Overview
HOLT STW is a wastewater treatment plant in North Norfolk, England, serving approximately 6,541 people. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
HOLT STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, serving a population of approximately 6,541 people. The plant is situated near Holt Road in Letheringsett, within the rural landscape of the Norfolk countryside. As a small to medium agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater. Under UK regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. This ensures adequate treatment before discharge to the environment. The treated effluent from HOLT STW likely discharges into local watercourses that drain towards the North Sea coast. The plant is within 50 km of the coast, meaning its discharge can impact sensitive coastal ecosystems. The surrounding area includes the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, supporting diverse habitats and wildlife.
Environmental context
HOLT STW discharges into local rivers that flow towards the North Sea, part of the wider North Norfolk coastal environment. This region includes ecologically sensitive areas such as salt marshes and mudflats that support migratory birds and marine life. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its treated effluent must meet standards to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
HOLT STW is located on Holt Road in Letheringsett, near Holt, in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England. The postcode is NR25 6RZ.
HOLT STW serves approximately 6,541 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from HOLT STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain towards the North Sea coast, likely via rivers such as the River Glaven or nearby streams.
HOLT STW operates under UK regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000.
For plants serving around 6,500 people in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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