Overview
BRIDPORT STW serves approximately 29,917 people in Eype, England, discharging treated wastewater into the local water environment. The plant operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BRIDPORT STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Eype in West Bay, Dorset, England. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 29,917, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated close to the Jurassic Coast, a region of significant ecological and geological importance. As a UK wastewater facility, BRIDPORT STW is regulated under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The treated effluent from BRIDPORT STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the English Channel via the River Brit or nearby coastal waters. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the Lyme Bay and Torbay area, which is important for fisheries and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality along this stretch of the Dorset coast.
Environmental context
BRIDPORT STW discharges into the River Brit or directly into coastal waters near West Bay, which flows into Lyme Bay in the English Channel. This area is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, known for its unique geology and rich marine ecosystems. The receiving waters support habitats for fish, seabirds, and benthic communities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological health and recreational water quality.
Frequently asked questions
BRIDPORT STW is located at Black Rock, West Bay, near Eype in Dorset, England, close to the Jurassic Coast.
BRIDPORT STW serves approximately 29,917 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely the River Brit or coastal waters near West Bay, which flow into Lyme Bay and the English Channel.
BRIDPORT STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of around 30,000 people, UK regulations typically mandate secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas like coastal zones or nature conservation sites.
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