Overview
East Bergholt STW is a secondary treatment plant in Babergh, Suffolk, England, serving 2,305 people. It discharges 513.17 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
East Bergholt Sewage Treatment Works (STW) is a municipal wastewater facility located in Flatford, near East Bergholt, in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,305 and operates under the regulatory framework of the UK water industry, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for inland and coastal discharges under UK regulations. It has a designed capacity of 2,943 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 513.17 m³/day of treated effluent. The facility is situated near the River Stour, which flows into the North Sea via the Stour Estuary, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The treated effluent from East Bergholt STW ultimately reaches the North Sea, contributing to the ecological health of the Stour Estuary and coastal waters. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge is subject to stringent environmental standards to protect sensitive marine and estuarine habitats.
Environmental context
East Bergholt STW discharges into the River Stour, which flows eastward through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before entering the Stour Estuary and then the North Sea. The estuary supports diverse bird populations and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with strict nutrient and pathogen removal standards to protect the sensitive estuarine and marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
East Bergholt STW is located on Flatford Road in Flatford, near East Bergholt, in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,305 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Stour, which flows into the Stour Estuary and then the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under UK regulations for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, especially those near sensitive coastal areas.
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