Overview
CEFN MAWR STW HEOL BERWYN CEFN MAWR STW is a wastewater treatment plant in Cefn Mawr, Wales, serving approximately 6,428 people. It operates under UK regulations and discharges into local waterways.
CEFN MAWR STW HEOL BERWYN CEFN MAWR STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cefn Mawr, a village in Wrexham County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom. The plant serves a population of around 6,428 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are governed by UK environmental regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. These regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from Cefn Mawr STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Dee, a major river in North Wales. The River Dee flows through the Dee Valley and enters the Dee Estuary, which is an ecologically important area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Dee catchment, which flows through the Dee Valley and into the Dee Estuary, a vital habitat for birds and fish. The estuary supports salmon and sea trout migrations and is part of a broader ecosystem that includes wetlands and mudflats. Protecting water quality in this watershed is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
CEFN MAWR STW is located at Dolydd Lane, Cefn Bychan, Cefn, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 6,428 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Dee, eventually reaching the Dee Estuary.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring appropriate treatment for inland discharges.
For plants of this size in the UK, secondary treatment is typically required, though tertiary treatment may be needed if discharging into sensitive areas like the River Dee.
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