ULCEBY STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ulceby, North Lincolnshire

ULCEBY STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Cross Road in Ulceby, North Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of around 2,163 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Humber Estuary. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland and coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,216 m³/day, and the reported discharge volume is 481.56 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. As a UK facility, it operates under environmental permits issued by the Environment Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge quality standards. The treated effluent from ULCEBY STW ultimately reaches the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary that flows into the North Sea. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's coastal location means its discharge is subject to stringent regulations to protect the sensitive marine environment.

ULCEBY STW discharges into the Humber Estuary, a large tidal estuary on the east coast of England that drains into the North Sea. The estuary is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations, birdlife, and intertidal habitats. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) requires careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream marine ecosystems.