Overview
Blackminster STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England, serving approximately 12,800 people. It operates under the UK's regulatory framework for wastewater treatment.
Blackminster STW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Station Road in Offenham, near Wychavon, Worcestershire, England. The plant serves a population of around 12,800, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under UK and EU classifications. As a UK wastewater facility, Blackminster STW is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are in a sensitive area. The treated effluent from Blackminster STW is discharged into the local water environment, likely a tributary of the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and ultimately the Bristol Channel. This catchment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
Blackminster STW discharges into the River Avon catchment, which drains into the River Severn and then the Bristol Channel. The River Avon supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish populations and wetland areas. The plant's discharge must meet water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and comply with the Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
Blackminster STW is located on Station Road in Offenham, near Wychavon, Worcestershire, England, with the postcode WR11 7TF.
Blackminster STW serves approximately 12,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under UK wastewater regulations.
Blackminster STW discharges treated effluent into the local water environment, likely a tributary of the River Avon, which flows into the River Severn and then the Bristol Channel.
Blackminster STW operates under the UK's Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For plants serving around 12,800 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
Under UK regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 150,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment. Additional nutrient removal may be needed if the receiving waters are in a sensitive area.
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