Overview
FILEY STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,300 people in England, United Kingdom. Located near the coast, it plays a role in protecting local water quality.
FILEY STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in England, United Kingdom, serving a population of approximately 7,318. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 kilometers of the North Sea, and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the population served. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the North Sea, contributing to the protection of coastal ecosystems. The North Sea supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality for both ecological and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of England, with treated effluent likely entering watercourses that drain into the North Sea. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fish stocks, seabirds, and benthic habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
FILEY STW is located in England, United Kingdom, near the coast of the North Sea.
FILEY STW serves approximately 7,318 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the North Sea, following UK regulatory standards.
As a UK plant, FILEY STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment requirements based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 people) discharging to coastal waters, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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