Lingfield STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tandridge, Surrey

Lingfield STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Crowhurst, near Tandridge, Surrey, England. The facility serves a population of approximately 11,616 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water management infrastructure. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, Lingfield STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from Lingfield STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Eden or other tributaries of the River Medway, flowing towards the Thames Estuary and the North Sea. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant important for protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats.

Lingfield STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Eden, a tributary of the River Medway. The Medway flows through Kent and into the Thames Estuary, which is a major ecological and economic zone. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality standards in this sensitive river system.