Overview
Liskeard STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 12,657 people in Liskeard, Cornwall, England. It operates under UK environmental regulations within the River Tamar catchment.
Liskeard STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Liskeard, Cornwall, England, serving a population of around 12,657. The facility is part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the Water Industry Act and regulated by the Environment Agency. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which is implemented in the UK. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely contributing to the River Tamar catchment, which flows into the English Channel. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
Liskeard STW discharges into the River Tamar catchment, which flows southward into the English Channel near Plymouth. The Tamar estuary is a site of ecological importance, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's operations are crucial for maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal and estuarine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Liskeard STW is located in Liskeard, Cornwall, England, with the postcode PL14 4JP. It serves the local community in the South West of England.
Liskeard STW serves approximately 12,657 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Liskeard STW discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely into the River Tamar catchment, which flows into the English Channel.
Liskeard STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act and is regulated by the Environment Agency. It must comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 people.
In the UK, wastewater treatment plants serving around 12,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet environmental standards set by the Environment Agency.
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