Sludge Drying Reed Beds (SDRB) is an environmentally friendly programme designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The Carlow SDRBs were delivered by Glan Agua on behalf of Irish water and Carlow County Council, in collaboration with Wild Goose Environmental Ltd. The project was completed as a pilot project which included 5 sites in total (Clonegal, Myshall, Fenagh, Ballon and Raheendoran.