Category Archives: Sewer Overflows

Drumbeg WwTW: A Microcosm of Northern Ireland’s Sewage Crisis

Drumbeg Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) has been a hot topic for the Quarterlands Group as [...]

Which bodies are responsible for sewage spills in NI?

The ultimate responsibility for allowing sewage on streets lies with a combination of organizations, regulatory [...]

Sewage in the River Lagan
River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges

River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges and the Planning Crisis in Drumbeg This week’s Spotlight programme [...]

For the figures in the graph, the sources are as follows: River Lagan Untreated Sewage Volumes (2019-2023): Data derived from Northern Ireland Water’s publicly available reports and figures regarding combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and wastewater treatment issues. Aggregated estimates based on disclosures in the BBC Spotlight programme (The Sewage Scandal, 2024) and official NI Water documentation. EU Environmental Threshold: Based on EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) guidelines for acceptable discharge levels into water bodies. These guidelines are widely referenced in environmental compliance standards across Europe.
Sewage and the River Lagan

Sewage and the River Lagan: A Crisis in the Making This is no longer a [...]

Storm Overflows

Storm Overflows and Northern Ireland Water: Understanding the Impacts Storm overflows, also known as Combined [...]