Cramlington STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Blyth, Northumberland

Cramlington STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Blyth, Northumberland, in the North East of England. It serves a population of around 38,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU standards. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the North Sea. As a UK wastewater facility, Cramlington STW is regulated under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar units), indicating a moderate scale of operation. The treated effluent from Cramlington STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea. The Northumberland coast supports diverse marine life and is an important area for seabirds and coastal habitats. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, helping to protect downstream ecosystems and bathing waters.

Cramlington STW discharges into local rivers or streams that flow into the North Sea via the Blyth estuary or nearby coastal waters. The Northumberland coast is ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The area includes several Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive coastal environments.