KESSINGLAND STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, East Suffolk, England

KESSINGLAND STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Marsh Lane in Kessingland, East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. It serves a population of approximately 7,661 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations. The plant operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains to the North Sea via the Suffolk coast. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal ecosystem and bathing waters in the area, which are important for tourism and biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the local watercourses that flow to the North Sea via the Suffolk coast. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for migratory birds. The area includes sensitive habitats such as salt marshes and estuaries, which benefit from effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.