CLACTON STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Great Holland, Essex, United Kingdom

CLACTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Great Holland, near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, England. It serves a population of approximately 48,331, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU standards. The plant is situated in the Tendring district, a coastal area in the East of England. As a UK wastewater facility, CLACTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population of this scale, 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 unit), indicating its scale of operation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Essex coast. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of nearby beaches and estuaries, which are vital for tourism and local ecosystems.

CLACTON STW discharges into the local water system that flows into the North Sea via the Essex coast. The receiving waters include estuaries and coastal zones that support diverse aquatic life, including fish, invertebrates, and migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the coast and the importance of maintaining water quality for tourism and biodiversity.