North Coast, Portstewart

Overview

North Coast wastewater treatment plant serves Portstewart, Northern Ireland, UK, with a population equivalent of 76,357. The facility is located near the coast and operates under UK and EU regulatory frameworks.

North Coast wastewater treatment plant is located in Portstewart, a coastal town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The plant serves a population equivalent of 76,357, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As a UK facility, the plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the North Channel. The surrounding area includes the Causeway Coast, a region of ecological importance supporting diverse marine and coastal habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and local biodiversity.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Atlantic Ocean via the North Channel. The receiving environment includes the Causeway Coast, which supports diverse marine life and is an important area for seabirds and coastal species. Effluent quality must meet stringent standards to protect this sensitive coastal ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

North Coast wastewater treatment plant is located in Portstewart, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 76,357, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters of the North Atlantic Ocean via the North Channel, near the Causeway Coast.

As a UK plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.

For agglomerations of this size discharging to coastal waters, the EU UWWTD requires at least secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving area is sensitive.