GRANGE OVER SANDS STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Westmorland and Furness, England

GRANGE OVER SANDS STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Westmorland and Furness, England, serving a population of approximately 9,700. The facility is situated near the coast of Morecambe Bay, an ecologically important estuary. As a UK wastewater plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) into national law. For agglomerations of this size (9,700 population equivalent), UK regulations require secondary treatment as a minimum. The facility is expected to meet the standards set by the Environment Agency, which regulates discharges through permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The treated effluent from GRANGE OVER SANDS STW ultimately discharges into Morecambe Bay, a large intertidal estuary that supports diverse birdlife and marine habitats. The bay is part of the Irish Sea catchment and is important for migratory birds and fisheries. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge contributes to the coastal water quality of this sensitive environment.

GRANGE OVER SANDS STW discharges into the Morecambe Bay catchment, which drains into the Irish Sea. Morecambe Bay is a large intertidal estuary known for its rich biodiversity, including wading birds and marine species. The plant's effluent enters local watercourses that flow into the bay, where nutrient and pollutant loads can affect estuarine ecology. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting important habitats for migratory birds and fish populations.