Overview
Newbiggin STW Humus Tank Effluent is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,296 people in Newbiggin, England. It discharges 511.17 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
Newbiggin STW Humus Tank Effluent is a wastewater treatment plant located on Coast Road in Newbiggin, Westmorland and Furness, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,296 people and operates as part of the United Kingdom's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,498 m³/day and currently discharges 511.17 m³/day of treated effluent. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, with the plant situated within 10 km of the coast. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Irish Sea, supporting coastal and marine ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that flows into the Irish Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Coast Road in Newbiggin, Westmorland and Furness, England, near the coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,296 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows to the Irish Sea, with a discharge volume of 511.17 m³/day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
In England, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Water Industry Act 1991 and comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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