Overview
DONINGTON STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in South Holland, England, serving approximately 2,607 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local water environment under UK regulations.
DONINGTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of around 2,607 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in a rural area of the Lincolnshire Fens, an agricultural region with a network of drainage channels. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches the population served, indicating a well-scaled facility. Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the North Sea via The Wash. The receiving water body is part of the Anglian River Basin District, which includes sensitive ecosystems such as The Wash, a large estuary and important habitat for birds and marine life. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, and its secondary treatment level helps protect downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the drainage network of the Lincolnshire Fens, which ultimately flows into The Wash, a large estuary on the east coast of England. The Wash is a significant ecological area supporting diverse bird populations, salt marshes, and marine life. The region's flat, low-lying terrain and intensive agriculture make water quality management crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
DONINGTON STW is located on Shoff Drove in Donington, South Holland, Lincolnshire, England, in the East Midlands region.
The plant serves approximately 2,607 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into The Wash estuary and ultimately the North Sea.
DONINGTON STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a UK plant, DONINGTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The Environment Agency oversees compliance and permits.
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