HOLME STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Holme, England

HOLME STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Holme, Westmorland and Furness, England. The facility serves a population equivalent of 3,507 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through national legislation. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for agglomerations of this size under the Directive. With a designed capacity of 3,507 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 780.78 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. The facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, indicating potential sensitivity to marine discharge. The treated effluent from HOLME STW ultimately reaches the Irish Sea via local watercourses. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds and fisheries. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect these ecological receptors.

HOLME STW discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine habitats, including intertidal mudflats and saltmarshes that are critical for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's proximity to the coast necessitates careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and protect sensitive estuarine ecosystems.