Overview
LUTTERWORTH STW serves the town of Lutterworth in Harborough, Leicestershire, England. This wastewater treatment plant handles a population equivalent of approximately 11,243 people.
LUTTERWORTH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Moorbarns Lane in Lutterworth, within the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The plant serves a population of around 11,243 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. As a plant operating under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), LUTTERWORTH STW is required to provide at least secondary treatment for its population load. The UWWTD mandates secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's inland location suggests it discharges to a freshwater body. The treated effluent from LUTTERWORTH STW likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the River Soar or a tributary, eventually reaching the River Trent and then the Humber Estuary and North Sea. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters are part of the River Soar catchment, which flows into the River Trent and ultimately the Humber Estuary and North Sea. This watershed supports a mix of agricultural and urban land uses, with ecological importance for fish populations and aquatic biodiversity. The Humber Estuary is a major ecological feature, providing habitat for migratory birds and fish species.
Frequently asked questions
LUTTERWORTH STW is located on Moorbarns Lane in Lutterworth, within the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England.
The plant serves approximately 11,243 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the River Soar catchment, eventually reaching the River Trent and the North Sea.
As a UK plant, LUTTERWORTH STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. These require at least secondary treatment for plants serving over 2,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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