Durham Belmont STW, Woodstone Village

Overview

Durham Belmont STW serves Woodstone Village, England, treating wastewater for approximately 22,844 people. The plant operates under UK regulations, discharging treated effluent into local watercourses.

Durham Belmont STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Woodstone Village, County Durham, England. It serves a population of around 22,844, making it a medium-sized facility within the UK's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the A1(M) motorway in the North East region. And it operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through national legislation. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Durham Belmont STW discharges into local watercourses that drain into the River Wear, which flows eastward to the North Sea. The River Wear supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in County Durham. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this catchment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local watercourses that feed into the River Wear, which flows through Durham and Sunderland before entering the North Sea. The River Wear supports salmon and trout populations and is designated for its ecological value. Protecting this river from nutrient pollution is critical for downstream habitats and coastal water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Durham Belmont STW is located in Woodstone Village, County Durham, England, near the A1(M) motorway.

The plant serves approximately 22,844 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Wear, which flows to the North Sea.

The plant operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for populations over 2,000.

For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas like those affecting the River Wear.