Overview
Kirkcaldy WWTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 61,238 people in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
Kirkcaldy WWTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The plant serves a population of approximately 61,238 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which the UK has transposed into national law. However, under the UWWTD, agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, which may influence discharge requirements if the receiving water is considered a sensitive area. The treated effluent from Kirkcaldy WWTW is likely discharged into the Firth of Forth, a major estuary on Scotland's east coast. The Firth of Forth supports diverse marine life and is an important area for seabirds and seals. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant estuary.
Environmental context
Kirkcaldy WWTW discharges treated wastewater into the Firth of Forth, a large estuary that flows into the North Sea. The Firth of Forth is an ecologically important area, supporting diverse aquatic life including salmon, seals, and seabirds. The plant's discharge must comply with environmental standards to protect this sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Kirkcaldy WWTW is located in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, with the address Merchants' Quarter, Port Brae, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1LA.
Kirkcaldy WWTW serves approximately 61,238 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from Kirkcaldy WWTW is likely discharged into the Firth of Forth, a major estuary on Scotland's east coast that flows into the North Sea.
Kirkcaldy WWTW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater treatment based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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