Swinderby STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Swinderby STW (Sewage Treatment Works) is located in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, serving a population of 2,059. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 2,059 population equivalent, with an average daily discharge volume of 458.41 cubic meters. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the UK Environment Agency, which issues permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. For secondary treatment plants of this scale, permits typically set limits on biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, and ammonia to protect receiving water quality. The treated effluent from Swinderby STW discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Witham and then The Wash, an ecologically important estuary on the east coast of England. The Wash supports diverse bird life and is a key site for migratory waterfowl. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.

Swinderby STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Witham, which flows into The Wash, a large estuary on the North Sea coast. The Wash is an ecologically significant area supporting diverse aquatic life, including important bird populations and marine habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution entering this sensitive downstream environment.