Overview
BRANDON STW serves West Suffolk, England, treating wastewater for approximately 9,883 people. The plant operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BRANDON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Church Road in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England. It serves a population of approximately 9,883 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulatory frameworks. As a UK facility, it operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and complies with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the River Great Ouse or nearby river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the Suffolk countryside.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers that flow into the North Sea via the Wash estuary. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and small watercourses that support diverse aquatic life. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining ecological balance in the downstream coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
BRANDON STW is located on Church Road in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England, with the postcode IP27 0JB.
BRANDON STW serves approximately 9,883 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from BRANDON STW is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Wash estuary.
BRANDON STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and complies with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For plants serving approximately 10,000 people in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by settlement and disinfection if required.
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