SUTTON BONINGTON STW FE - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Rushcliffe, England

SUTTON BONINGTON STW FE is a wastewater treatment works located in Sutton Bonington, Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,019 people and operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for smaller agglomerations. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,019 cubic meters per day and discharges a volume of 449.5 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent enters the local river system. The receiving water body is part of the River Soar catchment, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the River Soar, a tributary of the River Trent, which flows into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream river system.