Overview
STANTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,236 people in West Suffolk, England. It operates under UK regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
STANTON STW is a wastewater treatment facility located in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England, serving a population of around 5,236. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a small agglomeration serving fewer than 10,000 people, the plant is subject to the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via river systems in East Anglia. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a region characterized by agricultural landscapes and important wetland habitats.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from STANTON STW enters local streams and rivers within the Waveney or Little Ouse catchment, which flow into the North Sea via the Great Ouse or Yare systems. These waterways support a variety of freshwater species and are part of a region known for its lowland river ecosystems. The area includes ecologically sensitive habitats that rely on good water quality to sustain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
STANTON STW is located on Diss Road, Hall Farm, West Suffolk, Suffolk, England, IP31 2BD, United Kingdom.
STANTON STW serves approximately 5,236 people in the West Suffolk area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the North Sea via river systems in East Anglia.
As a UK plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, STANTON STW operates under regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
For inland plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required under UK regulations to protect receiving water quality.
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