AQW 42993/11-15

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 27/02/2015
Answered On Date: 12/03/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Regional Development, following his recent visit to Dorisland, for an update on progress, including whether Dorisland now meets European regulatory standards; and if so, how long this will be the case.

Answer:

The £5 million upgrade of the Dorisland Water Treatment Works aims to ensure that the drinking water provided to Carrickfergus and the surrounding area is of the highest standard and will continue to comply with EU drinking water quality standards.

The contract to install Granular Activated Carbon filters at Dorisland will be operational at the end of March 2015. These filters are designed to remove pesticides in raw water. The Works will be fully compliant with all EU Drinking Water Directives from the end of April 2015 until any future changes in EU legislation.