EASTRY STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dover, Kent, England

EASTRY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Eastry, near Dover in Kent, England. It serves a population of approximately 2,190 people and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in a coastal area, within 10 km of the English Channel. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and retained UK legislation. With a designed capacity of 2,194 cubic meters per day, it operates at a utilization rate consistent with its population served. The plant's discharge volume of 487.57 cubic meters per day reflects its role in treating domestic wastewater from the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately reaching the English Channel. This coastal discharge is subject to stringent environmental standards to protect marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Dover area, supporting both local biodiversity and recreational use of coastal waters.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the English Channel via local watercourses. The coastal waters near Dover support diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. As a secondary treatment plant, it reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in a region important for tourism and fishing. The discharge is regulated to minimize impacts on the sensitive coastal ecosystem.