Overview
HADDENHAM STW AYLESBURY is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 4,620 people in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for small agglomerations.
HADDENHAM STW AYLESBURY is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,620 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory standards. The plant is situated in a rural area within the Thames River basin, contributing to local water quality management. As a small-scale treatment facility in the United Kingdom, HADDENHAM STW AYLESBURY is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant's design capacity and operational status are not publicly reported, but its role in treating domestic wastewater from the local community is essential for protecting downstream water bodies. The treated effluent from HADDENHAM STW AYLESBURY is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Thame, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for southeastern England. By treating wastewater before discharge, the plant helps reduce nutrient loading and maintain the ecological health of the river system, which flows through the Thames Estuary into the North Sea.
Environmental context
HADDENHAM STW AYLESBURY discharges into local streams that feed the River Thame, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames basin is a major hydrological system in southern England, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. Downstream, the Thames Estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that serves as a migratory corridor for fish and supports important bird populations. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protects the ecological balance of the river and estuary.
Frequently asked questions
HADDENHAM STW AYLESBURY is located on Stanbridge Road, Kingsey, in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
The plant serves approximately 4,620 residents in the Haddenham area, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Thame, a tributary of the River Thames, which eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required.
In the UK, small agglomerations (population under 10,000) are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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