CAMELFORD STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Camelford, Cornwall

CAMELFORD STW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Anvil Road in Camelford, Cornwall, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,998 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,828 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge volume of 667.46 cubic meters, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Camel catchment, eventually reaching the Celtic Sea. The River Camel is an important salmonid river and supports diverse aquatic life, making the plant's treatment performance critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant discharges into the River Camel catchment, which flows into the Camel Estuary and then the Celtic Sea. The River Camel is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its salmon and otter populations, and the estuary supports important birdlife. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and organic pollution.