Overview
Slough Wood STW serves 206,000 people in Slough, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for large agglomerations.
Slough Wood STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Slough, England, serving a population of approximately 206,000. Situated near the Jubilee River, the facility is part of the region's critical water infrastructure, managing sewage from a densely populated urban area within the Thames Valley. As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is subject to stringent regulatory requirements under the UK's transposition of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary biological treatment for such population tiers, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's design and operational standards align with these regulations to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Slough Wood STW is discharged into the Jubilee River, a tributary of the River Thames. The Thames flows through London and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital water resource. The plant plays a key role in preventing pollution in this ecologically important river system, safeguarding downstream habitats and recreational waters.
Environmental context
Slough Wood STW discharges into the Jubilee River, which flows into the River Thames, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Thames estuary supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and important bird populations. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the estuary and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
Slough Wood STW is located on Jubilee River Way in Cippenham, Slough, England, SL4 6PX, United Kingdom.
Slough Wood STW serves approximately 206,000 people in the Slough area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Jubilee River, a tributary of the River Thames, which flows to the North Sea.
As a large agglomeration in the UK, Slough Wood STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
For agglomerations over 150,000 people, the UK requires secondary biological treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment often added to meet nutrient removal standards in sensitive catchments like the Thames basin.
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