WESTBERE STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canterbury, Kent, England

WESTBERE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near Canterbury in Kent, England. It serves a population of approximately 6,467 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the rural area of Wickhambreaux, within the Stour catchment. As a small-scale treatment facility in England, WESTBERE STW operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in megalitres per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from WESTBERE STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the River Stour catchment. The River Stour flows through Canterbury and into the English Channel via the Stour estuary. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the Stour and downstream coastal waters.

WESTBERE STW discharges into the River Stour catchment, which flows through Canterbury and into the Stour estuary before reaching the English Channel. The Stour estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse birdlife and fish populations, including migratory species. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this important coastal and estuarine environment.