BIDDULPH STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Staffordshire Moorlands, England

BIDDULPH STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Staffordshire Moorlands, England, serving a population of around 15,815. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats domestic wastewater from the Biddulph area. As a UK wastewater treatment plant, BIDDULPH STW 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 potential for tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive. The plant is part of the broader water infrastructure managed by the regional water company. The treated effluent from BIDDULPH STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Trent catchment. The River Trent flows through the Midlands and into the Humber Estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important river basin.

BIDDULPH STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Trent, a major river in the English Midlands. The Trent flows into the Humber Estuary, a large tidal estuary that supports important bird populations and fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which is used for drinking water abstraction and recreation downstream.