Overview
BENSON HENLEY ROAD BENSON OX STW is a wastewater treatment plant in South Oxfordshire, England, serving approximately 6,900 people. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
BENSON HENLEY ROAD BENSON OX STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in South Oxfordshire, England, serving a population of around 6,900. The plant is situated near Benson and Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire, part of the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it falls under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the Environment Agency, which issues permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely contributing to the River Thames catchment. The Thames flows through Oxfordshire and ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Thames Estuary. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this ecologically important river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the River Thames catchment, which flows through Oxfordshire and into the Thames Estuary, eventually reaching the North Sea. The Thames supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and eels, and is an important migratory corridor. Protecting water quality in this river is critical for maintaining biodiversity and meeting water quality standards under the Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Benson Lane, Preston Crowmarsh, near Benson and Crowmarsh Gifford in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England.
The plant serves approximately 6,900 people in the local area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely into a watercourse within the River Thames catchment.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, enforced by the Environment Agency through Environmental Permitting Regulations.
For small agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is typically required for discharges to freshwater, as per the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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