Overview
DALSCONE STW new is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Dumfries, Scotland, serving approximately 3,800 people. It discharges 846.90 megalitres annually and has a designed capacity of 6,173.00 megalitres.
DALSCONE STW new is a wastewater treatment facility located in Dumfries, within the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. The plant serves a population of around 3,800 and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 6,173.00 megalitres and discharges approximately 846.90 megalitres of treated wastewater annually. As a Scottish facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003, which transposes EU directives and sets discharge standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from DALSCONE STW new is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the Solway Firth via the River Nith. The Solway Firth is an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key migratory corridor for fish and bird species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Nith, which flows southward into the Solway Firth, a large estuary on the west coast of Scotland. The Solway Firth is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and sea trout, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The estuary's intertidal habitats are vital for wading birds and wildfowl, making the maintenance of high water quality essential for the health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
DALSCONE STW new is located in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, with the address Burns Walk, Nunholm, Loreburn, Dumfries, DG1 1JW.
The plant serves approximately 3,800 people in the Dumfries area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Nith, which flows into the Solway Firth estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003, which implements EU water quality directives and sets discharge standards to protect the environment.
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