Bampton Bampton Oxon STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Oxfordshire, England

Bampton Bampton Oxon STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bampton, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England. It serves a population of around 5,100 residents in this rural area. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local watercourses. Under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), treatment plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are typically required to provide secondary treatment. As a plant serving 5,100 people, Bampton STW would be expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect the receiving environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the River Thames catchment, which flows through Oxfordshire and eventually into the North Sea via the Thames Estuary. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern England.

The plant discharges into the River Thames catchment, which drains through Oxfordshire and into the Thames Estuary before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including brown trout and coarse fish, and provides habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and habitats.