Woodham Ferrers STW, Chelmsford

Overview

Woodham Ferrers STW serves Chelmsford, England, treating wastewater for approximately 16,951 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

Woodham Ferrers STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, England. It serves a population of approximately 16,951 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses. As a UK wastewater facility, Woodham Ferrers STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) in England. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Woodham Ferrers STW likely enters the River Crouch or its tributaries, which flow into the North Sea via the Crouch Estuary. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important habitat for birds and fish. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

Environmental context

Woodham Ferrers STW discharges into the River Crouch catchment, which flows into the Crouch Estuary and then the North Sea. The estuary is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and supports important bird populations and saltmarsh habitats. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

Woodham Ferrers STW is located at Ferrers Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, England, CM3 5XH, United Kingdom.

Woodham Ferrers STW serves approximately 16,951 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.

The treated effluent from Woodham Ferrers STW is discharged into local watercourses, likely the River Crouch or its tributaries, which flow into the Crouch Estuary and then the North Sea.

Woodham Ferrers STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required.

In the UK, wastewater treatment plants serving around 17,000 people generally provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. If discharging into sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.