Overview
Bordon Hants STW serves approximately 39,400 people in East Hampshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Bordon Hants STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, serving a population of around 39,400. The facility is situated near Lindford and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which is transposed into UK law. This ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated water from Bordon Hants STW ultimately discharges into local watercourses that drain into the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames flows through London and into the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of these downstream waters, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Wey catchment, which flows into the River Thames and eventually the North Sea. The Thames estuary is a vital ecological corridor for migratory fish and supports diverse bird populations. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water abstraction and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
Bordon Hants STW is located at Lands End Lane, Lindford, East Hampshire, Hampshire, England, GU35 0SS, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 39,400 people in the East Hampshire area.
Treated wastewater from Bordon Hants STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames, which flows into the North Sea.
As a UK plant, Bordon Hants STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by the Environment Agency.
For a population of approximately 39,400, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. Many plants of this scale also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stricter nutrient removal standards in sensitive areas.
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