Wastewater plants in United Kingdom

1,887 plants indexed. Showing 1,857 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.

1,857 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

Creagh

County Londonderry, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Creagh wastewater treatment plant in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serves 2,046 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 455.51 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day.

Secondary 2,046 Low

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

Kesh

Unknown, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Kesh wastewater treatment plant in Northern Ireland serves 2,678 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges 596.22 m³/day.

Secondary 2,678 Low

Hilltown

Hilltown, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Hilltown wastewater treatment plant in County Down, Northern Ireland serves 2,143 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 477.11 megalitres annually and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Secondary 2,143 Low

Glenavy

Glenavy, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Glenavy wastewater treatment plant serves 2,112 people in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with secondary treatment. It discharges 470.20 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 2,112 Low

Garvagh

Garvagh, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Garvagh wastewater treatment plant serves 2,773 people in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with secondary treatment. It discharges 617.37 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,214.00 m³/day.

Secondary 2,773 Low

Dromore Tyrone

County Tyrone, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Dromore Tyrone wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 2,000 people in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.

Secondary 2,032 Low

Portglenone

Clady, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Portglenone wastewater treatment plant serves Clady, Northern Ireland, treating wastewater for approximately 3,476 people. It operates under secondary treatment standards within the UK regulatory framework.

Secondary 3,476 Low

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

Claudy

Claudy, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Claudy wastewater treatment plant serves the village of Claudy in Northern Ireland, UK. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 2,722 and discharges treated effluent into local watercourses.

Secondary 2,722 Low

Sion Mills

Sion Mills, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Sion Mills wastewater treatment plant serves 3,544 people in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the local river system.

Secondary 3,544 Low

Richill

Armagh, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Richill wastewater treatment plant serves Armagh, Northern Ireland, with secondary treatment for a population of 3,267. It discharges 727.35 megaliters annually and has a designed capacity of 4,914.00.

Secondary 3,267 Low

Rathfriland

Newry, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Rathfriland wastewater treatment plant serves the Newry area in Northern Ireland, UK. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 3,977 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Secondary 3,977 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

Moy

Moy, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Moy wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 3,448 and has a designed capacity of 3,300 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 3,448 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

Moneymore

Moneymore, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Moneymore wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 2,800 people in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The secondary treatment facility discharges treated effluent into local waterways under UK regulations.

Secondary 2,828 Low

Markethill

County Armagh, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Markethill wastewater treatment plant serves 2,526 people in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Neagh Bann river basin.

Secondary 2,526 Low

Maghaberry

Broomhedge, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Maghaberry wastewater treatment plant serves Broomhedge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,225, discharging 940.63 m³/day.

Secondary 4,225 Low

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 NI Water. UtilityRadar's records show 19 plants linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in United Kingdom?

Among the indexed plants, Portaferry has the highest designed capacity at 5,287 m3/day.

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