Astwood Bank STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Redditch, England

Astwood Bank STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Astwood Bank, near Redditch, Worcestershire, England. It serves a population of 2,567 and operates under the regulatory framework of the UK Environment Agency, which enforces the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for secondary treatment standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard requirement for agglomerations of this size under UK regulations. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 571.50 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the River Arrow, a tributary of the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and ultimately the Bristol Channel. This contributes to the protection of the Severn Estuary ecosystem, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed the River Arrow, part of the River Avon catchment. The Avon flows into the River Severn, which empties into the Bristol Channel. The Severn Estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality.