Overview
ASHBOURNE STW serves approximately 15,500 people in Derbyshire Dales, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, treating sewage from the local community before discharge.
ASHBOURNE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, serving a population of around 15,500. The facility is situated in the East Midlands region and is part of the UK's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, ASHBOURNE STW is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent from ASHBOURNE STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Dove, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the River Dove, a tributary of the River Trent. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system, which is sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
ASHBOURNE STW is located near Ashbourne in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, in the East Midlands region.
The plant serves approximately 15,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the River Dove, a tributary of the River Trent, which ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Humber Estuary.
As a UK plant, ASHBOURNE STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For inland plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive to nutrient pollution.
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