Overview
CADDINGTON STW serves Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, treating wastewater for approximately 5,590 people. The plant discharges into local waterways under UK environmental regulations.
CADDINGTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, serving a population of around 5,590. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom. As a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which is transposed into UK law. The plant adheres to standards set by the Environment Agency, which issues permits and monitors compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the River Thames catchment, supporting aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region. The plant plays a role in protecting the local environment from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Ver, a chalk stream that flows into the River Colne, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames eventually reaches the North Sea. The River Ver supports diverse aquatic life, including brown trout and water voles, and is an ecologically sensitive chalk stream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
CADDINGTON STW is located on Windmill Road, Flamstead, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, LU1 4LQ, United Kingdom.
CADDINGTON STW serves approximately 5,590 people in the Dacorum area.
The treated effluent from CADDINGTON STW is discharged into local watercourses, likely the River Ver, which flows into the River Colne and eventually the River Thames.
As a UK wastewater plant, CADDINGTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) transposed into UK law, with permits issued by the Environment Agency.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the UWWTD requires secondary treatment, which is standard for plants of this scale in the UK.
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