Overview
COLNE STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pendle, England, United Kingdom. It treats wastewater for approximately 27,265 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
COLNE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Colne, Pendle, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. The facility serves a population of approximately 27,265, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a plant in the United Kingdom, COLNE STW operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by the UK Environment Agency, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from COLNE STW is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the River Calder catchment and ultimately the Irish Sea. The plant plays a vital role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
COLNE STW discharges into the River Calder catchment, which flows through Lancashire and into the Ribble Estuary before reaching the Irish Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including salmonid fisheries and important migratory bird populations. The plant's operations help protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loading.
Frequently asked questions
COLNE STW is located at Whitewalls Drive, Colne, Pendle, Lancashire, England, BB8 9PQ, United Kingdom.
COLNE STW serves approximately 27,265 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
COLNE STW discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely into the River Calder catchment, which flows to the Ribble Estuary and the Irish Sea.
COLNE STW operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented in the UK by the Environment Agency. This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For a plant serving 27,265 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
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