Overview
ASFORDBY STW serves approximately 6,000 people in Melton, Leicestershire, England. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water environment, supporting the River Wreake catchment.
ASFORDBY STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Asfordby, near Melton in Leicestershire, England. It serves a population of around 6,000 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under UK and EU classifications. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a UK wastewater facility, ASFORDBY STW operates under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. For a plant serving approximately 6,000 people, the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) typically requires secondary treatment. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental permits. The treated effluent from ASFORDBY STW is discharged into local watercourses, likely tributaries of the River Wreake, which flows into the River Soar and eventually the River Trent. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Humber Estuary drainage basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this inland catchment.
Environmental context
ASFORDBY STW discharges into the River Wreake catchment, a tributary of the River Soar, which flows into the River Trent and ultimately the Humber Estuary. This inland river system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for local biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive freshwater environment, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ASFORDBY STW is located on Station Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, Asfordby, near Melton in Leicestershire, England.
ASFORDBY STW serves approximately 6,034 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the River Wreake catchment, which flows into the River Soar and eventually the River Trent.
ASFORDBY STW operates under the UK Water Industry Act 1991 and is regulated by the Environment Agency. It must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for plants serving over 2,000 people.
For agglomerations of this size, the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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