Overview
HAILSHAM SOUTH STW serves Wealden, England, treating wastewater for approximately 30,000 people. The plant operates under UK regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
HAILSHAM SOUTH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Old Swan Lane in Hailsham, within the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It serves a population of approximately 29,824, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. As a UK plant, HAILSHAM SOUTH STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive areas. The treated effluent from HAILSHAM SOUTH STW likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the English Channel via the Sussex coastal catchment. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the South East England river basin district, which is managed for water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters ultimately drain to the English Channel, a dynamic marine environment that supports fisheries and migratory species. The local watershed includes chalk streams and lowland rivers that are ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for species such as the European eel and various freshwater invertebrates. Nutrient management is important to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
HAILSHAM SOUTH STW is located on Old Swan Lane in Hailsham, within the Wealden district of East Sussex, England.
The plant serves approximately 29,824 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the English Channel via the Sussex coastal catchment.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal if the discharge is to a sensitive area such as a coastal zone or protected river.
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