Overview
Tadcaster STW serves approximately 9,200 people in North Yorkshire, England, discharging treated wastewater into the River Wharfe. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Tadcaster STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in North Yorkshire, England, serving a population of around 9,200. The facility is situated near the River Wharfe, a tributary of the River Ouse, and plays a key role in protecting local water quality. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which is transposed into UK law. This regulatory framework ensures that discharges meet standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, safeguarding the receiving water body. The treated effluent from Tadcaster STW enters the River Wharfe, which flows into the River Ouse and eventually drains into the Humber Estuary. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
Tadcaster STW discharges into the River Wharfe, a tributary of the River Ouse, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The River Wharfe supports a variety of fish species and aquatic invertebrates, and its water quality is critical for downstream habitats including the Humber Estuary, a major ecological area for migratory birds and fish.
Frequently asked questions
Tadcaster STW is located on Wharfe Bank Terrace in Grimston, North Yorkshire, England, near the River Wharfe.
Tadcaster STW serves approximately 9,200 people in the Tadcaster area of North Yorkshire.
Tadcaster STW discharges treated effluent into the River Wharfe, which flows into the River Ouse and eventually the Humber Estuary.
Tadcaster STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For a population of about 9,200, secondary treatment is standard under UK regulations, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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