Overview
HADLEIGH STW serves the town of Hadleigh in Babergh, Suffolk, England, treating wastewater for approximately 7,720 residents. The plant operates under UK wastewater regulations, discharging into local watercourses.
HADLEIGH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located at 7, Priory Meadows, Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, England, serving a population of around 7,720 people. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and is part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure managed under the Water Industry Act 1991. As a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment in line with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which is transposed into UK law. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Stour or nearby tributaries, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and supporting the ecological health of the Suffolk river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses within the River Stour catchment, which flows eastward to the North Sea at Harwich. This area supports diverse freshwater habitats, including wetlands and floodplains that provide important spawning and nursery grounds for fish species. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive lowland river system.
Frequently asked questions
HADLEIGH STW is located at 7, Priory Meadows, Hadleigh, Babergh, Suffolk, England, IP7 5FP, United Kingdom.
HADLEIGH STW serves approximately 7,720 people in the town of Hadleigh and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater from HADLEIGH STW is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Stour catchment, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a UK wastewater plant, HADLEIGH STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and complies with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) in the UK, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by settlement.
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