Overview
South Hykeham STW is a secondary treatment plant in North Kesteven, England, serving approximately 2,154 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses, supporting the region's water quality.
South Hykeham STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of around 2,154 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a role in managing domestic wastewater for the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,300 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of approximately 480 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the River Witham and then The Wash, an ecologically important estuary on the east coast of England. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and reducing nutrient pollution in the sensitive North Sea coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the River Witham, which flows into The Wash, a large estuary and embayment of the North Sea. The Wash supports diverse bird populations and is a key site for migratory waterfowl. The plant's secondary treatment helps control nutrient loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication in these downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
South Hykeham STW is located on Meadow Lane in North Hykeham, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England.
The plant serves approximately 2,154 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the River Witham, eventually reaching The Wash estuary and the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, now retained as UK law. For a small agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is standard to protect receiving waters.
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