Overview
HEANOR STW serves Amber Valley, England, treating wastewater for approximately 33,208 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
HEANOR STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Langley Mill, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England. It serves a population of around 33,208, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a UK wastewater facility, HEANOR STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. It operates within a regulatory framework that ensures compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent from HEANOR STW is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the River Erewash, a tributary of the River Trent. The River Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, which feeds into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
HEANOR STW discharges into local streams that feed the River Erewash, a tributary of the River Trent. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological zone supporting diverse bird life and fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this catchment, which is important for both wildlife and human activities such as fishing and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
HEANOR STW is located on Anchor Road in Langley Mill, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England. It serves the surrounding communities in the Amber Valley area.
HEANOR STW serves approximately 33,208 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
HEANOR STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Erewash, a tributary of the River Trent, which ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Humber Estuary.
HEANOR STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. These regulations set treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations of this size, UK regulations typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional tertiary treatment may be needed to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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