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

BOURTON ON THE WATER BOURTON O STW

Cotswold, England

Bourton on the Water Bourton O STW serves the Cotswold area in Gloucestershire, England, treating wastewater for approximately 6,460 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

Not Reported 6,460 Low

BORDON BORDON HANTS STW

East Hampshire, England

Bordon Hants STW serves approximately 39,400 people in East Hampshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 39,400 Low

BLOXHAM BLOXHAM OXON STW

Cherwell, England

BLOXHAM BLOXHAM OXON STW serves approximately 4,800 people in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses under UK environmental regulations.

Not Reported 4,800 Low

RADLETT STW

Hertsmere, England

RADLETT STW serves approximately 94,000 people in Hertsmere, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, discharging treated effluent into local watercourses.

Not Reported 94,000 Low

BISHOPS STORTFORD BISHOP S STO STW

Uttlesford, England

Bishops Stortford Bishop S Sto STW serves approximately 54,600 people in Uttlesford, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, discharging treated effluent into local watercourses.

Not Reported 54,600 Low

BICESTER BICESTER OXON STW

Cherwell, England

Bicester Bicester Oxon STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 45,500 people in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

Not Reported 45,500 Low

BERKHAMSTED SEWAGE WORKS BULLBEGGA STW

Dacorum, England

Berkhamsted Sewage Works Bullbegga STW serves approximately 23,300 people in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulations, treating sewage from the Berkhamsted area before discharge.

Not Reported 23,300 Low

BENSON HENLEY ROAD BENSON OX STW

South Oxfordshire, England

BENSON HENLEY ROAD BENSON OX STW is a wastewater treatment plant in South Oxfordshire, England, serving approximately 6,900 people. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

Not Reported 6,900 Low

BANBURY SPITAL FARM BANBURY STW

Cherwell, England

Banbury Spital Farm Banbury STW serves approximately 90,200 people in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards.

Not Reported 90,200 Low

BAMPTON BAMPTON OXON STW

West Oxfordshire, England

Bampton Bampton Oxon STW serves approximately 5,100 people in West Oxfordshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

Not Reported 5,100 Low

AYLESBURY RABANS LANE AYLESBU STW

Fairford Leys, England

AYLESBURY RABANS LANE AYLESBU STW serves approximately 99,300 people in Fairford Leys, England. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 99,300 Low

ASH VALE STRATFORD ROAD NORTH STW

Rushmoor, England

ASH VALE STRATFORD ROAD NORTH STW serves Rushmoor, England, treating wastewater for approximately 16,300 people under the UK's regulatory framework.

Not Reported 16,300 Low

ASCOT STW

Chavey Down, England

ASCOT STW serves approximately 19,400 people in Chavey Down, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Not Reported 19,400 Low

ARBORFIELD ARBORFIELD BERKS STW

Arborfield, England

Arborfield Berks STW serves approximately 18,700 people in Arborfield, England. The plant operates under the UK's wastewater regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards.

Not Reported 18,700 Low

APPLETON ABINGDON OXON STW

Vale of White Horse, England

Appleton Abingdon Oxon STW is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,750 people in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for small agglomerations.

Not Reported 5,750 Low

ALTON ALTON HAMPSHIRE STW

East Hampshire, England

Alton Hampshire STW serves approximately 45,800 people in East Hampshire, England. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.

Not Reported 45,800 Low

ALDERSHOT ALDERSHOT HANTS STW

Rushmoor, England

ALDERSHOT ALDERSHOT HANTS STW serves Rushmoor, England, treating wastewater for approximately 37,300 people. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, discharging into local watercourses.

Not Reported 37,300 Low

ABINGDON OXON STW

Vale of White Horse, England

ABINGDON OXON STW serves approximately 38,900 people in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England. The plant discharges into the River Thames catchment, supporting local water quality.

Not Reported 38,900 Low

BOWERHILL STW

Berryfield, England

BOWERHILL STW serves Berryfield, England, treating wastewater for approximately 6,111 people. The plant operates under UK regulations and discharges into the local water environment.

Not Reported 6,111 Low

YEOVIL STW

Yeovil, England

Yeovil STW serves approximately 54,864 people in Yeovil, Somerset, England. The plant operates under the UK's water quality regulations, discharging treated effluent into the local catchment.

Not Reported 54,864 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 Wessex Water. UtilityRadar's records show 1 plant linked to this operator.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in United Kingdom?

Among the indexed plants, BORDON BORDON HANTS STW has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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