BROUGHTON STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Broughton, North Northamptonshire

BROUGHTON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Broughton, North Northamptonshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 2,667 people and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local rivers that ultimately drain into the North Sea. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,280 m³/day, the plant is sized to handle the wastewater from the local community. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 593.77 m³/day, indicating it operates well within its capacity. The treated wastewater from BROUGHTON STW is discharged into nearby watercourses that flow into the River Nene catchment. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the East Midlands. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the broader freshwater environment.

BROUGHTON STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Nene, which flows eastward into The Wash, a large estuary and embayment on the North Sea coast. The River Nene catchment supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to maintain the ecological health of the river system and its downstream environments.