Overview
Falmouth STW serves approximately 42,867 people in Black Rock, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, operating under UK regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Falmouth STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Black Rock, England, serving a population of around 42,867. The facility is part of the wastewater infrastructure for the Falmouth area, situated near the coast in Cornwall. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. The plant is expected to meet these standards. The designed capacity is noted as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. The treated effluent from Falmouth STW is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local ecosystems and recreational activities. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Falmouth area, which drains into the Carrick Roads estuary and then into the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine habitats, including seagrass beds and rocky reefs, and is important for fish spawning and migratory birds. Protecting water quality is essential for the ecological health of the estuary and the wider marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Falmouth STW is located at Black Rock, England, TR11 4WZ, United Kingdom, near the town of Falmouth in Cornwall.
The plant serves approximately 42,867 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which drains into the Carrick Roads estuary and ultimately the English Channel.
The plant operates under UK regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter.
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