Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the proposed borehole can provide a sustainable and potable water supply compliant with EU Drinking Water Regulations 2014, posing a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the newly drilled borehole could meet the water demand of the Group Water Scheme.
- The hydrological assessment indicates the aquifer is 'Extremely Vulnerable' and sampling was conducted over an insufficient timeframe to prove long-term viability.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health as it cannot guarantee a potable water supply meeting EU standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Funshinagh/Cross Group Water Scheme, sought retention for a recently drilled borehole and permission for a new treatment plant building in the rural townland of Castletown, Cong. The site is located within the Lough Corrib Special Area of Conservation. The application was refused primarily because the Rural Water Office determined that the borehole's capacity and water quality were not sufficiently proven to meet the requirements of the EU Drinking Water Regulations 2014. Conseque...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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