Overview
Tenby and Saundersfoot STW serves 18,262 people in Cymru/Wales, United Kingdom. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal environment, supporting water quality in the region.
Tenby and Saundersfoot STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cymru/Wales, United Kingdom, serving a population of approximately 18,262. The facility is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the sea, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Tenby and Saundersfoot areas. As a plant operating under UK regulations, it is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to meet standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters, which ultimately drain into the Celtic Sea. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for tourism and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal environment from pollution, maintaining water quality for bathing and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Celtic Sea, which is part of the broader Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes small rivers and streams that flow into Carmarthen Bay, an area known for its diverse marine habitats and important for migratory birds. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological balance of this coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
Tenby and Saundersfoot STW is located in Cymru/Wales, United Kingdom, near the coast of Carmarthen Bay. It serves the towns of Tenby and Saundersfoot.
The plant serves a population of approximately 18,262 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Celtic Sea, likely via an outfall that ensures proper dispersion and dilution to protect marine life.
The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its population size, secondary treatment is required.
For a population of 18,262, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also have tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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