Overview
Worthing STW serves approximately 135,864 people in England, United Kingdom. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Worthing STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in England, United Kingdom, serving a population of approximately 135,864. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent from Worthing STW likely discharges into the English Channel via local watercourses, contributing to the marine environment. The coastal location means the plant must meet stringent standards to protect bathing waters and marine ecosystems, which are important for tourism and biodiversity.
Environmental context
Worthing STW discharges into the English Channel, a major marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key migratory corridor for fish and seabirds. The coastal waters are used for recreation and fishing, requiring high treatment standards to prevent eutrophication and protect public health. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its role in safeguarding the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Worthing STW is located in England, United Kingdom, near the coast of the English Channel.
Worthing STW serves approximately 135,864 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Worthing STW is discharged into the English Channel, likely via local watercourses, after undergoing treatment to meet regulatory standards.
As a UK plant, Worthing STW operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
For a plant of this scale in the UK, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for nutrient removal to protect coastal waters from eutrophication.
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