Overview
BRAINTREE STW serves approximately 28,000 people in Braintree, Essex, England. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
BRAINTREE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Black Notley, Braintree, Essex, England. It serves a population of approximately 28,035, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU standards. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses. As a UK wastewater facility, BRAINTREE STW is regulated under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its operational scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the River Blackwater and the Essex coastline. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the catchment area.
Environmental context
BRAINTREE STW discharges into the River Blackwater catchment, which flows through Essex to the North Sea. The river supports a variety of fish and invertebrate species, and the estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, preventing nutrient enrichment and protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
BRAINTREE STW is located at Greene View, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex, England, CM7 1DF, United Kingdom.
BRAINTREE STW serves approximately 28,035 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated wastewater from BRAINTREE STW is discharged into the local river system, which flows into the River Blackwater and eventually reaches the North Sea.
BRAINTREE STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a plant serving over 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
In the UK, wastewater treatment plants serving around 28,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to meet strict effluent quality standards.
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