Overview
HELSTON STW serves Helston, Cornwall, England, treating wastewater for approximately 15,352 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
HELSTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Helston, Cornwall, England, serving a population of around 15,352. The facility is situated on Porthleven Road and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. The plant operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is typically required, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. Treated effluent from HELSTON STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the English Channel via the River Cober and Loe Pool, a natural freshwater lake near Helston. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local biodiversity, with the downstream environment including coastal habitats along the Cornish coastline.
Environmental context
HELSTON STW discharges into the River Cober, which flows into Loe Pool, a natural freshwater lake, and then into the English Channel at Loe Bar. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including migratory fish and bird populations. The plant's discharge must comply with environmental quality standards to protect these sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
HELSTON STW is located on Porthleven Road in Helston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
HELSTON STW serves approximately 15,352 people in the Helston area.
Treated wastewater from HELSTON STW is discharged into the River Cober, which flows into Loe Pool and then into the English Channel.
HELSTON STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For plants serving 10,000-150,000 people, secondary treatment is standard.
In the UK, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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