Overview
STAMFORD BRIDGE SEWAGE TREATMENT STW serves Gate Helmsley, England, treating wastewater for approximately 4,913 people. The plant operates under UK regulations, discharging into local watercourses.
STAMFORD BRIDGE SEWAGE TREATMENT STW is a wastewater treatment facility located near Gate Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 4,913, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local sanitation infrastructure. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, STAMFORD BRIDGE SEWAGE TREATMENT STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating a modest scale consistent with the population served. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Derwent and then into the Humber Estuary, which flows into the North Sea. The River Derwent supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Yorkshire region. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this sensitive catchment area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the River Derwent, a key tributary of the Humber Estuary. The Derwent supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its waters eventually reach the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is an ecologically significant area, providing feeding and breeding grounds for migratory birds and fish. Protecting water quality in this catchment is essential for maintaining biodiversity and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Stamford Bridge Road in Gate Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England, near the city of York.
The plant serves approximately 4,913 people, making it a small to medium-sized treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Derwent, eventually reaching the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small to medium agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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