OKEHAMPTON STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, West Devon, England

OKEHAMPTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sampford Courtenay, West Devon, Devon, England. It serves a population of around 8,340, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are overseen by the Environment Agency. As a UK wastewater facility, OKEHAMPTON STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a plant serving around 8,340 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treated effluent from OKEHAMPTON STW is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the River Torridge or River Taw catchment, flowing towards the Bristol Channel. This contributes to the ecological health of the region's rivers and estuaries, supporting diverse aquatic life and habitats.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the River Torridge or River Taw, both of which flow into the Bristol Channel. This area supports salmonid fisheries and diverse freshwater ecosystems. The catchment is predominantly rural, with agriculture influencing water quality, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance.