Overview
HODSOCK STW serves approximately 9,200 people in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the River Trent catchment.
HODSOCK STW is a wastewater treatment works located in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England, serving a population of around 9,200. The facility is situated near the village of Hodsock, within the East Midlands region, and is part of the United Kingdom's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, HODSOCK STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges from populations over 2,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by the Environment Agency, the regulatory body for water quality in England. The treated effluent from HODSOCK STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent, one of the major rivers in the Midlands. The River Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish and bird species.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the River Trent, which flows through Nottinghamshire and into the Humber Estuary, a large tidal estuary on the east coast of England. The Humber Estuary is ecologically significant, supporting a range of bird species and fish populations. The River Trent catchment is heavily influenced by agriculture and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
HODSOCK STW is located on Woodhouse Lane, near the village of Hodsock in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England.
HODSOCK STW serves approximately 9,236 people in the local area, including parts of Carlton in Lindrick and Costhorpe.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Trent, which eventually reaches the Humber Estuary.
As a UK wastewater treatment plant, HODSOCK STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) transposed into UK law, enforced by the Environment Agency.
Under the UWWTD, plants serving populations over 2,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. For inland discharges, this is the standard requirement unless the receiving water is designated as sensitive.
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