Overview
Crewkerne East STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,830 people in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
Crewkerne East STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, serving a population of around 6,830 residents. The plant is situated in the rural county of Somerset, known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscape. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Bristol Channel via the River Parrett or other Somerset rivers. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for the region's ecology and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local rivers that flow through the Somerset Levels and Moors, a low-lying wetland area of ecological importance. These waters eventually reach the Bristol Channel, a major estuary with significant tidal dynamics and marine biodiversity. The region supports bird populations, fish species, and aquatic plants, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Crewkerne East STW is located at Butts Quarry Lane, Crewkerne, Somerset, England, TA18 7NU, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 6,830 people in the Crewkerne area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Bristol Channel via rivers such as the River Parrett.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of 6,830, secondary treatment is typically required.
Under UK regulations, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 usually require secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring sufficient removal of organic matter and nutrients to protect receiving waters.
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