Overview
Haggerston Castle Caravan Park STW is a secondary treatment plant in Northumberland, England, serving a small population of 52. It discharges treated wastewater near the Northumberland coast.
Haggerston Castle Caravan Park STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Northumberland, England, near the Haggerston Castle holiday park. The plant serves a small population of 52 people and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2053 cubic meters per day and discharges approximately 11.58 cubic meters of treated effluent daily. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast places it in a sensitive coastal zone. Under UK regulations, such plants must meet stringent discharge standards to protect marine and coastal environments. The treated effluent likely enters a local watercourse that drains into the North Sea, contributing to the overall water quality management in the region. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the local environment, including the nearby coastline and the North Sea ecosystem. Its secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the receiving waters and supporting aquatic life in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the North Sea, a major marine ecosystem supporting diverse fish and bird populations. The coastal location requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect sensitive habitats along the Northumberland coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Northumberland, England, near Haggerston Castle holiday park, approximately 10 km from the North Sea coast.
The plant serves a small population of 52 people, primarily from the caravan park and surrounding area.
The plant treats wastewater to secondary level before discharging into a local watercourse that flows into the North Sea.
As a UK plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for small agglomerations and additional standards for coastal discharges.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard, often using package plants or small-scale activated sludge systems to meet discharge consent conditions.
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