MILLOM STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Millom, Cumberland, England

MILLOM STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Millom in Cumberland, England, United Kingdom. The facility handles wastewater from a population of approximately 7,739, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. As a plant operating under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), MILLOM STW is expected to provide at least secondary treatment for its population size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Irish Sea. The facility is situated within 50 km of the coast, making its discharge relevant to coastal water quality. The plant plays a role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems, including the estuaries and coastal waters of Cumbria.

MILLOM STW discharges into local rivers and streams that flow into the Irish Sea via the Duddon Estuary or nearby coastal waters. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including salmonid fisheries and important bird populations in the estuary. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.