Overview
Holton le Clay STW is a secondary treatment plant in East Lindsey, England, serving 3,440 people. It discharges 765.86 m³/day of treated wastewater and has a designed capacity of 4,950 m³/day.
Holton le Clay STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of 3,440 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard requirement for inland and coastal discharges under UK regulations. Its designed capacity is 4,950 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 765.86 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The facility is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the North Sea, which influences its discharge requirements. The treated effluent from Holton le Clay STW ultimately drains into the North Sea via local watercourses. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the nearby Humber Estuary and the North Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
Holton le Clay STW discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea. The coastal and estuarine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, invertebrates, and migratory bird populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the sensitive marine ecosystem from eutrophication and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Holton le Clay STW is located on Tetney Lane in Holton le Clay, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, near the North Sea coast.
The plant serves a population of 3,440 people in the Holton le Clay area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under UK regulations for agglomerations of this size, especially given its coastal proximity.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for inland and coastal discharges from agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent.
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