Overview
Moray West Lossiemouth STW serves approximately 42,949 people in Lossiemouth, Scotland. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Moray Firth, part of the North Sea ecosystem.
Moray West Lossiemouth STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Seatown, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland. It serves a population of around 42,949, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under Scottish water regulations. As a plant in Scotland, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar units), indicating a significant infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into the Moray Firth, a large coastal inlet of the North Sea. The Moray Firth supports diverse marine life, including bottlenose dolphins, seals, and important fish populations. The plant plays a key role in protecting this ecologically sensitive marine environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moray Firth, which connects to the North Sea. The Moray Firth is a vital habitat for marine species, including a resident population of bottlenose dolphins and important seabird colonies. Nutrient inputs from wastewater must be carefully managed to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically productive coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
Moray West Lossiemouth STW is located in Seatown, Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 42,949 people, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under Scottish regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Moray Firth, a coastal inlet of the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas like coastal waters.
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