MELTON STW | Wastewater Treatment Plant in Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire

MELTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of around 12,255, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory standards. The facility is situated inland, near the Humber Estuary, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a UK wastewater facility, MELTON STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from MELTON STW ultimately drains into the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary that flows into the North Sea. The Humber supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant downstream environment.

MELTON STW discharges into local watercourses that feed into the Humber Estuary, a large tidal estuary on England's east coast. The Humber Estuary supports a rich ecosystem, including important bird populations and fish species, and is a key part of the region's drainage network. The plant's treated effluent must meet quality standards to minimize impacts on this sensitive downstream environment.