Overview
WILLIAMTHORPE STW is a secondary treatment plant in North East Derbyshire, England, serving approximately 3,896 people. It discharges 867.38 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
WILLIAMTHORPE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Holmewood, North East Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. It serves a population of around 3,896 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 4,041 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 867.38 cubic meters, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the River Trent and Humber Estuary. The plant plays a role in protecting the ecological health of the River Rother and downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the River Rother, a tributary of the River Don, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic species and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
WILLIAMTHORPE STW is located on Park Road in Holmewood, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,896 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Rother, part of the River Don catchment, ultimately reaching the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
WILLIAMTHORPE STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the UK implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from populations over 2,000. It is also subject to environmental permitting by the Environment Agency.
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