AQW 42993/11-15 Written question to the Minister for Regional Development
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.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 27 February 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 27 February 2015
- Answer due by
- 16 March 2015
- Answered
- 12 March 201513 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
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.