Wastewater plants in United Kingdom

1,887 plants indexed. Showing 17 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.

17 plants matching filters

Donaghmore

Llanrwst, Cymru / Wales

Donaghmore advanced wastewater treatment plant serves Llanrwst, Wales, UK. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, with a designed capacity of 1500 m³/day and a population served of 3031.

Advanced 3,031 Medium

Portaferry

Portaferry, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Portaferry wastewater treatment plant serves 3,801 people in County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides advanced treatment and discharges 846.23 megaliters annually near the Irish Sea coast.

Advanced 3,801 Medium

Drumaness

Drumaness, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Drumaness wastewater treatment plant in Northern Ireland serves 2,609 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 580.85 megalitres annually and has a designed capacity of 2,651 megalitres.

Advanced 2,609 Low

Newtownstewart

Newtownstewart, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Newtownstewart wastewater treatment plant in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland serves about 2,170 people with advanced treatment, discharging 483.12 megaliters annually.

Advanced 2,170 Low

Moneyreagh

Moneyreagh, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Moneyreagh wastewater treatment plant serves 2,380 people in County Down, Northern Ireland, with advanced treatment. It discharges 529.87 megaliters annually into the local water environment near the coast.

Advanced 2,380 Medium

Gilford

Gilford, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Gilford wastewater treatment plant in County Down, Northern Ireland serves about 2,447 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 544.79 megaliters annually and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 2,447 Low

HARTHILL STW

Whitburn, Alba / Scotland

HARTHILL STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Whitburn, Scotland. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,040 people with a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day.

Advanced 4,040 Low

AVOCH WWTW

Avoch, Alba / Scotland

AVOCH WWTW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Avoch, Scotland, United Kingdom. It treats wastewater from a population of 1,455 and discharges treated effluent into the local environment.

Advanced 1,455 Medium

SOUTHERNESS STW

Southerness, Alba / Scotland

SOUTHERNESS STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Southerness, Scotland. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,227 people and discharges 718.44 cubic meters per day.

Advanced 3,227 High

PATNA STW

Polnessan, Alba / Scotland

PATNA STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Polnessan, Scotland, serving a population of 2,242. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses near the coast.

Advanced 2,242 Medium

ORMISTON WWTW

Pencaitland, Alba / Scotland

ORMISTON WWTW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,144 and has a designed capacity of 5,100 cubic meters per day.

Advanced 3,144 Low

NEWTOWN ST BOSWELL WWTW

Newtown St Boswells, Alba / Scotland

NEWTOWN ST BOSWELL WWTW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It serves a population of 1,994 and discharges 443.93 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 1,994 Low

MAUCHLINE STW

Mauchline, Alba / Scotland

MAUCHLINE STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,389 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,389 Low

BLUESTONE LEISURE CANASTON

Robeston Wathen, Cymru / Wales

Bluestone Leisure Canaston is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Robeston Wathen, Wales, serving a population of 2,096. It discharges 466.64 cubic meters of treated effluent daily and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced 2,096 Medium

LLANBERIS STW

Llanberis, Cymru / Wales

LLANBERIS STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales, serving approximately 2,107 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local water quality in the region.

Advanced 2,107 Medium

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

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

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 Scottish Water. UtilityRadar's records show 7 plants linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in United Kingdom?

Among the indexed plants, HARTHILL STW has the highest designed capacity at 6,500 m3/day.

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