Overview
DOVER_FOLKSTONE STW serves approximately 108,500 people in Dover, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards.
DOVER_FOLKSTONE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Dover, Kent, England, serving a population of around 108,519. The plant is situated close to the Channel Tunnel and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the Dover area. As a facility serving a medium-to-large agglomeration, it is subject to the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). These regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the discharge enters a sensitive area. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (units unspecified), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the English Channel, a sensitive marine environment. The discharge location is within 50 km of the coast, and the plant's operations are regulated to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The Dover Strait is an important migratory corridor for marine species and supports diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the English Channel, a busy and ecologically significant water body connecting the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. The Dover Strait is known for strong tidal currents and supports a variety of marine habitats, including chalk reefs and sandbanks. The area is important for seabirds, marine mammals, and fish species. Discharge regulations aim to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads to protect this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
DOVER_FOLKSTONE STW is located near Dover, Kent, England, close to the Channel Tunnel. It serves the Dover area and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 108,519 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the English Channel, a sensitive marine environment. The discharge is regulated to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
The plant operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). These require secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people, with additional treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, UK regulations mandate secondary treatment as a minimum. If the discharge is to a sensitive area, such as coastal waters, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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