Long Whatton STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in North West Leicestershire, England

Long Whatton STW is a wastewater treatment works located in North West Leicestershire, England, serving the village of Long Whatton and surrounding areas. The plant treats wastewater for a population equivalent of 2,489, with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day, operating well below its capacity. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets regulatory standards before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Soar, a tributary of the River Trent. The River Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the River Soar, part of the River Trent basin. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a major ecological zone supporting diverse bird and fish populations. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming to protect and enhance aquatic ecosystems.