Overview
NORTH FERRIBY STW serves approximately 6,442 people in North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the Humber Estuary catchment.
NORTH FERRIBY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in North Ferriby, a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of around 6,442 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK water industry standards. The plant is situated near the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary on the east coast of England. As a UK wastewater facility, NORTH FERRIBY STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, in line with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from NORTH FERRIBY STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Humber Estuary, which then flows into the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is an ecologically important site, supporting diverse birdlife and fish species, including migratory salmonids. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
NORTH FERRIBY STW discharges into local streams that feed the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary on England's east coast. The Humber Estuary is a vital ecological corridor for migratory birds and fish, including species such as the European eel and Atlantic salmon. The estuary ultimately drains into the North Sea, a productive marine ecosystem. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality standards in this dynamic estuarine environment, which is subject to tidal influences and supports diverse aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
NORTH FERRIBY STW is located at Spy Hill Beacon, Grange Lane, North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 6,442 people in the North Ferriby area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Humber Estuary, which then drains into the North Sea.
As a UK wastewater plant, it operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. It must comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which require secondary treatment for plants of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale (under 10,000 population equivalent), UK regulations typically require secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring sufficient removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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