KILLINGHALL STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Killinghall, England

KILLINGHALL STW is a wastewater treatment facility located on Myers Green Lane in Killinghall, North Yorkshire, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,132 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for secondary treatment standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for agglomerations of this size under UK regulations. With a designed capacity of 3,407 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 697 cubic meters per day, the facility manages local domestic wastewater effectively. The plant's operational status is active, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent from KILLINGHALL STW is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Nidd, a tributary of the River Ouse, which ultimately drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. This discharge supports the ecological health of the catchment area, which is part of the Humber River Basin District.

KILLINGHALL STW discharges into local streams that feed the River Nidd, a key tributary of the River Ouse in North Yorkshire. The River Ouse flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological site supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive river system, which is important for both local biodiversity and downstream estuarine habitats.