Overview
SPRINGFIELD WWTW serves the town of Springfield in Fife, Scotland, treating wastewater for approximately 7,000 residents. The plant discharges into the local water environment under Scottish regulatory oversight.
SPRINGFIELD WWTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Springfield, Fife, Scotland. It serves a population of around 7,000 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the Scottish water infrastructure. The plant is situated on Station Road near Hospital Mill, reflecting its integration into the local landscape. As a Scottish wastewater treatment plant, SPRINGFIELD WWTW operates under the regulatory framework of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and must comply with 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 potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into a sensitive area. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from SPRINGFIELD WWTW is discharged into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the Firth of Forth, a major estuary on Scotland's east coast. The Firth of Forth supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds and marine species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of this ecologically significant estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Firth of Forth, a large estuary on Scotland's east coast. The Firth of Forth is a vital habitat for seabirds, seals, and fish, including salmon and sea trout. It is also a key area for migratory birds, making water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
SPRINGFIELD WWTW is located on Station Road, Hospital Mill, Springfield, Fife, Scotland, KY15 5AD.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in Springfield and the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Firth of Forth estuary.
The plant operates under the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and complies with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994, which require secondary treatment for this population size.
For a population of around 7,000, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment if the receiving water is a sensitive area. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 suggests it is sized appropriately for this community.
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