Wastewater plants in United Kingdom

1,887 plants indexed. Showing 1,405 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.

1,405 plants matching filters

RHAYADER STW RHAYADER STW

Rhayader, Cymru / Wales

Rhayader STW is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 2,105 people in Rhayader, Powys, Wales. It discharges treated wastewater into the local river system within the Wye catchment.

Secondary 2,105 Low

PRESTEIGNE STW CLATTERBROOM STW

Presteigne, Cymru / Wales

PRESTEIGNE STW CLATTERBROOM STW is a secondary treatment plant serving Presteigne, Wales, UK. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,262 with a designed capacity of 2,589 m³/day and a discharge volume of 503.6 m³/day.

Secondary 2,262 Low

BUILTH WELLS STW STW

Llanelwedd, Cymru / Wales

Builth Wells STW STW is a secondary treatment plant in Llanelwedd, Wales, serving approximately 3,034 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local catchment, contributing to the protection of the River Wye and downstream environments.

Secondary 3,034 Low

KNIGHTON STW

Knighton, Cymru / Wales

Knighton STW is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,021 people in Knighton, Powys, Wales. It operates under UK regulations with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Advanced 3,021 Low

LLANIDLOES STW

Llanidloes, Cymru / Wales

LLANIDLOES STW is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 3,280 people in Llanidloes, Wales. It discharges 730.24 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Secondary 3,280 Low

PANT PLAS CERRIG STW FE

Llandysilio, Cymru / Wales

PANT PLAS CERRIG STW FE is a secondary treatment plant in Llandysilio, Wales, serving a population of 2,192. It discharges 488.02 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Secondary 2,192 Low

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

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

KIRKBY MALZEARD STW

Kirkby Malzeard, England

KIRKBY MALZEARD STW is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 2,100 people in Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire, England. It discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment.

Secondary 2,104 Low

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

SWINDERBY STW

North Kesteven, England

Swinderby STW is a secondary treatment plant in North Kesteven, England, serving a population of 2,059. It discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment.

Secondary 2,059 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

NORTH TAWTON STW

West Devon, England

NORTH TAWTON STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in West Devon, England, serving approximately 2,111 people. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Devon and Torbay catchment.

Secondary 2,111 Low

BRADNINCH STW

Mid Devon, England

BRADNINCH STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,093 people in Bradninch, Mid Devon, England. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Devon catchment.

Secondary 2,093 Low

TOW LAW STW

Wolsingham, England

TOW LAW STW is a secondary treatment plant serving Wolsingham, England, with a population equivalent of 2,029. It discharges treated wastewater into the local catchment, contributing to the protection of the River Wear and downstream ecosystems.

Secondary 2,029 Low

WRAGBY STW

West Lindsey, England

WRAGBY STW is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,054 people in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England. It discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment under UK regulatory frameworks.

Secondary 2,054 Low

GT BARFORD STW

Great Barford, England

GT BARFORD STW is a secondary treatment plant in Great Barford, England, serving approximately 2,017 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment.

Secondary 2,017 Low

STONHAM ASPAL STW

Mid Suffolk, England

STONHAM ASPAL STW is a secondary treatment plant in Mid Suffolk, England, serving 2,310 people. It discharges 514.29 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating under UK regulations.

Secondary 2,310 Low

KETTON STW

Geeston, England

Ketton STW is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,092 people in Geeston, Rutland, England. It discharges treated effluent into the local water environment under UK regulatory standards.

Secondary 2,092 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 Dŵr Cymru / Welsh Water. UtilityRadar's records show 8 plants linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in United Kingdom?

Among the indexed plants, KNIGHTON STW has the highest designed capacity at 3,500 m3/day.

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