BUTLEIGH STW | Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Butleigh, Somerset

BUTLEIGH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Henley Lane in Butleigh, Somerset, England. It serves a population of approximately 2,296 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and plays a role in managing local wastewater in the rural Somerset area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,225 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 511.17 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The treatment process aligns with UK environmental regulations, ensuring compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent from BUTLEIGH STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Somerset Levels and ultimately the Bristol Channel. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory birds and freshwater ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

BUTLEIGH STW discharges into local streams that flow through the Somerset Levels, a low-lying wetland area, before reaching the Bristol Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive freshwater and estuarine environments.