Overview
Fraserburgh WWTW Aberdeen PFI serves Sandhaven, Scotland, treating wastewater for approximately 27,379 people. The plant is located near the coast and operates under UK regulations.
Fraserburgh WWTW Aberdeen PFI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, serving a population of around 27,379. The plant is part of the Aberdeen PFI (Private Finance Initiative) and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the Fraserburgh area. As a UK wastewater facility, the plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size (over 10,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the North Sea via the local coastal environment. The surrounding area supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries, making effective treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Sea via the Moray Firth, a large coastal embayment that supports diverse marine ecosystems, including seabird colonies and commercial fisheries. The receiving waters are ecologically sensitive, with nutrient inputs requiring careful management to prevent eutrophication. The plant's coastal location underscores the importance of advanced treatment to protect marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Fraserburgh WWTW is located in Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the town of Fraserburgh. The address is B9031, Broadsea, Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire, AB43 7EE.
The plant serves approximately 27,379 people in the Fraserburgh area, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the North Sea via the Moray Firth. Its coastal location requires compliance with strict discharge standards to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Scotland generally provide secondary treatment, including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. If discharging to coastal waters, additional disinfection or nutrient removal may be needed to meet environmental standards.
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