Overview
SAWTRY STW is a wastewater treatment plant in Huntingdonshire, England, serving approximately 5,694 people. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for small agglomerations.
SAWTRY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Sawtry, within the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. The plant serves a population of around 5,694, placing it in the small agglomeration category under UK and EU classifications. As a small-scale facility, SAWTRY STW is subject to the UK's implementation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent from SAWTRY STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Great Ouse basin, eventually reaching The Wash, a large estuary and ecologically important area on the North Sea coast. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
SAWTRY STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Great Ouse, which flows through the Fens to The Wash estuary. The Wash is a major wetland and migratory bird habitat, supporting diverse aquatic life. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
SAWTRY STW is located on B1043 in Sawtry, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, with the postcode PE28 5XW.
SAWTRY STW serves approximately 5,694 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
SAWTRY STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Great Ouse basin, ultimately reaching The Wash estuary on the North Sea coast.
SAWTRY STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment or equivalent for agglomerations of its size.
For small agglomerations like SAWTRY STW, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge or trickling filters) to meet consent conditions set by the Environment Agency.
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