), and some Ulster Canal Formation in the
northwest of field 1
Mostly Rk (in fields 1-6) with some Rf (in fields 7, the southwest of field 2,
northwest of field 1 )High in field 1. Moderate in
fields 2-7 No None Required - -
R1 - Landspreading is Acceptable according to normal good practice.
Some steep slopes were noted in field 2.
Job No. : 07-84 Summary Spreadsheet for Grove Turkeys Ltd Spreadlands located at Annaghmartin, Smithborough Co. Monaghan
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APPENDIX 2
REGIONAL LOCATION MAP
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APPENDIX 3
INDIVIDUAL PLOT MAP
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APPENDIX 4
GSI RESPONSE MATRIX FOR LANDSPREADING OF ORGANIC
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Acceptable, subject to normal good practice.
Acceptable subject to a maximum organic nitrogen load (including that deposited by grazing animals) not exceeding 170 kg/heetarelyr.
Not generally acceptable, unless a consistent minimum thickness of 1 m of soil and subsoil can be demonstrated.
Not generally acceptable, unless a consistent minimum thickness of 2 m of soil and subsoil can be demonstrated.
Not generally acceptable, unless no alternative areas are available and detailed evidence is provided to show that contamination will not take place.
Not acceptable,
If contamination by nitrate (or other contaminants) is a problem in any particular area, then more restrictive responses may be necessary. Monitoring carried out under any Local Authority or Agency authorisation will assist in determining whether or not a variation in any of these responses is required.
The total nitrogen (organic and inorganic) load applied should not exceed Teagase's nutrient recommendations for growing crops.
No spreading should be allowed within 50 m of groundwater sources
In karst limestone areas, features such as swallow holes, caves and streams connected to karst systems, must be taken into account. Landspreading should not occur within 30 m of karst features.
Landspreading should coincide with the growing season so that the nutrients applied will be utilised by the growing crop.
Landspreading should be avoided when soil conditions prevent infiltration or when heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours. It is generally unacceptable to carry out landspreading during the period November to February inclusive. Operators who are considering landspreading during this period should consult the relevant authority.
Site investigations (e.g. trial pits, auger holes, boreholes) should reach sufficient depths to show that the minimum required subsoil thickness is present. In extreme vulnerability areas or within source protection areas there should be at least one investigation point per hectare. In all other cases the sampling points should be at a minimum frequency of one per 5 hectares.
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