Overview
Easingwold STW is a secondary treatment plant in North Yorkshire, England, serving approximately 4,246 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses, supporting the region's water quality management.
Easingwold STW is a wastewater treatment facility located on Dawney Lane in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, England. The plant serves a population of around 4,246 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. It operates as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by the local water authority. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges. With a designed capacity of 4,566 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 945 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory standards before release. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Ouse catchment, ultimately flowing into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. This discharge supports the ecological health of the surrounding waterways, which are important for aquatic life and local biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Yorkshire region.
Environmental context
Easingwold STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Ouse, which flows through York and into the Humber Estuary. The Humber Estuary is a major ecological site supporting diverse bird populations and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality in this sensitive estuarine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Easingwold STW is located on Dawney Lane in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, England, in the York and North Yorkshire region.
The plant serves approximately 4,246 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Ouse catchment, ultimately reaching the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
Easingwold STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for inland freshwater discharges under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,566 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 945 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well within its capacity.
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