Overview
WELLS STW in Haybridge, Somerset, England, serves approximately 14,608 people as part of the UK's municipal wastewater infrastructure under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations.
WELLS STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Haybridge, Somerset, England, serving a population of around 14,608. The plant is situated near Burcott Lane and operates within the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom, which transposes the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive into national law. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect the receiving environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megaliters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. Under UK regulations, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, and those in sensitive areas may need tertiary treatment. The plant is part of the broader water management system managed by the relevant water company. The treated effluent from WELLS STW likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Somerset Levels or the Bristol Channel. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and important wetland habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, which ultimately flows into the Severn Estuary, a major ecological and economic resource.
Environmental context
WELLS STW discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Somerset Levels, a low-lying wetland area of high ecological importance. The water eventually reaches the Bristol Channel and the Severn Estuary, which supports diverse marine life and migratory bird populations. The region's hydrology is influenced by tidal dynamics and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
WELLS STW is located on Burcott Lane in Haybridge, Somerset, England, near the city of Wells.
WELLS STW serves approximately 14,608 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from WELLS STW is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Somerset Levels and eventually the Bristol Channel.
WELLS STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring secondary treatment for plants serving over 10,000 people.
Plants of this scale in the UK are typically required to provide secondary treatment, and may need tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Somerset Levels.
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