Overview
LAVISTER STW STW serves the Pulford area in Cheshire West and Chester, England. The plant treats wastewater for a population of approximately 4,653 under UK environmental regulations.
LAVISTER STW STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pulford, Cheshire West and Chester, England. It serves a population of around 4,653 people in the local community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom. As a small-scale treatment facility, LAVISTER STW STW is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment of wastewater. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Dee Estuary and the Irish Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the River Dee catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Dee catchment, which flows through Cheshire and into the Dee Estuary, a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish. The estuary supports a range of species and is ecologically sensitive. The treated effluent contributes to maintaining water quality in this downstream environment, which ultimately reaches the Irish Sea.
Frequently asked questions
LAVISTER STW STW is located in Pulford, Cheshire West and Chester, England, at Castle Close, Poulton and Pulford, with postcode CH4 9EN.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,653 people in the Pulford area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the River Dee catchment, eventually reaching the Dee Estuary and the Irish Sea.
As a UK plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) transposed into UK law, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is typically required to meet environmental standards, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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