Overview
MILTON STW serves South Derbyshire, England, treating wastewater for approximately 17,754 people. The plant operates under UK regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MILTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Twyford, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands of England. It serves a population of around 17,754, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. As a UK plant, MILTON STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Trent River basin, which flows into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. The East Midlands region supports diverse aquatic habitats, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality.
Environmental context
MILTON STW discharges into a tributary of the River Trent, which flows through the East Midlands into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The Trent basin supports important fish populations and migratory species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
MILTON STW is located in Twyford, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands of England.
MILTON STW serves approximately 17,754 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent from MILTON STW is discharged into a local watercourse within the River Trent basin, which flows to the Humber Estuary and the North Sea.
MILTON STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
For a population of this size, UK regulations typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving water is in a sensitive area.
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