Overview
Toton STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 68,000 people in Erewash, Derbyshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
Toton STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Erewash, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. The plant serves a population of around 68,228, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under UK and EU classifications. As a plant of this scale in the United Kingdom, Toton STW is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), transposed into UK law. The UK Environment Agency oversees permitting and compliance, ensuring discharges protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Trent, a major river in the Midlands, which flows into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Trent catchment, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Toton STW discharges into the River Trent catchment, which flows through the East Midlands to the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The Trent supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for species like salmon and eel. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Toton STW is located in Erewash, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England, near Long Eaton.
Toton STW serves approximately 68,228 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Toton STW discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the River Trent, which flows to the Humber Estuary and North Sea.
Toton STW operates under the UK's implementation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with permits issued by the Environment Agency to ensure compliance with discharge standards.
Plants of this scale in the UK are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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