Overview
HADDINGTON WWTW serves approximately 12,000 people in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Firth of Forth.
HADDINGTON WWTW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nungate, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. It serves a population of around 11,985 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Scottish Water's management. The plant is situated near the River Tyne, which flows into the Firth of Forth. As a plant in Scotland, HADDINGTON WWTW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from HADDINGTON WWTW is discharged into the River Tyne, which flows eastward into the Firth of Forth, an important estuary and marine environment. The Firth of Forth supports diverse aquatic life, including seals, seabirds, and fish species, and is a key area for conservation. Proper treatment helps protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
HADDINGTON WWTW discharges into the River Tyne, which flows approximately 30 kilometers east to the Firth of Forth, a major estuary on Scotland's east coast. The Firth of Forth is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse marine life, including important bird populations and fish species. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge can influence coastal water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
HADDINGTON WWTW is located in Nungate, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, with the postcode EH41 3TE.
HADDINGTON WWTW serves approximately 11,985 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Scottish regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Tyne, which flows into the Firth of Forth estuary on Scotland's east coast.
HADDINGTON WWTW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required.
The River Tyne and the Firth of Forth support diverse aquatic life, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The estuary is an important ecological area, and proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality.
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