ALCESTER STW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Alcester, Warwickshire

ALCESTER STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alcester, a town in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. The plant serves a population of around 8,637 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under UK water industry classifications. It is situated inland, near the River Arrow, a tributary of the River Avon. As a UK wastewater facility, ALCESTER STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and compliance with discharge permits is enforced to protect water quality. UK standards mandate appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated effluent from ALCESTER STW is discharged into the local water environment, likely the River Arrow, which flows into the River Avon. The River Avon is a major tributary of the River Severn, ultimately draining into the Bristol Channel. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.

ALCESTER STW discharges into the River Arrow, a tributary of the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and then the Bristol Channel. The Avon catchment supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish populations and riparian ecosystems. The plant's discharge must meet Environment Agency standards to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.