Overview
STEVENSTON WWTSERVICE serves approximately 84,792 people in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The plant is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
STEVENSTON WWTSERVICE is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ardeer, Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Serving a population of around 84,792, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Firth of Clyde, a major coastal inlet on the west coast of Scotland. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires more advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, which may apply to the Firth of Clyde. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent from STEVENSTON WWTSERVICE likely discharges into the Firth of Clyde, which flows into the North Channel and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Firth of Clyde supports diverse marine life, including important fish stocks and migratory species. The plant's coastal location means its discharge can influence local water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
STEVENSTON WWTSERVICE discharges into the Firth of Clyde, a major sea inlet on Scotland's west coast. The Firth of Clyde is an ecologically important water body that supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass beds and shellfish populations. It also serves as a migratory corridor for Atlantic salmon and sea trout. The plant's proximity to the coast means its treated effluent must meet stringent quality standards to protect the sensitive marine environment and comply with the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
STEVENSTON WWTSERVICE is located in Ardeer, Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Scotland, with the postcode KA20 3PP.
The plant serves approximately 84,792 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Firth of Clyde, a coastal inlet that flows into the North Channel and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Scottish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Scotland typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum. Discharges into sensitive coastal waters like the Firth of Clyde may require tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect marine ecosystems.
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