Overview
COLYTON and COLYFORD STW is a secondary treatment plant in East Devon, England, serving 2,964 people. It discharges 659.89 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
COLYTON and COLYFORD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Colyford, East Devon, England. It serves a population of 2,964 and operates as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the A3052 road, close to the coastal area of Devon. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,357 m³/day and currently discharges 659.89 m³/day of treated effluent, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the English Channel via the River Axe or nearby coastal waters. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, though no specific protected-area designation is confirmed for the immediate discharge point.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of East Devon, which drain into the English Channel. The local watershed includes the River Axe and its estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life including migratory fish and bird species. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Jurassic Coast, a site of global geological importance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on the A3052 in Colyford, East Devon, Devon, England, near the coast.
The plant serves a population of 2,964 people in the Colyton and Colyford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely into the River Axe or nearby coastal waters, which flow into the English Channel.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a UK plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and is regulated by the Environment Agency under the Water Resources Act 1991.
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