Wastewater plants in United Kingdom

1,887 plants indexed. Showing 786 matching current filters.

The UK's wastewater is treated by 11 regional water companies including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water, under Ofwat regulation. UtilityRadar indexes 1887 wastewater treatment plants in United Kingdom with a combined designed capacity of 2,480,261 m³/day. The largest plant on file is ROTHERWAS STW FIR TREE LANE HFD STW, treating 76,862 m³/day.

The UK's wastewater is treated by 11 regional water companies including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water, under Ofwat regulation.

Plant directory coverage

UtilityRadar's directory currently lists 1,887 wastewater treatment plants across United Kingdom. Together these plants represent a combined designed capacity of approximately 2,480,261 m³/day.

Treatment levels

By treatment level, the directory contains 598 secondary, 20 advanced, 2 primary-treatment plants. Secondary treatment (typically activated sludge with biological nutrient removal) is the most common standard.

Largest plant

The largest plant indexed for United Kingdom is ROTHERWAS STW FIR TREE LANE HFD STW, with a designed capacity of 76,862 m³/day.

About our data

Plant records are aggregated from publicly available regulatory data (US EPA ECHO, EU UWWTD reporting, national water authority publications), augmented by direct operator information and verified via Google Maps coordinates. Each record includes location, treatment level, capacity where known, operator and operational status. To browse plants by treatment level worldwide, see our secondary and advanced filter views, or read our guide to how sewage treatment works.

786 plants matching filters

LLANDOVERY WASTEWATER TREATMENT STW

Llandovery, Cymru / Wales

Llandovery Wastewater Treatment STW is a secondary treatment plant serving the town of Llandovery in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.

Secondary 2,019 Low

ADPAR WWTW ADPAR CEREDIGION STW

Newcastle Emlyn, Cymru / Wales

ADPAR WWTW serves Newcastle Emlyn, Wales, treating wastewater for approximately 1,883 people. The plant operates at secondary treatment level under UK regulations, discharging into local watercourses.

Secondary 1,883 Low

WHITLAND WWTW WHITLAND CARMS STW

Whitland, Cymru / Wales

Whitland WWTW is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,925 people in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It discharges 428.57 m³/day of treated wastewater within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary 1,925 Medium

LLANYBYDDER WWTW CEREDIGION STW

Llanybydder, Cymru / Wales

Llanybydder WWTW is a secondary treatment plant in Ceredigion, Wales, serving around 1,991 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the Teifi River catchment.

Secondary 1,991 Low

NEYLAND WWTW NEYLAND PEMBROKESHIRE STW

Neyland, Cymru / Wales

Neyland WWTW is a secondary treatment plant in Pembrokeshire, Wales, serving approximately 4,142 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the Cleddau Estuary, a coastal waterbody.

Secondary 4,142 Medium

FFAIRFACH WWTW FFAIRFACH CARMS STW

Llandeilo, Cymru / Wales

FFAIRFACH WWTW is a secondary treatment plant serving Llandeilo, Wales, UK. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,895 people with a designed capacity of 3,472 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 644.53 m³/day.

Secondary 2,895 Low

DREFACH_VELI STW

Waungilwen, Cymru / Wales

DREFACH_VELI STW is a secondary treatment plant in Waungilwen, Carmarthenshire, Wales, serving approximately 2,445 people. It discharges 544.34 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 2,519 m³/day.

Secondary 2,445 Low

CROSSHANDS S STW

Cross Hands, Cymru / Wales

Crosshands S STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Cross Hands, Wales, UK. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,261 and discharges 726.01 cubic meters per day.

Advanced 3,261 Medium

RESOLVEN STW STORM TANKS NEATH STW

Melincourt, Cymru / Wales

Resolven STW Storm Tanks Neath STW is a secondary treatment plant serving Melincourt, Wales. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, with a designed capacity of 2988 m³/day.

Secondary 2,576 Medium

ABERGAVENNY STW

Glangrwyney, Cymru / Wales

ABERGAVENNY STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Glangrwyney, Wales, serving approximately 3,182 people. It discharges 708.42 cubic meters of treated effluent daily, with a designed capacity of 3,319 cubic meters.

Secondary 3,182 Low

USK STW GRAIG OLWAY FARM LLANGVIEW STW

Llanllowell, Cymru / Wales

USK STW Graig Olway Farm Llangview STW is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,877 people in Llanllowell, Wales. It discharges 640.52 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.

Secondary 2,877 Medium

RAGLAN STW CHEPSTOW ROAD RAGLAN STW

Raglan, Cymru / Wales

RAGLAN STW CHEPSTOW ROAD RAGLAN STW is a closed secondary treatment plant in Raglan, Wales, serving 1,210 people. It discharged 269.39 m³/day with a designed capacity of 1,300 m³/day.

Secondary 1,210 Low

CREIGIAU SEW STW

Cardiff, Cymru / Wales

Creigiau Sewage Treatment Works (STW) serves the Creigiau area of Cardiff, Wales, treating wastewater for approximately 2,500 residents with secondary treatment before discharge.

Secondary 2,482 Medium

DROPE STW WESTBURY HOMES GLAMORGAN STW

Cardiff, Cymru / Wales

DROPE STW Westbury Homes Glamorgan STW is a secondary treatment plant in Cardiff, Wales, serving approximately 2,011 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under UK regulations.

Secondary 2,011 Medium

RHYDLAFAR ST STW

Cardiff, Cymru / Wales

RHYDLAFAR ST STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,840 people in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It discharges 632.28 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.

Secondary 2,840 Medium

ST ASAPH STW ST ASAPH STW

St Asaph, Cymru / Wales

ST ASAPH STW in St Asaph, Wales, is an advanced treatment plant serving 4,239 people. It discharges 943.75 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 4,536 m³/day, located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced 4,239 Medium

WHELDRAKE STW

Wheldrake, England

Wheldrake STW is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,239 people in Wheldrake, England. It discharges 498.48 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under UK regulations.

Secondary 2,239 Low

HMP LINDHOLME and MOORLAND

Doncaster, England

HMP Lindholme and Moorland is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving a population of 2,361 in Doncaster, England. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Humber River Basin.

Secondary 2,361 Low

YEOFORD STW

Mid Devon, England

Yeoford STW is a secondary treatment plant in Mid Devon, England, serving a population of 2,071. It discharges 461.08 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily into the local watercourse.

Secondary 2,071 Low

SOUTH MILTON STW

South Hams, England

SOUTH MILTON STW is a secondary treatment plant in South Hams, England, serving 1,866 people. It discharges 415.44 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary 1,866 Medium

Frequently asked

How many wastewater treatment plants are in United Kingdom?

UtilityRadar indexes 1887 wastewater treatment plants in United Kingdom, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.

Who operates wastewater treatment in United Kingdom?

Among the plants on this page, the most-referenced operator is Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water. UtilityRadar's records show 16 plants linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in United Kingdom?

Among the indexed plants, ST ASAPH STW ST ASAPH STW has the highest designed capacity at 4,536 m3/day.

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