Overview
KESWICK STW serves Portinscale, England, treating wastewater for approximately 6,751 people. The plant operates under UK regulations, discharging treated effluent into the local catchment.
KESWICK STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Portinscale, a village in the Lake District National Park, Cumberland, England. It serves a population of around 6,751 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under UK water industry standards. The plant is situated in a rural, environmentally sensitive area known for its lakes and tourism. As a UK wastewater facility, KESWICK STW is regulated under the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the River Derwent catchment, which flows through Derwentwater and ultimately into the Irish Sea. The Lake District is a region of high ecological value, supporting diverse aquatic life and important habitats. The plant's operation is critical to maintaining water quality in this protected landscape.
Environmental context
KESWICK STW discharges into the River Derwent catchment, which feeds Derwentwater, a major lake in the Lake District. The river then flows to the Irish Sea via the Solway Firth. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting populations of Atlantic salmon, otters, and rare aquatic plants. Maintaining high treatment standards is essential to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District) and its downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
KESWICK STW is located on How Lane in Portinscale, a village near Keswick in the Lake District, Cumberland, England.
KESWICK STW serves approximately 6,751 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from KESWICK STW is discharged into the River Derwent catchment, which flows through Derwentwater and eventually reaches the Irish Sea.
KESWICK STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which require secondary treatment for plants serving over 2,000 people.
For a plant of this size in England, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet discharge standards.
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