Overview
WHETSTONE STW serves approximately 26,400 people in Whetstone, Leicestershire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment under UK regulations.
WHETSTONE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Whetstone, Leicestershire, England, serving a population of around 26,400. The facility is part of the UK's wastewater infrastructure, managed under the Water Industry Act 1991 and regulated by the Environment Agency. The plant operates under the UK's urban wastewater treatment regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (approximately 26,400 people), secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment where the receiving water is sensitive. It is expected to meet the standards set by its environmental permit. The treated effluent from WHETSTONE STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Soar, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary and North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Soar catchment, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
WHETSTONE STW discharges into a local watercourse within the River Soar catchment. The Soar flows north to join the River Trent, which then enters the Humber Estuary, a major ecological feature supporting diverse birdlife and fish populations. The plant's discharge must comply with water quality standards to protect this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
WHETSTONE STW is located at Enderby Road, Whetstone, Blaby, Leicestershire, England, LE8 6JL, United Kingdom.
WHETSTONE STW serves approximately 26,400 people in the Whetstone area.
The treated effluent from WHETSTONE STW is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the River Soar, which flows into the River Trent and eventually the Humber Estuary.
WHETSTONE STW operates under the UK's urban wastewater treatment regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. It is regulated by the Environment Agency and must comply with its environmental permit.
For agglomerations of around 26,000 people, UK regulations typically require secondary treatment. Tertiary treatment may be needed if the receiving water is designated as sensitive.
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