LITTLESTONE STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Folkestone and Hythe, Kent

LITTLESTONE STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving the community of Greatstone on Sea, near New Romney in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. With a population served of around 13,925, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK water industry standards. The plant is situated close to the Dungeness coastline, an ecologically sensitive area. As a UK wastewater facility, LITTLESTONE STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from LITTLESTONE STW likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into the English Channel. The surrounding area includes the Dungeness National Nature Reserve, a shingle beach ecosystem that supports diverse birdlife and rare plant species. Proper treatment is essential to protect this unique coastal environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

LITTLESTONE STW discharges into local drainage channels that ultimately reach the English Channel near Dungeness. This coastal area is part of a shingle ecosystem that supports rare flora and fauna, including migratory birds. The plant's proximity to the coast means treated effluent must meet strict standards to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity in the Channel.