Councillor sees first hand the upgrade to Ellon’s Waste Water Treatment Works
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The Ellon Waste Water Treatment Works have recently been upgraded to increase the site’s capacity which will meet the communities needs for the forthcoming years.
The investment has delivered a fantastic upgrade but staying within the boundaries of the Castle Road site.
With this in mind. local councillor Gillian Owen has visited the site to see first hand the scale of the works and the outcomes it will have for the community.
Cllr Owen said, “When I saw a press release saying that the Upgrade to the Treatment Works had been completed, I emailed to see if I could visit. Thursday I was delighted to meet up with Eric Davidson and Adam Martin from Scottish Water who gave me a guided tour.
"I saw new holding tanks which collect the waste, new pumps, and a new aeration system. It was fascinating to follow the sewage on its journey to
become treated clear water ready to go back into the Ythan”
Gillian continued: “For years the capacity issue has had a major impact on the town in terms of development, indeed statements like “the Town was closed for Business” circulated which had a detrimental effect on the town, so now the works have been completed this opens many opportunities for business and housing developments alike.
"The aeration system is interesting as small aerators are put in the tanks some four tons in each tank, the water is continually moving which helps the aerators do their job.”
In conclusion Cllr Owen added, “Many a time walking past the site the smell was terrible but going around the Works today there was no smell at all.
"I must make a plea though, I saw first-hand the impact that wipes were having in the Works, so please follow Scottish Water’s #NatureCalls campaign and #BinWipes - Please do not put them down the toilet.”
