Overview
BARNSLEY DARTON STW serves approximately 23,208 people in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the River Don catchment.
BARNSLEY DARTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Swallow Hill Road in Mapplewell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of around 23,208 people in the Barnsley area, operating as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from populations over 2,000. The plant is managed by Yorkshire Water, the regional water and wastewater utility. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Don, a major river in South Yorkshire. The River Don flows through Sheffield and Doncaster before joining the River Ouse and eventually the Humber Estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Don catchment, which flows through South Yorkshire and into the Humber Estuary. The Humber Estuary is a large tidal estuary that supports diverse birdlife and fish species, including migratory salmonids. The region's industrial history means careful management of water quality is essential to protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BARNSLEY DARTON STW is located on Swallow Hill Road in Mapplewell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, with the postcode S75 1LY.
The plant serves approximately 23,208 people in the Barnsley area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Don, which eventually reaches the Humber Estuary.
As a UK plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This requires secondary treatment for inland discharges.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard. Many plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet strict environmental standards, especially in sensitive catchments like the River Don.
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