Overview
Bonnybridge WWTW serves approximately 15,000 people in Falkirk, Scotland. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, contributing to the Forth River Basin's water quality management.
Bonnybridge WWTW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Falkirk, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. It serves a population of approximately 15,000 people, placing it within the medium agglomeration category under Scottish Water's operational framework. The plant is situated near the A883 road and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the Bonnybridge area. As a Scottish wastewater facility, Bonnybridge WWTW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Bonnybridge WWTW is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the River Forth and the Firth of Forth estuary. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining water quality standards in the Forth River Basin District, which is managed under Scotland's River Basin Management Plan.
Environmental context
Bonnybridge WWTW discharges into a tributary of the River Forth, which flows into the Firth of Forth estuary on Scotland's east coast. The Firth of Forth is a major estuary supporting diverse habitats, including mudflats, saltmarshes, and important bird populations. The plant's discharge must comply with environmental quality standards to protect the downstream aquatic ecosystem, which is sensitive to nutrient enrichment and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Bonnybridge WWTW is located on the A883 road in Falkirk, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, with the postcode FK5 3NW.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Scottish wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the River Forth and eventually the Firth of Forth estuary.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for medium agglomerations.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal required if discharging into sensitive areas like the Firth of Forth.
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