Overview
CORBY STW serves approximately 127,670 people in Weldon, England, as part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CORBY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Weldon in North Northamptonshire, England, serving a population of around 127,670. The facility is part of the UK's wastewater network, managed under the national regulatory framework derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this scale (over 100,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the River Nene and then into The Wash, an ecologically important estuary on the North Sea coast. The Wash supports diverse birdlife and marine habitats, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the River Nene catchment, which drains into The Wash, a large estuary on England's east coast. The Wash is a vital habitat for migratory birds and supports a rich diversity of aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
CORBY STW is located near Weldon in North Northamptonshire, England, at Stanion Lane, Corby Automotive Terminal.
CORBY STW serves approximately 127,670 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Nene, which eventually reaches The Wash estuary on the North Sea coast.
CORBY STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations over 100,000 people, secondary treatment is required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in the UK typically provide at least secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like The Wash. Compliance with discharge permits is enforced by the Environment Agency.
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