Winteringham STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Winteringham, England

Winteringham STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Winteringham, North Lincolnshire, England. The facility serves a population of around 9,765 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. Its location near the Humber Estuary influences its environmental considerations. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, Winteringham STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. The treated effluent from Winteringham STW is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary on the east coast of England. The Humber Estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its discharge could influence coastal water quality.

Winteringham STW discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Humber Estuary, which then empties into the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is a large, ecologically sensitive area that supports a variety of fish, birds, and invertebrates. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its treated effluent contributes to the overall nutrient load entering the estuary, which can affect algal growth and water quality.