Overview
ROVAHEAD WWTW LERWICK serves Heogan on Bressay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, treating wastewater for approximately 25,629 people. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume units.
ROVAHEAD WWTW LERWICK is a wastewater treatment plant located in Heogan on the island of Bressay, part of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, United Kingdom. It serves a population of approximately 25,629, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Scottish water regulations. As a Scottish plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the surrounding marine environment of the North Sea. The Shetland Islands are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including seabird colonies and important fisheries. The plant plays a key role in protecting local coastal waters from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Shetland Islands, which are part of the North Sea ecosystem. This area supports diverse marine life, including seabird colonies, seals, and commercial fish stocks. The surrounding waters are ecologically sensitive, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect the local environment.
Frequently asked questions
ROVAHEAD WWTW LERWICK is located in Heogan on the island of Bressay, part of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 25,629 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Scottish wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Shetland Islands, which are part of the North Sea marine environment.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of 25,629, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Under Scottish regulations, plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. Additional tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging into sensitive waters.
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