BROUGHTON STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Broughton, North Lincolnshire

BROUGHTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Broughton, North Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 5,599 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near Bridge Road, Wressle, and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a UK wastewater facility, BROUGHTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a plant serving around 5,600 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment expected if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. This discharge supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and estuaries, which are important habitats for fish and bird species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Humber catchment.

BROUGHTON STW discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Humber Estuary, a major tidal estuary on England's east coast. The Humber Estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish and overwintering birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.