Overview
BASSINGHAM STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in North Kesteven, England, serving 2,286 people. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, supporting the River Witham catchment.
BASSINGHAM STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bassingham, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,286 and operates under the regulatory framework of the UK Environment Agency, which enforces the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 2000, transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges under UK regulations. Its designed capacity is 2,500 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of about 509 cubic meters, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and settlement to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Witham, which flows through Lincolnshire to The Wash, a large estuary and important ecological area. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Witham catchment, supporting aquatic life and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that feed the River Witham, which flows northeast through Lincolnshire to The Wash, a major estuary on the North Sea. The Wash supports diverse bird populations and is an important site for migratory waterfowl. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting the ecological balance of the river and estuary.
Frequently asked questions
BASSINGHAM STW is located on Newark Road in Bassingham, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, LN5 9HA, United Kingdom.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,286 people in the Bassingham area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Witham, which flows to The Wash estuary on the North Sea.
The plant operates under the UK Environment Agency's enforcement of the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 2000, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Secondary treatment is required for inland freshwater discharges.
For small agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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