Overview
BUDE STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving Flexbury, Cornwall, England. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 18,472 and operates under UK regulations.
BUDE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Flexbury, Cornwall, England, serving a population of approximately 18,472. The plant is situated near the coast and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. As a UK wastewater facility, BUDE STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size (10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is typically required, with more stringent treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse or coastal waters, contributing to the protection of the nearby marine environment and the broader catchment of the English Channel.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Cornwall, within 50 km of the shoreline. Its discharge likely enters a local river or directly into coastal waters, ultimately reaching the English Channel. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for water quality in nearby bathing waters and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
BUDE STW is located in Flexbury, Cornwall, England, near the town of Bude. Its postcode is EX23 8NJ.
BUDE STW serves a population equivalent of approximately 18,472 people.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse or directly into coastal waters, given its proximity to the coast.
BUDE STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard.
In the UK, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 typically require secondary treatment. If the discharge is into a sensitive area, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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