Overview
HUNTINGDON STW serves approximately 45,000 people in Huntingdonshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
HUNTINGDON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. It serves a population of around 45,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. As part of the UK's regulatory framework, the Environment Agency oversees permitting and compliance. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Great Ouse, which drains into The Wash, a large estuary and ecologically important area on the east coast of England. The Wash supports diverse bird life and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Great Ouse catchment, which flows into The Wash, a major estuary on the North Sea coast. The Wash is an ecologically sensitive area supporting migratory birds, seals, and diverse aquatic life. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
HUNTINGDON STW is located on Huntingdon Road in Wyton, near Huntingdon, in the district of Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England.
HUNTINGDON STW serves approximately 45,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the River Great Ouse catchment, which ultimately flows into The Wash estuary on the North Sea coast.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), enforced by the Environment Agency. This directive mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
Under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment. Some may also require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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