Benhall STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, East Suffolk, England

Benhall STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Benhall, near Aldecar Lane in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,212 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under UK wastewater regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Benhall STW is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent from Benhall STW is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain to the North Sea via the Suffolk coast. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's rivers and coastal waters from pollution, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the area.

Benhall STW discharges into local streams that flow toward the Suffolk coast and the North Sea. The receiving environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal habitats and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in these downstream ecosystems, which are important for local biodiversity and tourism.