Overview
WADEBRIDGE STW serves the Bodieve area in Cornwall, England, treating wastewater for approximately 7,365 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local water environment.
WADEBRIDGE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bodieve, near Wadebridge, in Cornwall, England. It serves a population of around 7,365 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the Camel Trail and is part of the broader network serving the North Cornwall area. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, WADEBRIDGE STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to meet strict effluent quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely contributing to the River Camel catchment. The River Camel flows into the Camel Estuary, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an important habitat for wildlife. The estuary eventually reaches the Celtic Sea, making the plant's performance critical for protecting both freshwater and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
WADEBRIDGE STW discharges into the River Camel catchment, which flows into the Camel Estuary and then the Celtic Sea. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon, sea trout, and migratory birds. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence coastal water quality, emphasizing the need for effective treatment to protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
WADEBRIDGE STW is located in Bodieve, near Wadebridge, in Cornwall, England. The address is The Camel Trail, Trevanson, St. Breock, Bodieve, Cornwall, PL27 7HD.
WADEBRIDGE STW serves approximately 7,365 people in the Bodieve and surrounding areas of North Cornwall.
The treated effluent from WADEBRIDGE STW is discharged into the local water environment, likely into the River Camel catchment, which flows into the Camel Estuary and then the Celtic Sea.
WADEBRIDGE STW helps protect the River Camel and its estuary, which are important for wildlife including salmon, sea trout, and migratory birds. The estuary is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
WADEBRIDGE STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant serving around 7,365 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards.
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