Overview
Woodbridge STW serves approximately 17,211 people in East Suffolk, England, discharging treated wastewater under the UK's regulatory framework. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume units.
Woodbridge STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on River Wall Path in Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. It serves a population of around 17,211 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater treatment regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) standards. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Woodbridge STW is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately draining into the North Sea via the River Deben estuary. The Deben estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and important bird populations, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream habitats.
Environmental context
Woodbridge STW discharges into the River Deben, which flows into the North Sea via the Deben estuary. The estuary is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports a rich diversity of bird species, fish, and invertebrates. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Woodbridge STW is located on River Wall Path in Woodbridge, East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, with coordinates 52.078000, 1.296000.
Woodbridge STW serves approximately 17,211 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Woodbridge STW discharges treated effluent into the River Deben, which flows into the North Sea via the Deben estuary.
Woodbridge STW operates under UK regulations derived from the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, UK regulations typically mandate secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas.
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