Overview
ST CLEARS WWTW STW is a secondary treatment plant in St Clears, Wales, serving approximately 2,827 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under UK regulations.
ST CLEARS WWTW STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom. The facility serves a population of around 2,827 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland and coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 2,827 cubic meters per day aligns with the population served, and the reported discharge volume is 629.39 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which is within 10 km of the coast. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Bristol Channel and the Celtic Sea, supporting diverse marine and estuarine habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a watercourse that flows into the Bristol Channel, a major estuary with significant ecological importance. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish and bird populations. As a coastal facility, the plant's discharge must meet stringent standards to protect marine water quality and sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ST CLEARS WWTW STW is located in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom, near the coast of the Bristol Channel.
The plant serves approximately 2,827 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from populations over 2,000.
The plant discharges into a watercourse that flows into the Bristol Channel, protecting coastal water quality and supporting diverse marine and estuarine ecosystems.
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