Overview
HYNDBURN STW serves approximately 124,000 people in Burnley, Lancashire, England. The plant treats wastewater from the Hyndburn area before discharging into local watercourses.
HYNDBURN STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Burnley in Lancashire, England, serving a population of around 124,000. The plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed under the UK's regulatory framework. As a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging to sensitive areas. The UK's Environment Agency oversees permitting and compliance to ensure environmental standards are met. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the River Calder or its tributaries, which flow into the River Ribble and eventually the Irish Sea. This watercourse supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Calder catchment, part of the Ribble basin, which flows into the Irish Sea. This watershed supports salmonid fisheries and other sensitive species, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to maintain water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
HYNDBURN STW is located near Burnley in Lancashire, England, at Bridge Heywood Caravan Park, Whalley Road, Read.
The plant serves approximately 124,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses, likely the River Calder or its tributaries, which flow into the River Ribble and eventually the Irish Sea.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with permits issued by the Environment Agency to ensure compliance with discharge standards.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required for discharges to sensitive areas like the Ribble basin.
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