Overview
KEDINGTON STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in West Suffolk, England, serving approximately 2,042 people. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, supporting the region's water quality management.
KEDINGTON STW is a wastewater treatment facility located on Cotton Hall Lane in Kedington, West Suffolk, Suffolk, England. The plant serves a population of around 2,042, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the United Kingdom's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 2,760 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of approximately 455 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Stour catchment, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Stour Valley and downstream estuarine environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Stour catchment, which flows through Suffolk and Essex before entering the North Sea via the Stour Estuary. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species and important bird populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
KEDINGTON STW is located on Cotton Hall Lane in Kedington, West Suffolk, Suffolk, England, with the postcode CB9 7QN.
The plant serves approximately 2,042 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging treated effluent into local watercourses within the River Stour catchment, which flows to the North Sea.
As a UK plant, KEDINGTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is required.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under UK regulations. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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