Overview
HULL STW serves over 500,000 people in Hull, England, as a major wastewater treatment facility. It operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
HULL STW is a large wastewater treatment plant located in Marfleet, Hull, England, serving a population of approximately 500,016. As a major facility in the Humber region, it plays a critical role in managing wastewater from the city of Hull and surrounding areas. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for agglomerations over 150,000 population equivalent. Given its scale, HULL STW is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with potential tertiary treatment to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Humber Estuary, which flows into the North Sea. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations are crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant coastal environment.
Environmental context
HULL STW discharges into the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary on the east coast of England that drains into the North Sea. The estuary supports a rich ecosystem, including important bird populations and fish species. The plant's large discharge volume requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
HULL STW is located in Marfleet, Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Its address is Marfleet, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, HU9 5PB.
HULL STW serves a population of approximately 500,016, making it a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from HULL STW is discharged into the Humber Estuary, which flows into the North Sea. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect the estuarine and marine environment.
HULL STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For a plant serving 500,000 people in the UK, at least secondary treatment is required, with tertiary treatment often needed to meet nutrient removal standards, especially when discharging into sensitive estuarine or coastal waters.
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