ELSTEAD ELSTEAD SURREY STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Waverley, England

ELSTEAD ELSTEAD SURREY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Lower Ham Lane in Elstead, Waverley, Surrey, England. The facility serves a population of around 4,580 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU wastewater directives. As a small-scale plant, it is subject to the UK's implementation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely contributing to the River Wey catchment, which flows into the River Thames and eventually the North Sea. The surrounding area is rural and ecologically sensitive, with the River Wey supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important habitat for species such as the European eel.

The plant's treated effluent enters the River Wey catchment, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames flows through London and discharges into the North Sea via the Thames Estuary. The River Wey supports diverse aquatic life, including salmonid fish, and its floodplain provides important wetland habitats. The area is ecologically sensitive, with the River Wey designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its biodiversity.