Banchory STW, Banchory | Scotland Wastewater

Overview

Banchory STW serves approximately 8,500 people in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the River Dee, a key salmon river in the region.

Banchory STW is a wastewater treatment works serving the town of Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The plant treats wastewater from a population of around 8,500, making it a medium-sized facility under Scottish Water's operational network. As a Scottish wastewater treatment plant, Banchory STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into a sensitive area. The treated effluent from Banchory STW is discharged into the River Dee, which flows eastward through Aberdeen and into the North Sea. The River Dee is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and is renowned for its salmon fishing and diverse aquatic ecosystems.

Environmental context

Banchory STW discharges into the River Dee, which flows approximately 140 km east through Aberdeenshire to the North Sea at Aberdeen. The Dee is a high-quality salmon river supporting Atlantic salmon, otters, and freshwater pearl mussels. The river's catchment includes upland areas and agricultural land, making nutrient management important for water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Banchory STW is located on Deeside Way in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with the postcode AB31 6HY.

Banchory STW serves a population of approximately 8,500 people in the town of Banchory and surrounding areas.

Treated wastewater from Banchory STW is discharged into the River Dee, which flows east to the North Sea at Aberdeen.

Banchory STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of 8,500, secondary treatment is typically required.

The River Dee is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) known for its Atlantic salmon, otters, and freshwater pearl mussels. It is a key river for salmon fishing and supports diverse aquatic life.