Buxton STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in High Peak, Derbyshire, England

Buxton STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in High Peak, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. It serves a population of around 23,352, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. As a UK plant, Buxton STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are in a sensitive area. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely contributing to the River Wye catchment, which flows through the Peak District National Park. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important water resource for the area.

Buxton STW discharges into the River Wye catchment, which flows through the Peak District and eventually joins the River Derwent, a tributary of the River Trent. The Trent drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The Peak District is a nationally important area for biodiversity, with habitats supporting salmonid fish and other sensitive species.