ASLOCKTON STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England

ASLOCKTON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located on Moor Lane in Aslockton, within the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, England. It serves a population of around 12,387, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK regulations. The facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by the local water authority. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, ASLOCKTON STW operates under the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent from ASLOCKTON STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent catchment. The River Trent flows through the East Midlands and joins the River Ouse to form the Humber Estuary, which empties into the North Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.

ASLOCKTON STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Trent, a major river in the East Midlands. The River Trent flows through Nottinghamshire and joins the River Ouse to form the Humber Estuary, a large estuary on the North Sea coast. The Humber Estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory fish and bird populations. The plant's discharge must meet standards to protect these downstream ecosystems.