Washingborough STW, North Kesteven

Overview

Washingborough STW is a secondary treatment plant in North Kesteven, England, serving approximately 3,421 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment.

Washingborough STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England. It serves a population of around 3,421 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,444 cubic meters per day and discharges an average volume of 761.63 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the North Sea via the River Witham and The Wash. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone for migratory birds and marine species.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the River Witham catchment, which flows into The Wash, a large estuary and embayment of the North Sea. The Wash supports important bird populations and marine habitats, making the quality of treated effluent critical for maintaining ecological balance in this sensitive coastal environment.

Frequently asked questions

Washingborough STW is located on North Dales Road in Washingborough, near Heighington, in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.

The plant serves approximately 3,421 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the local community.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the River Witham catchment, which flows into The Wash and then into the North Sea.

Washingborough STW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.

As a UK plant, Washingborough STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required for freshwater discharges.