Overview
INVERCLYDE WWT SERVICE serves Dunoon, Scotland, treating wastewater for approximately 91,453 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
INVERCLYDE WWT SERVICE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dhailling, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom. It serves a population of approximately 91,453 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) over 15,000. For larger agglomerations like this one, the directive may also mandate tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Firth of Clyde, a major sea inlet on Scotland's west coast. The Firth of Clyde supports diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and seals, and is an important area for commercial and recreational activities.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water system, which flows into the Firth of Clyde, a large sea inlet on the west coast of Scotland. The Firth of Clyde is an ecologically important area, supporting diverse marine habitats and species such as Atlantic salmon, herring, and harbor seals. It also serves as a key migratory corridor for seabirds and is used for fishing and tourism. The plant's operations are subject to regulations aimed at protecting this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
INVERCLYDE WWT SERVICE is located in Dhailling, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 91,453 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Firth of Clyde, a major sea inlet on Scotland's west coast.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, plants serving over 15,000 PE must provide secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations like this one, tertiary treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
In Scotland, plants serving around 91,000 people typically provide at least secondary treatment, as mandated by the EU UWWTD. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving waters, they may also incorporate tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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