AMPNEY ST PETER AMPNEY ST PETE STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Cotswold, Gloucestershire

AMPNEY ST PETER AMPNEY ST PETE STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ampney St. Peter, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England. The plant serves a population of around 2,220, making it a small-scale facility within the UK's wastewater infrastructure. It operates under the regulatory framework of the UK Environment Agency, which enforces discharge standards under the Water Resources Act and the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive). The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 2,250 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 494.25 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. This level of treatment is appropriate for a small agglomeration and ensures compliance with UK environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Thames catchment, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Cotswold area, a region known for its limestone geology and sensitive aquatic habitats. By reducing pollutant loads, the facility helps maintain the ecological health of downstream rivers and supports biodiversity in the Thames Basin.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the River Thames, which flows through southern England to the North Sea. The Cotswold area is underlain by permeable limestone, making groundwater and surface water interactions important. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream aquatic life, including fish populations and macroinvertebrate communities, from nutrient enrichment and organic pollution.