NORTH LIVERPOOL Fazakerley STW, Liverpool

Overview

NORTH LIVERPOOL Fazakerley STW serves approximately 153,000 people in Liverpool, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

NORTH LIVERPOOL Fazakerley STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool, England. Serving a population of around 153,000, it is a significant component of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling sewage from residential and commercial sources in northern Liverpool. As a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment likely in place to meet stringent environmental standards. The UK's regulatory framework, enforced by the Environment Agency, ensures compliance with discharge permits that protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the River Mersey catchment, which flows into the Mersey Estuary and ultimately the Irish Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and economic resource for the region, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the River Mersey catchment, which drains into the Mersey Estuary and then the Irish Sea. The estuary is a vital habitat for migratory birds and supports a range of fish species. As a large urban center, Liverpool's wastewater management is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal environment.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool, England, at Sugarbrook Drive, Stonebridge Business Park, Gillmoss, Liverpool L11 9YJ.

The plant serves approximately 153,268 people in northern Liverpool and surrounding areas.

The treated effluent is discharged into the River Mersey catchment, which flows into the Mersey Estuary and then the Irish Sea.

As a UK plant serving over 150,000 people, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into UK law, and is regulated by the Environment Agency through discharge permits.

For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is mandatory, and tertiary treatment (e. g. , nutrient removal) is often required to protect sensitive receiving waters like the Mersey Estuary.