Goole STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hook, East Riding of Yorkshire

Goole STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Westfield Lane in Hook, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of around 22,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Humber Estuary. As a UK wastewater facility, Goole STW is regulated under the Water Industry Act 1991 and must comply with standards derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are in a sensitive area. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from Goole STW is discharged into local rivers that flow into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological and economic waterbody. The Humber Estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this sensitive downstream environment, contributing to the health of the North Sea ecosystem.

Goole STW discharges into local watercourses that drain into the River Ouse and then the Humber Estuary, which flows into the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is ecologically significant, supporting a range of bird species and fish populations. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and contamination.