HAWICK WWTW - Hawick, Scottish Borders Wastewater Treatment Plant

HAWICK WWTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Weensland Road in Hawick, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom. The facility serves a population of approximately 17,551, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a plant in Scotland, HAWICK WWTW operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is regulated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), which issues discharge permits and monitors compliance. The treated effluent from HAWICK WWTW is discharged into the River Teviot, a tributary of the River Tweed. The River Tweed is a renowned salmon river and supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon and sea trout. The river flows eastward into the North Sea near Berwick-upon-Tweed, making the plant's discharge important for maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant catchment.

HAWICK WWTW discharges into the River Teviot, which flows into the River Tweed, a major river in the Scottish Borders. The River Tweed is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for its salmon and otter populations. The river ultimately reaches the North Sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed. The plant's effluent quality is critical for protecting the Tweed's sensitive freshwater and estuarine ecosystems.