Overview
BRIDGEND STW serves approximately 150,000 people in Ogmore, Wales, as part of the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BRIDGEND STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ogmore, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. It serves a population of approximately 150,392, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the sea, and its operations are critical for protecting local water quality. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under the UWWTD, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The plant is regulated under the UK's environmental permitting regime, which transposes EU directives into national law. The treated effluent from BRIDGEND STW likely discharges into the Bristol Channel via local rivers or coastal outfalls. The Bristol Channel is a major estuary with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse marine life and migratory bird populations. The plant's performance is vital for maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
BRIDGEND STW discharges into the Bristol Channel, a large estuary that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. The channel supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, invertebrates, and seabirds, and is an important migratory corridor for species such as salmon and eels. The plant's operations help protect this ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
BRIDGEND STW is located in Ogmore, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, near the coast of the Bristol Channel.
BRIDGEND STW serves approximately 150,392 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BRIDGEND STW likely discharges treated effluent into the Bristol Channel via local rivers or coastal outfalls, as it is within 50 km of the coast.
BRIDGEND STW operates under UK regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in the UK typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary treatment (e. g. , nutrient removal) if discharging into sensitive waters like the Bristol Channel.
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