SHILLINGTON STW - Upper Gravenhurst Wastewater Treatment Plant, England

SHILLINGTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Upper Gravenhurst, Central Bedfordshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 6,111 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in a rural area near the village of Shillington. As a small-scale facility, SHILLINGTON STW is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in line with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which is transposed into UK law. UK regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Great Ouse catchment, which flows into The Wash, a large estuary and important ecological area on the east coast of England. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are subject to environmental quality standards.

SHILLINGTON STW discharges into local streams that feed the River Great Ouse, which flows through the Fens and into The Wash, a major estuary and designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Wash supports important bird populations and marine habitats. The plant's location in a rural, agricultural area means its effluent quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of downstream waters.