Overview
Lynemouth STW serves approximately 6,852 people in Cresswell, Northumberland, England. The plant operates under the UK's urban wastewater treatment regulations, which require secondary treatment for inland discharges.
Lynemouth STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cresswell, Northumberland, in the North East of England. It serves a population of approximately 6,852 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. As a plant in the United Kingdom, Lynemouth STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required unless the discharge is to a high-dispersal area. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the North Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader North Sea ecosystem, which is sensitive to nutrient inputs and requires careful management to prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
Lynemouth STW discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the North Sea via the Northumberland coast. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem that supports fisheries, seabird colonies, and marine mammals. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and oxygen depletion, making effective treatment essential for protecting coastal water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Lynemouth STW is located in Cresswell, Northumberland, in the North East of England, United Kingdom.
Lynemouth STW serves approximately 6,852 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the North Sea, supporting a diverse marine ecosystem.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which require secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under UK regulations, unless the discharge is to a high-dispersal coastal area.
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