ASHINGTON LONDON ROAD STW, Horsham

Overview

ASHINGTON LONDON ROAD STW serves Horsham, England, treating wastewater for approximately 4,663 people. The plant operates under UK regulations, discharging into the local water environment.

ASHINGTON LONDON ROAD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ashington, near Horsham, West Sussex, England. It serves a population of around 4,663, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating a small-scale facility typical for this population size. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the English Channel via the River Adur or similar Sussex rivers. The surrounding area includes the South Downs National Park and ecologically sensitive chalk streams, which support diverse aquatic life and require careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to maintain water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the River Adur, which flows southward to the English Channel. The region includes chalk streams and groundwater-dependent ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. These water bodies support diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and are important for local biodiversity and recreation.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at The Springs, Hole Street, Ashington, Horsham, West Sussex, England, RH20 3DE, United Kingdom.

The plant serves approximately 4,663 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.

Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Adur and ultimately the English Channel.

The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations (2,000-10,000 population), UK regulations typically require secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or biological filters, to meet discharge standards.