Overview
NORTH FAL STW serves St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall, England, treating wastewater for approximately 8,275 people. The plant discharges into the local water environment within 50 km of the coast.
NORTH FAL STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It serves a population of approximately 8,275 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK regulations. The plant is situated in a rural area near the southern coast of Cornwall. As a UK wastewater facility, NORTH FAL STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and discharge permits are issued to protect receiving water quality. The treated effluent from NORTH FAL STW likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains towards the English Channel. The surrounding area includes the Fal River catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local biodiversity. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that nutrient management is a key consideration to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Fal River catchment, which flows into the Carrick Roads estuary and then into the English Channel. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including seagrass beds and important fish nursery areas. Nutrient loading from wastewater must be carefully managed to protect these sensitive ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
NORTH FAL STW is located in St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, near the southern coast.
NORTH FAL STW serves approximately 8,275 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent from NORTH FAL STW is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Fal River catchment and ultimately the English Channel.
As a UK wastewater plant, NORTH FAL STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency, which issues discharge permits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in England, secondary treatment is typically required under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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