Overview
IVER IVER BUCKS STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,600 people in Thorney, Buckinghamshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
IVER IVER BUCKS STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Thorney, Buckinghamshire, England, serving a population of around 7,600. The plant is situated near the Grand Union Canal and is part of the wastewater infrastructure for the Iver area. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with environmental permits. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely the Grand Union Canal or a tributary of the River Colne, which flows into the River Thames. The Thames eventually reaches the North Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grand Union Canal, which connects to the River Colne and then the River Thames. The Thames basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for southeastern England. The plant's effluent quality is regulated to protect the canal and downstream rivers from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, maintaining ecological balance in this densely populated region.
Frequently asked questions
IVER IVER BUCKS STW is located on Canal Way in Iver, near Thorney, Buckinghamshire, England, with the postcode SL0 9HL.
The plant serves approximately 7,600 people in the Iver and Thorney area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Grand Union Canal, which flows into the River Colne and eventually the River Thames.
As a UK plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring secondary treatment for inland plants of this size.
For plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in England, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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