CLEATOR STW - Moor Row, Cumbria Wastewater Treatment Plant

CLEATOR STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moor Row, Cumbria, England, serving the communities of Cleator Moor and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of around 12,707, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulations. The plant is situated inland near the coast of the Irish Sea. As a UK wastewater facility, CLEATOR STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its treatment capability. The treated effluent from CLEATOR STW ultimately discharges into the Irish Sea via local watercourses. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment of Cumbria, supporting water quality in the Solway Firth and adjacent marine habitats. Its operation helps safeguard aquatic life and recreational waters in the region.

CLEATOR STW discharges into local streams that flow into the Irish Sea, specifically the Solway Firth area. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive estuary, which is important for both conservation and local fisheries.