BARNSLEY LUNDWOOD STW - Cudworth, Barnsley Wastewater Treatment Plant

BARNSLEY LUNDWOOD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cudworth, near Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 84,412 people, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. As a UK wastewater treatment facility, BARNSLEY LUNDWOOD STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For an agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the River Dearne, a tributary of the River Don, which flows into the Humber Estuary. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the River Don basin, which is part of the larger Humber River Basin District.

BARNSLEY LUNDWOOD STW discharges into the River Dearne, a tributary of the River Don, which flows into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. The River Don catchment is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations such as salmon and trout, and is designated as a sensitive area under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive due to eutrophication risks. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream habitats.