Overview
BUNGAY STW serves approximately 5,200 people in East Suffolk, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
BUNGAY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in East Suffolk, England, serving a population of around 5,200. Situated near the town of Bungay, the facility is part of the United Kingdom's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed under the national regulatory framework. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The treated effluent from BUNGAY STW is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Waveney, a chalk stream that supports diverse aquatic life. The river eventually reaches the North Sea via Breydon Water, an ecologically important estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
BUNGAY STW discharges into the River Waveney catchment, a chalk stream known for its biodiversity. The river flows through the Norfolk Broads, a wetland area of international ecological significance, before entering the North Sea. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment, supporting fish populations and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BUNGAY STW is located in East Suffolk, England, near the town of Bungay. The facility serves the local community as part of the UK's wastewater treatment network.
BUNGAY STW serves approximately 5,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the UK's wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that feed into the River Waveney, a chalk stream that flows to the North Sea via Breydon Water.
BUNGAY STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like BUNGAY STW, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into inland waters.
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