Overview
STONE Pirehill STW serves approximately 17,800 people in Stone, Staffordshire, England. The plant operates under UK wastewater regulations and discharges treated effluent into the local river system.
STONE Pirehill STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stone, Staffordshire, England. It serves a population of around 17,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the Trent River basin, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Humber Estuary. As a UK wastewater facility, STONE Pirehill STW is regulated under the Water Industry Act 1991 and must comply with discharge standards set by the Environment Agency. For a plant serving this population, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into a sensitive area. The treated effluent from STONE Pirehill STW is discharged into a local watercourse that feeds into the River Trent. The Trent basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Midlands. Downstream, the river flows through the Humber Estuary, a major wetland and migratory route for birds. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Trent and downstream environments.
Environmental context
STONE Pirehill STW discharges into a tributary of the River Trent, which flows through Staffordshire and into the Humber Estuary before reaching the North Sea. The Trent basin is a key freshwater ecosystem supporting fish populations and aquatic invertebrates. The Humber Estuary is a vital habitat for migratory birds and fish species, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
STONE Pirehill STW is located on Valley Road, Little Stoke, Stone, Staffordshire, England, ST15 0JH, United Kingdom.
STONE Pirehill STW serves approximately 17,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that feeds into the River Trent, which flows to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
As a UK plant, STONE Pirehill STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency, which sets discharge permit conditions to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment or nutrient removal required if discharging into sensitive areas like the River Trent basin.
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