Overview
Luxford Ln East Grinstead STW serves approximately 9,390 people in Mid Sussex, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, discharging treated effluent into local watercourses.
Luxford Ln East Grinstead STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, serving a population of around 9,390. The plant is situated near East Grinstead and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a UK wastewater treatment plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (England and Wales) 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the English Channel via the River Medway or the River Ouse catchment. The plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the River Medway or River Ouse catchments, which flow into the English Channel. These rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The area is characterized by mixed urban and rural land use, and the plant's operation helps maintain water quality in downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, near East Grinstead. Its address is Horseshoe Cottage, Luxfords Lane, Sunnyside, East Grinstead.
The plant serves approximately 9,390 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the River Medway or River Ouse catchments, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (England and Wales) 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required.
Under UK regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 2,000 and 15,000 usually require secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be needed.
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