Overview
TORPOINT STW serves the town of Torpoint, Cornwall, England, with a population equivalent of 7,608. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment under UK regulatory standards.
TORPOINT STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Trevol Road in Torpoint, Cornwall, England. It serves a population of approximately 7,608 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK water industry classifications. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the English Channel, and its operations are integral to the local community's sanitation infrastructure. As a UK wastewater facility, TORPOINT STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. The designed capacity is recorded at 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating a modest facility tailored to the local population. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the English Channel via the River Tamar or nearby coastal waters. This discharge supports the ecological health of the estuary and coastal zone, which hosts diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive coastal area.
Environmental context
TORPOINT STW discharges into the River Tamar catchment, which flows into the Hamoaze estuary and then the English Channel. The Tamar estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports diverse aquatic habitats, including saltmarsh and mudflats that are vital for migratory birds and marine species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
TORPOINT STW is located on Trevol Road in Torpoint, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
TORPOINT STW serves a population of approximately 7,608 people.
TORPOINT STW discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely into the River Tamar catchment, which flows into the Hamoaze estuary and the English Channel.
TORPOINT STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency, which sets discharge permits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this scale in the UK, secondary treatment is typically required under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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