CRICKLADE CRICKLADE WILTS STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Latton, Wiltshire

CRICKLADE CRICKLADE WILTS STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Latton in Wiltshire, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,330 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the directive for inland freshwater discharges from populations between 2,000 and 10,000. The designed capacity is 4,330 population equivalents, matching the population served, indicating the plant is appropriately sized for its catchment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Thames catchment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Thames basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in this predominantly rural area of southern England.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed the River Thames, which flows through southern England into the North Sea via the Thames Estuary. The Thames basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important ecological corridor for fish and bird species. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality.