Overview
SOUTH MILTON STW is a secondary treatment plant in South Hams, England, serving 1,866 people. It discharges 415.44 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
SOUTH MILTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving the village of South Milton in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population equivalent of 1,866, with a designed capacity of 1,866 population equivalent and an average daily discharge volume of 415.44 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, SOUTH MILTON STW meets the minimum treatment standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary biological treatment for discharges to coastal waters, which is relevant given the plant's proximity to the coast. The treated effluent from SOUTH MILTON STW is discharged into the local catchment, which ultimately drains to the English Channel. The coastal environment in this area supports diverse marine life and is part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
SOUTH MILTON STW discharges treated wastewater into the local watercourse, which flows into the English Channel near the South Devon coast. The receiving waters support a range of marine habitats, including rocky shores and estuaries, and are important for species such as seabirds and fish. The plant's coastal location means that even secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological health of the nearby marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
SOUTH MILTON STW is located in South Milton, South Hams, Devon, England, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 1,866 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which flows to the English Channel.
SOUTH MILTON STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges to coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
As a UK plant, SOUTH MILTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Secondary treatment is mandatory for coastal discharges from populations over 2,000, though smaller plants may have specific permits.
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