NAGS HEAD LANE BRENTWOOD STW, Greater London

Overview

NAGS HEAD LANE BRENTWOOD STW serves approximately 31,000 people in Greater London, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment under UK regulations.

NAGS HEAD LANE BRENTWOOD STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the London Borough of Havering, Greater London, England. It serves a population of around 31,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK water industry standards. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast. As a UK wastewater facility, the plant operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant serving 31,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the River Thames, which ultimately reaches the North Sea. This contributes to the Thames Basin's water quality management, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the River Thames, which flows through London and into the North Sea. The Thames estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in the London Borough of Havering, Greater London, England, at Maylands Way, Oak Farm.

The plant serves approximately 31,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.

The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the River Thames, ultimately reaching the North Sea.

The plant operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency, which sets discharge permits to protect water quality.

Under UK regulations, a plant of this size typically requires secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Thames catchment.