Overview
SHIREBROOK STW serves the town of Shirebrook in Derbyshire, England, treating wastewater for approximately 15,000 people. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SHIREBROOK STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Sookholme Road in Shirebrook, Bolsover, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. It serves a population of around 15,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. As a plant in the United Kingdom, SHIREBROOK STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's discharge is regulated by the Environment Agency under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The treated effluent from SHIREBROOK STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent catchment, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the River Meden and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
SHIREBROOK STW discharges into the River Meden, a tributary of the River Idle, which flows into the River Trent. The Trent catchment drains into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological site supporting diverse bird populations and fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is important for both wildlife and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
SHIREBROOK STW is located on Sookholme Road in Shirebrook, Bolsover, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England.
SHIREBROOK STW serves approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from SHIREBROOK STW is discharged into local watercourses that feed into the River Meden, part of the River Trent catchment, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
SHIREBROOK STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The Environment Agency regulates its discharge through environmental permits.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under UK regulations. In sensitive areas, additional tertiary treatment may be mandated to protect receiving water bodies.
Nearby plants