ASH VALE STRATFORD ROAD NORTH STW, Rushmoor

Overview

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

ASH VALE STRATFORD ROAD NORTH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rushmoor, Hampshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 16,300, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK regulations. 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, the plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment expected if the receiving waters are in a sensitive area. It adheres to the national regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Blackwater and then into the River Thames, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream estuarine and marine environment, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the River Blackwater, a tributary of the River Thames, which flows into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish populations and wetland areas. The Thames estuary is ecologically sensitive, providing nursery grounds for fish and supporting migratory bird species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and meeting water quality standards under the Water Framework Directive.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Rushmoor, Hampshire, England, near Farnborough.

The plant serves approximately 16,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the River Blackwater, a tributary of the River Thames, ultimately reaching the North Sea.

The plant operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are in a sensitive area designated under the regulations.