Overview
WAINFLEET STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in East Lindsey, England, serving a population of 2,319. It discharges treated effluent near the North Sea coast, operating under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Di
WAINFLEET STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wainfleet All Saints, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England. The facility serves a population of 2,319 and is situated near the North Sea coast, within 10 km of the coastline. It is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed under UK environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000 in coastal areas, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,816 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 516.29 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the North Sea via the Steeping River or nearby coastal drainage channels. This coastal discharge is subject to stringent environmental monitoring to protect marine ecosystems, including sensitive habitats and species in the Greater Lincolnshire area. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's coastal waters.
Environmental context
WAINFLEET STW discharges treated wastewater into the Steeping River system, which flows into the North Sea near the Lincolnshire coast. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a broader coastal ecosystem that includes saltmarshes and intertidal habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
WAINFLEET STW is located on Brewster Lane in Wainfleet All Saints, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England. It serves the local community of Wainfleet St Mary and surrounding areas.
WAINFLEET STW serves a population of 2,319 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Steeping River system, which flows into the North Sea. As a coastal plant, its discharge is regulated to protect marine water quality.
WAINFLEET STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in coastal areas.
WAINFLEET STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for its size and coastal location. It is also subject to the UK Environment Agency's permitting and monitoring requirements.
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