Overview
LANCASTER STODDAY STW serves approximately 97,000 people in Lancaster, England. The plant discharges into local waterways, contributing to the region's wastewater management under UK regulations.
LANCASTER STODDAY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stodday, near Lancaster, England. It serves a population of around 97,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under UK and EU standards. The plant is situated in the Lune River catchment area, which drains into Morecambe Bay. As a large-scale facility, it is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which the UK implemented prior to Brexit. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar), indicating a substantial infrastructure. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment levels for the population served. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches Morecambe Bay, an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse birdlife and marine habitats. The Lune River and its tributaries are vital for local biodiversity, and the plant's operations are crucial for maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Lune catchment, which flows into Morecambe Bay, a large estuary on the Irish Sea. Morecambe Bay is an ecologically sensitive area supporting migratory birds, fish, and intertidal habitats. The plant's treated effluent must meet standards to protect this downstream environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
LANCASTER STODDAY STW is located at Walnut Bank Lane, Stodday, Aldcliffe-with-Stodday, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, LA2 0AG, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 96,853 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Lune catchment, which flows into Morecambe Bay on the Irish Sea.
As a UK plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 people. Post-Brexit, UK regulations maintain similar standards.
Plants of this scale in the UK typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The specific process may include activated sludge or trickling filters.
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