Overview
Ivybridge STW serves the town of Ivybridge in South Hams, Devon, England, treating wastewater for approximately 12,586 residents. The plant operates under the UK's water quality regulations.
Ivybridge STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Ermington Road in Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon, England. It serves a population of around 12,586 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. As a UK facility, it operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and complies with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which require secondary treatment for inland discharges from populations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the River Erme and then to the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the River Erme's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Erme catchment, which flows south through Dartmoor National Park and into the English Channel at Erme Mouth. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout, and its estuary is an important habitat for migratory birds. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Ivybridge STW is located on Ermington Road in Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
Ivybridge STW serves approximately 12,586 people in the Ivybridge area.
The treated wastewater from Ivybridge STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately flowing into the River Erme and then to the English Channel.
Ivybridge STW operates under the UK's Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. These require secondary treatment for inland discharges from populations over 10,000.
For a population of approximately 12,500, UK regulations typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Nearby plants