Overview
Hythe STW serves approximately 19,681 people in England, United Kingdom. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Hythe STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving the community of Hythe in England, United Kingdom. With a population equivalent of approximately 19,681, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and UK environmental regulations. Under the UWWTD, agglomerations of this scale are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The plant must comply with discharge standards set by the Environment Agency, which oversees water quality in England. The treated effluent from Hythe STW is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a sensitive coastal ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact marine habitats and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from Hythe STW enters the local drainage network, which flows into the English Channel via nearby rivers or coastal outfalls. The English Channel is a dynamic marine environment supporting diverse species, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The plant's discharge must meet strict standards to prevent eutrophication and protect bathing waters, which are important for tourism and local ecology.
Frequently asked questions
Hythe STW is located in Hythe, England, United Kingdom, near the coast of the English Channel.
Hythe STW serves approximately 19,681 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU and UK regulations.
Hythe STW discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which ultimately flows into the English Channel.
Hythe STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of around 20,000 people, the UK typically requires secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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