Overview
Long Buckby STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,771 people in Long Buckby Wharf, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for small agglomerations.
Long Buckby STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Long Buckby Wharf, West Northamptonshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 5,771 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. As a small-scale plant, Long Buckby STW is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which the UK implemented prior to Brexit. Typical configurations for this population size include activated sludge or trickling filter systems. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Nene catchment, which flows into The Wash, a large estuary and important ecological area on the east coast of England. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are subject to environmental quality standards.
Environmental context
Long Buckby STW discharges into the River Nene catchment, which flows eastward into The Wash, a major estuary and designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The Wash supports important bird populations and marine habitats, making nutrient management critical. The plant's effluent contributes to the overall water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Long Buckby STW is located near the M1 motorway in Long Buckby Wharf, West Northamptonshire, England, with coordinates 52.295 N, -1.103 W.
Long Buckby STW serves approximately 5,771 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the River Nene catchment, which flows into The Wash estuary on the east coast of England.
As a UK plant, Long Buckby STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Small agglomerations like this are typically required to provide secondary treatment.
For a population of approximately 5,800, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or rotating biological contactors, followed by settlement and disinfection if required.
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