Overview
TRECERUS STW serves Constantine Bay, Cornwall, England, treating wastewater for approximately 12,487 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local coastal environment.
TRECERUS STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Constantine Bay, Cornwall, England, serving the local community including Mother Ivey's Bay Holiday Park. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and serves a population equivalent of 12,487, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulatory frameworks. As a UK wastewater facility, TRECERUS STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Celtic Sea, near Constantine Bay. The surrounding area includes the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and supports diverse marine life, including important habitats for seabirds and coastal species.
Environmental context
TRECERUS STW discharges into the Celtic Sea via the coastal waters near Constantine Bay, Cornwall. The receiving environment is part of the North Atlantic Ocean, with local marine ecosystems supporting diverse species such as seals, seabirds, and commercially important fish. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to designated marine conservation zones and the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Frequently asked questions
TRECERUS STW is located in Constantine Bay, Cornwall, England, near Mother Ivey's Bay Holiday Park, with coordinates 50.545 N, -5.010 W.
TRECERUS STW serves approximately 12,487 people, including residents and visitors to the Constantine Bay area and Mother Ivey's Bay Holiday Park.
TRECERUS STW discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Celtic Sea near Constantine Bay, following UK regulatory standards for marine discharge.
TRECERUS STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
For agglomerations of around 12,000 people in the UK, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, with additional nutrient removal if the discharge is into a sensitive area like a coastal zone.
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