Overview
Tarvin STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,500 people in Tarvin, Cheshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for water quality and environmental protection.
Tarvin STW is a wastewater treatment facility located on Barrow Lane in Tarvin, Cheshire West and Chester, England. The plant serves a population of around 7,500 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK and EU standards. As a plant in the United Kingdom, Tarvin STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's discharge must comply with strict environmental quality standards to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from Tarvin STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Dee catchment and the Irish Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
Tarvin STW discharges into the River Dee catchment, which flows through Cheshire and into the Dee Estuary, a vital habitat for wading birds and fish. The estuary drains into the Irish Sea, supporting commercial fisheries and marine biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Tarvin STW is located on Barrow Lane in Tarvin, Cheshire West and Chester, England, with the postcode CH3 7LJ.
Tarvin STW serves approximately 7,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Tarvin STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Dee catchment, ultimately reaching the Dee Estuary and the Irish Sea.
Tarvin STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency, which sets discharge permits and water quality standards.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under UK regulations, ensuring organic matter and suspended solids are reduced to protect receiving waters.
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