Overview
Attleborough STW serves approximately 10,800 people in Breckland, Norfolk, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, supporting the River Yare catchment.
Attleborough STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on West Carr Road, Great Ellingham, near Breckland in Norfolk, England. It serves a population of around 10,826, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by Anglian Water. As a UK wastewater facility, Attleborough STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, which flows into the River Yare catchment. The Yare river system drains into the North Sea via Breydon Water, an ecologically important estuary. The surrounding area includes the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes that support diverse aquatic life and are a key habitat for birds and fish.
Environmental context
Attleborough STW discharges into the River Yare catchment, which flows through the Norfolk Broads and ultimately into the North Sea via Breydon Water. The Broads are a unique wetland environment supporting diverse aquatic plants, fish, and bird species. The plant's effluent quality is critical to maintaining the ecological balance of this sensitive water system.
Frequently asked questions
Attleborough STW is located on West Carr Road, Great Ellingham, near Breckland in Norfolk, England.
Attleborough STW serves approximately 10,826 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which flows into the River Yare catchment and eventually reaches the North Sea via Breydon Water.
Attleborough STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The plant helps protect the River Yare catchment and the Norfolk Broads, a sensitive wetland ecosystem, by treating wastewater before discharge.
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