BYFIELD BYFIELD NORTHANTS STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Byfield, England

BYFIELD BYFIELD NORTHANTS STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Byfield, West Northamptonshire, England. It serves a population of around 4,900 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the broader water management infrastructure for the region. As a UK-based facility, the plant operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (transposed into UK law). It is expected to meet the standards set for its population tier. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Nene catchment. This river flows eastward through Northamptonshire and into The Wash, an ecologically important estuary on the east coast of England. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the River Nene catchment, which flows into The Wash, a large estuary and important habitat for migratory birds and aquatic life. The Wash supports diverse ecosystems, including salt marshes and mudflats, and is a key site for bird species such as knots and oystercatchers. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.