Overview
Walton Le Dale STW serves approximately 58,258 people in Preston, England, as part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directi
Walton Le Dale STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Preston, Lancashire, England, serving a population of approximately 58,258. The plant is situated in the northwest of England, an area with a temperate maritime climate and significant urban and industrial activity. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Ribble catchment, which flows into the Ribble Estuary and then the Irish Sea. The Ribble Estuary is an ecologically important area supporting diverse birdlife and aquatic habitats. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Ribble catchment, which flows into the Ribble Estuary and then the Irish Sea. The Ribble Estuary is a significant ecological area, supporting a variety of bird species and aquatic life. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this downstream environment, which is important for both biodiversity and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
Walton Le Dale STW is located in Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. The address is Boulevard, Frenchwood, Preston, PR1 4PH.
Walton Le Dale STW serves approximately 58,258 people in the Preston area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Ribble catchment, which flows into the Ribble Estuary and then the Irish Sea.
The plant operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population of around 58,000, secondary treatment is typically required.
The designed capacity of Walton Le Dale STW is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or a similar unit), indicating the plant's treatment capacity.
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