Overview
Redgate Mill STW serves Wealden, England, treating wastewater for approximately 21,344 people. The plant operates under UK regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Redgate Mill STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Rotherfield in Wealden, East Sussex, England. It serves a population of around 21,344, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. As a UK plant, Redgate Mill STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Redgate Mill STW likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the River Medway or River Rother, eventually reaching the English Channel. This contributes to the protection of aquatic ecosystems in the region, supporting biodiversity and water quality in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the River Medway or River Rother, which flow into the English Channel. The local watershed supports diverse freshwater habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of the channel and its coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
Redgate Mill STW is located near Rotherfield in Wealden, East Sussex, England, at Blackdon Hill Byway.
Redgate Mill STW serves approximately 21,344 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent from Redgate Mill STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely flowing into the River Medway or River Rother and eventually reaching the English Channel.
Redgate Mill STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas to protect receiving waters.
Nearby plants