Overview
ST AUSTELL NORTH STW serves 9,441 people in Luxulyan, Cornwall, England. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
ST AUSTELL NORTH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Luxulyan, Cornwall, England, serving a population of approximately 9,441. The plant is situated in a rural area near the coast, within 50 km of the English Channel. As part of the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing domestic sewage from the local community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 are required to have secondary treatment. As a plant serving 9,441 people, ST AUSTELL NORTH STW would be expected to meet this standard, ensuring adequate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the English Channel, contributing to the health of coastal and marine ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect the sensitive coastal environment of Cornwall, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the English Channel, a vital marine ecosystem supporting diverse species and commercial fisheries. The surrounding area includes the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which features estuaries and coastal habitats that depend on good water quality. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects these sensitive environments.
Frequently asked questions
ST AUSTELL NORTH STW is located in Luxulyan, Cornwall, England, at Treskilling, Luxulyan, Cornwall, PL30 5EJ, United Kingdom.
The plant serves a population of 9,441 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the English Channel, supporting coastal and marine ecosystems.
As a UK plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect receiving waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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