Newtonmore WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Newtonmore, Scottish Highlands

Newtonmore WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Newtonmore, Highland, Scotland. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,788 residents and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Scotland. With a designed capacity of 2,249 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 398 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets required quality standards before discharge. Treated wastewater from Newtonmore WWTP is discharged into the River Spey catchment, which flows northeast into the Moray Firth. The River Spey is a renowned salmon river and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of this ecologically important river system.

Newtonmore WWTP discharges into the River Spey catchment, which drains into the Moray Firth on Scotland's northeast coast. The River Spey is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive, supporting Atlantic salmon, otters, and freshwater pearl mussels. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river ecosystem.