Work to install an ultraviolet unit at the Westport Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed.

The installation will enhance the final effluent being discharged from the plant, protecting the sea life in Clew Bay, which is a designated shellfish area.

As part of the investment in Westport, provision has also been made to allow for future expansion of the plant up to a population of 22,500, supporting both social and economic growth.

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Niall O'Donnell from Irish Water's Minor Programmes section said: "Irish Water is working in partnership with Mayo County Council to continually improve wastewater treatment throughout the county. This particular project in Westport will greatly enhance the treatment process at the plant as well as the quality of the final discharge which is released to designated shellfish waters in Clew Bay."

The project was carried out in conjunction with the upgrade of the Arvagh Wastewater Treatment Plant in Co Cavan to ensure greater efficiencies and cost saving measures are achieved for Ireland's national water utility.

(CD/LM)