Overview
GODSTONE STW is a wastewater treatment plant in Godstone, Surrey, England, serving approximately 5,348 people. It operates under the UK's water quality regulations.
GODSTONE STW is a wastewater treatment facility located on Bone Mill Lane in Godstone, Surrey, England. The plant serves a population of around 5,348 residents in the Tandridge district, operating as part of the UK's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Eden, a tributary of the River Medway, which flows into the Thames Estuary and the North Sea. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the River Eden catchment, which flows into the River Medway and then the Thames Estuary, a major ecological and economic resource. The Thames Estuary supports migratory fish species and important bird populations, making nutrient and pollutant control critical for downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
GODSTONE STW is located on Bone Mill Lane in Godstone, Surrey, England, within the Tandridge district.
The plant serves approximately 5,348 people in the Godstone area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that feed into the River Eden, a tributary of the River Medway, ultimately reaching the Thames Estuary.
As a UK wastewater plant, GODSTONE STW operates under the Water Industry Act and the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a plant serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by settlement.
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