Overview
CHARD STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 31,889 people in Chard, Somerset, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
CHARD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Chard, Somerset, England, serving a population of around 31,889. The plant is situated on the Old Taunton to Chard Train Line in Knowle St. Giles, and it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a plant in the United Kingdom, CHARD STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (over 15,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from CHARD STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Axe catchment, which flows into the English Channel. The plant helps protect the water quality of local streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in Somerset.
Environmental context
CHARD STW discharges into the River Axe catchment, which flows through Somerset and into the English Channel at Axmouth. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout, and its estuary is an important habitat for birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
CHARD STW is located on the Old Taunton to Chard Train Line in Knowle St. Giles, Chard, Somerset, England, TA20 3DA, United Kingdom.
CHARD STW serves approximately 31,889 people in the Chard area.
The treated effluent from CHARD STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately entering the River Axe catchment, which flows to the English Channel.
CHARD STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For plants serving over 15,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required. In sensitive areas like parts of Somerset, tertiary treatment may be needed to reduce nutrients and protect water quality.
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