LOOE STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Looe, Cornwall, United Kingdom

LOOE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Looe, Cornwall, England, serving a population of around 7,927 residents. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the English Channel, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a plant in the United Kingdom, LOOE STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to meet standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treated wastewater from LOOE STW is discharged into the Looe River, which flows into the English Channel at Looe Bay. This coastal discharge supports the local marine ecosystem, including habitats for fish and bird species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the river and coastal waters, which are important for tourism and recreation in the Cornwall area.

LOOE STW discharges into the Looe River, a small coastal river that flows through the town of Looe and enters the English Channel at Looe Bay. The river and bay support diverse aquatic life, including salmon and sea trout, and the coastal waters are part of a region known for its marine biodiversity. The plant's effluent contributes to the overall water quality in this sensitive coastal environment, where nutrient levels must be managed to prevent eutrophication.