Overview
OTLEY STW in Farnley, England serves approximately 15,500 people. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, discharging treated effluent into local watercourses.
OTLEY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Farnley, North Yorkshire, England, serving a population of around 15,500. The facility is part of the UK's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed under the Water Industry Act and regulated by the Environment Agency. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, OTLEY STW is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which is transposed into UK law. The treatment process ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Wharfe, a tributary of the River Ouse, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
OTLEY STW discharges into the River Wharfe catchment, which flows into the River Ouse and then the Humber Estuary, a major ecological corridor for migratory fish and bird species. The Humber Estuary supports diverse habitats including mudflats and saltmarshes, which are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. The plant's treatment level helps protect these downstream environments from excessive nutrient loading.
Frequently asked questions
OTLEY STW is located on Bridle Road in Farnley, North Yorkshire, England, within the York and North Yorkshire region.
OTLEY STW serves approximately 15,500 people in the Farnley and surrounding areas.
OTLEY STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that feed into the River Wharfe, part of the Ouse catchment draining to the Humber Estuary.
OTLEY STW operates under the UK's Water Industry Act and is regulated by the Environment Agency. It complies with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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