Bushmills Wastewater Treatment Plant, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Bushmills wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, within the Causeway Coast and Glens District. The facility serves a population of around 5,539, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a plant in the United Kingdom, it operates under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations, with Northern Ireland following similar regulatory standards under the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 and the EU UWWTD. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant is situated near the coast of Northern Ireland, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. Its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the North Channel, contributing to the marine environment of the Irish Sea. The facility plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and coastal waters, supporting local ecosystems and tourism in the Causeway Coast area.

The plant is located in the Bushmills area, part of the Causeway Coast and Glens region, which drains into the North Channel of the Irish Sea. The receiving water body is likely a local river or stream that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds and fish species. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which includes the nearby Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site (though not named in output to avoid uncertainty).