Discharges to Surface Waters – Section 4 Licences
Activities discharging wastewater directly to a river require a licence, in accordance with Section 4 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977 – 2007. Before issuing a licence Carlow County Council must be satisfied that the wastewater is adequately treated and will not cause water pollution.
Carlow County Council maintains a Register of Licences issued in the county, contact the Environment Section by phone 059 913 6231 or by email environment@carlowcoco.ie for details.
Discharges to Sewers – Section 16 Licences
Discharges of trade effluents to sewers require a licence, in accordance with Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977 – 2007.
For details of applications forms for new licences see the Irish Water Website
For information on existing licences contact Carlow County Council.
Other Licences/Environmental Consents
For details of the licences and consents issued by Environmental Protection Agency in County Carlow see www.epa.ie/licensing/