Dairygold Co-op defends Cork harbour discharge

Dairygold Co-op has told Cork County Council the discharge from its new factory will not undermine water quality in Cork Harbour as similar wastewater is already being dumped there.

Dairygold Co-op defends Cork harbour discharge

More than 100 people from around East Cork lodged objections to the proposed plant, with many citing the location of the wastewater pipe at Rathcoursey as being of particular concern.

However, engineers for Dairygold said wastewater from the Midleton municipal area and nearby industry containing fats, oils and grease (known in the industry as “FOG”) was already entering this section of the harbour.

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