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Llandrindod Wells STW Park Lane STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Llandrindod, Wales

Llandrindod, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom

Overview

Llandrindod Wells STW Park Lane STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Llandrindod, Wales, serving approximately 6,246 people. It operates under UK regulations and discharges into local watercourses within the River Wye catchment.

Llandrindod Wells STW Park Lane STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Llandrindod, Powys, Wales. The facility serves a population of around 6,246 residents in the town and surrounding area, operating as part of the UK's public wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is regulated under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Wye, one of the UK's most important rivers for conservation. The River Wye flows south to the Severn Estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its wildlife and habitats.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the River Wye catchment, which flows through the Welsh Marches and into the Severn Estuary. The River Wye is a major river known for its high ecological value, supporting salmon, otter, and diverse invertebrate populations. The catchment area includes upland and agricultural land, and the plant's discharge contributes to the river's flow, requiring careful management to maintain water quality standards.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Park Lane in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, with the postcode LD1 6AE.

The plant serves approximately 6,246 people in the town of Llandrindod Wells and surrounding areas.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the River Wye catchment, which ultimately flows to the Severn Estuary.

The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For plants serving under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.

The River Wye is a major river in the UK, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its diverse aquatic life, including salmon and otter populations. It flows through the Welsh Marches into the Severn Estuary.

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