BAKEWELL STW, Derbyshire Dales

Overview

BAKEWELL STW serves the Derbyshire Dales area in England, treating wastewater for approximately 10,000 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

BAKEWELL STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It serves a population of around 10,000 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the UK's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in the East Midlands region, near the village of Stanton-in-Peak. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, BAKEWELL STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from BAKEWELL STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Derwent or the River Wye, which flow through the Peak District. These rivers ultimately drain into the River Trent and then into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and conservation.

Environmental context

BAKEWELL STW discharges into a local watercourse within the Derwent catchment, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The Peak District is a sensitive upland environment with numerous streams and rivers that support diverse aquatic species, including salmonids. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.

Frequently asked questions

BAKEWELL STW is located on Stantonhall Lane, near Congreave and Stanton-in-Peak, in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England.

BAKEWELL STW serves approximately 10,000 people in the Derbyshire Dales area.

The treated effluent from BAKEWELL STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Derwent or River Wye, which flow through the Peak District and eventually reach the North Sea.

BAKEWELL STW operates under the UK's Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.

In the UK, wastewater treatment plants serving around 10,000 people usually employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. Depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity, additional nutrient removal may be required.