Overview
KEITH WWTP serves Newmill, Moray, Scotland, treating wastewater for approximately 6,194 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local water environment.
KEITH WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Low Road in Newmill, Moray, within the Alba / Scotland region of the United Kingdom. It serves a population of approximately 6,194 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under UK wastewater regulations. Under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for the local community's needs. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Moray Firth, part of the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and wildlife.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watercourse that flows into the Moray Firth, a large coastal inlet of the North Sea. The Moray Firth is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse marine life, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this important coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
KEITH WWTP is located on Low Road in Newmill, Moray, within the Alba / Scotland region of the United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 6,194 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent from KEITH WWTP is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately flows into the Moray Firth and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Plants of this size typically require secondary treatment.
Under Scottish regulations, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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