Overview
SHERBORNE STW serves Castleton, England, treating wastewater for approximately 10,616 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
SHERBORNE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castleton, Dorset, England. It serves a population of around 10,616, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are governed by the UK's environmental permitting regime. As a medium-scale facility, SHERBORNE STW is expected to provide secondary treatment in line with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) as implemented in the UK. UK plants of this size typically employ activated sludge or similar biological treatment methods. The treated effluent from SHERBORNE STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Yeo and eventually the English Channel. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the Dorset catchment, which includes ecologically sensitive chalk streams. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
SHERBORNE STW discharges into local streams that feed the River Yeo, which flows into the English Channel. The downstream environment includes chalk streams and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including salmonids and invertebrates. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
SHERBORNE STW is located at West Mill Lane, Castleton, Dorset, England, DT9 6EE, United Kingdom.
SHERBORNE STW serves approximately 10,616 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from SHERBORNE STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Yeo, which flows into the English Channel.
SHERBORNE STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations like SHERBORNE STW, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by settlement.
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