Overview
STEWARTON STW serves approximately 7,200 people in Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
STEWARTON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It serves a population of around 7,242 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near Lainshaw Woods Walk and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a Scottish plant, STEWARTON STW operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Scottish Water is the likely operator, overseeing compliance with environmental standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the River Irvine and then the Firth of Clyde. This coastal discharge point is within 50 km of the coast, making the plant subject to additional scrutiny under the directive's sensitive area provisions. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
STEWARTON STW discharges into the River Irvine catchment, which flows into the Firth of Clyde, a major sea inlet on Scotland's west coast. The Firth of Clyde supports important fisheries and migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its effluent can influence coastal water quality, particularly in sensitive estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
STEWARTON STW is located at Lainshaw Woods Walk, Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 3BA, United Kingdom.
STEWARTON STW serves approximately 7,242 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which drains into the River Irvine and ultimately the Firth of Clyde.
As a Scottish plant, STEWARTON STW operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 7,000 people (PE) are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Scotland, Scottish Water typically operates such plants, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
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