Overview
CHEDDLETON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,144 people in Staffordshire Moorlands, England. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
CHEDDLETON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Cheddleton, within the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. The plant serves a population of around 5,144, placing it in the small agglomeration category under UK and EU classifications. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, CHEDDLETON STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The UK Environment Agency oversees compliance through permitting and monitoring, ensuring the plant meets environmental standards appropriate for its scale. The treated effluent from CHEDDLETON STW is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the River Churnet, a tributary of the River Dove. The River Dove ultimately joins the River Trent, which drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Trent catchment, an important ecological corridor in the Midlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the River Churnet, which flows into the River Dove, a part of the River Trent basin. The Trent catchment drains into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological zone supporting migratory fish and bird populations. The local water bodies are sensitive to nutrient enrichment, making effective treatment essential for protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
CHEDDLETON STW is located in Cheddleton, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England, at Railway Yard, Apesford Lane, Basford Green.
CHEDDLETON STW serves approximately 5,144 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the River Churnet, part of the River Dove and Trent catchment, eventually reaching the North Sea.
CHEDDLETON STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), enforced by the Environment Agency, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 people) in the UK, secondary treatment is typically required for discharges into freshwater. The Environment Agency may also impose additional nutrient removal standards if the receiving water is in a sensitive area.
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