Corfe Mullen STW, Pamphill

Overview

Corfe Mullen STW serves the Pamphill area in Dorset, England, treating wastewater for approximately 7,775 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local water environment.

Corfe Mullen STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Pamphill in Dorset, England, serving a population of around 7,775. The facility is part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the Water Industry Act 1991 and regulated by the Environment Agency. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to provide secondary treatment under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (transposed into UK law). The plant's operational status and permit information are not disclosed in public records. The treated effluent is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains into the English Channel via the River Stour or nearby coastal waters. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge may influence coastal water quality, supporting marine ecosystems and recreational waters.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Dorset catchment, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for water quality in nearby bathing waters. The area includes ecologically sensitive habitats such as estuaries and coastal wetlands that rely on proper nutrient management.

Frequently asked questions

Corfe Mullen STW is located near Pamphill in Dorset, England, along the A31 in Corfe Mullen.

The plant serves approximately 7,775 people in the Pamphill and Corfe Mullen area.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water environment, which drains into the English Channel via the River Stour or nearby coastal waters.

The plant operates under the UK's Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. It must comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.

For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under UK regulations to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.