Bidford on Avon STW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Stratford-on-Avon, England

Bidford on Avon STW is a wastewater treatment plant located near the village of Bidford-on-Avon in Warwickshire, England. It serves a population of around 7,649 people in the Stratford-on-Avon district. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, part of the River Avon basin. As a medium-sized agglomeration in the United Kingdom, the plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For populations between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may necessitate more advanced treatment. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local water company. The treated wastewater from Bidford on Avon STW ultimately flows into the River Avon, a tributary of the River Severn. The River Avon supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the catchment, which is monitored under the Water Framework Directive to maintain good ecological status.

The plant discharges into the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and then into the Bristol Channel. The River Avon supports a variety of fish species, including barbel and chub, and provides habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. The catchment is predominantly rural with agricultural land use, and the plant's effluent must meet quality standards to protect the river's ecological health.