Overview
Blair Atholl WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 554 people in Blair Atholl, Scotland. It discharges 123.34 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
Blair Atholl WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Serving a population of 554, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, ensuring that local sewage is treated before being released into the environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the standard secondary treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 123.34 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely the River Tilt or a tributary, which flows into the River Garry and eventually into the River Tay. The Tay is Scotland's longest river and supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout. The advanced treatment helps protect this ecologically important river system from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Tilt catchment, which feeds into the River Garry and then the River Tay. The Tay is a major salmon river and supports a rich ecosystem, including otters, kingfishers, and diverse fish species. Advanced treatment at Blair Atholl helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is important for both wildlife and local communities.
Frequently asked questions
Blair Atholl WWTP is located in the village of Blair Atholl, Perth and Kinross, in the Alba / Scotland region of the United Kingdom. The address is near Blair Atholl Golf Club on Invertilt Road.
The plant serves a population of 554 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water environment, likely the River Tilt, which flows into the River Garry and then the River Tay. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent.
The plant protects the River Tilt, River Garry, and River Tay. The Tay is Scotland's longest river and a vital habitat for salmon, trout, and other aquatic species.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the EU UWWTD requires appropriate treatment. Blair Atholl provides advanced treatment, exceeding the minimum secondary treatment standard, which is beneficial for the sensitive River Tay catchment.
Nearby plants