Dalston WWTW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dalston, England

Dalston WWTW is a wastewater treatment works located in Dalston, Cumberland, England, serving a population of approximately 1,694. The plant is situated near the Dalston Hall Holiday Park golf course and provides secondary treatment for the local community. As a secondary treatment facility, Dalston WWTW meets the standard required under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,652 cubic meters per day and treats an annual discharge volume of 377.14 megalitres. The treated effluent from Dalston WWTW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Eden catchment. The River Eden is a significant river in Cumbria, flowing into the Solway Firth, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory route for salmon and sea trout.

Dalston WWTW discharges into the River Eden catchment, which flows through Cumbria into the Solway Firth. The Solway Firth is a large estuary that supports a rich ecosystem, including important bird populations and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.