Bathing Water Profile - Carne (2017)

Bathing Water Profile - Carne (2017) Bathing Water: Bathing Water Code: Local Authority: River Basin District: Monitoring Point: Carne IESEBWC050_0000_0300 Wexford County Council South Eastern 312952E, 106557N 1. Profile Details: Amenities Profile Id: BWPR00412 Year Of Profile: 2017 Year Of Identification Version Number: 1 Figure 1: Bathing Water Beach activity zones Beach Information board Beach Wheelchair Car free zone Cars allowed on beach Cars not allowed on beach Disability Access Dogs allowed on lead Dogs not allowed First Aid Lifebuoy at beach Lifeguarded zone Litter Bin Natural Sensitive Area Near Public Transport Parking Recycling facilities Toilets

2. Bathing Water Details: Map 1: Bathing Water Location & Extent Bathing Water location and extent: Location The beach is located adjacent to Carne pier at the south east of Co. Wexford between Carnsore Point and Greenore Point. The beach is easterly facing towards the Irish Sea and is backed by a dune system to the west. Extent The bathing area is approximately 250 metres long and approximately 0.05 km² in area. Main features of the Bathing Water: Type of Bathing Water; A firm-sand beach. Flora/Fauna, Riparian Zone; The sand dunes extend between 5m and 100m the rear (west) of the beach. There is no significant vegetation growing in the waters off the beach. Water Depth; The beach is a relatively gently sloping, sandy beach. Tidal range; The beach is Mesotidal with a tidal range of 2.3m to 4.2 m. Land Use; The land use in the area immediately surrounding the bathing water is Special Area of Conservation, caravan park, private domestic dwellings and enclosed agriculture farmland. Local Sites of Interest Carnsore Point SAC This site is situated in the south-east of Co. Wexford and comprises the area of sea and underlying

bedrock and sediments off Carnsore Point. The coastal boundary follows the high water mark from just north of Greenore Point to Tacumshin Lake. The site is an SAC selected for the Tidal Mudflats, Sandflats and Reefs habitats. Lady s Island SAC Lady s Island Lake SAC, situated in the south-east of Ireland in Co. Wexford, is comprised of a shallow, brackish coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a sand and shingle barrier. The site is an SAC selected for Coastal Lagoons, Reefs and Perennial Vegetation of Stony Banks habitats. Lady's Island SPA The lagoon habitat is an excellent example of a sedimentary lagoon with a sand/shingle barrier. It is by far the largest and best example of this type of lagoon in the country and is in a relatively natural condition, despite regular breaching of the gravel barrier. Lady s Island Lake is of ornithological importance for both breeding and wintering birds, and is also an important stop-over point for passage migrants. Activities available at the Bathing Water: Facilities and Activities There is car parking available at Carne. Male, female and disabled toilets are available. They are open 24/7 all year round. Universal key is required for access to the accesible toilets. Lifeguards are on duty on site during the summer months. There is a large caravan park with associated facilities adjacent to the beach. The pier nearby is used by small commercial fishing boats during summer months. Contributing catchment details: Description of the Contributing Catchment Carne Beach is located in the townlands of Carna and Lady's Island (Electoral Division Lady's Island). The beach is situated in the south east of Co. Wexford in the South Eastern River Basin District. Contributing Catchment The contributing catchment of the bathing water is approximately 69 km² in area. Water Bodies draining to the Bathing Area There is a local stream that drains on to the beach south of the bathing area. Topography The catchment is bounded by the sea on the southern and eastern sides. It slopes gently from approximately 30m AOD along the northern section towards sea level. 30m AOD along the top northern section towards sea level. Land Use Carne is located in a rural setting but has a large tourist population during the summer months, mainly due to the caravan park adjacent to the beach. There is a small pier near the beach which is used by small commerical fishing boats during the summer. Soils, Subsoils and Bedrock

The beach area: Soil type: Aeolian undifferentiated beach sands and gravels Subsoil type: Brown sand Bedrock: Granite with xenoliths. General Catchment Area: Soil type: Till derived mainly from metamorphic, sandstones and granite rocks. Subsoil: Till from sandstone and shale, granite and metamorhic rocks. Bedrock: Granite and appinite. Formal designations Carne does not currently hold any formal designations. Monitoring point details: The grid reference for the nominal bathing water monitoring points is E312,952; N106,557 (to Irish Grid). Reason for selection of the monitoring point: The precise location of the bathing water monitoring point can vary as referred to below depending on tides and weather influences. The location of the bathing water monitoring point is the location where most bathers are expected to use the bathing water. The bathing water monitoring point chosen is always within the area patrolled by the lifeguards. This area can vary somewhat on this beach on tidal and weather influences and is marked by the lifeguard flags. Water quality assessment: The bathing water quality has been monitored at Carne since 2013. In accordance with Bathing Water Regulations 2008 (S.I. 79 of 2008) the water quality at Carne Beach has achieved Excellent Water Quality from 2013 to 2016.

3. Identified Pressures: Map 2: Bathing Water Catchment 3.1 Potential pressures in the catchment assessed as posing no risk: pressures identified

3.2 Potential pressures in the catchment assessed as posing risk: Description: Source: Type: Short Term Pressure: Nature: Frequency: Duration: Methodology: Results: Details: Management Measures: Carne WWTP is located adjacent to Carne Beach; it serves the public toilets, 4 houses, a shop and a St. Vincent de Paul respite centre. It discharges from the south east side of Carne pier in to the Irish Sea below low tide mark - co-ordinates in IG are E313,041; N106,386. There are no storm water or emergency overflows from the plant. The WWTP provides secondary treatment consisting of primary settlement and a rotating biological contactor for a design capacity of 125PE. The current load generated is approximately 100PE. Disinfection is not part of the treatment process. There are currently no provisions in Irish Water's Capital Investment Plan for any works at this plant. Section 16 Licence A Section 16 Licence was granted to Ray Doyle Caravan Park in vember 2013 to discharge treated effluent in to the outfall pipe from Carne WWTP. The caravan park provides for 500 mobile homes, restaurant, take-away, shop and bar. The caravan park has its own treatment system and treated effluent discharges into the outfall pipe. Carne WWTP Waste Water Treatment plant Microbial Pollution The risk assessment methodology is as recommended in the EPA Guidance for Development of Bathing Water Profiles. The Microbial Pollution Potential of the WWTP is estimated at Low when the plant is fully operational or Moderate when the plant is broken down. A breakdown at the WWTP could cause pollutants to discharge at the coast that could affect the bathing area. Description: Source: Type: Short Term Pressure: Nature: Frequency: Duration: Methodology: Results: Details: Management Measures: Two streams/drains discharge on to the beach, one approx. 80 metres south of the bathing water area and the other approx. 160 metres to the north. Two Streams Discharging near the Bathing Water Area Rivers, ditches, canals, groundwaters The risk assessment methodology is as recommended in the EPA Guidance for Development of Bathing Water Profiles. The streams are outside the identified bathing water area. The population in the catchment is small and the flows in the streams are small. 3.3 Other Risks: Assessment of the potential for proliferation of cyanobacteria: Ongoing monitoring of the beach indicates that there is no significant potential for proliferation of cyanobacteria. Proposed management measures for cyanobacteria: If an outbreak is detected Wexford County Council will determine the concentration and extent of the proliferation, monitor the bathing area and react accordingly.

Assessment of the potential for proliferation of macroalgae: Ongoing monitoring of the beach indicates that there is no significant potential for proliferation of Macroalgae on this beach. Proposed management measures for macroalgae: If an outbreak is detected Wexford County Council will determine the concentration and extent of the proliferation, monitor the bathing area and react accordingly. Assessment of the potential for proliferation of marine phytoplankton: Ongoing monitoring of the beach indicates that there is no significant potential for proliferation of Marine Phytoplankton on this beach. Proposed management measures for marine phytoplankton: Additional Information: If an outbreak is detected Wexford County Council will determine the concentration and extent of the proliferation, monitor the bathing area and react accordingly. ne. 4 Bathing Water Status From Previous Sampling Years: 2013 2014 2015 2016 Carne Data Data Data Data 5 Contact Details: Contact: Wexford County Council Email: environment@wexfordcoco.ie Address: Wexford County Council, Bathing Water, Carricklawn, Wexford Phone: 053 9196313