Overview
LUDHAM STW is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 3,485 people in North Norfolk, England. It discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, operating under UK regulations.
LUDHAM STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Ludham, North Norfolk, England. It serves a population of around 3,485 people, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (transposed into UK law) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 7,775 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 775.88 cubic meters per day. Treated effluent from LUDHAM STW is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Norfolk Broads and River Yare system. The Norfolk Broads are a network of rivers and lakes that support diverse aquatic life and are an important ecological and recreational area in eastern England.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Norfolk Broads catchment, a network of shallow lakes and rivers that flow into the River Yare and then to the North Sea. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic plants, fish, and bird species. The Broads are a nationally important wetland habitat, and nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
LUDHAM STW is located in Ludham, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The facility is situated near Horse Fen Road.
LUDHAM STW serves approximately 3,485 people in the Ludham area and surrounding communities in North Norfolk.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, which drains into the Norfolk Broads and ultimately the North Sea via the River Yare.
LUDHAM STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under UK regulations for agglomerations of this size, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000. It is likely permitted by the Environment Agency.
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