Wastewater plants in United Kingdom

1,887 plants indexed.

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.

1,887 plants

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

Kilrea

Kilrea, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Kilrea wastewater treatment plant serves 2,799 people in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into the River Bann catchment.

Secondary 2,799 Low

Irvinestown

Irvinestown, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Irvinestown wastewater treatment plant in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, serves a population of 2,669 with advanced treatment. It discharges 594.21 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.

Advanced 2,669 Low

Hillsborough

Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Hillsborough wastewater treatment plant in Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, serves approximately 4,034 people with secondary treatment. The facility is now closed.

Secondary 4,034 Low

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

Fivemiletown

County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Fivemiletown wastewater treatment plant in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, serves a population of 2,163 with secondary treatment. It discharges 481.56 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 2,647 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 2,163 Low

Draperstown

Draperstown, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Draperstown wastewater treatment plant in Northern Ireland serves approximately 3,275 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality under UK regulations.

Secondary 3,275 Low

Crossmaglen Liscalgot

Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Crossmaglen Liscalgot is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland. It has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and serves a population of 2,908.

Secondary 2,908 Low

Benone

County Londonderry, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Benone wastewater treatment plant in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, served 3,347 people with secondary treatment before closure. It discharged 745.16 m³/day and was located within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary 3,347 Medium

Ballygowan

Ballygowan, Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann

Ballygowan wastewater treatment plant serves 3,363 people in County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 748.72 m³/day, located within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary 3,363 Medium

BLACKRIDGE WWTW

Westrigg, Alba / Scotland

BLACKRIDGE WWTW is a secondary treatment plant serving Westrigg, Scotland, with a population equivalent of 2,161. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under UK regulations.

Secondary 2,161 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 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, Maghaberry has the highest designed capacity at 4,960 m3/day.

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