Overview
Shoreham & Portslade STW serves Adur, England, treating wastewater for approximately 54,377 people. The plant operates under the UK's urban wastewater regulations, discharging into the English Channel via the River Adur estuary.
Shoreham & Portslade STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kingston Buci, Adur, West Sussex, England. It serves a population of approximately 54,377, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the English Channel, and its operations are critical for protecting the local marine environment. As a UK wastewater facility, the plant is regulated under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment expected if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for the population served. The treated effluent from Shoreham & Portslade STW is discharged into the River Adur estuary, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal discharge point is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and migratory bird populations. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the estuary and adjacent coastal waters, which are used for recreation and commercial fishing.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the River Adur estuary, which flows into the English Channel. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, invertebrates, and migratory birds. The estuary is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's treatment performance directly affects water quality in the channel, which is important for tourism and local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
Shoreham & Portslade STW is located in Kingston Buci, Adur, West Sussex, England, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves approximately 54,377 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the River Adur estuary, which flows into the English Channel.
The plant operates under the UK Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-100,000 people) in the UK, secondary treatment is standard. Tertiary treatment may be required if the discharge is into a sensitive area, such as a coastal estuary.
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