Overview
Ferryhill Chilton Lane STW is a secondary treatment plant in County Durham, England, serving 3,450 people. It discharges 768.09 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
Ferryhill Chilton Lane STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chilton Lane, near Ferryhill, County Durham, England. It serves a population of 3,450 and operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,450 population equivalent, and the average daily discharge volume is 768.09 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the River Wear and then the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the River Wear catchment from pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the River Wear, which flows eastward through County Durham to the North Sea at Sunderland. The River Wear supports diverse fish populations including salmon and trout, and its estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Ferryhill Chilton Lane STW is located on Gipsy Lane in Chilton Lane, near Ferryhill, County Durham, England, in the North East region.
The plant serves a population of 3,450 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the River Wear, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
Ferryhill Chilton Lane STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of its size.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for inland plants serving over 2,000 people. It is regulated by the Environment Agency.
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