Overview
MOULTON STW is a secondary treatment plant in South Holland, England, serving approximately 4,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
MOULTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moulton, South Holland, Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of around 4,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in a rural area near the Delgate Bank, Weston CP, and plays a key role in managing local sewage. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,994 population equivalent and a discharge volume of 889.20 cubic meters per day, the facility is appropriately scaled for its service area. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets quality standards before release. The treated effluent from MOULTON STW discharges into local watercourses that drain into the River Welland and eventually The Wash, a large estuary and bay on the North Sea coast. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of The Wash.
Environmental context
MOULTON STW discharges into local streams that flow into the River Welland, which empties into The Wash, a large estuary on England's east coast. The Wash is a vital habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse marine life, including seals and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding this ecologically sensitive area from eutrophication and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
MOULTON STW is located in Moulton, South Holland, Lincolnshire, England, near Delgate Bank, Weston CP. The postcode is PE12 6JB.
MOULTON STW serves approximately 4,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Welland, which flows into The Wash estuary on the North Sea coast.
MOULTON STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a UK plant, MOULTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The Environment Agency regulates discharges to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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