Overview
KINGS SUTTON KINGS SUTTON NOR STW is a secondary treatment plant serving King's Sutton, England. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,660 people with a discharge volume of 814.84 cubic meters.
KINGS SUTTON KINGS SUTTON NOR STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in King's Sutton, a village in West Northamptonshire, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,660 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 3,660 cubic meters aligns with the population served, indicating the plant is appropriately scaled for its catchment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Cherwell, a tributary of the River Thames. This discharge contributes to the Thames Basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for downstream communities and industries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Cherwell catchment, part of the Thames River Basin. The Cherwell flows south to join the Thames near Oxford, supporting habitats for fish, invertebrates, and riparian vegetation. The Thames downstream is a major ecological corridor in southern England, with sensitive areas requiring careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in King's Sutton, West Northamptonshire, England, with the postcode OX17 3RZ.
The plant serves approximately 3,660 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent discharges into local watercourses that flow into the River Cherwell, a tributary of the River Thames, part of the Thames River Basin.
As a UK plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring secondary treatment for inland discharges.
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