Princes Risborough Summerleys STW - Buckinghamshire Wastewater Treatment Plant

Princes Risborough Summerleys STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England. It serves a population of around 12,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a UK wastewater facility, the plant operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant likely employs conventional treatment processes to meet discharge standards. It adheres to national regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Thame, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern England. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this catchment area.

The plant discharges into the River Thame catchment, which flows into the River Thames and eventually the North Sea. The Thames basin is a vital freshwater ecosystem supporting fish, invertebrates, and bird species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is used for recreation and drinking water abstraction downstream.