Overview
BERWICK STW serves East Ord, Northumberland, England, treating wastewater for approximately 14,392 people. The plant operates under UK regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BERWICK STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in East Ord, Northumberland, in the North East of England. It serves a population of approximately 14,392 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The facility is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the North Sea, and its operations are subject to environmental permitting by the Environment Agency. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, BERWICK STW is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which is transposed into UK law. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea. The Tweed Estuary and nearby coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for fisheries and migratory birds. Effective treatment at BERWICK STW helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
BERWICK STW discharges into local rivers that flow into the North Sea near the Tweed Estuary. The coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including fish populations and migratory bird species. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this region, which is influenced by tidal dynamics and agricultural runoff.
Frequently asked questions
BERWICK STW is located on Rotary Way in East Ord, Northumberland, in the North East of England, United Kingdom.
BERWICK STW serves approximately 14,392 people in the East Ord area and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the North Sea, likely via the Tweed Estuary or nearby coastal waters.
BERWICK STW operates under UK environmental regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas.
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