BREDON STW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Wychavon, England

BREDON STW is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bredon, Wychavon, Worcestershire, England. It serves a population of approximately 2,796 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under UK and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,381.00 megalitres per year and currently discharges 622.49 megalitres annually, indicating operational capacity well within design limits. Treated effluent from BREDON STW is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the River Severn catchment and then into the Bristol Channel. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a broader river system that provides habitat for fish and other wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

BREDON STW discharges into local streams that feed into the River Avon (Warwickshire), a tributary of the River Severn. The Severn then flows into the Bristol Channel, a major estuary with significant ecological importance. The catchment supports diverse aquatic habitats, including spawning grounds for salmonids and other fish species. Secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this river system, which is used for recreation and supports a variety of wildlife.