Overview
HUNTLY WWTW serves the town of Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, treating wastewater for approximately 6,301 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local water environment.
HUNTLY WWTW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, serving a population of around 6,301. Situated near the River Deveron, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this rural community in the Scottish Highlands. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into the River Deveron, which flows through Huntly and eventually reaches the North Sea at Banff Bay. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon and freshwater pearl mussels, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Deveron, a river that flows through Aberdeenshire and enters the North Sea at Banff Bay. The Deveron is a designated salmon river and supports a variety of fish species, including sea trout and eels. The surrounding catchment is predominantly agricultural, so nutrient management from wastewater is important to prevent eutrophication in the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
HUNTLY WWTW is located in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the River Deveron. The full address is Huntly Golf Club, Castle Bridge, Huntly Lodge Farm, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4SH, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 6,301 people in the town of Huntly and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the River Deveron, which flows through Huntly and eventually reaches the North Sea at Banff Bay.
As a UK plant, HUNTLY WWTW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) implemented through national regulations. For a plant serving around 6,300 people, secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharges.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Huntly, secondary treatment is standard under the UWWTD. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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