Overview
Packington STW serves North West Leicestershire, England, treating wastewater for approximately 26,260 people. The plant operates under UK regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Packington STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Packington, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England. It serves a population of around 26,260, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulatory frameworks. The facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by local water authorities. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, Packington STW is subject to the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For inland plants like this, the directive also requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's design and operation align with these standards to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent from Packington STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent catchment, part of the Humber River Basin. This basin flows into the North Sea via the Humber Estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
Packington STW discharges into the River Trent catchment, which flows into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea. The Humber Estuary is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse bird life and fish species. The plant's treatment processes help control nutrient loads and maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
Packington STW is located in Packington, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, with the address Babelake Street, Arlick Farm, Packington.
Packington STW serves approximately 26,260 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Packington STW discharges into local watercourses that are part of the River Trent catchment, which flows into the Humber Estuary and then the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, Packington STW is required to meet the standards of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment and appropriate nutrient removal to protect receiving waters.
For a plant of this size in England, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with additional nutrient removal required if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant is designed to meet these regulatory requirements.
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