Buckingham STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Maids Moreton, England

Buckingham STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Maids Moreton in Buckinghamshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 16,140 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. As a UK facility, it is regulated by the Environment Agency, which issues discharge permits to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Great Ouse basin, ultimately reaching The Wash on the North Sea coast. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.

The plant discharges into the River Great Ouse catchment, which flows through Buckinghamshire and into The Wash, a large estuary on the North Sea coast. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The receiving waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to protect downstream ecosystems.