BEESTON STW - Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire Wastewater Treatment Plant

BEESTON STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Beeston Rylands, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England. It serves a population of approximately 24,391, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK and EU classifications. The plant operates under the UK's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. As a UK facility, it is regulated by the Environment Agency, which issues discharge permits and monitors compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely the River Trent or a tributary, which flows into the Humber Estuary and ultimately the North Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity and water quality management.

BEESTON STW discharges into the River Trent catchment, which drains into the Humber Estuary and the North Sea. The River Trent is a major river in the East Midlands, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The Humber Estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species, including salmon and eels.