Overview
Blackburn WWTW serves Seafield, Scotland, treating wastewater from approximately 22,771 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local water environment.
Blackburn WWTW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Seafield, West Lothian, Scotland, serving a population of around 22,771. The facility is part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure, managed under Scottish Water, and plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, which is the standard for this scale of agglomeration. Treated effluent from Blackburn WWTW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the Firth of Forth via the River Almond or other nearby watercourses. This contributes to the ecological health of the Forth estuary, a vital habitat for fish and bird species.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the River Almond catchment, which flows into the Firth of Forth, a major estuary on Scotland's east coast. The Firth of Forth supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and sea trout, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the estuary and its surrounding wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
Blackburn WWTW is located at 29 Hawthorn Bank, Seafield, West Lothian, Scotland, EH47 7AP, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 22,771 people in the Seafield area and surrounding communities.
Treated wastewater from Blackburn WWTW is discharged into the local water environment, likely into the River Almond catchment, which flows into the Firth of Forth.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of ~22,771, secondary treatment is required.
In Scotland, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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